44 Field Squadron, based in Trail, BC supported the 31st Annual Gyros Polar Bear Swim yesterday. In preparation for the event, they build pathways to the river. On the day of the event, they helped sign-up participants and built a large fire the warm them after their plunge into the 40C water. Seventy-seven participants, including many from the Squadron, braved the Columbia's icy waters.
See the complete article in the Trail Times 2 Jan 2017 @ http://www.…
This article chronicles the last wish of Harold Moore who got to see Ottawa win another Grey Cup before he died on 11 December 2016. Harold died in Ottawa on 11 December 2016. He had served in the RCE from 1954 until retiring in 1967.
Reprinted from Ottawa Citizen 14 Dec 2016.
Article by WAYNE SCANLAN wscanlan@postmedia.com twitter.com/ hockeyscanner
65 Roses Club “president for life” Harold Moore waited 40 years for an Ottawa football team to win a Grey Cup again. The…
Newsletter of 32 Combat Engineer Regiment
32 CER has published another excellent newsletter with photos and articles:
Change of Command Parade - 11 Sep 2016 Denison Armoury.
Exercise Beaver Start - CFB Borden September 30 - October 1, 2016
Exercise Arnhem Sapper - Toronto Waterfront - October 21-23 , 2016 by 2Lt Olea, 2 Troop Commander, 2 FES
4th Annual Canadian Patrol Competition
Unit History
Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel J. Caldwell - Biography of 32…
November 29, 2016
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on the appointment of Lieutenant-General Christine (Chris) Whitecross as Commandant of the NATO Defense College in Rome, Italy:
“On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to congratulate Lieutenant-General Chris Whitecross on being appointed as Commandant of the NATO Defense College.
“Her appointment to this prestigious position speaks volumes of her leadership, professionalism and…
Bridge will link north and south snowmobile trails and eventually, ATV trails
Reprinted from CBC Article By Gail Harding, CBC News Nov 20, 2016 7:00 PM AT
Snowmobilers will have no issues this winter travelling the trails of the northern loop in northern New Brunswick thanks to the work of the Canadian Armed Forces.
As part of Exercise NIHILO SAPPER 2016, the armed forces built a new bridge built across the Tetagouche River in Bathurst, behind the…
During Remembrance Week 2016, the Izzy Doll Project had another great opportunity to introduce its work to some of Canada’s youth. Conducting a Workshop as part of the “Encounters with Canada” forum provides a great opportunity to educate our youth on the humanitarian work of the Canadian Forces – with emphasis on helping children around the world who may be living a life of misery and despair as a consequence of war or natural disaster.
“Encounters with Canada” is our…
Reprinted from Government of Canada News Release November 23, 2016 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
For the second time, Lieutenant-General Chris Whitecross, Commander of Military Personnel Command, has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network. She previously received this honour in 2011. The award is given to proven achievers who are strong contributors to their organisations, their fields of endeavour, and…
From the 15th to the 17th of November 2016, 24 Field Squadron participated in live mine warfare training. This training initiative began in early spring 2016 and came to fruition this past week. As engineers mine warfare is considered to be our area of expertise, yet the opportunities to train on live anti-tank mines come few and far between. 2 CER was able to procure eleven live DM-21 anti-tank mines for this training and enough demolition stores to breach the mine field…
We are pleased to announce the Chief of the Defense Staff, has appointed CWO J.A. Guimond to replace CWO K.C. West as the 13th Canadian Forces Chief Warrant Officer (CFCWO).
Along with the CDS, we thank CWO West for his dedication to the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces and for his significant contribution to our institution. We also like to congratulate CWO Guimond on his appointment as the 13th CFCWO.
See biography CWO J.A. Guimont…
Summarised from The story behind the squadron that “Cleared the Way” in Afghanistan Canadian Military Family Magazine published 19 Nov 2016
Clearing the Way: Combat Engineers in Kandahar tells the story of the 23 Field Squadron as part of 1st Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group deployed in Kandahar from 2006 to 2007. Among other things, the squadron was responsible for taming the saturated area from improvised explosive devices environment of Kandahar.…
