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. Also, there are several optional events organized by various volunteer groups. For convenience, all events are listed here with tentative details. They include:
Meet & Greet, the Memorial & Rededication Ceremony, the Memorial Dinner and Farewell…
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…
The Annual Firefighter Bonspiel Committee has provided the basic information for the 58th Annual Firefighters Curling Bonspiel. Details of registration and accommodation are contained in the two attachments (English and French).
The event will be another unforgettable weekend of curling, camaraderie, and competition from 19 to 21 November 2026 at the Trenton Curling Club located at 293 King St, Trenton, Ontario.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Planning for Op GRANITE II has been going on for almost a year now and we are anxious to have as many friends of Chilliwack join us. The summer is rapidly approaching and now is the time to finalize your plans for including Op GRANITE II in your own summer activities.
If you have ever served in Chilliwack and always wanted to go back to reconnect with old friends and visit the old place, the weekend of 17 to 19 July is the time to do it! As most will know, our…
The Royal Canadian Legion will mark its 100th anniversary on 17 July 2026. On that date, many of the Canadian Military Engineers family will be gathered in Chilliwack, BC, for Operation GRANITE II, a major homecoming and reunion commemorating the 80th anniversary of the All Sappers Memorial. Operation GRANITE II—taking place 17 - 19 July 2026, will feature the rededication of the All Sappers Cenotaph to include those lost in more recent conflicts, ensuring their names…
Article submitted by Vincent Courtenay, Publisher & Editor, The Korean War Veteran
I am pleased to attach this article that expresses thanks and appreciation to Korea's Ministry of Patriots & Veterans Affairs and the Korean people for once again offering the Korea Veterans Revisit program to veterans in the UN Allied Nations. It is truly a magnificent undertaking and of great value to our veterans, as the article explains.
First held in 1975 to mark the…
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Welcome to 2026. As you can read in this newsletter, a fair amount of activities took place from Soldiers' appreciation dinners, to a cool dunk in the mighty Columbia River, a Robbie Burns dinner to a retirement of Cpl Matern, whose steadfast support of countless pay sheets, claims that had to be sorted and DAGs for many members going overseas. Well done and thank you for your service.
And then there is recognition of the Relentless Warrior program in…
In recognition of Bell Let’s Talk Day, Real Property Operations Unit (West) (RPOU(W)) welcomed some very special guests to its HQ in Edmonton. The therapy dogs from St. John Ambulance, arranged through the PSP partnership program. The visit was coordinated by RPOU(W) Adj, Capt Rebecka Westling, as part of RPOU(W)’s ongoing commitment to mental health awareness and support.
Bell Let’s Talk Day is an annual national initiative promoting access to mental health resources. For…
On 04 Feb 2026, the Real Property Operations Unit (West) (RPOU(W)) partnered with the Defence Team Canadian Asian Network (DTCAN) to deliver a meaningful and culturally rich Professional Development (PD) session. This grassroots initiative led by RPOU(W) DTCAN members and supported by L1 Chief of Military Personnel (CMP) representatives Angela Wang and Lamare Robinson focused on strengthening cultural awareness, inclusivity, and shared understanding across the Defence Team.…
