The City of Moose Jaw is now accepting applications for the 2024 heritage advisory committee’s Veterans’ Banners Program.
Launched in 2023, this initiative provides an opportunity to recognize community members who have served Canada while acknowledging the sacrifices they made so residents can continue to enjoy the freedoms they have today.
Veterans’ banners will be strategically placed on streetlight poles along Main Street and in the downtown core in November.
The specific objectives and goals of the program are:
- To engage the community in honouring veterans —past and present — in a colourful and vibrant way moving towards Remembrance Day
- To help promote remembrance in the community
- To help educate students and citizens about the faces and stories of the service of veterans
- To help ensure recognition and remembrance in future generations
Any individual, family, organization, or company may purchase a banner on behalf of a veteran. Each banner costs $330 and will be displayed for a three-year term. Cost includes the production of the banner, shipping, and the annual installation and removal of the banners.
The application deadline is April 5, and there will be a review of applicants to follow to ensure all program guidelines have been met.
For full program details, including the application form and biographies of last year’s veterans, visit the Veterans’ Banner Program page on the City of Moose Jaw website.
The program is an initiative of the city’s heritage advisory committee and is supported by the City of Moose Jaw, the Royal Canadian Legion, ANAVETS and the Saskatchewan Dragoons.
