Photo: Jack Murray
PENTICTON, B.C. – The Penticton Vees Hockey Club is hosting “Veterans Night” on Saturday, November 11th, when they host the Trail Smoke Eaters at the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC); puck drop is 6:00 pm.
Once again, admission is free for veterans, along with active service members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Family members of veterans and active service members will be given a special ticket offer of $10. Local youth under 19 are free, courtesy of Peters’ Brothers Construction.
On Saturday, the Vees will hold a Remembrance Day pre-game ceremony, which will include the 788 Dragoon Royal Canadian Army Cadets Corps and the 259 Panther Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron Marching on the Flags. Cadets will also be handing out poppies by donation on the concourse.
Tickets for “Veterans Night” are available at the Valley First box office at the SOEC, or online at www.valleyfirsttix.com
Remembrance Day ceremonies in Penticton will be held at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre and downtown at Veterans Memorial Park, on Saturday, November 11th, starting at 10:30 am.
