The Royal Canadian Legion branch 62 in Salmon Arm is once again going full speed ahead with its annual Poppy Campaign, leading up to its Remembrance Day service.
The Royal Canadian Legion is responsible for all Remembrance Day services in Canada, including the National Service at the War Memorial in Ottawa.
The local poppy campaign kicked off with the presentation of a poppy to Mayor Alan Harrison at Salmon Arm City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 25.
Poppies will be available at local businesses starting on Oct. 27 until Remembrance Day, Nov. 11, when a service will take place at the city cenotaph. The service will be followed by a celebration of remembrance at the Legion.
In advance of Nov. 11, speakers will visit local schools and participate in their Remembrance Day services.
The Poppy Campaign is the Legion’s most important program, and is the only national appeal the Legion makes for funds. All of the funds collected are returned to the community and support veterans in need, local charities, youth organizations and numerous other worthwhile causes.
Anyone willing to help with the Poppy Campaign by manning the tables in the malls on the weekends, helping canvass routes, etc. is invited to contact the Legion by phone at 250-832-3687, or by emailing legion62sa@gmail.com.
Anyone interested in marching in the Parade to the cenotaph, please be at the Legion between 10:15 and 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 11.
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