LMT November 5th 2018
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12 Last Mountain Times • Monday, <strong>November</strong> 5, <strong>2018</strong> • lmtimes.ca<br />
On this day, we<br />
honour those who<br />
have fought for our<br />
country and our<br />
freedom<br />
Town of Southey<br />
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Corporate support for<br />
Royal Canadian Legion<br />
In recognition of nearly a century of tireless service to<br />
the veterans’ community, The Brandt Group of Companies<br />
last week demonstrated their support for the<br />
Royal Canadian Legion, Regina Branch 001 with a cash<br />
donation of $5000.<br />
Established in 1926, RCL Branch 001 was Canada’s<br />
first chartered legion. It plays a significant role in the<br />
local community, offering critical programming, including<br />
mental health, addictions, and financial support to<br />
veterans in Regina.<br />
A recent decline in membership and changes in building<br />
ownership have resulted in increased expenses for the RCL Branch 001. Due<br />
to this downturn, the Legion has reached out to the community for help, including<br />
starting an online GoFundMe campaign in search of donations.<br />
“The Legion has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for Canadian<br />
veterans and their families for over 90 years,” says Shaun Semple, President of the<br />
Brandt Group of Companies. “We are proud to support their efforts so they can continue<br />
this important work.”<br />
In addition to their initial contribution, The Brandt Group of Companies will<br />
match community donations made before <strong>November</strong> 11, <strong>2018</strong> up to an additional<br />
$5000.<br />
Donations can be mailed or dropped off at the Royal Canadian Legion, Regina<br />
Branch , 001: 1820 Cornwall St., Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 2K2<br />
LEST WE FORGET<br />
On <strong>November</strong> 11 the Craven Elks will<br />
meet at the Craven Hall at<br />
10:45 a.m. and march to the cenotaph.<br />
Craven Elks Lodge #581<br />
Silton Legion<br />
An historical view<br />
Bob Walker’s father, Andrew Walker, signed up at the recruiting depot in Prince<br />
Albert at the outbreak of World War I in August, 2014. He was assigned to the 8th<br />
Battalion, Winnipeg Rifles’ ‘Little Black Devils’. After completing training, he was<br />
sent to the front lines in April of 1915. He was gassed when the Germans released<br />
chlorine gas bombs, and spent 4 months in hospital. He was then assigned to light<br />
duty for 18 months breaking the wild broncos that were shipped to France from<br />
Alberta to assist in the war effort. During that time, Andrew met Dorothy Bradburn<br />
and they were married. He was sent back to the front again at the Somme in October<br />
of 1917. After 3 weeks at the front, he was wounded again and was returned to<br />
Canada on a Hospital Ship (the converted passenger ship Lusitania, which was sunk<br />
by German fire on its return trip to England) and then transported back to Prince<br />
Albert. His wife Dorothy followed in September of <strong>2018</strong>, and they settled into farming<br />
in the Prince Albert area.<br />
Bob Walker has been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 42 years, and is<br />
now a Lifetime Member of the Lumsden Legion.<br />
The following is the first in a series of articles on the history of the Royal Canadi-<br />
CONTINUES on PAGE 13
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