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The size and scope of Canada Day celebrations in 91社区破解版 are in serious jeopardy as organizers grapple with a $20,000 funding shortfall.

The 91社区破解版 Legion 鈥� the celebrations鈥� longtime organizer 鈥� has been advised by Heritage Canada that its funding for Canada Day has been slashed by about one-third 鈥� or $10,500.

鈥淭his decrease in funding will cause a change to the way in which Canada Day will be celebrated in 91社区破解版,鈥� local Legion president Joe Mewett writes in a letter made public Wednesday.

It has been sent to the Yukon government, among other entities.

Thousands of Yukoners take part in the fun.

鈥淚n previous years, we have managed to put together a great community event that did the Yukon proud. We relied on Heritage Canada and the City of 91社区破解版 to provide the grants to cover the costs,鈥� Mewett writes.

To make matters worse, the City of 91社区破解版 has also slashed its Canada Day celebrations contribution by $1,820.

鈥淭hese combined cuts, along with the rising cost of services needed to provide this event, have left us scrambling and searching for ways to keep this longstanding tradition going,鈥� Mewett writes.

鈥淭here are many who will be impacted due to these cuts if we have to severely scale back or cancel Canada Day festivities.

鈥淲e have strived to feature exclusively Yukon artists and performers as our entertainment.

鈥淟ocal businesses supply the good and services, local food vendors and community groups staff booths to provide food and drinks to the many thousands of spectators,鈥� he adds.

Some non-profit organizations use the various Canada Day events as a major fundraiser to support themselves.

鈥淥ther groups like Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous use this venue for their Prince and Princess selection,鈥� Mewett writes.

The $20,000 shortfall is larger than the funding cuts because of the rising expenses in staging the celebrations, Mewett explains.

The Legion does not plan to solicit the public for donations nor create a go-fund-me page.

鈥淎t a minimum, we will have a Canada Day parade as per normal, ending at Shipyards Park,鈥� Mewett said.

鈥淭here will be a flag-raising ceremony along with speeches and presentations by dignitaries and possibly a citizenship ceremony.

鈥淭his will be culminated with the cutting of a Canada Day cake and pieces for all in attendance.

鈥淭he afternoon and evening concert and festivities would be cut, as that is where the majority of funding is spent.鈥�

The sound system provider, the provider of tents, tables and chairs, the entertainers and the staff are all Yukoners who would be financially affected, he notes.

鈥淎s there would be nothing further planned, there would be no requirement for food vendors, so whether they be a local business or local non-profit organization, they would lose out on incoming funds.鈥�

Part of the Royal Canadian Legion鈥檚 overall mission statement is to serve its communities and the country, he pointed out.

鈥淐anada Day will happen and it will be celebrated,鈥� he writes.

鈥楾he questions are to what level the celebrations will be reduced and what impact this will have on the local economy and community morale.

鈥淭he intent of this letter is to advise you that these cuts will have wide fiscal and social community implications. It is hoped that we can secure additional funding to showcase our Yukon talent and help stimulate the economy,鈥� Mewett writes.