On September 24, 2024, we held a corn roast to mark the start of our fall activities. Over twenty people took part, and while having fun and fraternizing, we discussed the Branch’s direction for the fall, which is our busiest and most crucial period. I’d like to thank comrades André Boulet, Jean Robin and the […]
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To mark the launch of National Legion Week 2024, Aylmer Branch 033 organized a commemorative ceremony to mark the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a very important chapter in Canada’s military history. The ceremony took place on the Branch’s front lawn with the participation of cadets fromOutaouais Squadron 500. The ceremony was followed
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 099 has made a donation to thelocal BMP hospital for an arthroscopic surgical unit. The $20,000 won’t be enough to pay for the complete unit, but it’s a very good start.
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Maniwaki’s Filiale 187 received $57,000 in financial assistance from the As de pique draw sponsored by Maniwaki’s CHGA radio station. Thanks to Maniwaki’s CHGA radio station’s weekly Ace of Spades draw, 30% of the proceeds are allocated to Gatineau Valley organizations each week for a maximum of 52 weeks. Maniwaki Branch 187 received a donation
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What a great victory for Alicia, 17, from Pont-Rouge, who has just been admitted to the Cégep de Ste-Foy, in the graphic design program. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 265 has just awarded her a $1,700 bursary from the Poppy Fund to encourage her to continue her training. This assistance will enable her to begin
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Lilly-Ann Champagne, a young self-taught painter, has already created several paintings for the veterans of Maison Paul-Triquet, to salute their courage and support their well-being. The young woman, who is finishing high school, was invited to exhibit some of her work on September 2, at a meeting of the members of Filiale 265. The event
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On Saturday, August 24, 2024, the “Ceremony in memory of Private Albert Pellerin”, who fought during the Normandy landings and whose 80th anniversary was being celebrated, was held at Shawinigan’s St-Michel Cemetery. For the occasion, the Honorable Jean Chrétien laid a wreath on the tombstone of Private Albert Pellerin, in the presence of Legionnaire veterans
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Jean-Marie Jacques and Denise Savard have just celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. This is known as the “noces d’astrakan”. Originally from Beauce, his wife lived in Loretteville, now in Val-Bélair. They had 2 children, who gave them 4 grandchildren. Jean-Marie had a long career in the Canadian Army. The “newlyweds” make no secret of their
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TheRoyal Canadian Legion Branch251, Chomedey, is proud to recognize one of its executive members for this recent honour! While in Calgary for the Legion’s National Youth Track and Field Championships, Comrade Norman Shelton was presented with the President’s Award by Kelly Smith. This award is presented by PIB Insurance. “Presented to Norman Shelton for his
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Every year, on August 9, we pay tribute to all Canadian peacekeepers who have taken part or are still taking part in peacekeeping operations in many countries around the world. They include military, police and civilian personnel, and we owe them a debt of gratitude for the many services they render to communities ravaged by
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