Tag: legion
Legion offers free membership for 2026
By Mike Anderson
It's a busy Friday night at the Sutton Legion on East Street. Most people are here for the popular Friday night dinner,...
New Sutton Cenotaph unveiled before Remembrance Day
By Mike Anderson
A beautiful autumn afternoon greeted more than 70 people attending the Sutton Legion's unveiling of the new Sutton Cenotaph at Peace Park...
New Sutton Cenotaph slated for October 2025
By Mike Anderson
Walter Mackey, recovering from lower back surgery, can no longer carry the Canadian Flag as a member of the Sutton Legion’s colour...
Sutton high school students build new fence for Legion
By Mike Anderson
The Sutton Legion has a new fence thanks to Sutton District High School students.
The grade 11 and 12 students are enrolled...
Chippewas of Georgina Island sell sweatshirts to raise funds for Sutton...
By: Mike Anderson
It may seem like a simple, grey cotton sweatshirt. But look closely, and you'll see it conveys an important message: honour our...
Sutton Legion gets a much-needed boost from federal support program
By: Mike Anderson
It was thumbs up at the Sutton Legion when Branch 356 President Stephen Wiebe deposited a federal e-transfer for nearly $11,000 on...
Keswick sisters knit poppies to raise funds for local veterans in...
By: Mike Anderson
Two sisters from Keswick have raised $750 for the Sutton Legion’s poppy campaign by knitting 400 poppies and selling them.
Madison, 15, and...
Legion cancels Remembrance Day parade and public ceremony
By: Michelle Poirier
The annual Sutton Legion Branch 356 Remembrance Day parade is cancelled this year. However, the Legion is still urging residents to remember...
Sutton Legion raises $10,000 through bottle drive to keep branch operating
By: Michelle Poirier
On Saturday, August 15, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., volunteers and members of Sutton Legion Branch 356 collected bottles and cans...
Royal Canadian Legion expels members for wearing unearned military commendations
OTTAWA — The Royal Canadian Legion says it has taken a landmark decision to expel two members for wearing military commendations they did not...
