By paNOW

Prince Albert remembers

Nov 11, 2018 | 4:57 PM

The Prince Albert Armoury was packed Sunday as people gathered for the annual Remembrance Day ceremonies.

Organizers estimated about 1,000 people were in the building. A number of dignitaries were on hand including Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne and federal MP Randy Hoback. Representatives of several agencies and organizations were in attendance including the RCMP, both provincial and federal corrections services, Fire Department, EMS and a variety of service clubs.

The Prince Albert ⁦@RoyalCdnLegion⁩ marching in to start the ceremonies. #CanadaRemembers #RemembranceDay2018 pic.twitter.com/luPA5EAifm

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The master of ceremonies for the service was Grant Ursaki. A number of hymns were recited along with a reading of ‘In Flanders Fields’. Many wreaths were laid as part of the occasion. After the official laying of wreaths, private individuals and groups were invited to do the same.

Deacon Barry Tkatchuk, with Anavets Branch 222 played a large role in the ceremonies along with Bishop Charles Arthurson from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 2.

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Tkatchuk spoke about how Canada’s service men and women have been involved in missions all over the world and that they are owed what he called a “great debt.”

“The men and women we remember today died defending freedom and peace,” he said.

Speaking to paNOW after the ceremony Marie Mathers, who took the lead in organizing the ceremonies for the Legion and Anavets said she was happy with how it turned out.

“I am happy to see so many people came,” she said.

Mathers said she felt this year’s ceremony was a special one with it marking 100 years since the signing of the armistice which ended the First World War.

“With the 100th anniversary it had to be special,” she said.

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Prince Albert MP Randy Hoback said the ceremony provided a good opportunity to thank veterans and honour those who had served the country. Hoback said he was happy to be able to take part.

“It’s just an honour to be here to represent the riding of Prince Albert and the Government of Canada,” he said.

The Prince Albert MP remarked that even as the service was wrapping up and people were filing out that there were still many in the building.

“It’s definitely one of the events that attracts people,” he said.

Hoback was thankful for all of the volunteers who worked to help put the ceremony on. He as well was happy to see the Prince Albert Raiders Hockey Club in attendance.

“That is just such a great statement for the team to be here to honour our vets,” he said.  

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— Michael Joel-Hansen (@mjhskcdn) November 11, 2018

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