Royal Canadian Legion

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• London, Ont. prepares for Remembrance Day with poppy campaign, parade

  Ceremonies include a parade and an ongoing poppy campaign organized by the Royal Canadian Legion. The Legion has also added peacekeepers to its Poppy Stories initiative.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2023
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• Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support Program funding announced in Moose Jaw

  The province announced that the Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support Program will fund part of the work that legions and ANAVETS facilities do in their communities.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2023
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• Fire damages exterior of Royal Canadian Legion in northwest Calgary

  Calgary fire said no one was inside the Royal Canadian Legion branch on 20th Avenue Northwest when the fire broke out around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday.

  Fire

  Oct 20, 2023