GRAVELBOURG — In a second consecutive year, the Saskatchewan Veteran Service Club Support Program has provided grants to organizations like Legion branches, as well as Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans (ANAVETS) units.
The Communications Branch of the province’s Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport shares with SaskToday a list of Legion Branches accessing the Veteran Service Club Support Program, which include Gravelbourg, receiving $16,800 in funding.
Gravelbour’s Legion President, Robert Bowler, tells the Assiniboia Times, “We use the funding to upgrade our hall to make it more rentable.”
The Gravelbourg Legion Branch has a Facebook page that provides the latest news and updates on their community organization.
The July 21 media release stated, "Saskatchewan's veterans' service organizations play a vital role - enriching our communities, preserving local history and working tirelessly on behalf of veterans who have faithfully served our province and our country," Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Alana Ross said. "We cannot thank these organizations enough for their continued efforts and look forward to continuing to support this amazing work."
Up to $30,000 was provided to 67 Legion branches, ANAVETS units and other registered non-profit veterans organizations across the province.
The program is delivered collaboratively by the Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command, the Saskatchewan ANAVETS and the Government of Saskatchewan.
More information about the program, guidelines, applications and eligibility are available through the Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command.
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