The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 63 Box 994 Fort Qu’Appelle, SK S0G 1S0 Branch Phone: 306-332-4337 Secretary:Judie Birns Phone: 306-332-8601 President: Mr. Lynn Anderson Phone: 306-332-5751 Branch Charter Date: 10 February 1927 Current Membership: 212 Auxiliary Charter Date: 12 June 1934 FORT QU’APPELLE BRANCH 35 Wolseley Branch received its charter in July of 1926. The objectives of the Branch are to support the Wolseley men and women who served their country in previous wars. The Branch has also been active in supporting community organizations. Each year, they sponsor the Legion Remembrance Day poem, essay and poster competitions at the Wolseley Elementary and High schools. The programs have been very successful. Wolseley students have won competitions at the Branch level and occasionally won competitions through to the Dominion level. In 1994, a wall display was unveiled at a special Remembrance Day program at the Wolseley Town Hall/Opera House. To the left of the pictures of the Queen, Prince Philip and Vimy Ridge Memorial are the names of the men and women from Wolseley and Summerberry districts who served in WWI. Those who served in WWII are listed on the right side. The Branch members are very proud of the wall display. The Cenotaph, which stands by the Town Hall/Opera House, was erected on June 24, 1923. It was unveiled by his Honor Lieutenant Governor Newlands. The Cenotaph is unique in that it depicts peace rather than war. LADIES’AUXILIARY TOWOLSELEY BRANCH 36 The organization meeting was held May 2, 1946. A Poppy Tea and Bake Sale was held annually. The Auxiliary also catered to many banquets over the years. After the Remembrance Day Service each year, the Auxiliary provided lunch for all who attended the Service. Each year, the Veterans in the Wolseley Hospital and those in Wolseley Lakeside Nursing Home are remembered monthly and at Christmas with a gift. In July 1967, the Auxiliary sponsored a local Blood Donor Clinic. The Clinic was continued for over 14 years. The Auxiliary supported the Branch in many other ways over the years. WOLSELEY BRANCH 36
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