A Collection of Memories, Activities and Community Commitment from our Branches and Members throughout the Province! THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION SASKATCHEWAN COMMAND COMMEMORATIVE HISTORY BOOK
The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 1 It is with considerable pleasure that I extend best wishes and sincere thanks on behalf of the members, Ladies’ Auxiliary and staff of The Royal Canadian Legion, Saskatchewan Command to those that assisted with the production of this Commemorative Book. It is most fitting that this book that outlines the proud history of The Royal Canadian Legion in Saskatchewan should be produced in this, the 80th anniversary of the formation of The Royal Canadian Legion. What better way to preserve the elements of the sacrifices that were made on behalf of all of us by those brave men and women who rose to the task of defending freedom and purchasing the values that we all hold dear. These values -Remembrance, Service, Comradeship and Traditions - are the very things that have held The Royal Canadian Legion together throughout its magnificent history. As in any production of this type, there are countless volunteers who have taken the time and made the effort to ensure that their branch histories are included, which all together make this organization stand proud of what it has accomplished - whether it be in the small rural communities or in the larger urban centres - and this book will serve as a lasting tribute to all Veterans who accepted the challenge in the service of their sovereign and country. With this Commemorative Book, we can ensure that The Legion's story will be remembered in a most appropriate style and manner, and our thanks go out to Fenety Marketing Services for producing such a worthwhile document for our Command. Frank Simpson Saskatchewan Command President The Royal Canadian Legion President’s Message
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The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 3 On behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan, I am pleased to offer warm congratulations to The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command on the publication of this commemorative history booklet. Since 1926, the Saskatchewan Command and its branches have been providing programs and services for veterans and communities in our province, and I believe the beginning of Saskatchewan's second century is a particularly appropriate time for the publication of this commemorative history booklet. We enjoy peace today because of the sacrifices of our veterans; however, most of the adults and children in our province today are fortunate to have no firsthand knowledge of war. This booklet, which will be available to our schools and libraries, will be a valuable resource for our young, for history has shown that those with no knowledge of history are doomed to repeat it. Again, congratulations on the publishing of this commemorative booklet, and best wishes for many more years of service to veterans and our communities. Lorne Calvert Premier Premier’s Message
Commemorative History Booklet 4 President’s Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Premier’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Lieutenant Governor’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Saskatchewan Command History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Saskatchewan Command’s Provincial Executive Council 2005-2007. . . . 13 Publisher’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Saskatchewan Command’s Provincial Office Command Staff . . . . . . 17 Saskatchewan Command Zone Commanders 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Provincial Past Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Past Provincial Secretaries / Executive Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Year Of The Veteran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 BRANCHES Regina Branch 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Prince Albert Branch 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Somme Branch 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Kipling Branch 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Herschel Branch 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Battleford Branch 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Craik Branch 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Mossbank Branch 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Piapot Branch 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 North Star Branch 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Shell Lake Branch 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Foam Lake Branch 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Assiniboia Branch 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Sintaluta Branch 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Kelvington Branch 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Rocanville Branch 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Lintlaw Branch 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Kamsack Branch 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Abernethy Branch 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Humboldt Branch 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Melfort Branch 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Paddockwood Branch 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Silton Branch 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Theodore Branch 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Fort Qu’appelle Branch 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Wolseley Branch 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Quill Lake Branch 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Lloydminster Branch 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Shaunavon Branch 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Radville Branch 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Rouleau Branch 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Punnichy Branch 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Weyburn Branch 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Windthorst Branch 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Tisdale Branch 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Davidson Branch 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Canora Branch 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Sylvania Branch 54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Grenfell Branch 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Swift Current Branch 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Kindersley Branch 57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Moose Jaw Branch 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Estevan Branch 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Robert G. 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Branch 61, Melville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Wadena Branch 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Saskatoon Branch 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Pelly Branch 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Rosetown Branch 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Ogema Branch 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Lemberg Branch 69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 North Battleford Branch 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Springside Branch 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Endeavour Branch 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Lashburn Branch 73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Maple Creek Branch 75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Meadow Lake Branch 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 General Alexander Ross Branch 77, Yorkton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Dr. Harold Anderson Memorial Branch 78 T.V.S. - T.V.A. . . . . . . . 113 Leask Branch 79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Moosomin Branch 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Arcola Branch 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Balcarres Branch 84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Aneroid Branch 85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Whitewood Branch 87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Kerrobert Branch 88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Unity Branch 90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Loverna Branch 91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Marshall Branch 92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Flaxcombe Branch 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Lipton/Dysart Branch 99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Wynyard Branch 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Edam Branch 106 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Semans Branch 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Shellbrook Branch 111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Welwyn Branch 112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Wawota Branch 113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Indian Head Branch 114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Rosthern Branch 115 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Speers Branch 116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 North Portal Branch 117 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Gull Lake Branch 119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Nipawin Branch 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Birch Hills Branch 122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Kyle Branch 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Glen Kerr Branch 126 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Turtleford Branch 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Kinistino Branch 129. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Hudson Bay Branch 130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Canwood Branch 132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Stoughton – Tecumseh Branch 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Neilburg Branch 135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Big River Branch 136 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Earl Grey Branch 137 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Biggar Branch 138. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Wilkie & District Branch 139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Tompkins Branch 140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Maidstone Branch 142. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Lanigan Branch 143. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Luseland Branch 146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Broadview Branch 148 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Manor Branch 151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Fairlight Branch 154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Eston Branch 155. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Brock Branch 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Christopher Lake Branch 159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Loon Lake Branch 165 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Bienfait Branch 169. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Leslie Branch 172 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Table of Contents
The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 5 Watrous Branch 174 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Plenty Branch 177 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Pierceland Branch 178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Pangman Branch 180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Spiritwood Branch 182 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Frenchman Butte Branch 183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Delisle Branch 184 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Carrot River Branch 186 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Oxbow Branch 187 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Preeceville Branch 188 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Aylsham Branch 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Livelong Branch 192 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Wakaw Branch 195 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Perdue Branch 196. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Luella Denton Branch 199. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Cut Knife Legion Branch 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Fleming Branch 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Hazlet Branch 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Arborfield Branch 203. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Lafleche Branch 204 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Snowden Branch 205. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Elrose Branch 206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Lucky Lake Branch 209 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Dinsmore Branch 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Central Butte Branch 213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Rose Valley Branch 214. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Carnduff Branch 216 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Cupar And District Branch 217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Naicam Branch 218 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Kelliher Branch 219. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Dodsland Branch 221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Abbey Branch 222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Pinto Creek Branch 224. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Penzance Branch 226. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Pleasantdale Branch 227 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Eatonia Branch 233 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Lumsden Branch 234. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Avonlea Branch 236 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Elfros Branch 237 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Macrorie Branch 239 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Kenaston Branch 240. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 MacDowall Branch 241 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 White Fox Branch 244. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Duck Lake Branch 246 . . . . . . . . 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Alameda Branch 267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Coronach Branch 268 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Viscount Branch 271 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Watson Branch 272 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Codette Branch 275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Chelan Branch 276 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Dubuc Branch 277 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Montmartre Branch 279. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Willow Bunch Branch 287 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Nokomis Branch 290 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Dundurn Branch 291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Crooked River Branch 292 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Redvers Branch 293. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Kisbey Branch 295 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Ponteix Branch 297 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Fillmore Branch 299 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Sonningdale Branch 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Caron Branch 301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Sturgis Branch 302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Bethune Branch 304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Wishart Branch 305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 South Saskatchewan Branch 306. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Porcupine Plain Branch 308 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Leroy Branch 309 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Smeaton Branch 319 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Maryfield Branch 322 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Beechy Branch 324 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Hodgeville Branch 325 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Asquith Branch 326 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Neville Branch 328 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Lampman Branch 330 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Lebret Branch 333 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Pense Branch 341 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Glentworth Branch 342 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Frobisher Branch 343 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Pathlow Branch 344. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Colonsay Branch 345 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Mistatim Branch 346 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Cabri Branch 347. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Spalding Branch 348 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Saskatchewan Hospital Branch 349 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Norquay Branch 351 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Marsden Branch 354 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Mankota Branch 355 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Sheho Branch 356 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Young-Zelma Branch 358 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Harris Branch 361 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Nutana Branch 362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Coleville Branch 365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Lockwood Branch 368. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 La Ronge Branch 371 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Simpson Branch 375 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Saskatchewan Command Branches That Have Surrendered Their Charters In 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Saskatchewan Command Branches That Have . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Surrendered Their Charters Poem - It is the veteran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Ad Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Table of Contents
Commemorative History Booklet 6 Canada Proudly Supporting Those Who Fought For Us
The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 7 A Message from Her Honour As Honorary Patron of The Royal Canadian Legion - Saskatchewan Command, I am pleased to extend congratulations upon the publication of this Commemorative booklet detailing the history and activities of the Saskatchewan Command and Branches since its inception in 1926. We are profoundly indebted to veterans ... the most exceptional volunteers Canada has ever known. Their extraordinary service and commitment have afforded us rights and freedoms that are merely a dream to millions of people around the globe. The Royal Canadian Legion has honoured these deserving citizens through the organization's unwavering support. This booklet is a fitting tribute to veterans and will be an invaluable resource to young people, whose pride and character will be enhanced by knowing more about the important role played by the Legion and the contributions of its members. I salute the collaborators of this meaningful project. You have helped to preserve our province's rich history and your work will be appreciated by generations to come. Dr. L.M. Haverstock Lieutenant Governor Province of Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor’s Message
Commemorative History Booklet 8 The 22 Rotary Clubs in Saskatchewan CONGRATULATES Saskatchewan Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion on their 80th Anniversary “Service Above Self” is not only the motto of Rotary but it fittingly exemplifies the character, honour and sacrifice of all who have served their country through military service. Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 32,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. The Four Avenues of Service is Rotary's philosophical cornerstone and the foundation on which club activity is based: 1. Club Service focuses on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the effective functioning of the club. 2. Vocational Service encourages Rotarians to serve others through their vocations and to practice high ethical standards. 3. Community Service covers the projects and activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community. 4. International Service encompasses actions taken to expand Rotary's humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace. For more information about Rotary please visit our websites at www.clubrunner.ca/5550 or www.rotary.org
The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 9 February 17-18, 1926, saw the first Royal Canadian Legion convention being held in the city of Regina; headlines read, "The Canadian Legion is launched in Saskatchewan." First Provincial Conference of United Organization exemplifies Haig's message of "Unity, Comradeship and Peace." Elected by acclamation as First President of Legion Provincial Council was Colonel James McAra, who had been President of G.W.V.A. for eight successive terms. The Veterans of the Province of Saskatchewan have led the way in the actual organization of the "Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League." Items of note that were taken from this initial conference were: • Armistice Day each year as a national day of commemoration Formal ritual for meetings & funerals be introduced • More advertising to the public of vet-craft poppies • Pension Board be re-organized to elevate the dissatisfaction and unrest of the Veterans • Second convention was held in North Battleford from June 9-10, 1927 • Sunday February 12, 1928, a memorial service for Field Marshal Earl Haig, Commander of the British Expeditionary Forces during the Great War, was organized by Regina Branch # 1 in St. Paul's Anglican Church • The third convention in Regina on November 1929 saw the introduction of War Veterans Act introduced in Parliament and the Soldiers Settlement Act formed • March 1930 saw the fourth convention in Moose Jaw and the establishment of the Provincial Ladies’ Auxiliary • February 19-20, 1931 saw the fifth convention in Saskatoon. Free land grants for a further ten years and imperial Vets granted some pension opportunities • February 24-25, 1932, Regina hosted the sixth convention. Zone Representatives have a vote on the floor. New pension system in place. Ottawa recognized Saskatchewan's request to have November 11th set aside as a public holiday, known as Remembrance Day • June 5-6, 1934, our seventh convention was held in Saskatoon and the Ladies’ Auxiliary has declared that they will hold their conventions at the same time as ours. Brigadier-General Alex Ross was elected Dominion President • June 18-19, 1935, eighth convention held in Moose Jaw, and it was moved that conventions be held every two years (Continued...)
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The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 11 • July 10-11, 1939, saw the Royal Tour take place with His Majesty & Queen visiting the capital city of Regina • 1947 Colonel James McAra died and was buried in the soldiers plot in Regina; he was responsible for the creation of the Veterans plot. • 1951 saw the formation of Districts within the Command • Our 17th convention in 1953 at Saskatoon saw the introduction of our sports program and we moved into our new office space at 1820 Cornwall Street, the location of Regina #1 Branch. • 1957 saw the discontinuation of the Run Jar after twenty-five years • 1961 saw Mr. Justice Mervyn Woods elected Dominion President • 1966 saw the Provincial Track & Field Program start within Saskatchewan • 1969 saw Mr. Robert Kohaly elected Dominion President • 1976 saw us celebrating our Golden Anniversary with the introduction of a Song Book and the selling of tulips to all our Branches • 1984 after a province-wide fundraiser, we moved into our present building located at 3079 5th Avenue Regina • 1985 - we celebrated our Diamond Jubilee • 2000 saw Mr. Bill Barclay elected Dominion President • 2001, we celebrated our 75th Anniversary • May 18, 2005, saw Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visit the city of Regina. They unveiled the bronze statue of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II riding her favourite horse, Burmese. Saskatchewan Command was an integral part of this committee • 2006, we are celebrating our 80th Anniversary Command continues to run a number of programs for our youth, seniors and sports for our members; we also offer bursaries and scholarships to our students graduating from school. Our Track and Field program has just celebrated its 40th year in operation. The Command Office also offers a Service Bureau to handle the pension process for our Veterans and still serving armed forces members. At present our Command is divided into six Districts with twenty-one Zones within these Districts, who are responsible for 199 Branches within Saskatchewan Command. Our Executive Council is made up of a President, Past President, 1st Vice-President, 2nd Vice-President, Chairman, Executive Director and six District Commanders. (...Continued)
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The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 13 Saskatchewan Command’s Provincial Executive Council 2005-2007 Left to right, first row: Ray Marjoram, Chairman; Brent Wignes, Vice-President; John Pott, 1st Vice-President; Frank Simpson, Provincial President; John Henderson, Immediate Past President; Peter Piper, Vice-President Second row: Dolores Zelinski, District 4 Commander; Tom Harkness, District 3 Commander; Donna Gosselin, Office Manager; AI Kachmarski, Past Provincial Service Officer; Sharren Dukart, District 1 Commander Third row: Evert Whelen, District 5 Commander; M.C. (Dick) Wells, District 2 Commander; Brent G. Burns, Executive Director; Ray Hickson, District 6 Commander.
Commemorative History Booklet 14 Founded in 1918 to meet the needs of Canadian veterans who lost their vision in the war, CNIB is proud of our continuing role in supporting Canada’s veterans with vision loss and their families. Today, CNIB is a nation-wide, community-based, registered charity committed to public education, research and the vision health of all Canadians. CNIB provides the services and support necessary to enjoy a good quality of life while living with vision loss. We value the work of the Royal Canadian Legion across the country and are honoured to be a part of the Saskatchewan Command and the Commemorative History Book. We congratulate you and wish you continued success on these exceptional projects. To find out more about CNIB visit www.cnib.ca or call 1-800-563-2642. Victoria Legion members unveil CNIB’s new look
The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 15 Publisher’s Message It is an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to work with the members of The Royal Canadian Legion – Saskatchewan Command on the assembly of their Commemorative History Booklet. This informative publication highlights some of the cherished history of one of the “oldest veterans’ organizations” in North America, The Royal Canadian Legion. The contributions to our society made by our Veterans are invaluable and should never be forgotten. Unfortunately, with the passing of each year, the number of our country’s Veterans decreases, and there may come a time when those who fought on our behalf in major world conflicts will be gone. However, it will always be important to continue to recognize their sacrifices, and acknowledge their accomplishments, through Remembrance Day Ceremonies, and War Memorials. I look forward to continuing to assist Saskatchewan Veterans, and The Royal Canadian Legion, Saskatchewan Command in assembling Annual “Military Service Recognition Booklets” to help recognize the many brave men and women of Saskatchewan who have served our Country so valiantly in times of conflict and peace. We would like to thank the many business community members and private citizens of Saskatchewan for their generous support for this unique community project. Without you, this would not have been possible. Thank You! “Lest We Forget” Respectfully, Mark T. Fenety President Fenety Marketing Services
From our 26,000 members in Saskatchewan, we extend our gratitude to Canada's veterans for their sacrifices and our thanks to the Saskatchewan Royal Canadian Legion for many years of community service. The Canadian Union of Public Employees, the community union. Lest We Forget Regina Cemetery 4th Avenue and Broad Street Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery 815 Assiniboine Avenue East 777-7395 www.regina.ca Cross of Sacrifice, Soldiers' Plot at Regina Cemetery, ca. 1923. Photo courtesy of City of Regina Archives. Commemorative History Booklet 16
The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 17 Saskatchewan Command’s Provincial Office Command Staff Pictured L to R: Murray Carpenter, Provincial Service Officer; Liz Cadore, Office Accountant; Donna Gosselin, Office Manager; Brent G. Burns, Executive Director
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The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 19 SASKATCHEWAN COMMAND ZONE COMMANDERS 2006 District No.1: Zone One Stuart Stobart Frobisher Zone Two Lloyd Thompson Stoughton Zone Three Sheila Kelly Moosomin Zone Four Sherry Burgess Regina District No.2: Zone One Ted Nagel Mossbank Zone Two Edwin Kimber Maple Creek Zone Three Roscoe Steele Moose Jaw District No.3: Zone One Keith Andrews Beechy Zone Two G.R. (Bing) Johnston Coleville Zone Three Lynn Walz Luseland Zone Four Joe Scharbach Saskatoon District No.4: Zone One Dan Hobbs Melville Zone Two John Hicks Raymore Zone Three Marlene Latreille Earl Grey District No.5: Zone One Bud O'Connor Humboldt Zone Two Andrew Myles Tisdale Zone Three A.L. Hodgson Nipawin Zone Four Ed. Laird Prince Albert District No.6: Zone One Kevin McKevitt Lloydminster Zone Two Paulette Bement Meadow Lake Zone Three Jack Hobman Shell Lake
Commemorative History Booklet 20 “Lest We Forget Our Fallen Soliders.” Proudly Presented by The Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon. Last Post Fund, Saskatchewan Branch The Veterans Affairs Canada Funeral and Burial Program is administered by the Last Post Fund and provides financial assistance for the dignified funeral, burial, cremation and grave marking of eligible Veterans. To qualify for the Funeral and Burial Program, Veterans must meet certain financial and service related criteria. The Special Grave Marking Program is also managed by the Last Post Fund and provides grave markers for the graves of deceased veterans which have been unmarked for five years or longer. To qualify for the Special Grave Marking Program, Veterans must meet certain service related criteria. For more information on the Veterans Affairs Canada Funeral and Burial Program or Special Grave Marking Program please contact the Last Post Fund: Last Post Fund #403 (4th Floor) Federal Building 101 - 22nd Street East Saskatoon, Sk. S7K 0E1 Tel: (306) 975-6045 1 - 800-667-3668 (toll free) Fax: (306) 975-6678 E-mail: lastpost@sasktel.net “To honour and protect in death, seems but a small return to him who has protected the Nation’s honour in life.”
The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 21 PROVINCIAL PAST PRESIDENTS * JAMES McARA REGINA 1926 - 27 * P. CARROTHERS SASKATOON 1927 - 28 * M.C. MacPHERSON REGINA 1929 * A. ROSS YORKTON 1930 - 34 * PJ. PHILPOTT SASKATOON 1934 - 35 * E.C. LESLIE REGINA 1935 - 37 * LEN CHASE NORTH BATTLEFORD 1937 - 38 * R.D. ROBERTS FORT SAN. 1938 * WILL WALKER CANORA 1939 - 43 * E.S. WILSON WEYBURN 1943 - 45 * W.W. WHELAN PRINCE ALBERT 1946 - 47 * W.A. EMBURY REGINA 1947 - 48 * F.F. FREEMAN SPRINGWATER 1948 - 51 * FRANK MATHER ESTEVAN 1951 - 53 * A.C.BOLE REGINA 1953 - 55 * MERVYN WOODS REGINA 1955 - 57 * H. AUSTIN HUNT REGINA 1957 - 59 * C.V. BATCHELOR NORTH BA TTLEFORD 1959 - 60 * ROBERT KOHALY ESTEVAN 1961 - 62 * R.J. SANDERSON SASKATOON 1963 * S.G. SYLVESTRE WILLOW BUNCH 1963 - 65 * W.K. DAWLEY MELFORT 1965 * D.E. JOHNSTON ASSINIBOIA 1965 - 67 * E.E. GOULD NORTH BATTLEFORD 1967 - 69 JACK L. CLARKE DINSMORE 1969 - 71 HAROLD HAGUE REGINA 1972 - 73 * STAN J. SZARKOWICZ FORT QU 'APPELLE 1973 - 75 * IAN DRYDEN YORKTON 1975 - 77 * DOUG C. BAYLISS MOOSOMIN 1977 - 79 * DON P. HAMILTON MOOSE JAW 1979 - 81 * F.J.W. SINCLAIR SWIFT CURRENT 1981 - 83 L.H. MORRISON MELFORT 1983 - 85 * JIM MARJORAM SPEERS 1985 - 87 * JOHN NORFIELD CHRISTOPHER LAKE 1987 - 89 ART GRAY FOAM LAKE 1989 - 91 JACK ANDERSON MOOSE JAW 1991 - 93 * BILL BARCLAY COLEVILLE 1993 - 95 * FRANK BROOME GRENFELL 1995 - 97 RAY MARJORAM NORTH BATTLEFORD 1997 - 99 PAT VARGA COLEVILLE 1999 - 01 ELMER NOBLE SHAUNAVON 2001 - 03 JOHN HENDERSON CARNDUFF 2003 - 05 * DECEASED PAST PROVINCIAL SECRETARIES / EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS * SAM B. DUNDEE REGINA 1925 - 29 * ARTHUR WOOD REGINA 1929 - 38 * LEN J. CHASE NORTH BATTLEFORD 1938 - 55 LINTON A. MacDONALD SALTCOATS 1955 - 80 * J.D. (JACK) BRIDGES GOVAN 1980 - 92 BRENT G. BURNS MOOSE JAW 1992 - Present * DECEASED
Commemorative History Booklet 22 KIWANIS CLUB OF REGINA (Chartered March 11, 1919) “Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one community and one child at a time.” On behalf of all members of the Kiwanis Club of Regina, especially the many who, over the past 88 years of community service, are also veterans, we congratulate the Royal Canadian Legion as it celebrates its 80th anniversary through the publication of this commemorative history of the Legion in Saskatchewan. Mailing Address: P.O. box 346 Regina, SK S4P 3A1 http://kiwanisregina.org/ Lipsett Cartage Ltd. 338 INDUSTRIAL DR., REGINA, SK SERVING CANADA BC TO QUE YOUR FLATDECK SPECIALIST SUPER B’S TRIDEM HIBOYS TRIDEM STEPDECKS 306-525-5227 FAX 306-525-4188 BOX 26036 NORTHGATE R.O., REGINA, SK S4R 8R7
The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 23 “Year of The Veteran”what a way for us to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the end of WW II in 2005. The Royal Canadian Legion through your Command Executive lobbied the Federal Government to institute this initiative to recognize the sacrifices of the Veterans of this country who have defended Canada and the Commonwealth in times of need. In 2005, Saskatchewan Command were successful in convincing the provincial government that a section of highway # 2 from Moose Jaw to Prince Albert should be re-named “Veterans Memorial Highway”in honor of our Veterans, and signs on this portion of the highway proudly display this dedication. (see photo) In 2004, after a number of attempts Saskatchewan Command were successful in having our provincial government institute a government issued “Veteran License Plate”in order to recognize the contributions of our Veterans, past and present to Saskatchewan and Canada. As of this date, more than 5,000 unique Veteran license plates proudly travel the roads and highways. (see photo) The Royal Canadian Legion in Saskatchewan have always been in the forefront in the fight to protect the rights, and recognize the achievements of our Veterans, and to that end, this historical booklet is dedicated to all Veterans who have selflessly sacrificed all on our behalf and to those who continue to serve! “LEST WE FORGET”
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The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 25 In 1917, the Great War Veterans Association was formed and included a Branch in Regina. In 1925, a ‘unity’ conference, of all Veterans Organizations, was held in Winnipeg. Two prominent Veterans from Regina, L. Col. J.A. McAra and Major M. A. MacPherson, were part of, and instrumental in, the formation of the Canadian Legion, which resulted from this meeting. It was evident that a Dominion Convention must be held to draft a constitution to rectify the conclusions reached. Saskatchewan Command was formed and the first Provincial Convention was held under auspices of Regina Branch, which was chartered as Branch #001, the first occurrence in Canada and the Official Charter carries this seal of Recognition dated in October 1926. Branch Meetings were held initially in private homes. The Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Branch was formed in 1930, and has played an important role in the history of the Branch. The Branch Building was built in 1947, at 1820 Cornwall Street, and is viewed as a memorial to honour those who have paid the supreme sacrifice in the service to their country. The province donated the large stained-glass window over the main entrance, entitled “Saskatchewan for Freedom” and was unveiled by the Hon. C. M. Fines. Stained-glass windows to sides of the main entrance were donated by Saskatchewan Command C.L.B.E.S.L., Regina United Services Institute, I.O.D.E. and Silver Cross Remembrance Assoc. and were officially unveiled by his Excellency, Vincent Massey, Governor General of Canada, on May 14, 1955. Princes Elizabeth and her husband, The Duke of Edinburgh, visited the Branch on October 17, 1951, while in Regina. Murals depicting the military history of Saskatchewan from the Riel Rebellion in 1885, South African War 1899-1901, First World War 1914-1918, Second World War 1939-1945, and the Korean War 1950-1953, are located in the Memorial Tower. These murals were painted by Mr. K. C. Lochhead and dedicated in 1956 to Lieutenant-Governor W. J. Patterson. The Branch has been active since its formation in the support of programs for youth, such as the Canadian Cadet Movement, Track & Field training, bursaries and providing Speakers for Remembrance Week held in the schools throughout the city. The Branch conducts poppy campaigns and organizes Remembrance Day and many other Memorial Observances to remember our Veterans. Numerous community charities have benefited from resources provided by the branch. The Branch is one of the originators of the building of the Douglas Park Track & Field facilities, and they were involved in the leadership of organizing the funding of the YWCA building in Regina. The time has come whereby steadily declining membership makes the ‘torch of freedom’ very weighty for a few hands, however, the lamp will still burn brightly and undiminished, until the last pair of hands lay it down to a well earned rest and these words are spoken with reverence, “Lord God of Hosts be with us yet,” Let we Forget, Lest we Forget. LADIES’AUXILIARY TO REGINA BRANCH 1 The Ladies’ Auxiliary of Regina Branch 1 was formed in 1930, chartered under the Canadian Legion British Empire Service League (BESL). The first recorded President was Mrs. Butcher. Meetings took place in various locations until 1947, when the Branch building was built. The name was changed to Ladies’Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion in 1960 to coincide with the Legion becoming the Royal Canadian Legion through Royal Assent obtained by Hon. John Diefenbaker. Provincial Command’s Ladies’ Auxiliary disbanded in 2000, so, along with all other Ladies’ Auxiliary in the Province, the Ladies’ Auxiliary to Saskatchewan Branch became directly responsible to the Branch. During the war years, members were kept busy with projects such as Hostess House, meeting Troop Trains, knitting, sewing, and visiting Veterans in hospital. Funds were raised through bake sales (some of which were held at the Co-op Store on Albert St. and Victoria St.), raffles, making and selling Christmas puddings, and coat checks, to name a few. The war ended and many War Brides were welcomed to the organization. Membership at one time, was 400, however, that number has dwindled to approximately 165 members in 2006. As in the past, the Ladies’Auxiliary still supports the Branch financially, morally and with many volunteer hours. Some of the major contributions include a wheel chair lift, a glass washer for the lounge, new drapery throughout the building, half of the cost of the cafeteria dishwasher, a stair crawler and a major contribution toward the construction of a dumb-waiter. The Ladies’Auxiliary supports the community through student bursaries for local students, sponsor local students to the Legion Track & Field Camp, support local hospitals and charities. They continue to raise funds through bingos, teas, raffles, and catering. They discontinued their monthly dance, as their patrons were no longer able to support them, due to age and illness. The Ladies’ Auxiliary continues to assist with the Annual Poppy Campaign, visit Veterans and members in Care Homes and Wascana Rehab. Vets Wing, assist with the purchase of Christmas gifts for Veterans in Care Homes, Wascana Rehab. and their own shut-in members. Veterans in these facilities are sent a card and a small monetary gift on their birthday. The LA play bingo with and supply lunch to Veterans in Wascana Rehab. on a monthly basis. They also supply a monthly lunch for Wascana Happy Hour. The LA Curling Team was well known throughout the province, however, due to age, that has been disconintinued. They do still golf, mostly par 3. The Ladies’ Auxiliary to Regina Branch 1 celebrated their 75th Anniversary in 2005. They pledged their continued support and dedication to the Royal Canadian Legion, Regina Branch 1, its aims and objects. REGINA BRANCH 1
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The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 27 Located within a block of the beautiful fast flowing North Saskatchewan River at 133-8th Street East, Prince Albert Branch 2 of The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command is surrounded by farmland and close to the Boreal Forest to the North. Originally founded on April 15, 1917, with a membership of 101. Prince Albert applied for a charter in the newly founded British Empire Service League (1925) on October 19,1926. Being the second Branch to apply, Prince Albert was thus awarded the title "PRINCE ALBERT BRANCH, SASKATCHEWAN #2." The Ladies’ Auxiliary applied and received their charter in 1927. The first Legion was an old house on the North West corner of 12th Street and 1st Avenue West. In 1948, due to increased membership and needed space, the old Bank of Nova Scotia building on the South East corner of 12th Street and 1st Avenue was purchased. In 1966, a new Legion was built at 133-8th Street East, its present location. Financing was made possible by the sale of the old Legion building and a mortgage through a local financial institution. On January 11,1988, the mortgage was paid off and a mortgage burning celebration was held. Today, Branch 2 continues to be a very active Legion both in the Branch and in the community. In-house activities include darts, both senior and regular shuffleboard, pool and cribbage. Many members curl, bowl and golf in the community. Prince Albert has hosted Dominion curling and cribbage, Provincial darts and Provincial conventions. In 2001, Branch 2 was a major sponsor of the Canadian Midget Boys Fastball Championships. At the Opening Ceremonies, the main ball field and scoreboard were dedicated to our Veterans and named ‘Veterans Field’ in honor and recognition of the Veterans and The Legion. Each year, Branch 2 hosts the Annual Canada Day picnic in conjunction with the Ladies’ Auxiliary. The main feature is a Veterans’ Tent where the public is encouraged to chat to a "Veteran." The Branch also enters a float in the local Exhibition parade. Fundraising is achieved through Poppy sales, bingos, annual Holiday Purse lotteries, Canada Day button sales, in-house suppers, ways and means, and meat draws. Branch 2 sponsors the local Army Cadet Corp #390 with financial expenses not covered by the Department of Defense and the annual Legion Poster contests. The Ladies’ Auxiliary continues to be a valuable partner to Branch 2, with their tireless efforts and services. They cater to banquets, funeral service lunches, VE Day tea and bake sales, and whatever else is needed. Each year, the Ladies’ Auxiliary continues to give a generous donation to Branch 2, which is greatly appreciated. Prince Albert Branch 2 has a membership of 824. There are 294 Ordinary members, 379 Associate members, 21 Voting- Affiliate members, 108 Non-Voting Affiliate members, and 22 Lifetime members. The Ladies’ Auxiliary has 76 members, with 24 Lifetime members. Branch 2 has the following paid-staff: an Office Manager, 3 fulltime bar stewards, 4 part-time bar stewards and a janitor. While in Prince Albert, members of Branch 2 invite you to come enjoy their hospitality and camaraderie. PRINCE ALBERT BRANCH 2 “We Will Never Forget”
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