Royal Canadian Legion Branch 270 Coldwater

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

The District ‘E’ Spring 2026 Convention was held at Branch 385 Aurora from April 10 to April 12. More than one hundred Legion members attended the convention, representing most of the 39 branches within the district. Branch 270 Coldwater was once again well represented by our Branch President Kari Malmström, 1 st Vice President John O'Hara, and Past Presidents Betty-Jean Murray and Norm Marion. Several donations totalling $11,000 were made on behalf of the branch to various

Today, Friday April 10, 2026, representatives of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 270 Coldwater presented a Royal Canadian Legion Friendship Award to Paul Sadlon Motors in Barrie, Ont. Branch President Kari Malmström made the presentation to Paul Sadlon Jr. and his sister Jan Daly, and Branch 1 st Vice President and Honours & Awards Chair John O'Hara described the reasons that led to the selection of Paul Sadlon Motors for the award. " Paul Sadlon Motors of Barrie has, over the

Today, April 9, 2026, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 270 Coldwater 2nd Vice President, Comrade Al Myre, accompanied by other members of the Branch Executive, laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in memory of those Canadian soldiers who fought – and too many who died – at the Battle of Vimy Ridge on that day in 1917. The flags in front of the Legion building were lowered to half-mast for the day to mark the anniversary of the battle. Branches of the Royal Canadian Legion across the