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By Liam Verster
Remembrance Day Events

Remembrance Day ceremony set for Kal Tire Place, Rosters to offer meals to veterans

Nov 7, 2024 | 11:20 AM

Veterans will be honoured in Vernon with a special ceremony as well as free food.

The City of Vernon will be putting on a Remembrance Day ceremony at Kal Tire Place Monday, Nov. 11.

Doors will open at 9 a.m. and the ceremony will feature a parade of veterans, first responders, cadets, Cubs and Scouts ahead of the service. The event will end with a minute of silence.

  • 9:00 a.m. – Doors open
  • 9:50 a.m. – Musical prelude
  • 10:15 a.m. – Parade forms
  • 10:25 a.m. – Parade of veterans, first responders, cadets, cubs and scouts
  • 10:35 a.m. – Service begins
  • 11 a.m. – One minute of silence

Additionally, Rosters Sports Club Bar and Grill will be feeding veterans and active members of the Canadian Armed Forces on Remembrance Day.

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Free soup and sandwich meals will be offered to veterans and active-duty personnel from 11 a.m. to close on Nov. 11.

Veterans and active members will also be able to book the golf simulator for 1.5 hour sessions from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Remembrance Day.

“We are deeply grateful for the bravery and selflessness of those who have served and continue to serve our country,” club owner Hussein Hollands said.

“This year, in addition to our traditional soup and sandwich offering, we’re excited to also provide free bookings on our Golf Sim Pro as a token of appreciation.”

Proof of service will be required to get the meal and use the golf simulator free of charge. Anyone interested in booking the Golf Sim can email rostersvernon@gmail.com.

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by Liam Verster
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