Royal Canadian Legion branch in downtown Calgary aims to raise funds with community dinner
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The Royal Canadian Legion #1 branch is preparing to replace it's roof. However they are looking to Calgarians to help with costs as membership numbers continue to decline.
It’s been around for more than 100 years and now, it needs your help.
The Royal Canadian Legion No. 1 branch in downtown Calgary was founded in 1917, with the building located on 7th Avenue completed in 1922.
Now it’s in need of some serious renovations, according to current president Philip MacAulay.
“What we’re starting with is the major repairs on the west side,” explained MacAulay.
“The emergency repairs, which is going to cost us approximately $30,000, and then the entire roof once it’s done, is going to run us anywhere from a quarter of a million to $270,000.”
Other projects like addressing heating and cooling issues and replacing the windows are also high priorities — but big projects cost big money.
MacAulay says the lion’s share will hopefully come from the City of Calgary’s heritage grant programs, which can provide up to $1 million in funding over a 15-year period.
Everything else will have to come from community fundraising, like a spring dinner being held on April 13.
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