There’s a new way for Albertans to support the brave men and women of the Canadian Forces.
The Alberta government has unveiled new licence plates, which bear the Yellow Ribbon and the Support our Troops slogan.
The new plates will cost $150 and will be available for pre-order early in 2014.
This charge covers the regular registration fees as well as expenses for production and delivery. Revenue beyond these costs will go directly to the Support our Troops campaign to assist members of the Forces and their families in Alberta.
"Albertans admire the men and women of the Canadian Forces who put their lives on line, away from the comforts of family and home, as they stand up for the rights and freedoms of Canadians and people around the world. The Alberta government is honoured to offer a new licence plate as a way we can demonstrate our gratitude to them and give back to members and their families through the Support our Troops campaign," said Manmeet S. Bhullar, Minister of Service Alberta
“Our troops are proud of their service to Canada and appreciate the recognition from Albertans,” said Brigadier-General Christian Juneau, 3rd Canadian Division Commander, the Army in the West. “I know they will be honoured when they see these licence plates on the vehicles of Albertans and the proceeds will help provide essential support to those who need it.”
The licence plates are in addition to the veterans’ plates, released in 2005, which feature a poppy in honour of those who serve in the forces or police departments that work with NATO or the UN.
According to government statistics, about 21,000 veterans’ plates have been issued.
