Remembrance Day Service - November 11, 2023 
Royal Canadian Legion
Branch 57 Mission
32627 Logan Ave

(604) 826-2331
[email protected]

Service will start at 10:50am.

Lunch will be inside the Legion following the Service:  Beef Dip & Potato Salad for $12.  Beef Dip & Potato Salad orders available to go.


What does a Legion do?
The Royal Canadian Legion, founded by and for Veterans, is dedicated to advocating for the care and benefits of all who have served Canada, regardless of when or where they served. Their focus includes offering representation, assistance, and no-cost access to services for Veterans, current members of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP, and their families. The Legion makes a meaningful impact in the lives of thousands of Veterans annually, emphasizing the importance of never forgetting Canada's history and the sacrifices made. Through various initiatives like Remembrance Day ceremonies, the Poppy campaign, educational programs, and community service, the Legion encourages Canadians to honor and remember those who served and continue to serve.

What is the Poppy Campaign?
Every year, from the last Friday of October to November 11, millions of Canadians wear a Poppy as a symbol of honoring Canada's Veterans and commemorating their sacrifices for the freedoms enjoyed today. The Poppy Campaign, led by Legion Branches across the country, involves distributing Poppies and accepting donations to the Poppy Fund. Donations collected directly support Veterans and their families within the community, emphasizing the importance of never forgetting their contributions. The widespread display of Poppies leading up to November 11 is made possible by the dedicated efforts of Legionnaires and the support of various partners who help distribute Poppies through schools, organizations, and local businesses.

Some Ways to Remember
Here are some way that you can remember beyond Remembrance Day.

• Becoming a Legion member to support Veterans year-round
• Making a donation to the Legion’s Poppy Trust Fund at any Legion Branch
• Saying “Thank you” to a Veteran
• Wearing a Poppy
• Visiting a cenotaph
• Inviting a Legion Branch to make a presentation at a school or community group
• Volunteering to help Veterans, and more!

To learn more, visit www.legion.ca

Outlaws Smokehouse, a locally owned and passionately crafted Southern-style BBQ restaurant, is thrilled to announce its grand opening celebration on November 8th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Hosted by the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce, the restaurant, located in the heart of Mission BC, invites the community to join in the festivities and experience the authentic flavors of traditional southern-style smokehouse cuisine. 

Event Details: 
Date: November 8th 
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 
Location: Outlaws Smokehouse, 33321 1st Ave, Mission BC 

Outlaws Smokehouse prides itself on delivering a true taste of the South, offering a menu that features meats cooked low and slow to perfection. Each dish is expertly seasoned with Outlaws Smokehouse's own special blend of spices, ensuring a mouthwatering experience that will transport guests to the heart of Southern BBQ tradition. 

"We are excited to welcome the community and show them what we’ve poured our hearts into. Our team has worked very hard to create a dining experience that captures the essence of Southern-style BBQ," said Trevor Elliot, one of the owners of Outlaws Smokehouse. "From the moment you step through our doors, you'll be surrounded by the rich smells and flavors that define our signature dishes." 

The grand opening event, hosted by the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce, promises to be an evening filled with delectable delights and a warm community atmosphere. Attendees will have the opportunity to savor complimentary samples of Outlaws Smokehouse's signature dishes and enjoy the amazing customer service that complements the restaurant's Southern charm. 

Outlaws Smokehouse is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for families, friends, and BBQ enthusiasts alike. The grand opening celebration is a perfect opportunity for the community to come together, share in the excitement, and experience the passion that goes into each dish. Come for the grand opening and stay for dinner and networking! Mission Chamber members who register to attend will receive 10% off their bill for the night (excluding alcohol). 
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For more information about Outlaws Smokehouse and the grand opening celebration or to register your attendance, please visit www.missionchamber.bc.ca or contact Tabatha, Membership Coordinator, at [email protected]. 

The Abbotsford Arts Council and the Kariton Art Gallery are pleased to host KIJIKATIG - A Renewal in our Downie Wenjack Legacy Space from November 4 - December 22, 2023. This show will be hosted both in person and online on the Abbotsford Arts Council website: abbotsfordartscouncil.com

The opening reception of KIJIKATIG - A Renewal will be held on November 4th from 12-2pm at the Kariton Gallery. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

About the show
The growth rings on a tree are a record of resilience to the environmental events it has experienced. The sculptures in the KIJIKATIG collection illustrate a unique record of the transformative changes of renewal and preservation of knowledge in both the tree and human experience through carving. Each sculpture holds the stories of Indigenous student resilience, hope, renewal, and preservation of knowledge.

About the artist
David J. Robinson’s sculpting can be understood by the way he considers time, space and ways in which the form is created. Although Robinsons’ contemporary works bring to mind visionary sculptors Constantin Brancusi, Henry Moore and traditional First Nations carvers, Robinsons’ work is not fashioned directly by their works. However, Robinsons sculptures share a way of exemplifying the simple forms that reflect archetypal representations of their subject matter.
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In juxtaposition to elements of traditional First Nations pieces, Robinsons’ work shares and understanding of the relationship of nature to all living beings and the need to acknowledge the land and the people who inhabit it. As traditional First Nations carving employed mythical figures and ceremony, Robinson also pays attention to their relationship. Robinson regards his pieces as contemporary sculptures that are imbued by his First Nations philosophies.
Each sculpture shares a story and has a spirit which connects to a space and experience. Viewers are invited to touch the polished pieces and form their own memory and experience the medicine.

Find David online:
Website: www.thundercarving.com/
​Instagram: @thundercarving