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1 CER Marks Remembrance Day in Fox Creek

Article by Capt Kyle Ho, Real Property Operations Unit (West) Friendship forged fighting fires on Op LENTUS On Nov. 11, Canadians gather to recognize and acknowledge those who have sacrificed so we can enjoy our peace and freedom. As parades and ceremonies occurred across the country in major urban areas this year, a small contingent of soldiers from 1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER) led by Captain Trent Klimack departed their unit line in the early…

WO Brian White – Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal Recipient

Article by Capt Pavlo Besedin, Real Property Operations Unit (West)  with contributions from Carla Forester, 15 Wing RP Ops Det Moose Jaw Sargeant Major - WO Brian White is the newest recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan) (QPJM)! Congratulations! WO White was presented the QPJM on 10 Nov 23 by Hon. Tim McLeod, the MLA for Moose Jaw North of the Saskatchewan Party. WO White was nominated as both a model soldier and an active…

Sapper Veteran Attends 'Turn Toward Busan' Ceremony in Korea

On 11 November this year, the Korean Government's Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs held their annual Turn Toward Busan Ceremony at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan.. The commemoration involved 70 UN veterans and family members including Major Ralph De Coste (Ret'd) who served as a corporal in Korea with the 59th Independent Field Squadron in Korea.  The CMEA supported the visit by providing funds to allow Mr. De Coste to be accompanied by his…

Engineers Presented with Meritorious Service Medals

November 7, 2023 OTTAWA, Ontario Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presented 55 Meritorious Service Medals (M.S.M.), during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Thursday, November 9. Created by Queen Elizabeth II, the Meritorious Service Decorations recognize great Canadians for exceptional deeds accomplished over a limited period of time that bring honour to our country. The following four Engineers were among…

Associate Deputy Minister visited RPOU(W) HQ in Edmonton

Article by: Captain Kyle Ho, Real Property Operations Unit (West) In mid-October, the Real Property Operations Unit Western Region (RPOU(W)) HQ hosted the Associate Deputy Minister Natasha Kim. Recently appointed to the position, she was eager to learn about the infrastructure portfolio and discover some of the local challenges impacting Edmonton operations. The visit started with a briefing from RPOU(W) Commanding Officer, LCol John Hallet, regarding the 5.91 billion dollar…

National Conference to be Live Streamed

The Professional Development Day will be live-streamed and recorded, as will our National General Meeting the following day. You will need to register to gain entry for each event. Details will be published in the coming days. Click here to register for Live Streaming. La Journée de développement professionnel sera diffusée en direct et enregistrée, tout comme notre Assemblée générale nationale du lendemain. Vous devrez vous inscrire pour pouvoir participer à…

39 CER Newsletter November 2023

This issue of the newsletter includes the following: President’s Report Honours And Awards Exercises Retirements Presentations 44 ES 75th Anniversary – Date Change Captain (Retd) Leonard Brian Seward, MMM, CD Veteran Affairs Membership 39 CER Association Contacts

The Royal Canadian Legion Honours Veterans with the Memorial Banner Program

There are more than 60 locations in Canada where Legions, Municipalities, Museums, Service groups and other groups have instituted a program in their community to honour their veterans. More than 5,000 of the banners have been produced. Royal Canadian Legion branches have worked to display banners in the following locations:   BRITISH COLUMBIA Chilliwack ALBERTA Devon High River Invermere Lethbridge Mayerthorpe Okotoks St. Paul…