Royal Canadian Legion Branch 340

11/09/2026

If you’re thinking of buying a condo – you really should listen to this first!!!

11/09/2026

Cape Croker and Saugeen Reserves, C. Co. July 13, 1916 - Front

11/08/2026

Today, on National Indigenous Veterans Day, we honour First Nations, Inuit and Métis Veterans for their service and sacrifice in defence of Canada.

We remember those who gave their lives and thank all who served.

Their contributions are part of our shared history of service and Remembrance. On November 11, we will stand together to honour all who have served and Remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.



Photo: Huron Brant receiving his Military Medal in Italy.
Photo: Library and Archives Canada PA-130065.

11/08/2026

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS VETERANS DAY NOVEMBER 8

Honouring Courage, Service and Sacrifice

Today, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 340, Port Elgin, proudly recognizes National Indigenous Veterans Day.

Each year on November 8, Canadians honour the courage, dedication and sacrifices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Veterans who have served our country in times of war, conflict and peace.

Why is this day so important?

For generations, Indigenous people have answered the call to serve Canada, often despite facing discrimination and unequal treatment at home.

Many Indigenous Veterans returned from military service only to encounter barriers to receiving the same benefits, recognition and opportunities as other Canadian Veterans.

Did you know?

🇨🇦 National Indigenous Veterans Day was first observed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1994.

🇨🇦 More than 12,000 Indigenous people are estimated to have served in Canada’s major conflicts during the 20th century.

🇨🇦 At least 500 Indigenous service members lost their lives in those conflicts.

🇨🇦 Indigenous Veterans served in the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, peacekeeping missions and other military operations.

🇨🇦 Indigenous members continue to serve proudly in the Canadian Armed Forces today.

Remembering Their Service

National Indigenous Veterans Day reminds us that every Veteran’s story deserves to be heard, every sacrifice deserves recognition, and every contribution to Canada’s freedom and peace deserves our gratitude.

At the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 340, Port Elgin, we honour Indigenous Veterans, past and present, and recognize their important place in Canada’s military history.

Their courage. Their service. Their sacrifice. We Remember.

🌺 Lest We Forget.

11/08/2026

11/07/2026

Everyone is lining up to get their meat roll tickets / Good crowd today at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 340 -Port Elgin!

11/07/2026

11/07/2026

Bruce County’s last WWII veteran receives Legion honours at interment in Port Elgin

At the young age of 19, Vivian Winnifred Sees of Port Elgin enlisted in the Royal Canadian Airforce (RCAF) in April, 1943, following in her sister Thelma’s footsteps who had enlisted the year before.

She went to Rockcliffe Airbase near Ottawa for basic training and a Filter Centre Operations course before being assigned to the West Coast of Canada with Radar Central Control Command, where radar stations would monitor all air traffic and report it to the central location. They would then plot the aircraft on a large tabletop map to monitor movements. The work was highly secretive under the Official Secrets Act, that Vivian maintained her entire life.

On Thanksgiving weekend October 12th this year (2026), Vivian Wotton (née Sees) passed away peacefully at her London home at the age of 103 and, on Wednesday November 4th, she was returned home to Port Elgin to rest with her sister Thelma and other family members in the Port Elgin cemetery.

Vivian Wotton was the last veteran of the 500 who had enlisted from Bruce County and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 340 gave her full Legion honours on Wednesday.

There is a video of the Branch 340’s retired chaplain Chuck Beaton conducting Ms Wotton’s funeral service on YouTube under “Vivian Wotton, at 103 - Bruce County's last war vet receives Legion honours in Port Elgin, Saugeen Shores”

The Port Elgin Legion considers it a great honour to pay tribute to Miss Wooten’s World War Ii service and her dedication to her country.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

LEST WE FORGET

Thank you Sandy Lindsay for the story and the photos

Please share ——- to pay tribute and honour Vivian’s story and het dedication and service to her country

11/07/2026

MEDIA RELEASE & PHOTO - Legion Branch 340 Port Elgin Poppy Campaign - Legion President & Veteran Pins A Poppy on Local Veteran

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 6, 2026
Port Elgin Legion Honours Veterans as Community Prepares for Remembrance Day

PORT ELGIN, ON – As Remembrance Day approaches, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 340 is encouraging residents of Saugeen Shores to wear a poppy with pride and take time to remember the men and women who have served our country.

In a meaningful gesture of remembrance, Matt Patterson, President of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 340 and Chair of this year’s Poppy Campaign, pins a poppy on fellow veteran Rod Petrovic who served in Afghanistan and Iraq.
(Shown in photo left fellow veteran Rod Petrovic and right Royal Canadian Legion Branch 340 - Port Elgin Legion President and Poppy Campaign Chair Matt Patterson)

As a veteran himself, Patterson understands the importance of remembrance and the significance of the annual Poppy Campaign. The poppy is more than a symbol worn each November. It represents sacrifice, service and our collective responsibility to ensure that those who served are never forgotten.

Corporal Patterson, a military veteran, joined the army in 2001and served a tour of duty in Afghanistan. "Every veteran has a different story,” said Patterson. "Serving in Afghanistan gave me a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices made by those in uniform and the importance of standing together to support much-needed assistance to Veterans and their families, supporting their well-being and ensuring they receive the care, dignity and respect they deserve"

The annual Poppy Campaign raises essential funds to support veterans and their families.

Patterson invites you to look for our dedicated Poppy Campaign volunteers throughout the community as they help remind us all to remember those who served and sacrificed for our country. Wear your poppy with pride as a symbol of gratitude, respect and remembrance.

And Legion member Norma Dudgeon, and Remembrance Day Chair for Branch 340, is busy coordinating the many details of Port Elgin’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony at Cenotaph Park, located next to the Port Elgin Post Office on Mill Street.

The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, bringing together veterans, Legion members, families, school children and community residents to honour those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The participation of younger generations helps ensure that the meaning and importance of remembrance continue to be passed on.

Remembrance Day Ceremony Details
Date:
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Location:
Cenotaph Park, next to the Port Elgin Post Office on Mill Street, Port Elgin

Parade Assembly:
10:30 a.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 340

This year, the Remembrance Day parade will return, with participants gathering at the Legion before proceeding to the Cenotaph.

Official wreaths will be laid during the ceremony. Wreaths sponsored by local businesses and organizations will be placed in advance.

For those unable to attend in person, the service will be live streamed through SouthPort Church:

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/southportchurch

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/southport.church

NOTE:
The Port Elgin Legion will open at 10:15 a.m. for veterans, Legion members, their spouses or caregivers, and invited guests who wish to watch the televised service. Lunch will follow the Cenotaph ceremony.

A Community That Remembers….
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 340 extends its sincere appreciation to the residents, businesses, organizations and volunteers who continue to support the Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Day commemorations year after year.
From wearing a poppy to attending the ceremony, every gesture of remembrance helps honour the sacrifices made by generations of Canadians.

On November 11, we encourage our community to come together, pause, remember and give thanks.

Lest We Forget.

Media Contacts
Matt Patterson
President, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 340
Chair, 2026 Poppy Campaign
Veteran

Norma Dudgeon
Remembrance Day Chair
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 340

Legion Office: 519-832-2903
Email: [email protected]

Cheers,

Sherryl Petricevic
Public Relations Officer
The Royal Canadian Legion
Branch 340
630 Green St. Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C0
Office: 519-389-9917
www.branch340.ca

11/06/2026

THIS SATURDAY!!!! 4 pm to 6 pm
Cash event - Cash bar!