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A Brief History of ANAVETS:
The Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada is Canada’s oldest veterans’ association. Although the precise start-date is obscured by time, it is known that a charter was given in 1840 by Queen Victoria to create a unit in Montreal. It is felt that units existed well before that time, perhaps as early as the Conquest of New France in the seventeen hundreds.
The Association derives its name from those remnants of British and French colonial regiments which were left in Canada when their regiments returned to Britain or France following their tours of duty protecting the colonies. These men banded together to exchange information on service benefits available to them and to fraternize. They called themselves “The Army Veterans in Canada” so that when they were in Britain they could denote their location as opposed to the Army Veterans in Australia or South-Africa. The reference to Canada became an integral part of the Association’s title, as incorporated by the Government of Canada in 1917.
Following the War of 1812 sailors from the British Navy which patrolled the Great Lakes and the eastern seaboard, who remained in Canada, joined the Army Veterans in Canada and the title was changed to “The Army and Navy Veterans in Canada”.
The association was also composed of volunteers who answered the call of the Canadian Government for active service during the Fenian Raids of 1860, 1870 and 1871, the Red River Expedition of 1870, and the North-West Rebellion of 1885.
A Cairn was raised in 1902 by the Toronto Army and Navy Veterans Association to commemorate the first Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, John Graves Simcoe, founder of York (now Toronto) and to mark the Military Burying Grounds (now the Victoria Memorial Gardens) situated in a park at the junction of King St. West and Bathurst St. in Toronto.
In April 1909 at Montreal, Mr. W. W. Marsh of the Army and Navy Veterans Association was one of the founding members of the Last Post... show more Fund.
During and following the Second World War, members of the Air Force were welcomed as members and the official title the “The Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada” was enacted, by an amendment to our Act of Incorporation, by Parliament in 1946. The Association uses the short form ANAVETS to identify itself.
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The Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada is Canada’s oldest veterans’ association. Although the precise start-date is obscured by time, it is known that a charter was given in 1840 by Queen Victoria to create a unit in Montreal. It is felt that units existed well before that time, perhaps as early as the Conquest of New France in the seventeen hundreds.
The Association derives its name from those remnants of British and French colonial regiments which were left in Canada when their regiments returned to Britain or France following their tours of duty protecting the colonies. These men banded together to exchange information on service benefits available to them and to fraternize. They called themselves “The Army Veterans in Canada” so that when they were in Britain they could denote their location as opposed to the Army Veterans in Australia or South-Africa. The reference to Canada became an integral part of the Association’s title, as incorporated by the Government of Canada in 1917.
Following the War of 1812 sailors from the British Navy which patrolled the Great Lakes and the eastern seaboard, who remained in Canada, joined the Army Veterans in Canada and the title was changed to “The Army and Navy Veterans in Canada”.
The association was also composed of volunteers who answered the call of the Canadian Government for active service during the Fenian Raids of 1860, 1870 and 1871, the Red River Expedition of 1870, and the North-West Rebellion of 1885.
A Cairn was raised in 1902 by the Toronto Army and Navy Veterans Association to commemorate the first Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, John Graves Simcoe, founder of York (now Toronto) and to mark the Military Burying Grounds (now the Victoria Memorial Gardens) situated in a park at the junction of King St. West and Bathurst St. in Toronto.
In April 1909 at Montreal, Mr. W. W. Marsh of the Army and Navy Veterans Association was one of the founding members of the Last Post... show more Fund.
During and following the Second World War, members of the Air Force were welcomed as members and the official title the “The Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada” was enacted, by an amendment to our Act of Incorporation, by Parliament in 1946. The Association uses the short form ANAVETS to identify itself.
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February 2, 2018
Kitty L. asked:Does anyone know of any places to teach workshops?! We have some outdoor plant walks planned but need an indoor place to teach preparations of herbal remedies and wild food!Lynne W. replied:ANAVETS has room depending on what you are looking for. 780-532-2623.
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September 4, 2015
Kimberly B. asked:Is there a dart league here in GP?Rebecca B. replied:Call the army and navy place at 7805322623 and they can tell you the nights and times.
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December 6, 2017
Jenai B. asked:We are looking for a hall for our wedding. I'm going to call around on my next day off but does anyone have any suggestions? Or places to stay away from? Thanks.Lynn C. replied:Army and navy hall. New floor recently put in. Can provide food and bar. Call 780-532-2623 on Monday Wednesday Friday or Saturday from noon to 5 pm. You will be provided with the number to make arrangements for viewing etc
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November 13, 2017
Keri B. asked:Looking for recommendations on places that host Christmas party'sLynn C. replied:Depending on the amount of people, army and navy has a large hall a lounge that can hold up to 90 people and another smaller party room. They can provide the meal also. Call 780-532-2623 after noon
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November 8, 2017
Leanne C. asked:Looking for recommendations on a venue to host a party for 40 ppl? With access to a kitchen ? Thanks in advance !Lynn C. replied:Army and navy. Call 780-532-2623
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September 15, 2017
Keri L. asked:New to the area and trying to plan a Christmas Party any "halls" or venue recommendations(needs to accommodate 50-100 people)? Thanks!!Lynn C. replied:Army and navy hall. 780-532-2623. Call at noon Monday Wednesday Friday or Saturday
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August 23, 2017
Danielle H. asked:ISO a good venue for a wedding reception, one that will help with everything. Please tell me where you suggest and whyLynn C. replied:Army and navy hall. 780-532-2623
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