In this Issue:
President’s Report
Invictus Games
Honours And Awards
6 SSM Change
Mug Out
D-Day Dinner
Veteran Affairs
Membership
39 CER Association Contacts
President’s Report
Hi all, another good newsletter. As we move into 2025, I would like to thank all those individuals who assist with getting articles in our Regimental Newsletter. I have heard a lot of positive comments about the newsletter, so please keep up the good work. Finally, a big thank you…
Article submitted by Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Program Officer
On February 6, 2025, the Real Property Operations Unit (West) (RPOU-W) proudly supported CFB Edmonton in hosting the 3rd Canadian Division Grappling Concentration Camp. This event aimed to enhance the combative skills of military personnel through advance Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) training.
Special Guests: RPOU-W invited two distinguished professors from Frontline Academy Sherwood Park to lead the camp:
Professor…
From Greg Mitchell, Vice-President, Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association
Dear Members and friends of the Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association (CPVA). On behalf of our President, I am pleased to provide you with this brief information update.
Communications
Our recently updated Association website is now active, at CPVA.ca. Our second, educational website also remains active at PK75.ca It hosts a wealth of ever-expanding…
The Liz Hoffman Memorial Commendation is an annual commendation that serves to recognize Canadian Armed Forces members, civilian employees and family members who go the extra mile and exceed expectations in helping their colleagues resolve a difficult problem or in bringing about positive and lasting change to the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces.
Liz Hoffman was an investigator with the Ombudsman's Office who had a deeply rooted…
In honour of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, the Defence Attaché of Canada in France, Colonel Jason Galuga, and the Izzy Doll Initiative executive director, Lise Galuga, with the support of the Canadian Military Engineers Association, initiated the 80 Izzy Dolls for the 80th project where Izzy Doll shadow boxes are presented to French communities with strong ties to Canada, as a tangible symbol of the enduring friendship between Canada and France.
A ceremony was…
On 1 February, the funeral for Sapper Léopold Thibeault was held - he died on 10 January at the age of 105 years. The many eulogies during the funeral illustrated what an exceptional person Sapper Thibeault was - a long life filled with many loved ones.
A veteran of Normandy and Holland, he enlisted in the armed forces in 1941 and embarked for Great Britain with the Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers. He landed in Normandy on June 7th, 1944 and served until Victory in Europe…
Today at the annual Ottawa Conference Mr Luc Naud from TD-Monnex presented a cheque to the Colonel Commandant and the CMEA Executive Director. These funds are generated through the CMEA's affinity and sponsorship agreement with TD-Monnex and are used to fund CMEA our Bursary and Engineers in Need programmes.
Aujourd'hui, lors de la conférence annuelle d'Ottawa, M. Luc Naud de TD-Monnex a remis un chèque au colonel commandant et au directeur général …
Article By Lt Sebastien Morin, Operations Officer, RPOD Wainwright
On November 28-29, 2024, the Real Property Operations Detachment (RPOD) Wainwright participated in the Annual Turkey Shoot in the Small Arms Simulator (SAT) as part of their local Silly Week activities before the holidays. These competitions were designed to build camaraderie and promote esprit de corps within the Detachment while providing a brief respite from their busy schedules.
You might wonder, what…
The Vimy Foundation is accepting applications for the 2025 Beaverbrook Vimy Prize, another exciting educational opportunity for youth. The deadline to apply is 12 March 2025.
The Beaverbrook Vimy Prize is an immersive program offered by The Vimy Foundation that gives young people aged 15 to 17 from Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of those who shaped history.
From August 1 to 11, 2025, recipients visit…
Article by: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) Program Officer
On 23 Jan 25, a unique and heartfelt medal presentation ceremony was held for retired MCpl Jordan O'Brien. Deployed on Operation Impact in 2019, MCpl O'Brien did not receive his General Campaign Star with the correct engraving. Despite his retirement on 04 Jan 24, the replacement medal had not been issued. Recognizing this oversight, the 1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER) took action to ensure that MCpl O'Brien received the…
