Kyle Scott, who, among his many other jobs, is our VP for Honours & Awards. Kyle recently found a lost Afghanistan Campaign Star in a collection and bought it for about $400 of his own money. Google quickly found several news articles about Trooper Jankowski of the Royal Canadian Dragoons and used a Facebook post on his page to appeal to his followers to help him find the family. In only 30 minutes, he had the information he needed to contact the soldier's daughter,…
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The CME would like to announce the release or retirement of the following members (no biographies submitted):
WO T. Sit, CD - After more than 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO T. Sit, CD, will retire on 17 August 2026. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to M. Leblond: maude.leblond@forces.gc.ca
WO D.F.M. Sperry, CD - After more than 25 years of loyal and…
Written by Capt Chris Kincaid, 1 ESU, DS Troop Comd
From 11 – 24 January 2026, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) deployed a specialized Technical Assessment Team (TAT) to assist the Pimicikamak Cree Nation (PCN) in Cross Lake, MB, after a 6-day power outage and extreme cold left the community in a state of emergency. The TAT was comprised primarily of members from 1 Engineer Support Unit, and its mission was to assess damage to the critical infrastructure and…
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. As well, there are several optional events organized by various groups of volunteers. For convenience, all events are listed here with details as they currently stand. They include:
Meet & Greet, the Memorial & Rededication Ceremony, the Memorial…
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 months 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 Homecoming…
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…
