Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164 president Mike Koestlmaier [left], presented the first poppies of 2021 in the qathet region to [from second left]: City of Powell River acting mayor and councillor Rob Southcott, Tla’amin Nation hegus John Hackett and qathet Regional District Electoral Area C director Clay Brander.
The ceremony was held at city hall, known as the MacGregor Building, which is named after Victoria Cross winner John MacGregor, Canada’s most highly decorated soldier.
The annual poppy campaign will begin on October 29, with poppy trays being displayed in a number of locations.
Proceeds from the local poppy sales go toward supporting veterans and their families in the qathet region.
