Events Scheduled For
Monday, November 11, 2024
- Bells of Peace
- Host: Didsbury Historical Society
- Description: Bells of Peace Sunset Ceremony - As a remembrance of those who served in wars, volunteers with the Didsbury and District Historical Society will, once again, lead an initiative to have bells toll 11 times on November 11th, to honour Armistice Day, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The Didsbury Museum hosts a Bells of Peace ceremony on November 11th, Remembrance Day, every year. The museum will be open on November 11th, from 11 am to 4 pm if you would like to come in and visit our Military Room and the rest of the exhibits. A Sunset Ceremony is planned at the Didsbury Museum on Monday, November 11, 2024, and you are invited to experience this unique event. Please arrive on the lawn at the Museum, 2110 - 21 Ave, between 4:35 pm to 4:45 pm. Bring candles or flashlights to help light up the night. The ceremony will begin at 4:45 pm. Following "O' Canada", "In Flanders Fields", and the recitation of the Didsbury Honour Roll, the Last Post will be played, followed by Two Minutes of Silence. The event closes with the playing of "The Rouse" and an Act of Remembrance will be read. At the going down of the sun, the bells will toll. Take a moment to pause and remember all those who served and sacrificed. The Museum will be open for guests to get warm if needed. Donations will be accepted at the gate for the veterans. May the Bells of Peace always ring to honour those who volunteered, sacrificed, served, fought and died for our freedom. We will never forget. We will remember them.
- Location: Didsbury Museum, 2110 - 21 Ave - 4:45 pm
- Contact: Dawn Stewart - Phone: 403-335-9295 - E-mail: office@didsburymuseum.ca
- Calendars: Didsbury Community Calendar
- RemembranceDayServic
- Host: Didsbury Army Cadets
- Description: Take time to remember - the 3025 Service Battalion RCACC are inviting the community to its annual Remembrance Day ceremony on Monday, November 11th. Services take place at Zion Church in Didsbury. Doors open at 10 am and everyone is asked to be seated by 10:15. The Colour Party will enter at 10:30 a.m. and the service follows the singing of "O Canada". "This is all about honouring the sacrifices for freedom of the past," says Captain Tim Kaczmarski, Commanding Officer 3025 RCACC, "so that we may live for a better tomorrow." A day to remember and honour not only the conflicts that have shaped history and those who fought in them, Remembrance Day is also a chance to talk to area veterans and visiting servicemen and women as well as those members of the RCMP and First Responders. Music will be offered by Rev. Edna Janice Beaudry, The Murray Cameron Band, Charlotte Hickok, and Gordie Stuart. The service includes hymns and war songs, scripture readings, the reading of the Honour Roll, and the laying of wreaths by many organizations in the community. Poppies will be available at the church. The Zion Church is located at the corner of Highway 582 and 20th Avenue, just east of the Didsbury Hospital and the Rosebud Valley Campground.
- Location: Zion Church, Didsbury - Doors open at 10 am. Please be seated by 10:15 am.
- Contact: Rev. Tim Kaczmarski, Commanding Officer - Phone: 403-335-4719 - E-mail: timkaczmarski@gmail.com
- Calendars: Didsbury Community Calendar
- RemembranceDay Lunch
- Host: Didsbury Elks Lodge
- Description: Commemorating the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war. Please join us at the Didsbury Elks Hall for lunch following the services. Everyone welcome. Donations appreciated.
- Location: Didsbury Elks Hall, 1914 - 20th Street - 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
- Contact: Margo Ward - Phone: 403-556-5201 - E-mail: didsburyelks@outlook.com
- Calendars: Didsbury Community Calendar
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