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Calgary Branch of the Queen’s Own Rifles held their Christmas Luncheon on December 6, 2019 at the Carriage House in Calgary.  We had two guest speakers from the Veterans’ Food Bank of Calgary, they were very pleased to attend and receive our donation.  There were a few members who could not attend, but overall it… Read more »

Bob Titus has stepped down as our President due to health reasons, we wish Bob all the best. Louise Hodder will be the Interim President until elections are held at the Queen’s Own Rifles 159th Birthday on April 26, 2019 at the Carriage House.  The invitations will be sent out at a later date. Our… Read more »

The Queen’s Own Rifles Calgary Branch attended the 2017 Christmas Luncheon at the Carriage House on December 8, 2017. Unfortunately, some of our members were unable to attend due to the Influenza season. All members who attended enjoyed the event, especially the luncheon which is always delicious and the service excellent. We would like to… Read more »

The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada Association (Calgary Branch) Commemorating Canada’s 150th Birthday! The 2nd Battalion Queen’s Own Rifles of Calgary was stationed in Calgary Currie Barracks from 1960-1968. In 1967, we were deployed to Cypress on a Peacekeeping Mission; that is where the troops celebrated Canada’s 100th Birthday.  At that time, we were remembered… Read more »

Photo of the Last Get-together at the Sgts Mess in Currie Barracks May 21, 1990 List of all of those Members who attended

On the 7th of June we hosted a breakfast for our members at 264 Kensington Legion. The breakfast was delicious, well presented and thoroughly enjoyed with 31 members attending. We thank everyone for their attendance. Have a wonderful and enjoyable Summer. We hope to see everyone at our next Luncheon in September which will be… Read more »

The Queen’s Own Rifles Calgary Branch celebrated the 156th Birthday of the Regiment on April 22, 2016 at the Carriage House Inn. There were 69 guests in attendance. Everyone had a great time visiting and the food was superb. Everyone in attendance received a QOR lapel pin and a glass coaster with the QOR insignia…. Read more »

On the 2nd of February we hosted our luncheon at 264 Kensington Legion. We will be using this location for 2016.   The luncheon was a success with 20 members attending. It was a full sit-down luncheon with four choices on the menu as well as soup and sandwich or Caesar Salad. The food was… Read more »

​We celebrated our 155th anniversary on the 24th of April at the Carriage House Inn, we had 55 people in attendance and everyone had a great time and the food was great as usual and kudos to Arlene & Jeannie for a job well done.