On Saturday, Nov. 11, people across the country will pause to remember and reflect on the sacrifices of the men and women of Canada’s armed forces.
St. Albert will honour those who have served with its annual Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cenotaph, organized by the local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.
The event will get underway at 10:30 a.m., as marchers in the parade form up at the Legion. The parade will begin at 10:40 from Taché Street (across from the Legion building), travelling along St. Anne Promenade to St. Anne Street, and ending at the Cenotaph. The formal Remembrance Day ceremony will begin at 11 a.m., and last until about 11:45.
Following the ceremony, the St. Albert Legion invites the public to an open house for further remembrance and reflection.
The Legion will also conduct a small indoor event for elderly veterans unable to attend the outdoor ceremony.
The City of St. Albert website lists the following road closures from 8 a.m. until noon on Nov. 11:
- Taché Street closed from Sir Winston Churchill Avenue to St. Anne Promenade
- St. Anne Promenade closed from Taché Street to St. Anne Street
- St. Anne Street closed from Perron Street to Sir Winston Churchill Avenue
- St. Thomas Street from St. Joseph Street to St. Anne Street
The Remembrance Day ceremony is a free event and will not be available to view on livestream. Attendees are advised to arrive early, as all times are approximate.
