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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