Royal Canadian Legion Branch 270 Coldwater

Once again this year, a great time was had by all at the Coldwater Legion’s annual Newfie Day on August 15, 2026, where some guests had the honour of being “Screeched-in”! Musical entertainment was provided by Caribou Country. Thank you to all who participated, and to all our volunteers who made the event a success. Three of our volunteers behind the bar, left-to-right: Cheryll Barr, Brenda Price, and Gaëtanne Robinson. Branch Secretary Margaret-Anne Murray proudly shows

On Sunday August 16, 2026, our Branch 270 Ladies’ Auxiliary held its third monthly Sunday Breakfast of the summer. These special Sunday Breakfasts have so far been a tremendous success. Thank you to the members of the Ladies’ Auxiliary and to the other volunteers who helped them out through those events. Stay tuned for the next Sunday Breakfast on September 20 - that one a special pancake breakfast - and for the Ladies’ Auxiliary's annual Fall Fair Breakfast on the followi

On Sunday, July 19, the branch held another Open House to welcome more Centenary Members. In this year of celebrations of the Royal Canadian Legion's Centenary, the branch is planning more of these Open Houses, as more members join in. Some of the guests at this latest Open House were coming to be initiated as new members of the Legion – and the Coldwater branch, joining under the special Centenary year programme for 2026. Welcome aboard comrades! During the event new memb

On Sunday June 7, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 270 Coldwater was host to a Legion Drumhead Service organized by District 'E' Legion personnel. Dozens of Legionnaires from branches throughout the district met in Coldwater to take part in this important event. Led by the Midland Pipes & Drums, the formation of Legionnaires marched with flags and banners though the streets of Coldwater before stopping at the Cenotaph to lay down the drums for the actual Drumhead ceremony. Sev

The Branch has received applications from 110 new Centenary members to date. Many thanks to the Membership Committee for their assistance processing these applications and helping update the member files for current members. The Executive and Membership welcomed our latest group of 30 Centenary members at a ceremony held during our Open House on Sunday May 31. It's great to have so much interest in Legion membership. We look forward to seeing you in the Branch and helpin

On Saturday May 30, hundreds of people gathered in Coldwater for the annual Lions Duck Race Parade. As per tradition, a Colour Party from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 270 Coldwater led the parade, with many of our members involved in supporting the event in various roles. And then, of course, people got to watch thousands of little rubber ducks float down the Coldwater River and compete to get their "owner" one of the great prizes. Congratulations to the winners and a big

On Tuesday May 26, 2026, during our monthly General Meeting, the branch held an Honours & Awards ceremony to present several Legion Years of Service pins, Certificates of Merit, Past Office medals and Bars, and the Legionnaire of the Year 2026 Award to Comrade John O'Hara. Congratulations to John and to all the recipients! Legion Years of Service pins were presented by Branch President Kari Malmström (left) and 1st Vice President John O'Hara (right) to Comrades George Sinc

Comrades of Branch 270 Coldwater, the membership has spoken. On Sunday May 3, 2026, the Coldwater Branch held its annual elections for a president, two vice-presidents, and three executive members. Congratulations go to Comrades Paula Brown, Michele Blunt, and Debbie Southorn, who were acclaimed as members of the Executive; to Comrades John O'Hara and Al Myre, respectively 1st and 2nd Vice-Presidents; and to Comrade Kari Malmström, also acclaimed as our returning President.

On May 3, 2026, members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 270 Coldwater gathered at the Coldwater Cenotaph to lay a wreath in remembrance of the Battle of the Atlantic. Fought between September 1939 and May 1945, the Battle of the Atlantic was the longest continuous battle of the Second World War. In Canada it is commemorated each year on the first Sunday in May. Seen here on the photo, laying the wreath is Branch President Kari Malmström, escorted by Sergeant-at-Arms Barry Gou

Congratulations to Coldwater Branch Public Relations Officer and Branch Historian Norm Marion who was awarded the provincial Senior of the Year Award for Severn Township by Mayor Mike Burkett at a ceremony on April 22, at the township office. Norm conducted extensive research into First and Second World War casualties and helped honour the men and women who served, while preserving an important part of the town's history for future generations. He donated his time and talen