Will be keeping an eye on the  situation and opening when safe to do so.

Jim Stover

Pr

    Well, it's mid-July and we're still in Phase 2. I thought for sure we'd be on Phase 3 by now, and be closer to opening the Legion.

    If there is still no talk from the Provincial Government by the next executive meeting, we will re-assess all the factors, and pro's and con's to potentially opening the Legion while under Phase 2. This does not mean that an opening date is in sight, the health and safety of our members is still the most important factor in our decision making.

    Another major factor to consider is if it's feasible to open. If the overhead costs become greater than the income, it doesn't make sense to be open.

    Regardless of what phase we are in when we do eventually open, as long as distancing rules are in place we will have to rely on volunteers to fill the different tasks required in order for us to follow the guidelines set out by the province. These tasks, as well as the discussion at the next executive meeting will be posted in the newsletter and our Facebook page after that meeting.

    After these talking points have been posted, I would appreciate feedback by our members. The executives are the officers of the Legion, but we work for the members. I feel the overall decision of the members as to opening or not under the guidelines should be part of the decision making process. If the majority of our members accept all the factors, we have the volunteers to do the tasks, and it's feasible to open, then an opening date can be discussed. On the other hand, if the majority of our members don't feel it safe or feasible to open, then we will remain closed until such a time that it is.

Darren Papish
President 

 Good morning to our senior members who may have problems getting out to get necessary food items. If we can be of assistance, we would like to lend a hand, you can text or call
Pat Hale- Anytime 780-908-5672
Lorri Klein-Tuesday or Wed 780-915-2637
Gord Morrison- Anytime- 587-594-3230
Jeff Doyle- Fri. Sat. or Sun.
Michelle Doyle Anytime- 780-991-1301
Darla Young- Anytime-780-819-0174 

Bri Doyle -Anytime-586-338-3114

Jay Krause- anytime-780-975-4166

Phone 780-504-2888 

Email jermilne16@gmail.com.

The Last Sunday of the Month Starting April 29 @ 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

The Legion provides a range of service and supports for Veterans, their families and dependents. In addition to directly assisting Veterans and their Families wirh

the disability process through Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). the Legion Offers a variety of programs, resources and Referrals to Support Veteran Health, transition to civilian life, financial assistance and well-being.

-  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