Branch #104 was granted a charter in 1919 by the Great War Veterans Association of Canada. With the GWVA being replaced by the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League a new charter was granted to the Branch on November 14
th 1930.
The current Branch building was opened on May 15
th 1982. This provides members with a 4000ft Clubroom, a Boardroom, Lounge and Sports Room. In addition the Branch has the largest Auditorium in town providing the local community and other Service Groups with a venue for their fundraising activities and events. The Hall is used regularly for bingo and can be booked for weddings, funerals, fundraising events and trade shows.
An active Ladies Auxiliary (which has existed since 1931) continues to provide volunteers in support of Branch functions and fundraising events particularly through the provision of catering and funeral teas.
Last year the Branch received its 85 year certificate and is the third largest Branch in Canada with a current membership of 1845 members. New members are welcome – we accept applications from all volunteers in the community not just past serving Canadian Forces personnel or Veterans.
Branch 104 continues to assist community projects and support local charitable initiatives and fund raising events. In 2014 the Branch contributed more than $41000 to local causes (a simliar figure was donated in 2015). The Auditorium was donated without charge on 24 occasions to Church groups, youth organizations and other local service groups for their fund raising activities. The Branch has achieved “Partner Status” with the STARS Air Ambulance organization with donations totaling over $250000 to date. Ongoing donations and support each year is provided to 7
th Penhold Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets.
The Branch operates a Handi-van service and Community Bus operation on behalf of the Town of Innisfail. Bookings can be made through the Branch Office.