Royal Canadian Legion K.Knudtson Branch 173 Osoyoos BC

Royal Canadian Legion K.Knudtson Branch 173 Osoyoos BC The History of K.Knudtson Branch 173 Legion begins with a small group of WW1 Veterans meeting in the old Osoyoos School House.

They accepted the challenge to form a Branch of the British Empire Service League, receiving their Charter on December 15,1945. The original group of Veterans was joined by a number of WW11 Veterans in planning a Legion building .A well-known local rancher Knudtson ,soon got involved and because of his deep interest in the legion, contributed the property, volunteers utilizing hand labor then buil

t the existing building. Because of Knudtson's concern and dedication to the legion, Branch 173 made him an Honorary Member, and named the Branch after him. It is noteworthy that the Ladies Auxiliary should be included as an integral part of the history of Branch 173.Twelve Veteran's wives formed the Ladies Auxiliary in the fall of 1946 and held the Charter until December 1995.The Ladies were a valuable asset to the community shipping tons of apples to Shaughnessy Hospital, Victoria Veterans Hospital, and the Childern's Hospital The ladies picked the apples ,packed them ,and shipped them by truck to the coast
Our mission is to serve Veterans, including serving military and RCMP members and their families, to promote Remembrance, and to serve our communities and our country. The Osoyoos Legion acknowledges that we work and live on the unceded, traditional, and ancestral territory of the Syilx Okanagan peoples. page originally created by Shawneen Edwards.

06/17/2026

Wed. June 17th, 2026 at 6:30 pm is our last General Meeting until Sept. See you there.

06/11/2026
05/20/2026

Important General Meeting tonight May 20th, 2026 at 6:30pm. Topic tonight is choosing how much we donate to our student bursaries this year.

05/04/2026

Anyone interested in going to the gavel passing? It will be this year in Merritt Legion. We have registration forms at our Legion. If you want to apply, we can give you all the information needed. This event takes place from September 11 to the 13th. They have requested you get your applications in as soon as possible 

04/15/2026

General meeting Wed. April 15/26 at 6:30 pm Awards night

04/15/2026

General meeting Wed. April 15/26 6:30 pm Awards night

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8310/78 Avenue
Osoyoos, BC
V0H1V0

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Monday 2pm - 6pm
Tuesday 2pm - 6pm
Wednesday 2pm - 6pm
Thursday 2pm - 6pm
Friday 2pm - 6pm
Saturday 2pm - 6pm
Sunday 2pm - 6pm

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+12504957447

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