The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 205 Delisle Legion Branch 184 was granted a charter on June 19, 1933. Members met in the Town Hall. No records have been found regarding their activities, except that they ceased to be active in 1960, but were re-activated in 1964 under the same charter. They met on October 7th with 16 members present and agreed to meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month. The membership soon exceeded 30. They arranged for a veterans’ plot in the local cemetery, which is now filled and a new plot opened. A cenotaph was built with a rifle and helmet attached and a plaque which reads "In honour of the illustrious dead of Delisle and District, and in honour of our living heroes who have defended us in all our wars." The Branch was financed by rodeos and bingos. The Branch built and maintained a children’s playground. They sponsored minor hockey teams and a peewee baseball team that won the provincial championship. They also help to sponsor scouts and guides and have them parade with the Legion on November 11th. The militia in Saskatoon have been invited to the November 11th service since 1975, and in the past few years have taken charge of the parade. The Branch sponsors students to the Legion provincial track and field camp and to the National camp if they qualify. The Branch gives a bursary each year to a grade 12 graduate. The original cenotaph listed as 47010-001 was replaced by a steel structure on August 20, 2004. In all local functions, the Branch gives its support through labor and finances. The present membership is 34 of which 6 are WWII Veterans. The Delisle Legion Auxiliary 184 was formed in January 1966, with their charter granted on February 4, l966. There were 34 members, but these numbers declined over the years for many reasons. They donated to many community events, such as schools, the rink, churches, etc. They visited the veterans’ home in Saskatoon for many years taking in treats and baking. They also donated to many charity organizations such as Easter Seals, Telemiracle and Paraplegics, to name a few. They won Zone curling in 1967-68 and went on to Districts. They, along with the Legion hold a Santa Claus Day each year, supplying entertainment and treats for children. They also hold a family curling day and pot luck suppers. They raise money with bake sales, bingos and raffles. Due to a decline in membership, they disbanded in the year 2000, with 6 of the members joining the Legion. They have only two members left who joined in 1966. DELISLE BRANCH 184 Box 732 Carrot River, SK S0E 0L0 Secretary: K.L. Campbell Phone: 306-768-3469 President: Pat Clancey Phone: 306-768-2508 Branch Charter Date: 09 March 1933 Current Membership: 19 Auxiliary Charter Date: 20 March 1934 CARROT RIVER BRANCH 186 The Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League Oxbow Branch held a meeting in the Palladium Theatre on December 3, 1932. A motion passed to form a Branch of the Canadian Legion at Oxbow. Twenty-five founding members attended this meeting. The sponsoring Branch was Bienfait. The date of the Charter of the Oxbow Legion Branch #187 was March 24, 1933. A Ladies' Auxiliary formed on November 19, 1947, and the ladies worked tirelessly to promote community projects. Early club meetings were held in the Forester's Hall and at local churches. After World War II, the Legion spearheaded the building of a Memorial Hall, which was used for meetings and other gatherings. In 1987, the Branch purchased their own building, which is used for regular monthly meetings and other activities. It is a popular gathering spot for fellowship, pool and cards. First fundraisers were a picnic and a dance in Beaver Park. A banquet in memory of Vimy was held in 1934. Rodeos were sponsored in 1937 and 1938. Minor baseball was another project. In 1957, the Branch sponsored the formation of Bow Valley Squadron #675 of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets and is still their sponsor. The Branch has worked with many organizations in promoting the welfare and progress of the community. For many OXBOW BRANCH 187 (Cont’d...)
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