“On November 11, 1918, a silence was heard all over the world. The same silence is heard whenever wars end. It is a moment of relief, of sadness and loss, but most of all of hope that peace is here to stay.”

The above quotation is taken from a brochure produced by the Capreol Branch 179 - Royal Canadian Legion.

A new awareness campaign initiated by the Capreol Branch 179 recently provides an excellent opportunity for local residents to do something worthwhile for their neighbours, both at home and around the world. Volunteers have never been more important to the quality of life of so many, and now that anyone can become a non-voting affiliate member of the Royal Canadian Legion, the time is perfect for you to consider becoming a member of Branch 179. You simply have to be a Canadian citizen or Commonwealth subject who is 19 years of age or older and who supports the aims of the Legion. After two years of service to your branch you may apply for affiliate voting status which then gives you rights of all other members, including veterans. Men and women 19 years of age and older are invited to visit the Legion at 16 Young Street in Capreol to discover what the Legion can offer in helping you make a real contribution to your community.

To join, all you have to do is drop into the club room of Branch 179 at 16 Young Street, Capreol, and leave your name and phone number with the bar steward on duty, or call the Branch at 858-1522.

The Royal Canadian Legion was formed in 1925 with a membership of 50,000. The Legion’s commitment to the Remembrance of those who gave their lives for peace and freedom, is as valid today as it was then. Today, the Legion is one of the largest community service organizations in Canada with 500,000 members and 1600 branches in Canada, the USA, and Germany. As well as service to veterans and the community, the Legion has a strong and continuing commitment in promoting Canada’s contribution to world peace, the protection of Canadian sovereignty and the preservation of national unity.