The Legion and its colours were prominent in the community again, as the organization re-dedicated some important monuments in Battleford this weekend.
According to Tim Popp of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 9, the Legion received a grant with which the cenotaph was refurbished. Additional memorial plaques were added to commemorate peacekeeping, the Persian Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Benches have also been added – one commemorating the First World War and another commemorating the Second World War – crafted of metal by Perry Gursky.
The re-dedication ceremony involved a recitation of remembrance, a blessing from Pastor Jan Cooke and God Save the Queen.
Attendees included MLA Herb Cox and Battleford Councillor Judy Pruden, along with army cadets and Legion members.
The cenotaph memorial was unveiled on Nov. 11, 1923, dedicated to First World War soldiers from the Battlefords and district. Names of Second World War soldiers were later added and a dedication was done in 1996.
The site has a cairn commemorating soldiers of the Korean War, and also has a German artillery cannon captured from the First World War. A cairn is also dedicated to North West Mounted Police as a result of the North West Rebellion.
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