Melfort honours the fallen during Remembrance Day services

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She said their thoughts are also with the soldiers who passed away in the recent fire at CFB Wainwright. 

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Roussel added that it’s also important to think of those affected when people are serving the country. 

“The families fall into play a lot, especially when they go on missions,” said Roussel. “You have a family that’s left on their own to survive until they come back.” 

The Melfort Legion was among many who celebrated their 100th anniversary in 2026. Roussel said that interest in the Legion has grown lately, and they have been more active on social media to show what the Legion does for local communities, and for veterans. 

“By putting us out there, it certainly helps to keep us remembering the fallen.” 

The Remembrance Day ceremony in Melfort began with an opening video by Terry Kelly called “Pittance of Time”, followed by the March on the Colours, a call to worship and the national anthem. 

The names and photos of the nearly 100 soldiers who lost their lives in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War were presented, followed by the Last Post, a moment of silence, the act of remembrance by Comrade Bob Ellis, and the Deposit of Colours. 

Members of the Melfort Girl Guides also read In Flanders Fields. 

The ceremony continued with dozens of wreaths laid on stage shortly before God Save the King was played and the Retirement of Colours. 

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cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com