COLDWATER LEGION SUPPORTS SKATING CLUB
On Tuesday August 20, 2019, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 270 Coldwater President, Comrade Norm Marion (left), presented a cheque for $200 to the Coldwater Skating Club. Accepting the donation on behalf of the club are, left to right: Jessica Gray; Charlotte Gray; and Madeline Thornton, all involved with the skating club as member or volunteer. Many Canadians don’t realize that the Legion is one of the largest supporters of community youth activities in the country. The Legi
IN MEMORIAM - VETERAN BOB RICE
It is with profound sadness that we must say goodbye to our good friend, Veteran Bob Rice, who passed away on August 8. He had just celebrated his 90th birthday on July 17. A combined Legion and Lions service in his honour will take place at the Coldwater Branch on Saturday August 17, at 1:30 p.m. Flags at the branch were lowered to half-mast for the past three days, and will be lowered again on the day of the service. Born in Scotland in 1929, Bob was a Veteran of the Royal
COLDWATER STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL 2019
On August 10, 2019, thousands of people landed in the village of Coldwater to take part in the 9th annual Coldwater Steampunk Festival. Steampunk enthusiasts walked the streets dressed for the occasion in Victorian era costumes. Taking place over a three day period were artists and artisans demonstrations, live music, circus acts, oddities, magic shows, and steam power engines demonstrations. This year's main event day contests included arts and costume competitions, Africa
