Banner sample.

Prior to Remembrance Day each year there will be commemorative banners hanging around Saugeen Shores.

Commemorative Banners hanging throughout Saugeen Shores prior to Remembrance Day each year beginning this fall.

The Town of Saugeen Shores’ Municipal Heritage Committee, in collaboration with the local Royal Canadian Legion branches, are establishing a Commemorative Banner Program that aims to recognize those that have lived in our community and who made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting our freedom.

The group is collecting pictures of those who came from our communities and who made the ultimate sacrifice in WWI and WWII. The cenotaphs in both towns include the names of those from Southampton, Port Elgin, Saugeen Township and Saugeen First Nation who lost their lives during these wars.

The group hopes that family members can provide pictures, names and possibly sponsor the banners of their family members.

The banners for Port Elgin will cost $115.00 while the Southampton banners will cost $150.00.

Those interested in providing pictures or sponsoring a banner can contact Tracey Edwards, Deputy Clerk at the Town of Saugeen Shores Office at 519-832-2008 extension 105.