Stony Plain Legion #256
4902-44 Ave, Stony Plain, T7Z-IV5
email spl256@telus.net
4902-44 Ave, Stony Plain, T7Z-IV5
email spl256@telus.net
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.
Help out by running the Meat Draw or 50/50 draw. Each of these are a two hour commitment on Saturdays 3:00 -5:00 pm. See Buck Coutts to have your name added to the list for 2021.
Act now: Deadline for Disability Pensions Class Action Settlement is March 19, 2025
Veterans Affairs Canada settled a class action lawsuit relating to the miscalculation of disability pension benefits payable between 2003 and 2023 to disabled Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP veterans and their survivors.
• Living veterans will receive their settlement payments automatically; no action is required. • Estates of deceased veterans, family members or survivors of veterans may be eligible to claim payments of about $2,500 with some exceeding $10,000 and even $35,000.
The entire claims process is being administered by KPMG, who have created a website where claims can be made here. KPMG have also established a toll-free call center to answer questions (1-833-839-0648).
The deadline to make a claim is on March 19, 2025.
SINCERE THANKS!!
The Stony Plain Legion #256 wishes to thank our Membership and the
Community for their support which enabled us to donate $ 68384.84
to the following local groups in 2024.
POPPY FUND SUPPORT *Light Up Your Life Society & Good Samaritan Society
* 5 Student Bursaries
*Cadet Corps… 755 Parkland RCACS
*Cadet Corps… 299 McKenzie RCSCC
LEGION FUNDS * Kinsmen Christmas Hampers *Parkland Food
Bank
* Veterans’ Assoc. Food Bank *Quilts of
Valour Society
*Meals On Wheels Society *Camp He-Ho-
Ha
*Pioneer Art Club *
Scoutland
* IKare4 Kids *Parkland
Music Festival
*2 Bursaries for Memorial Composite High School
Students
*Lest We Forget Concert Committee
*Tri-Community Adult Learning Association
*Pioneer Museum Military Display
*High Hopes Birthday Celebration Group
*Cadet Corps…299 McKenzie RCSCC Parents
Group
*Cadet Corps…755 Parkland RCACS Parents Group
President: Gord Morrison
For all members who have paid ahead or pay by credit card your 2024 sticker is at the Branch for you to pick up and you will be included in the early bird draws that we have in September, October and November. If you are an out-of-town member ( you live outside of Stony Plain, Spruce Grove or Parkland County) please let me know and I will mail you your card.... otherwise, we are open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 3:00 for you to come in and pick up your card sticker. I'm sorry that I cannot mail all 600 card stickers, but that cost would realize an increase in our Branch dues.
Pat Hale
Membership Chair
Winners of Sept Early Bird for free Membership,Adrienne Dixon, Gail Thompson,Lanna Turlock
Eki at 780-996-073maik Vikki at hallrentalspl256@gmail.com . Or phone
Vikki 780-996-0734
Check out our new Audio Visual System
Contact
Comrade Terry Grabowski, CD
Branch Service Officier
RCL Branch # 256
Cell 867-332-4180
Email rcrman507@gmail.com
Shout out to all Ordinary members, just a quick post to introduce myself as the new Branch Service Officer, for those that don’t know me my name is Gord Morrison , I proudly served our great country for 38 years. And now look forward to serving you and all veterans in our area.
The Legion does lots of good things but the thing it does best is assist Veterans who need a hand up or assistance in navigating the bureaucracy of Veterans Affairs . One of the biggest hurdles we all face is accepting the fact that we need assistance ( trust me , I am the biggest procrastinator ) , we all suffered injuries while serving and most likely ignored them or Soldiered On because that is what we did. So I plead with you to reach out, filling out a few forms is pretty painless, let the Legion do what it does best.
Your Branch hosts Veterans coffee once a month on the last Sunday from 1400 to 1600 hrs
This time of year is especially trying for lots of us and I would plead with you if you are aware of someone who is struggling, reach out to them and let them know they are not alone .
Comrade Gord Morrison MMM,MSM,CD Comrade Terry Grabowski CD
Branch Service Officer / President Assistant Branch Service Officer
RCL Branch # 256 RCL Branch # 256
Email kargor58@outlook.com Email rcrman507@gmail.com
Cell 587-594-3230 Cell 867-332-4180
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
- 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, or planning on submitting a claim to “Veteran Affairs”, please read this:
Veterans Coffee March 30 1400 hrs
Rev. Trevor Swanson, MTS
Every year these will be awarded
Every Year the Legion Provides donations to Community groups that show a Need Please complete Donation Application
Please download and complete the membership application. You can bring it to the Legion. Membership fees are $50/year.
Thank you to Buck Coutts who conducted the Meat Draw
Thank You to Reta Ellice who conducted the 50/50 and Congratulations to Adriana Mackay who had the winning ticket and took home $200.00.
Jan. - Bonus Meat Pack- Jennifer Berg.
Jan. -Toonie Draw- Brad Bennet who took home $187.00
This Week
Garry Colpitts
Brandon Noyes
Brenda Gillmove
Miles Goetzie
No Winners
Thanks to all Our Volunteers.
-Check Sheets in Lounge for Volunteer Opportunities
Thanks to all Our Volunteers who have helped For Soup and Sandwich
Lois Thorlakson , Bill & Johanna Durkin and Terry Broughton
Signup sheets for Gun Show March 1 & 2, Provincial Convention May 2 to 4 and Soup and Sandwich in the Lounge
We love our members and welcome visitors, so feel free to visit during normal business hours. Come Check Out our New Deck Now Open
4902 44 Ave, Stony Plain, Alberta Z L4, Canada
Open today | 03:00 p.m. – 09:00 p.m. |