Now only 2 weeks and September is here and things will be starting to happen at the Legion. So far we have the lounge open a couple of days and hopefully we will start to see some events even still with some restrictions. Once again I like to mention that we have the Lift operational and so we have access ...

It was nice to see so many members and the Ladies Auxiliary present at the graveside service for our late veteran Albert Nicolas and his wife, Audrey. Now we send our sincere sympathy to the family of our late Comrade Rene Bolduc. RIP For the information of anyone who served in the military { WWII, Korea ,SDA, Militia/ Reserve, still ...

  On Friday, August 6, 2021 1 p.m. there will be a legion memorial service for our late Comrade Albert Nicholas and Mrs. Audrey Nicholas. The service will take place at the Woodland Cemetary. Legion Dress please. There will be a Come & Go reception at the Branch following. If anyone is in need of a ride please Let President ...

Wow, just imagine the Poppy as a symbol for fallen soldiers celebrates 100 years. When I was a child it was always nice to see Poppies and bachelor buttons as weeds between the grain. But now they use herbicides to kill all that stuff.   At the Branch we are hopefully seeing a light at the horizon if Friday’s update ...

We are getting so close but not yet there and still waiting for the GOOD NEWS that we can open the doors to our Legion Hall again. We begin with a Thank You to Paula and Billy Valois for donating the proceed of their garage sale to the Legion, and we really appreciate this. Our Branch President Comrade Mary Anne ...

Once again we remember the end of WW2 and the participation of our local Veterans. Yes, for me it is still as clear as yesterday’s COVID news and at the age of 14, it made a big impression on me. This week in 1945, 75 percent of Holland was liberated and our Canadian troops were having their last battles in ...

Will it ever end? So the shut down is now extended and the Legion Branch 429 has to stay closed. So with NO income, drastic actions are required to stay afloat. We hope not as bad as Branch 23 in North Bay who are now without a building and may have to turn in their charter. Our executive will monitor ...

With the festive season upon us we want to wish everyone a good and healthy Christmas and New Year. Last Saturday we celebrated Dave Page’s 80th Birthday. We thank Comrade Donna for the Cake and the seasonal basket. The seasonal basket was donated by Comrade Barb as a fundraiser for the Branch. There are some changes to the Bar hours. ...

After all our worries the Remembrance Ceremony at the Cenotaph worked well and with a small contingent. Comrade Larry did a fine job and everyone who participated in the laying of wreaths did so in form. The get together after at the Branch was also well done by our ladies and the hot soup was well needed after standing in ...

Yes, it was a real shock to have our Last WW2 veteran Albert Nicholas pass away. We were very proud to have him as long as he did and he will be missed as door guard and my partner for many Public speaking events. He also always had a nice word for everyone he met at the post office or ...

The following are the plans for this year’s Remembrance services.  Although down scaled  “We Will Remember Them”.   Nov. 8th Church service at St. Monica’s Catholic Church at 9:00 am. Wreath laying ceremony at Hawk Junction at 11:00 am.  There will not be a lunch due to COVID-19 rules.   Nov. 11th   We will hold a wreath laying ceremony ...

October is running it’s course and at the Legion there will be a October fest on Saturday, October 24th, with live music. Also there will be a Ladies Auxiliary luncheon on Thursday, October 29th, 11.00 till 1.00. It is almost November so if you have not yet paid your membership do it now and save some money and be a ...

Do you say thanks for still living? How about for not being hungry, or having a HOME, and for being FREE. For NOT having COVID-19, For love and being loved, but loved by your friends and neighbors. Did you thank a veteran for serving and making sure you live in FREEDOM? Just be Thankful for being YOU! Because WE love ...

Finally after 75 years, there is a headstone on the grave of Lt. Kavanagh whose remains were buried in Steenderen, The Netherlands. He was killed in Rha when the farmhouse his platoon liberated the day before, was attacked by the enemey at night, and he and some of his men lost their lives in the battle. Finally they were sure ...

Now September is here and another season is starting (FALL?). So we hope to see soon a end to Covid19 and get things back to normal. At the Branch we  will have our first membership meeting on September 10th. And hope to see a good turn out as our future will depend on how we deal with social distancing and ...