Twenty-five veterans will be recognized in Petrolia this year through a new project, carried out by the Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 216.
The Veteran Recognition Project will see weatherproofed signs placed on municipal boulevards at or close to where a veteran used to live.
Residents responsible for the signs will place them back on the boulevard each year from the last Friday of October until after Remembrance Day.
As an example, one of the signs will feature the Luker brothers, former residents of 4069 Joe St.
Earl, George, Lorne, Roy, and Raymond Luker all served at some point between the years of 1950 and 1988.
A large sign will be placed at Petrolia Line and Ignatiefna Street to highlight the area's significance. After the Second World War, Ignatiefna Street was designated as part of the federal initiative where eligible veterans were granted parcels of land along Ignatiefna Street.
"The Town of Petrolia is grateful all year round for the freedoms and privileges afforded to our community through the sacrifice and service of our active service men and women and veterans," said Mayor R. Brad Loosley. "It is our honour to provide recognition of this during the month of November."
Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee Chair Susan McEwen said they're hoping to expand the project next year.
Those with information on where a veteran lived in Petrolia and have photos are asked to send them to the Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee in the early months of 2026.
The Creative Counties Grant funded the project.
The Town of Petrolia will also have memorial banners placed throughout the downtown area this Remembrance Day, honouring local veterans.
