Maple Ridge Legion Updates

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Meet the Executive – John Yoxall

John first joined the Royal Canadian Legion in Maple Ridge in 2009. He became the Second Vice President in December 2023 and will serve a two year term.

Legion Exec - Al

Meet the Executive – Allan Casswell

Al first joined the Legion in the late 70’s. He has been a member of Branch 88 since 1994 and received the Life Membership Award in 2017.

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RCAF Centennial

Today we celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Air Force.

1 April 2024 marks 100 years of service for the Royal Canadian Air Force

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April events calendar

The events calendar for April has been published. Download it or view it on the calendar page.

2024 Executive - Donald Purdy

Meet the Executive – Don Purdy

Don is a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, first joining in 1973 while stationed in Winnipeg Manitoba.

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Shootout at the OK Corral

DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES WE WILL HAVE TO CANCEL/POSTPONE THIS EVENT.

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St Patrick’s Celebration

Thank-you to everyone who came out to our St. Patrick's Day party!

It was fun doing the prize draws, delicious food and great music.

2024 Executive - Jodi Barrass

Meet the Executive – Jodi Barrass

Jodi originally joined the Royal Canadian Legion at the age of eighteen, in Baron Bing, Toronto. She moved to B.C. and joined the Billy Bishop branch in Kitsilano. She left for a while and was busy with life, then rejoined the Maple Ridge branch around five years ago.

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Meet the Executive – James McBride

James first joined the Royal Canadian Legion in 1976 in North Vancouver, moved to Port Moody in 1998, and then to Maple Ridge in 2014.

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Afghanistan veterans

Canada's longest war and its first significant combat engagement since the Korean War (1950-1953) was in Afghanistan from 2001-20014.

2024 Executive - Dean McPherson

Meet the Executive – Dean McPherson

Dean joined the Royal Canadian Legion in Maple Ridge in 2008. He became the First Vice President in December of last year (2023) and will serve a two year term.

2024 Executive - Lynda McEwan

Meet the Executive – Lynda McEwan

Lynda joined the Legion in 1997 and a year later transferred to Br. 88. She volunteered on a couple of Committees before being elected to the Executive in 2004.

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St Patrick’s Celebration

Ready for some green beer? Got the luck of the Irish? Ever wonder what's at the end of the rainbow? Come celebrate St. Pat's Day

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Meet a Veteran – John Vanderelst

John has been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion since 1988 when he joined the Dominion Command Legion 003 in Germany.

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March events calendar

March events calendar

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Veterans Resources

The purpose of the Royal Canadian Legion is to support Veterans and their families.

To help our members and local Veterans, we have compiled a list of national and other organizations....

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GENERAL MEETINGS ARE USUALLY ON THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 11:00am.
General Meetings are usually on the 3rd Sunday of every month. There are no meetings held in July or August. We encourage all Legion members to attend General Meetings.

NOTE: The date of the next General Meeting is 19 October 2025

Lounge Calendar

Want to find out what's happening in October? Check out the October Calendar

 

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The Poppy Store

Remembrance, Gifts, Tributes, Clothing, and more. There are many ways to help support the Legion's mission.

Legion Magazine

Since 1926, Legion Magazine has been publishing articles on Canadian Military history and veteran affairs.

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