Executive
We exist so Canada never forgets
The Legion understands the importance of acknowledging the courage of those who served and still serve today. Through Remembrance initiatives, we help Canadians honour those who have make the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
What can you do? Join or Volunteer today!
Sign up sheets for Vollunteering are in the Lounge. Check them out to see how you can support ypur Legion
Legion updates
LEGION UPDATES
The Children’s Christmas Party this year has been cancelled due to lack of interest.
Our Facebook page was shut down by Facebook so we have started a new one.
Stony Plain Legion # 256
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Thanks
Sat Meat draw Dec 20th will be Turkeys and hams.
On Dec 20 bring snacks to share with you Comrades. Come joins us to celebrate Christmas
Membership
For Your Info
You don't have to be a Veteran to support a Veteran
Legion membership is open to any Canadian citizen or citizen of an Allied nation who is 18 years of age or older.
Stony Plain Legion Branch is open Wednesday to Friday @ 1500 hrs. Saturday opening is at 1400 hrs. Our dues are $55/year and General Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month (excepting July, August & December).
· Join online - Join your local Legion Branch from the comfort of your home: www.legion.ca
· Join by phone - Get help registering from our Member Help Desk. Call toll-free 8:30 – 4:30 EST. 855-330-3344
· Join at your local Branch – Branch #256 Stony Plain, 4402 – 44 Ave. Stony Plain 780-963-9232, spl256@telus.net
Types of Membership
· Ordinary membership - Includes still serving and retired military, reservists, RCMP, police officers, Canadian Coast Guard, and others listed in the General By-Laws.
· Associate membership - Includes parents, spouses, widows, widowers, children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, and nephews of a person who is or was eligible for Ordinary membership.
· Affiliate Voting membership - Includes Canadian citizens or Commonwealth subjects from an Allied nation who are not eligible for Ordinary or Associate membership.
· Affiliate non-voting membership - Includes non-Canadian citizens or non-Commonwealth subjects from an Allied nation who support The Royal Canadian Legion’s aims and objectives.
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Contact Info
Eki at 780-996-073maik Vikki at hallrentalspl256@gmail.com . Or phone
Vikki 780-996-0734
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Service officer
Legion
Contact
Comrade Terry Grabowski, CD
Branch Service Officier
RCL Branch # 256
Cell 867-332-4180
Email rcrman507@gmail.com
Robert Stumbur
780-935-0415
Support for Veterans and Family's
Gathering Of Veterans
The Last Sunday of the Month Starting @ 1400 hours has been set aside for a gathering of Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces & RCMP and all those serving on active duty to come together in Fellowship and to be introduced to the Legion. Coffee and Donuts will be Served. All Veterans Welcome
At The Local Legion Branch,a Veteran or Family can;
- meet with a volunteer Legion Service Officer to help identify unmet health or support needs and review possible benefits through (VAC) as well as other supports available
- get assistance with completing the Legion Claims Form and receive a referral to Legion Command Service Officers for individual assistance
- request benevolent financial through the Poppy Fund
- request visits to Veterans in Retirement and Long-Term Care Facilities
- access Veteran support and care programs as offered through the Branch
If You have a claim
If you have a claim, or planning on submitting a claim to “Veteran Affairs”, please read this:
- Veterans should ensure that their “Advocate” at VA, are doing their job in representing the Veteran (the same as a civilian lawyer would);
- Make sure you see and read any Statement of Case or Statements presented on your behalf in writing (in most cases, there is nothing in writing);
- Make sure you have been briefed and given a copy of all information that is passed on to the Pension System, prior to the hearing date;
- Always ask for a copy of your audio transcript, so you can go over what your Advocate has said in your behalf (they will most likely tell you to go through the Privacy Act);
- Take note that most first claims are denied (this a discouragement tactic);
- It is very important, that you do not relinquish or give all of your evidence over, after your first hearing (you can’t use your evidence twice);
- When you seek an appeal after your first denial, you must show new evidence for the appeal (by refusing your first claim, VA will most certainly suppress your original evidence);
- Ask to see what research has been done by your Advocate on your behalf (don’t be surprised if there is none, they do not conduct themselves like a Lawyer would);
- As has been seen in the past, most VA Advocates, do not give copies of anything to you, until after the fact (demand it);
- If you don’t feel like you were represented in a Professional Manner, go back to your Advocate and demand, any and all paperwork, presented on your behalf;
- If you seriously feel that you were not fairly and professionally treated, it is recommended that you contact the Minister of Veteran Affairs, or the current Veteran Ombudsman, and ask why
Veterans Coffee
Veterans Coffee Oct 26 1400 hrs