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Review of the Regulations by Ontario Command.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Alf Ash/Connie McKie
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From a quick review shows that the process taken was correct – notice of motion in Oct, passed at Nov. general meeting. they used the proper forms and filled out the mandatory sections along with a few others. We received them on Dec 19th, 2011 so they are now in the hands of the C & L...
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HARTUNG, H. George Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 25, 2012,
Friday, January 27, 2012
Alf Ash
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HARTUNG, H. George Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Grace (nee Thompson-Underwood) for 34 years. Stepfather of Paul Underwood (Kim), Richard Underwood (Cathy) and Robert Underwood (Chris). Grandfather of Shannon, Nicole, James,...
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Officials say demolition video was of ammunition cache not Afghan home
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Alf Ash/campbell clark AND graeme smith (Globe and Mail)
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An internet video showing Canadian soldiers laughing as they blow up an Afghan house is an intentional twisting of the truth, the army says: In fact, it shows the demolition of an ammunition cache.
The circulation of the video, posted on YouTube and some other websites, shows the delicate...
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Parkwood Veterans Hospital London collecting various supplies.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Alf Ash
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Al Horner and Alf Ash had the pleasure of paying a visit to Parkwood Veterans Hospital in London to give them the many supplies that Branch #50 donated to the Veterans.
We are now collecting more items for Parkwood.
We need to donate to this Hospital, so please if you can help us out please...
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Afghanistan book reviews: The Savage War and The Long Way Back
Monday, January 23, 2012
Alf Ash/Michael Petrou (Macleans.ca)
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by Michael Petrou on Monday, January 23, 2012 10:55am - 2 Comments
Readers hoping to better understand Afghanistan and the outside world’s involvement in the country since 9/11 have been well served by Canadian authors of late.
Terry Glavin’s Come from the Shadows: the Long and Lonely...
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For first time in decades, military takes armour to North
Monday, January 23, 2012
Alf Ash/ CTV News/Canadian Press
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They were Canada's armoured workhorses in the dust and heat of Afghanistan, and now the military is taking its LAVs to the snowy tundra.
A massive military exercise next month in the Western Arctic will involve light armoured vehicles -- the first time in more than a generation that...
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Dinner at 5:30pm/Karaoke at 7:00pm.(Carl's Music))
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Alf Ash
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Tuesday Dinner at 5:30pm/Karaoke at 7:00pm.
Food selections changed frequently for your enjoyment including Chicken,Pork Chops,Stuffed Meat Loaf,Smoked Sausage on a bun,Hamburger on a bun.
Salads including Potato, Fresh Vegetables and Dessert will cost $8.00 a plate.
Where else can you...
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OLDER NEWS
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Branch News
Hall Rental Information/ Rental Forms Available on Legion Site.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Alf Ash
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Members/Non-Members may rent all or part of our facility for parties, weddings, meetings etc....
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Veterans
Legion says Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) program provides job opportunities for some veterans
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Alf Ash/ Pat Vargo
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For Immediate Release
Legion says Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) program provides job...
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Afghanistan
One of Canada’s best Afghan friends was assassinated in Kandahar last Thursday.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Alf Ash/Matthew Fisher is an international affairs columnist for Postmedia News.
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One of Canada’s best Afghan friends was assassinated in Kandahar last Thursday.
Haji...
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Miscellaneous
Forces' member accused of passing secrets
Monday, January 16, 2012
Alf Ash/ CBC News
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A member of Canada's Armed Forces has been arrested for allegedly passing secrets to a foreign...
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Afghanistan
Western trio brings lessons of war home
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Alf Ash/Paul Mayne(Western News)
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University of Western Ontario faculty members Brian Church, Ray Kao and Vivian McAlister have...
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Afghanistan
Military gear missing from Afghan mission shipments
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Alf Ash/CBC/AP
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The Canadian Forces have experienced serious security breaches with military equipment being...
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Sports
Branch #50 Team for District "C' Cribbage won.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Alf Ash/John Mac Dougall
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On January 7/2012 Our team for District "C' Cribbage was won by; Brian Bannon, Bob Stumpf, Cathy...
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Miscellaneous
HMCS Charlottetown departs for Mediterranean mission
Sunday, January 08, 2012
Alf Ash/ CTV News/ Canadian Press
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HALIFAX — Hundreds of loved ones gathered on the deck of HMCS Charlottetown on Sunday morning to...
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Poppy Campaign
Walmart Presentation to K-W Poppy Fund
Saturday, January 07, 2012
Alf Ash
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Walmart Canada (Fairview Mall)presented a Cheque to Branch #50 (Fred Gies)for the K-W Poppy Fund...
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Veterans
CFAP Seminar at 1300 hrs (1:00pm) on the 29 January 2012
Saturday, January 07, 2012
Alf Ash-Ron Gross
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THE RCR ASSOCIATION
Waterloo Wellington North Branch
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National Defence Personnel & Family...
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Branch News
New Years Eve Party
Thursday, January 05, 2012
Alf Ash
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We had a very successful New Years Party with G-Rated Band playing the music,people were up...
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Veterans
Ombud pushes for veterans to have access to benefits info online
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Alf Ash/The Record/ Murray Brewster Canadian Press
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OTTAWA — A software program that could end much angry debate between injured soldiers and...
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Births Deaths and Marriages
Notice of Legion Service- Comrade Ed Maher
Friday, December 30, 2011
Alf Ash/Lynda Hagedorn
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I have been notified of the passing of Comrade Ed Maher. Ed was a member in Waterloo Br 530 many...
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Afghanistan
Plans for nationwide program helping soldiers injured in Afghanistan
Friday, December 30, 2011
Alf Ash/The Record/Canadian Press
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VANCOUVER — The Vancouver man who helped establish a centre in British Columbia for returning...
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Seniors
Elderly woman victim of sweepstakes fraud
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Alf Ash/The Record Staff
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Elderly woman victim of sweepstakes fraud
KITCHENER – Waterloo Regional Police are issuing a...
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Upcoming Events
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Sat, Jan 28
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CF Appreciation Seminar Branch #50
Sun, Jan 29
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January 29th a CF Appreciation Seminar for all Veteran's from 1:00 till 3:00. Ron Gross from the RCR will be hosting:
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Sun, Feb 19
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Public Speaking possible snow date.
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Sat, Mar 17
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Sat, Mar 31
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Shuffleboard Tourney at the Branch that Larry Leiskau is running for us. It is March 31st/2012.
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