The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 157 A group of fourteen World War 1 Veterans formed a Branch of the British Empire Service League, which was chartered on October 1, 1929, and named the Log Valley and Calderbank Branch #126. Original charter members were: W.K. Rooker, J. T. Glover, W.G. Yates, A.G. Bourne, C.E. Potts, C. Richardson, J. Main, A H. Craig. T. Clelland, H O. Shea, N.V. Ericksen, E. Gregory, R. Bailee and A. Sweeting. The Branch was renamed in 1960 and received its charter on September 26, 1960, as the Glen Kerr Branch # 126. The Branch was active with bingos and pie socials and supported the activities of the Glen Kerr 4-11 Club in its early years. The Poppy campaign was always a strong point, together with the education of students on the values of peace. The Branch had dwindled to three members until 1983 when a number of sons and daughters joined the membership. The Branch now has a total of 38 members, including four Veterans and one RCMP officer. In 2000, the Branch was instrumental in putting the hamlet of Glen Kerr back on the highways map with Tourism Saskatchewan obtaining front page news in the Toronto Star. The Branch remains active in the Poppy campaign and the education of youth through the Literary and Poster Competition. The Branch supports school activities, community events, Royal Canadian Legion Track & Field Program and Legion Activities. History by Mildred Weppler, Secretary GLEN KERR BRANCH 126 In the years 1928 and 1929, the Veterans of the First World War were meeting at many local villages trying to form a Legion. They met at Weldon, Brancepeth, Kinistino, and at times in farm homes. On November 1, 1929, the Shannonville Branch of the Canadian Legion received its charter as Branch No. 129. Fees were set at $2 per member with 22 members present. There were 68 members by the end of the year. In 1932, the Shannonville Branch purchased the Canadian Utilities Powerhouse in Kinistino for $30. KINISTINO BRANCH 129 Box 36 Turtleford, SK S0M 2Y0 Secretary: Shelley McMurphy Phone: 306-845-2432 President: B. Chambers Phone: 306-845-2523 Branch Charter Date: 25 November 1929 Current Membership: 28 Auxiliary Charter Date: 10 March 1933 TURTLEFORD BRANCH 128 (Cont’d...)
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