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Vision<\/b><\/strong>
\nFounded in February of 1912, the Edmonton United Service Institute was established to promote the men and women serving our country in uniform, and the various services in which they served.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Mission Statement<\/b><\/strong>
\nTo promote the welfare of veterans and all those who serve Canada. To help raise awareness about national defence topics among ALL Canadians by conducting educational presentations, events, and symposiums. To preserve and commemorate awareness of significant and historic national military events and their impact on Canada and Canadians.<\/p>\n

Mailing Address<\/b><\/strong>
\n202 Westerra Blvd
\nStony Plain, Alberta T7Z 2W9
\nCanada<\/p>\n

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Newsletter<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2025 EUSI Newsletter is now available for download. PDF <\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

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Passing of Leo Boyd<\/strong><\/p>\n

July 29, 2026 – Sadly, we have received word that EUSI member and volunteer MWO (Ret’d) Leo Boyd, CD, passed away. His Celebration of Life Service will be held:
\nMonday, August 24, 2026
\n1100-1600 hrs.
\nSt.Albert Legion Branch 271 6 Tache Street, St Albert, Alberta
\nDress is with medals.
\nFor more information, please call
\nGeorge Kuhse
\n780-446-4618<\/p>\n

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Royal Commonwealth Society International Conference and Gala<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Our partners at the Royal Commonwealth Society of Edmonton are hosting an educational conference and gala in September<\/p>\n

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Elements and the Commonwealth.<\/b>
\nFocusing on Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water, covering topics such as emergency management, disaster response, and water supply from across Canada and the Commonwealth.
\nSeptember 10-12, 2026
\nChateau Louis Hotel and Conference Centre, Edmonton, AB<\/p>\n

EVENT LINK <\/p>\n

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Machine Gun Shoot – Charity Fundraiser<\/strong>
\nOur partners at Valour Park Association are hosting a unique fundraiser – a machine gun shoot!<\/p>\n

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\nEVENT LINK<\/a><\/p>\n

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