MINTO LEGION BRANCH 12

BUILDER

 

 

    As the Great War ended, soldiers returned home with renewed hope and a zest for life like never before.

Times became prosperous and people began to do things outside of their every day routines. They not only

worked hard, but also played hard in recreation activities. Many different sports activities emerged and

leagues sprang up throughout the Grand Lake area.

     All sports activities require sponsorship for equipment, uniforms, travel, and officials. Local groups such

as mining companies, vendors, and service groups stepped up to support sports/recreation in the Village.

None did more than the Minto Legion. The veterans worked tirelessly to support the entire Minto sports

scene, especially youth teams. They offered their venue for banquets, donated trophies, provided transportation,

 and sponsored tournaments.

    Minto became a powerhouse in Softball, Baseball, Soccer, Hockey, Bowling, and Cross Country Running.

The walls of the Legion provide accolades to many of these champions who not only excelled locally but also

Provincially and Nationally.

    The generous and dedicated support of the Minto Legion was instrumental in providing the foundation for

 Minto’s rich sports legacy.