(Submitted/Government of Saskatchewan)

By Cam Lee

Nipawin Legion upgrades

Provincial gov’t reps, others tour Nipawin Legion building following upgrades

Oct 20, 2025 | 2:36 PM

The Nipawin Legion hosted a tour of members of the provincial government to outline improvements in their facility.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 120 received $27,500 this year through the Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support Program. The money was used to install a new furnace and an on-demand water heater, painting, and repairing and refurbishing flooring in the hall.

The branch has also received funding for upgrades to their kitchen, washroom, and lounge flooring, along with a new alarm system. They have received $95,572 in flooding through the program since 2019-20.

“This program has benefited our branch by assisting us with upgrades and building upkeep that would have been difficult to do without this funding,” Nipawin Legion Branch 120 President David Propp said. “Thank you to Saskatchewan Command, ANAVETS and the Saskatchewan government for putting together this vital program.”

Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Alana Ross, Carrot River Valley MLA Terri Bromm, representatives from the Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command, and local Legion members were part of Monday’s tour.

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The Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support Program has provided grants for repairs, upgrades, operations, programs, special events, and other activities since being introduced in 2019-20.

“Legion Branch 120 is one of many invaluable organizations in our province doing important work to take care of our veterans and honour our local histories,” Ross said. “These veterans service clubs work tirelessly on behalf of veterans who have faithfully served our province and country. Our government is proud to continue investing $1.5 million annually into a program that helps enrich our communities and our province.”

The program has provided over $7.4 million to 460 applicants in over 115 communities across Saskatchewan. That includes 67 Legion branches, ANAVETS units, and other registered, non-profit veterans’ organizations that were provided with grants of up to $30,000 for 2025-26.

“The Veterans Service Club grant is more than financial support – it is a powerful affirmation of the value our clubs bring to their communities,” Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command President Roberta Taylor said. “These funds help us maintain safe, welcoming spaces where veterans can connect, heal, and support their own community. They also allow us to strengthen our role as local hubs, supporting events, fostering intergenerational connections, and offering a place where everyone feels they belong. We are deeply grateful for this investment in the wellbeing of our veterans and the vitality of our communities.”

The Saskatchewan Veterans Service Club Support Program is delivered through a collaboration by the Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command, the Saskatchewan ANAVETS, and the Government of Saskatchewan.

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