On 18 September, Op GRANITE II Lead, Dave Shavalier met with officials at Chilliwack City Hall to discuss the city's support for Remembrance Day ceremonies at All Sappers Memorial Park this past July. He was blown away by the support offered and remarked that Op GRANITE II was the main catalyst for much of the City's renewed awareness of its military connection. As well, the Mayor complimented the Op GRANITE II Rededication Ceremony and agreed the Legion plays a significant…
As the training year starts at the unit we here at the 33CER Association are ramping up our calendar of events and looking to bring back our esprit de corps.
We are in the initial phases of working on a refresh on our communication strategy to bring the association back from the Stone Age of social media. Stay tuned for our new look!
In the meantime we do have two events coming up in the near future. The Ottawa bicentennial celebration happening on Saturday…
Membres du GMC,
La Branche du Génie militaire canadien est à la recherche de candidats pour le poste d’adjudant de branche, qui a été affiché comme une possibilité d’emploi de classe B d’une durée de trois ans, ouverte aux pensionnés des options 1 et 2.
L’adjudant de branche agit comme principal point de contact pour les communications du GMC, veillant à ce que l’information soit diffusée efficacement au sein de la Branche, tout en soutenant le conseiller de la Branche et le…
On 7 August 2026, the Canadian Military Engineer Colonel Commandant, Lieutenant-General Paul Wynnyk, CMM, MSM, CD, presented Master Warrant Officer John Dugas, CD (Ret'd) with a CMEA Commendation.
MWO Dugas earned this recognition for his remarkable devotion to serving his fellow disabled veterans, including many retired Combat Engineers, in receiving Service Dogs. John has demonstrated his expertise in raising awareness and funding for PTSD Service Dogs…
On 7 August 2026, the Canadian Military Engineer Colonel Commandant, Lieutenant-General Paul Wynnyk, CMM, MSM, CD presented Lieutenant-Colonel Ralph Gienow, OMM, CD, (Retired) with a CMEA Commendation.
LCol Gienow joined the CF in 1960 and retired in 1983 after serving across Canada, the United States, Egypt, The Golan Heights, and Germany.
Ralph has been an active member of the Military Engineer Association…
On 7 August 2026, the Canadian Military Engineer Colonel Commandant, Lieutenant-General Paul Wynnyk, CMM, MSM, CD presented Lieutenant-Colonel Dennis Dwyer, CD, (Ret'd) with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers.
LCol Dwyer retired from the Canadian Forces in 1997, after completing over 35 years of exemplary, combined Regular and Primary Reserve Force Service. His military service was followed by employment by Elk Island Public Schools in…
By: MWO Cameron Wallace, RPOD Dundurn Det SM
Assistant Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Environment (ADM(IE)) Mr. Peter Hammerschmidt visited Detachment Dundurn on 4 and 5 Aug 26. The visit provided an opportunity to discuss infrastructure priorities, strengthen relationships with regional partners and engage directly with personnel for the following key focus:
Building Cooperation with Whitecap Dakota First Nation
The visit began at Whitecap Dakota First Nation,…
The 23rd Annual Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony will take place at the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation (CFFF) Memorial at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
CAF Military Fire Service Involvement
CAF Military Fire Service members continue to support the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation, including service on the CFFF Board of Directors:
CWO Troy Noseworthy — CFFM’s Office
John Sobey — CFFF Secretary (CAF Ret’d)
Bruce Paradis…
L'AGMC a le plaisir d'annoncer les noms des douze lauréats de la bourse commémorative CMEA de cette année.
Chaque boursier reçoit 2 500 $. À ce jour, la CMEA a distribué un total de 234 500 $ pour soutenir les études de ses membres et de leurs familles. Si vous êtes membre de l'AGMC et souhaitez parrainer un boursier, consultez le Programme de bourses de la CMEA pour connaître les modalités de candidature.
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