The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 211 fund. In 1957, an annual fish derby was held and it lasted until 1996 (39 years). The community built a new complex and the Branch currently has a new Legion room in the complex free-of-charge. The Branch moved in October 2001. The Branch is currently active in bowling, golf and cribbage. We help sponsor student athletes to camp and help out in community activities. The Branch always has a very successful Poppy Campaign. They enter a float in local parades, always making a nice showing. At present, the Branch continues to hold monthly meetings. All work at the Branch is on a volunteer basis. LADIES’ AUXILIARY TO LIVELONG BRANCH 192 The Ladies’ Auxiliary were chartered on March 10, l935, with ten members. They sent parcels overseas and always provided lunches after meetings and helped with all events. The Ladies’ Auxiliary joined the regular Branch in January of 2000. LIVELONG BRANCH 192 (...Cont’d) The Wakaw Branch 195 was granted a charter on January 15, 1935. Before this charter was granted, in the 1920’s and to 1934, the Wakaw War Veterans began Remembrance Day Observances each November 11th, with a service, a banquet, speeches, and music, followed by a dance. Records from the granting of the charter to December 27, 1945, are missing, so written history dates back to this date. In January of 1946, the Legion Executive approved a Ladies’ Auxiliary and it was granted permission to use the Legion Hut for their meetings. In January of 1947, the Wakaw Village Council agreed to reserve the Town Hall for the Legion on three specific dates each year. NewYear’s Eve, Easter Monday and November 11th. The Legion also agreed to rent out the Legion Hut for $3.00 per day in winter and $2.00 per day in summer to various groups. In 1950, it was decided to purchase the stucco school originally a separate school and this was accomplished on July 4, 1950. Hall rentals were established at $5.00 per function and $10.00 with kitchen facilities. In 1956, at the request from the School Unit, the new Legion Hut was rented out as a school classroom. This was passed by the Legion and the south-hall was rented out for $300.00 per year. Later, the larger school unit requested the rental of the whole building on May 13, 1957, and this was approved by the membership at $600.00 per year. A Cenotaph on Legion property was planned in 1961, and the dedication took place on August 4, 1965. Our Branch poppy trust fund is used for Veterans and their dependents with special uses, as laid our by our National Office along with Bursaries for students and involvement in our yearly Literary contest. In the past, the Legion has sponsored cubs and scouts and have held an annual Christmas Carol Festival. They have also sponsored and supplied uniforms to many sporting groups, such as the Wakaw Midget Hockey Team, held local Branch sporting activities, such as curling and golf tournaments. Other charitable organizations that have been helped include canvassing for the blind, telemiracle, united appeal, the children’s Christmas party, Christmas hampers, hospitals, nursing homes, seniors’ recreation centres, the town van, etc. Meanwhile, Legion Branch 195 continues to upgrade its facilities making our Legion more user-friendly, including wheel chair accommodation, etc. In 1983, our Branch hosted a Veterans’ reunion and hopes to do this again soon. We also sponsor socials/meals on special days, such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day. In 1995, the community began negotiations to establish an Air WAKAW BRANCH 195 (Cont’d...)
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