The president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 586 Hepworth has launched a Go Fund Me campaign to help rebuild the community hub.
As of Friday, over $5500 had been raised toward the $50,000 goal.
Karie Cole says the early morning fire on January 21, 2022, destroyed everything. She says it was a devastating loss of an institution to serve local veterans, and a place of community celebrations.
Cole says the want to rebuild as soon as possible. She adds there is insurance but it only goes so far. She's asking the community to pitch in and help out.
Cole said, "The Legion has always been there to support our Veteran's and families in anyway possible and to remember our men and women who served our country. The legion has been a place of celebration for many many years for our local families as they have celebrated the milestones in their lives. We have hosted bingo's, music events, wedding receptions, dinners, shuffleboard, darts, jam sessions and many other events. We are involved with our local schools and minor sports. Most Saturday afternoons you would find our club room filled with dancers of all ages enjoying comradeship."
