Honour Our Veterans Banner Program Columbia Valley

11/13/2025

The 20th Volume of the Military Service Recognition Book, In the Service of Canada, is now available to read online: https://fenety.com/epubs/BCCL-25/

11/10/2025

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HRH Princess Anne attended tributes to Canadian troops who fought in two world wars, which were held at St Mary’s Church in Bramshott, and Liphook CofE Junior School. She read from the Bible in the church service, laid a wreath in the graveyard, and then saw an inspiring presentation from Year 4 p...

11/16/2024

Should you wish to honour a Veteran with a Banner in our community, please fill out this form and send to;

https://rclbc71.ca/Application%20Form%20Invermere%20Honour%20Our%20Veterans.pdf

[email protected]

11/01/2024

05/09/2023

📣 We're excited to announce that the event 'Never Forgotten-Identifying First World War Remains' with Dr. Sarah Lockyer- the Casualty Identification Coordinator for Canada's Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces, has been rescheduled to May 25, 2023.

Dr. Lockyer is an expert in identifying the skeletal remains of possible Canadian
service members killed in action during the First and Second World Wars and the
Korean conflict so that they may be buried with their name, by their unit, and in the
presence of family.
In this fascinating lecture, Dr. Lockyer will share her experiences and insights on the
cutting-edge work of identifying fallen soldiers from the First World War. Her passion for her work and her deep knowledge of the subject will leave you with a new understanding of the sacrifices made by our brave soldiers.

Tickets on Showpass
Get your tickets now and be a part of this incredible event that will leave you with a
new understanding of the sacrifices made by our brave soldiers. Don't miss out!"

05/09/2023

In response to revelations of the Poppy being used within the context of politics in Alberta, the Legion’s Dominion President has issued the following thoughts.

“The Poppy reflects our collective remembrance of all those who have given their lives in service to Canada. To see it in any other light is to disrespect its meaning and it must never be used as a political tool of any kind. We will always remember those who died for our freedoms, with a red Poppy.”

Bruce Julian, Dominion President

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Suite aux révélations sur l'utilisation du coquelicot dans le contexte de la politique en Alberta, le président national de la Légion y est allé des réflexions suivantes :

« Le coquelicot symbolise notre souvenir collectif de tous ceux et celles qui ont fait l’ultime sacrifice au service de notre pays, le Canada; lui attribuer d’autres intentions, c'est faire injure à sa signification. Cela dit, le coquelicot ne doit jamais être utilisé comme outil politique de quelque façon que ce soit. Le Souvenir de tous ceux et celles qui sont morts pour nos libertés sera toujours représenté par un coquelicot rouge. »

Bruce Julian, président national

03/01/2023

11/08/2022

Today, we mark National Indigenous Veterans Day. This day serves to commemorate the service of indigenous veterans who served in conflicts around the globe, and throughout history.

Artistic representations of veterans are one way to commemorate their service.

Indigenous artist Mike Holden, of the Cote First Nation in Saskatchewan, depicts Chief Joseph Dreaver (1881–1978). Chief Dreaver was a decorated soldier who served in both world wars. Throughout his life, he was a community leader. He lost two brothers in the First World War and a son in the Second World War.

The artist portrays Chief Dreaver in a traditional war bonnet, with his medal set displayed prominently, giving equal measure to his roles as Chief of the Mistawasis and a veteran. The use of a Canadian flag as a backdrop represents Chief Dreaver’s patriotism at a time when Indigenous peoples were not given the same rights as other Canadians.

Finally, Holden depicted a heart at the centre of the uniform as a symbol of Chief Dreaver’s forgiveness regarding the State.

Dreaver
Painted by Mike Holden
Beaverbrook Collection of War Art
CWM 20180556-001

Learn more: https://www.warmuseum.ca/learn/indigenous-peoples-and-canadas-military/

10/28/2022

The Royal Canadian Legion 2022 National Poppy Campaign launches today.

The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2022 National Poppy Campaign is officially underway, with new biodegradable Poppies and wreaths and some poignant new initiatives to help promote Remembrance.

Read more about our 2022 campaign: https://legion.ca/news/articles/2022/10/28/the-royal-canadian-legion-2022-national-poppy-campaign-launches-today

10/13/2022

Did you know that there is first aid for mental health as well as physical health?

Mental Health First Aid provides help to individuals who are experiencing mental health problems or who are in a mental health crisis. Like physical first aid, help is provided until appropriate support is found or until the crisis is resolved.

The Mental Health First Aid for the Veteran Community course is available for free to people who care for, and about Veterans.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3qovF0F

11/10/2021