Article by MWO Jason Swanson, RP Ops Det Cold Lake SM
Capt Cook was promoted to Captain on 24 May 24, by Det Cold Lake OC Maj Joel Weatherby.
Capt Cook recently commissioned from the ranks as a Sgt and was attached to RP Ops Cold Lake until completing his Phase training. On completion of his training, he returned to Cold Lake to continue working in RP Ops. During his time in Cold Lake, Capt Cook has been the Requirements Officer (RO) and the Operations…
Article by Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) HQ Operations Officer
On 12 Jun, employees of Real Property Operations Unit (West) (RPOU-W) Headquarters gathered to celebrate the retirement for one of their teammates. Lee Campbell joined the public service in March 2009. Lee’s career as a public servant has been defined by her unwavering dedication to service.
In the final chapter of her service, Lee dedicated the last six years of her career to RPOU-W, where she served as the Executive…
By: Capt. Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) HQ Operations Officer
In the heart of Edmonton, the spirit of cultural diversity shines brightly, thanks in large part to the tireless efforts of the Edmonton Taiwanese Association (ETA) and its’ volunteers. As Asian Heritage Month unfolded this past May, many non-profit organizations embarked on a journey to showcase the proud traditions of Asian cultures.
Real Property Operations Unit (West), Operations Officer, Captain Kyle Ho is a proud…
By: Capt. Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) HQ Operations Officer
Real Property Operations Unit (West) (RPOU(W)), Operations Officer Capt Kyle Ho was deployed 10 May 2023 on Operation Lentus (Op LENTUS) as the Sergeant Major. This specific Op LENTUS was comprised of 127 Super Squadron (Sqn), 1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER) augmentees by 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (1 CMBG) and was responsible for battling the Eagle Complex Wildfire. Upon arrival, as the encroaching fire posed too…
By: MWO Lee Darrow, RPOD Dundurn SM
Three years ago, Real Property Operations (RP Ops) identified leftover trusses from a previous project that were hidden away in a storage area. Instead of letting them deteriorate, RP Ops opted to canvas base users on storage deficiencies within the detachment to optimize the use of the trusses. Det Op’s (fire hall) and range control were identified as having the most pressing needs for storage at the time. They requested two garages of a…
Article by: Capt. Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) HQ Operations Officer
The Colonel Commandant is an honorary appointment bestowed for a retired senior officer who has served with distinction. Major-General Daniel Benjamin (Retired) served in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for more than 35 years and retired in 2011. They were appointed Officer of the Order of Military Merit in 2004 and promoted to Commander of the Order of Military Merit in 2008. Major-General Benjamin was appointed as…
Article by: Capt Kyle Ho, RPOU(W) HQ Operations Officer
Soon after retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces, Jay Berry took an engineering role as the program officer for Real Property Operation Unit (West) (RPOU(W)). Jay’s extensive background with RPOU, allowed him to focus on advancing data literacy to enhance the portfolio maintenance program. His business plan harnessed the power of data to drive efficient use of resources and guide critical decision-making. Recognizing…
In this issue:
President’s Report
Exercises
RCMP Charity Gala
Squadron Year End Activities
D-Day Dinner
Deaths
44 ES 75th Anniversary
Veteran Affairs
Membership
39 CER Association Contacts
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
As we move forward into summer it is important to thank all the members that assisting with the summer training requirements throughout the Army. These dedicated leaders are building the Army of future. This newsletter covers a broad spectrum of training,…
See: Homes For Heroes Kingston Veterans' Village Grand Opening for the Global News article
The official opening of the Kingston “Homes for Heroes” took place on Tuesday, 4 June 2024. One of these homes is named for Master Corporal Mark Isfeld. CME CWO Darrel Jones and Shirley O'Connell, the "Izzy Doll Mama," participated in this ceremonial opening.
Mark's home, Isfeld House, is Number 15 and, like the rest of the homes, has a plaque in…
Last month, Maj Brent McIntyre, a Construction Engineering officer and incoming OC of RP Ops Det NCR, completed his first-ever marathon at the Ottawa Race Weekend. To add to the daunting challenge, Brent chose to carry a 43-pound rucksack. The idea came six months earlier while thinking of a fundraising idea to support Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC), an important organization to his family. Maj McIntyre's daughter Raechel has been diagnosed with Congenital Muscular…
