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Address:
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300 McClellan Ave
Kenora, ON
P9N 1A8
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Map
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Location:
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The building now belongs to Ne Chee Friendship Centre but the Legion will still be using the canteen and the auditorium for Remembrance Day ceremonies and other events until a new location is found - Located in the Ne Chee Friendshi
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Hours:
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Hours vary at each location; call for information
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Service Description:
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The largest Veterans service organization in Canada; the mission is to serve veterans, which includes serving military and RCMP members and their families, to promote remembrance and to serve community and country
Provides a service club for Veterans, including military and Royal Canadian Mounted Police members in active serviceFocuses mainly on and promotes remembrance of the men and women who gave their lives serving in wars and military missions around the worldSponsors programs for seniors, community, housing, Long Term Care, youth, education, sports and Cadets, Guides and ScoutsSupports other organizations financially, particularly medical facilities and equipmentProvides hall rentals and catering for eventsFunds educational bursariesCoordinates the annual poppy campaign fundraiser and various fundraising events
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Application:
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- Call for application information
- Educational bursary application available at local Legion office
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Must be 18 years of age and older
- Membership open to all Canadian veterans as well as serving and former members of the Canadian Forces, RCMP, The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, other police forces, fire departments and their dependents, and Canadians who subscribe to the purposes and objects of the organization
- Membership also open to members of the general public who are Canadian citizens
- Educational bursaries are only available to graduating high school students with at least 1 parent as a Legion member
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