Flags lowered at Prince Albert City Hall. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

By Glenn Hicks

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Flags lowered for Prince Philip who dies aged 99

Apr 9, 2021 | 12:15 PM

In keeping with respects being paid across the country and province following the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, flags are being flown at half-mast on government buildings in Prince Albert.

Prince Philip, who died Friday aged 99, spent more than seven decades supporting his wife, Queen Elizabeth II.

“In addition to his lifelong support of Her Majesty, The Duke was Patron or President of over 800 organizations,“ Russ Mirasty, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan said in a statement. “The Duke of Edinburgh Award, which he founded in 1956, inspired millions of young people to serve their communities and to expand their knowledge through experience. The Duke visited Canada on numerous occasions, including eight visits to Saskatchewan. He was much loved and will be fondly remembered.”

A photo of the Duke of Edinburgh appears on the website of the Lt-Gov of Saskatchewan. (ltgov.sk.ca)

Among those trips to this province—which mainly featured Regina and Saskatoon—were some rare excursions further north. He accompanied Queen Elizabeth II on a stop at Lloydminster in 1978, and Wanuskewin Heritage Park in 1987.

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“It is with profound sadness that I learned today of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh,” Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said in a statement. “His sense of duty to the Canadian Armed Forces, our youth through the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and so many other endeavours, endeared him to us all. We share in this sorrow with millions of others across the Commonwealth and the world.“

Flags are lowered at Court of Queen’s Bench, Prince Albert. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

Vim Ridge commemoration

Coincidentally, today is the 103rd anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge and flags were lowered at City Hall Square in Prince Albert in tribute to the 10,000 Canadian soldiers who were killed or wounded there. But the flags are also lowered in respect of Prince Philip.

The death of Prince Philip and the 103rd anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge are being reflected by the lowering of flags at City Hall Square. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

“[He] was also a veteran of WWII and the flags will remain at half mast until the Prince’s funeral, “ Brenda Cripps, Service Officer with the Royal Canadian Legion in Prince Albert said.

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