Penticton Unveils Veterans Crosswalk Near Downtown Cenotaph
The $15,000 project was developed with the local Royal Canadian Legion and is meant to promote remembrance for future generations.
- Penticton installed a new painted crosswalk at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Veterans Way to pay tribute to Canada's armed forces.
- Following a successful notice of motion from Coun. Jason Reynen last fall, the $15,000 project was developed in partnership with the Penticton Legion.
- The new crossing is located near the cenotaph at 100 Main St., the site of Penticton's annual Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11.
- Mayor Julius Bloomfield stated the city is proud to recognize the service and sacrifice of veterans in a lasting way, with the crosswalk standing as a visible reminder of community gratitude.
- The city worked with the Royal Canadian Legion to ensure the design reflects the significance of remembrance, encouraging residents and visitors to honor Canada's veterans when passing by.
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Penticton unveils veterans crosswalk near downtown cenotaph
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A new painted crosswalk to honour and remember Canada’s armed forces can now be found in downtown Penticton. It’s at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Veterans Way, and comes after Coun. Jason Reynen requested its installation in a successful notice of motion last fall. A budget of $15,000 was approved for the project, which was developed in partnership with the local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. “Penticton is proud to recognize th…
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