All across the region, Remembrance Day ceremonies were held Saturday, Nov. 11 to pay tribute to veterans and those who have lost their lives in armed conflicts.
At the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month, residents observed a moment of silence and placed their poppies and wreaths on cenotaphs in Olds, Innisfail, Sundre, Carstairs, Didsbury and Cremona as a sign of respect and acts of remembrance.
“It has been said that in war, there are no unwounded soldiers. Throughout our nation’s history, Canadians have stepped up to defend the core values – freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law – that our society holds dear. Each soldier, sailor and aviator paid a price, as did their families, so we could enjoy the lives of peace, dignity and comfort that we have today," Premier Danielle Smith noted in a statement released on the morning of Nov. 11.
“We can never repay the debt we owe them, but we can honour their courage in the face of evil and their sacrifice on our behalf. Today, 105 years after the end of the First World War, it is just as important for us to remember the cost of our freedom."
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