Kyle Scott, who, among his many other jobs, is our VP for Honours & Awards. Kyle recently found a lost Afghanistan Campaign Star in a collection and bought it for about $400 of his own money. Google quickly found several news articles about Trooper Jankowski of the Royal Canadian Dragoons and used a Facebook post on his page to appeal to his followers to help him find the family. In only 30 minutes, he had the information he needed to contact the soldier's daughter,…
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The CME would like to announce the release or retirement of the following members (no biographies submitted):
WO T. Sit, CD - After more than 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO T. Sit, CD, will retire on 17 August 2026. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to M. Leblond: maude.leblond@forces.gc.ca
WO D.F.M. Sperry, CD - After more than 25 years of loyal and…
Written by Capt Chris Kincaid, 1 ESU, DS Troop Comd
From 11 – 24 January 2026, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) deployed a specialized Technical Assessment Team (TAT) to assist the Pimicikamak Cree Nation (PCN) in Cross Lake, MB, after a 6-day power outage and extreme cold left the community in a state of emergency. The TAT was comprised primarily of members from 1 Engineer Support Unit, and its mission was to assess damage to the critical infrastructure and…
Article By: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Operations Officer 2
Real Property Operations Unit (West) (RPOU(W)) strengthened its engagement with regional defence partners as LCol Melanie Arsenault, RPOU(W) Commanding Officer, participated in discussions within the emerging Edmonton Region Defence Alliance (ERDA). ERDA serves as a coordinated regional network connecting primes, innovators, academia, government, and defence organizations to support Canada’s defence, security, and dual‑…
Your time in Chilliwack will be as full as you want it to be.
The key Op GRANITE II events include the Meet & Greet, the Memorial & Rededication Ceremony, the Memorial Dinner and the Farewell Brunch. As well, there are several optional events organized by various groups of volunteers. For convenience, all events are listed here with details as they currently stand. They include:
Meet & Greet, the Memorial & Rededication Ceremony, the Memorial…
Article By: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Operations Officer 2
In a ceremony honouring 60 extraordinary members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Master Warrant Officer Clint Orr was invested as a Member of the Order of Military Merit (MMM) on 12 Nov 25. For many, it was a once-in-a-lifetime moment in a storied hall. For MWO Orr, it was also a homecoming that carried him back 18 years to the very same room where he had previously stood before the Chief of the Defence Staff and the…
Le comité organisateur du 58e tournoi annuel de curling des pompiers a publié les renseignements essentiels. Vous trouverez les détails concernant l'inscription et l'hébergement dans les deux documents joints (en anglais et en français).
L'événement promet une fin de semaine inoubliable de curling, de camaraderie et de compétition, du 19 au 21 novembre 2026 au Club de curling de Trenton, situé au 293, rue King, à Trenton (Ontario).
Date limite d'inscription : mercredi 30…
La planification de l'Opération GRANITE II est en cours depuis des mois et nous avons hâte d'accueillir un maximum d'amis de Chilliwack. L'été approche à grands pas ; il est donc temps de finaliser vos plans pour intégrer l'Opération GRANITE II à vos activités estivales.
Si vous avez servi à Chilliwack et que vous avez toujours rêvé d'y retourner pour renouer avec vos anciens camarades et revisiter les lieux, le week-end du 17 au 19 juillet est l'occasion idéale !…
La Légion royale canadienne soulignera son centenaire le 17 juillet 2026. À cette date, de nombreux membres de la famille du Génie militaire canadien se réuniront à Chilliwack, en Colombie-Britannique, pour l’opération GRANITE II, un important rassemblement commémoratif marquant le 80e anniversaire du Mémorial de tous les sapeurs. L'opération GRANITE II, qui se déroulera du 17 au 19 juillet 2026, sera l'occasion de la réinauguration du cénotaphe de tous les sapeurs afin d'y…
