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A meaningful and visible way
for Neepawa to remember
Legion proposes Veteran Commemorate Banner Program
By Eoin Devereux
Photo info: The Neepawa Legion is hoping to establish a commemorative banner program, which would showcase the names of veterans from Neepawa and surrounding region each year in October and November.
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A new initiative from the Neepawa Legion is aiming to honour the legacy of local veterans. On Tuesday, Sept. 1, Legion Branch #23 member Steve Goudie presented a proposal to Town Council for the creation of a Veteran Street Light Banner Program.
The program would see banners featuring local historic veterans displayed throughout the community as a tribute to their service. The proposed banners would be installed on street lights annually from mid-October until the end of November. A similar style of commemoration has operated in Minnedosa since 2019
Goudie said the purpose of the project is to create a lasting reminder of the sacrifices and dedication of Canadian veterans, while providing residents a chance to reflect and remember.
“In today’s busy society, people do not always have the opportunity to stop and reflect on the sacrifices by those who have served our country,” explained Goudie. “We believe that a veterans banner program would provide a meaningful and highly visible way for our community to pause and remember.”
Goudie added that the program could also play an important role in preserving local history for future generations.
“We believe that seeing the names and stories of those who served displayed throughout our community would keep their contributions and sacrifices alive to our collective memory.”
The Legion emphasized that the program would not require any direct financial assistance from the Town, as funding would come through the Legion’s efforts. The only requirement from the Town would be assistance in installing the banners, and then taking them down again, as they installed their Christmas decorations.
Goudie noted that the initial phase of the project would like to begin with 20 banners, with the potential for expansion in the future.
The initiative is still in the very early stages of preparation, as the Legion must still finalize details such as banner design and specific locations.
Council expressed support for the initiative in principle and indicated it would work with the Legion as the project details are finalized.
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