Outward Bound Veterans' Program fundraising effort.
After having experienced this wonderful program I made it a goal to fundraise enough for 1 group of 10 veterans. I would be thrilled if you could share this fundraising page to encourage others to support by donations and to share the page.
Thank you,
Sgt Brandy Alexander
Geo Production Sgt, 1 Combat Engineering Regiment
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/give-back-to-a-veteran/?fbclid=IwA…
We have been advised by Veterans Affairs Canada of their early plans to mark the upcoming 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, the Government of Canada is planning both in Canada and overseas events in June 2019.
An official Government of Canada delegation will be travelling overseas, departing on June 2 and returning June 9, 2019, to attend commemorative ceremonies and events at a number of different sites in the Normandy region of France. As well, a second…
The Edmonton Chapter of the CMEA has presented three bursaries; Pictured here from top to bottom:
LCol Ralph Gienow (ret'd) presents a cheque to Valerie Moore with her father, CMEA member Maj T.A.P.Moore (Ret'd), standing by.
Capt Kevin Elmer from RP Ops Unit West Wainwright presents a bursary cheque to CMEA member WO Raymond Gendron(Ret'd) on behalf of his son Antoine Gendron who was unable to be present.
Capt Kevin Elmer presenting a bursary cheque to Matthew…
Reprinted from RMC eVeritas 3 Feb 19
Deane was diagnosed with ALS on 24 December 2018. A 29-year-old Combat Engineer veteran of Afghanistan, Deane has served nearly 12 years in the Canadian Armed Forces and continues to do so. It comes as a huge shock that somebody so young and healthy could be diagnosed with this illness. Deane is exceptionally young to have been diagnosed with ALS, a disease which typically presents itself in someone's late '50s or early ’60s.…
By Captain John Kingswood, Project Officer
Operation Support Hubs (OSH) are a concept developed to increase Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) agility throughout the world, reducing reaction time, increasing effectiveness, and improving the flexibility of commanders to respond to fluid situations. This is achieved through the prepositioning of key equipment, including accommodations, communications, and utilities (water, sewer, and electrical distribution) in a suitable location…
On the evening of Friday 25 January, Major Nils French and Sergeant Derek Shiell of 39 Combat Engineer Regiment (39 CER) attended the inauguration ceremony of Chief Jason Louie, a former member of the unit. Major French was honoured to guide both Chief Louie and Councillor Sandra Luke through the oath of office during the ceremony, which was held in a traditional roundhouse on the territory of the Lower Kootenay Band in the Creston Valley.
Chief Louie, who was elected…
We have received the following Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs. While we have not yet received advice on the composition of any Official Party for the 75th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy at Juno Beach on 6 June 2019, anyone considering attending these activities in France should be aware that they must register online with Veterans Affairs Canada.
Any WW II D-Day Sapper Veteran considering attending the events in France should…
Reprinted from The East Kootenay News Online Weekly 15 January 2019
The Canadian Army is establishing a greater presence in the City of Cranbrook with the opening of a new Armoury at 2500 Cranbrook St. on January 19.
The Armoury will be home to 44 Engineer Squadron (44 ES), part of 39 Combat Engineer Regiment. The squadron comprises Combat Engineers and other support trades from both Cranbrook and Trail.
The changes are part of a planned expansion of the unit in…
Reprinted from The Maple Leaf Jan 14, 2019
Article by Captain Matt Clancey, RCPTT Troop Commander
“We’re here to develop Iraqi solutions suitable to their needs and sustainable after we leave.”
Deploying north of Baghdad to instruct Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) on the use of specialized counter-improvised explosive device (IED) equipment, 20 soldiers from 4 Engineer Support Regiment (4 ESR) in Gagetown, N.B. have been supporting Coalition efforts in…
From CTV Montreal, Published Thursday, January 3, 2019
Brigadier-General Jennie Carignan is one of the highest-ranking women in the Canadian Armed Forces and is the first and only woman from a combat arms occupation to rise to the general officer rank level.
She's also one of only 10 women currently serving at the general officer rank level in the CAF.
Her day starts out like an ordinary morning for most people – she drinks coffee and has a little family time helping…
