Legion Week 2023

It is time to share our story of compassion and enduring hope. Together we work to help change the lives of Veterans, their families, engage our communities and support our youth. Let’s share this passion.

Legion Week is an opportunity to shine a light on all we do and to encourage others to join us. Come join us for Legion Week!

Below are some examples of the Legion Week events happening at Legion branches throughout Alberta and the Northwest Territories. If you would like us to add your event, please get in touch using the link below.

• Sep 17: Levee starting @ 4pm, Moose Milk and get together (NO JEANS or T-SHIRTS), followed by Movie @ Napier Theatre (Warhorse) 7pm
• Sep 18: Parade 6pm start @ the Legion to the Cenotaph and back
• Sep 19: VETERANS ONLY (+ 1 Guest) 6pm – Beef on a Bun
• Sep 20: 5:30pm start Social Club gathering for Cubs/Scouts/Guides/Sea Cadets Hotdogs/ Popcorn and a Pop
• Sep 21: Seniors Gathering 2-4pm, coffee and sweets
• Sep 22: Meat draws
• Sep 23: PIN night and awards (by invite only). Dinner @ 5:30. If you are not on the invite list and want to attend for dinner the cost is $15.00 per person.

Joe Wynne Branch No. 51

• Our local government has been contacted.
• We are opening our clubroom on Friday Sept 22 for a memorabilia night.
• Our local museum has contributed newspaper artifacts from the last century to enhance this evening.

• Sep 17: Veterans luncheon
• Sep 18-19: free coffee and donuts from 8:30 – 11:00
• Sep 18: dedication of memorial bench at RCAF Memorial Site
• Sep 20: Volunteer Appreciation Supper
• Sep 21: Veterans bus trip to Military Museum in Calgary with a stop at Centennial Branch for lunch
• Sep 22: Entertainment by Randy Poirier
• Sep 23: Pancake Breakfast from 8:30 – 1100. The Rotary are cooking and all proceeds to the Legion.
• Sep 23: Regular meat draw and bar staying open till 2100 hrs. for the car show burnout.
• Sep 18-19-20 and 21: One of us will be on the radio each morning to talk about National Legion Week and other branch happenings. The AB/NWT rep for the Pilgrimage of Remembrance will be speaking on the radio on the 21^st and talking about her amazing trip.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 126

Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 105

• Sep 17: Pancake Breakfast from 9 to noon at the Rimbey Legion Hall
• Sep 18: Monday – free coffee sponsored by the Rimbey Legion at the Bluebird Cafe for the first 50 people between 8 and 10 am.
• Sep 20: Wednesday – free coffee sponsored by the Rimbey Legion at the BISTRO Cafe for the first 50 people between 9 and 11 am.
• Sep 22: Friday night Bingo – with door prizes to celebrate Legion Week. A very affordable date night or night out with friends. A player can play all games including all 3 specials for $11. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Games start at 7:00 PM sharp.