Royal Canadian Legion

• Royal Canadian Legion $1M donation to support PTSD research at University of Alberta

  More than $1 million from the Royal Canadian Legion's poppy fund will go to the Heroes in Mind Advocacy and Research Consortium (HiMARC) at the University of Alberta.

  Features

  Nov 26, 2025
  
• Manitoba Legion branch thrives with more than 500 members

  The number of Royal Canadian Legion members has been climbing in Canada the last few years and at one legion branch on Henderson Highway, camaraderie and business are growing.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2025
  
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• ‘You have to adapt’: Punk rock concerts, wrestling events keep Calgary legion afloat

  The Calgary No. 1 Branch, nestled among towering downtown office buildings along the busy light rail track, predates the legion itself.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2025
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• Edmonton’s Kingsway Legion to consider moving, other options due to cost of facility

  In his last newsletter to members, the branch's president described the Kingsway legion as being embroiled in an "endless battle to keep the branch afloat."

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2025
• Royal Canadian Legion branch in downtown Calgary aims to raise funds with community dinner

  The Royal Canadian Legion #1 branch is preparing to replace it's roof. However they are looking to Calgarians to help with costs as membership numbers continue to decline.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2025
• Medicine Hat woman facing fraud charges after theft from Redcliff Legion

  A Medicine Hat woman is facing several charges in relation to the alleged theft of thousands of dollars from the Royal Canadian Legion in Redcliff.

  Crime

  Apr 19, 2024
• Vaughan Royal Canadian Legion branch shuts down due to association with outlaw biker groups

  A Royal Canadian Legion branch in Vaughan, Ont., has been shut down and will be sold due to its "overt association with outlaw motorcycle groups."

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2024
• A lifeline for Veterans: Michael Richards and his service dog Felix

  After 21 years of service across the globe, Richards was diagnosed with PTSD. However, his journey toward healing took a new trajectory with the companionship of his service dog.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2023
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• Calgary-area veterans commemorate Canadian courage at Remembrance Day events in South Korea

  The veterans from Airdrie, Alta., are working to promote the importance of Canadian military history on the other side of the world.

  Features

  Nov 17, 2023
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• How one Legion branch in Quebec turned its fate around and is now thriving

  Stories of Legion branches closing due to a lack of volunteers or funding have become common. But there's one in Otterburn Park that's found the secret to building a new life.

  Features

  Nov 10, 2023