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Announcements: Week of Sept 9, 2025 (Updated 2025/09/09)

Welcome Back Everyone!

Here are your weekly announcements, including some important start-up information for the fall.

Annual Validation Forms
A reminder that all returning cadets must complete their annual validation paperwork before resuming cadet activities. These forms only take a few minutes, but without them, you will not be able to participate in training. This is especially important for anyone requiring an updated Health Questionnaire (DHQ). Please note that DHQs must be submitted and approved before cadets can take part in activities outside of regular Tuesday training nights. To avoid delays, complete your questionnaire as soon as possible so it can be processed quickly.

New Cadet Enrollment
Our enrollment process has been updated. New cadets should now complete the online application first. Supporting documents will still need to be brought in for staff to confirm.

Website Calendar Update
Our website calendar has been refreshed! We’ve switched to an Outlook-based calendar that integrates more effectively with the Cadet365 platform. If you were previously subscribed to our Google calendar, please unsubscribe and add the new Outlook version. The Google calendar will no longer be updated or supported. If you notice any issues with the new calendar, let staff know so we can resolve them.

Spread the Word
As we kick off the new year, please reach out to other cadets and families you know to ensure they’re aware that training has started and that they’re receiving updates and announcements. We also encourage you to invite others to join our program—it’s a great time to get involved! Registration is open until the end of May, and cadets can join anytime on or after their 12th birthday.

This week: 

• Tuesday, Sept 16, 2025
  • 1830 – 2100hrs – Regular training at the D-Coy Armouries.
    • Dress for the evening will be C5 FTU Order of Dress
    • New cadets dress will be neutral coloured civilian clothing, no shirts with graphics or images. Button up shirts and dress pants preferred, however any appropriate attire will be fine.
• Rotary Food Drive – Sept 11, 2025
  • 1700-2200hrs
    • We are looking for cadets and parents to assist the Rotary Club in their annual food drive on Thursday Sept 11 at the old ATCO building. The more hands the faster it goes.
    • Food Drive Sign Up
• Legion First Responder Day – Saturday Sept 13, 2025
  • 1000-1430hrs
    • The legion is looking to get some cadets to support their First Responder Day. Cadets will assist in some of their activities and displays they will have set up. They have requested a certain number of cadets so please sign up if interested but if we get a large number of interested cadets we may have to cut down on how many end up attending.
    • Sign ups are CLOSED as we have reached the amount of cadets needed. If you can no longer go, please email the squadron to let us know.

UPCOMING DATES: 

• • Fall Field Training Exercise – Sat/Sun Sept 27-28, 2025
    • Please sign up for our Fall FTX as soon as possible so we can plan effectively.

      New cadets and returning cadets with outstanding paperwork will not be able to attend this event until their files are cleared. This is especially critical for anyone who needs to complete a Detailed Health Questionnaire (DHQ). If you’re unsure whether your paperwork is up to date, please check with staff. We will also reach out to any cadets who register but still have file concerns before the activity begins.

    • Fall FTX Sign Up

  • Aircrew Survival – Starting Oct 2, 2025
    • Aircrew Survival Sign Up
  • Band – Starting Oct 5, 2025
    • Band Sign Up
  • Fall Gliding Familiarization – Oct 11, 2025
    • Details in the sign up form, registration closes Sept 27th – Oct 11 Gliding Sign Up
  • Fall Gliding Familiarization – Oct 12, 2025
    • Details in the sign up form, registration closes Sept 28th – Oct 12 Gliding Sign Up

 

 

SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE: 

Every first Tuesday of the month is a Parent/SSC Board Meeting @ 630pm. Thank you to all the parents who attended this year! Keep an eye on announcements closer to September for meeting dates.

 

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Please ensure any absences are texted or voice-mail to the squadron number – 780-538-3610 via the Admin line (Ext 0), the training line is for training specific questions not attendance. Emailed absences will not be accepted!
• Parents you are highly encouraged to come into the armouries during closing announcements/parade. That way you can hear all the information directly! We normally start them around 915pm.
• Planning to move, change phone numbers or any other personal information over the summer! Make sure to inform the Admin Officer of any changes to your file before you leave to make the return to training in the fall that much easier!