Veterans and active members of the United States Armed Forces in El Reno and across Canadian County were honored last week with two separate but longstanding events.

The 13th Annual Canadian County Veterans Parade was held in downtown El Reno the day before the federal holiday, which has been observed since 1938.

The city of El Reno will pay $130,000 to the owners of the property at 200 S. Choctaw, the final piece needed in order to build what would be known as the “Mobility Hub.”

After returning from closed session, city council members agreed to pay the $130,000 sum to Dwight and Diane Kennedy. The decision came after a three-member appraisal team, appointed by the District Court, came back with the property valuation, said City Manager Matt Sandidge.

This will mark the 26th year for Blessing Baskets to orchestrate the Community Christmas Assistance Mission in western Canadian County. 

Blessing Baskets is currently enrolling clients for Christmas assistance. Those applying for Christmas assistance can go to Canadian County Community Action Agency, 203 N. Bickford, or call the Blessing Baskets office at 405-215-9224 to make an appointment to enroll. 

The Traveling Relics Exhibit scheduled earlier this month at Sacred Heart Catholic Church has been rescheduled for Nov. 19. 

The exhibit was postponed after severe weather was forecast for the area. 

Holly Eaton with Sacred Heart School said the exhibit includes relics from numerous Catholic saints.

The exhibit will be on display inside the church from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is free and open to the public.