WATCH: ‘This is a very special day for the Veterans’: Decoration Day 2026

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In the following years, the event included remembrance for casualties from the Northwest Rebellions, the Boer War, and World War I. By the 1930s, the tradition was mostly eclipsed by Remembrance Day. Dean also acknowledged the recent 82nd anniversary of D-Day, when 14,000 Allled forces stormed Juno Beach and liberated Europe from the occupied German port.

“These soldiers faced severe conditions, and over 350 were lost, with many more being injured. As we spend these moments in reflection today, we want to remember each and every one of these soldiers and the sacrifices that were made,” Dean said.

In Melfort, members of the Legion and the public paid tribute to the veterans who served the nation. Their memories were honoured with Canadian flags placed by their graves. Flags were also placed in several cemeteries in the Melfort Legion district.

The Royal Canadian Legion, Melfort #30 Decoration Day ceremony. (Image Credit: Royal Canadian Legion Melfort #30/Facebook)

Veterans in Melfort were honoured with Canadian flags placed by their graves. (Image Credit: The Royal Canadian Legion, Melfort #30/Facebook)

On Saturday, the Melfort Legion also celebrated it’s 100th anniversary with a special afternoon tea, bake sale, 50/50 and raffle. Guests were invited to dress up for the event that celebrated a century of service, remembrance, and community.

The Melfort Legion celebrated it’s 100th anniversary on Saturday. They gave special thanks to the local Girl Guides who helped organize the tea. Funds were also raised. (Image Credit: Royal Canadian Legion #30/Facebook)

Back in Prince Albert, paNOWs Nigel Maxwell attended Sunday’s ceremony that included the laying of small Canadian flags at the foot of the veterans’ headstones, the playing of the Last Post and the spreading of ashes.

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