NWT legions get $32,500 in federal funding

The federal government is giving almost $11,000 to each of the Yellowknife, Hay River, and Fort Smith Royal Canadian Legions.

The combined $32,500 will go toward supplementing operational costs to help the facilities continue to provide support for veterans.

The money comes from a federal fund that seeks to protect jobs and create emergency support to help businesses survive during the pandemic.

“Royal Canadian Legion branches have supported veterans, their families, and their communities for generations,” NWT MP Michael McLeod is quoted as saying.

“Our government is helping branches continue to provide their important services here in the NWT and across the country.”