📅 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
🗓️ Saturday, Sept 12, 2026 — Legion First Responder Day
📍 Location: Grande Prairie Legion Branch 54
👔 Dress Code: Returning cadets wear C5s (Orders of Dress Reference Guide). New cadets are asked to wear plain, neutral-colored civilian clothes (no graphics, sweatpants, or gym wear, please!).
🗓️ Tuesday, Sept 15, 2026 — Regular Training
📍 Location: D-Coy Armouries
👔 Dress Code: Returning cadets wear C5s (Orders of Dress Reference Guide). New cadets are asked to wear plain, neutral-colored civilian clothes (no graphics, sweatpants, or gym wear, please!).
📣 GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
📝 Annual Validation Forms
Returning cadets must turn in their annual validation paperwork right away to jump into training.
Important: Detailed Health Questionnaires (DHQs) need to be approved before taking part in activities outside our regular Tuesday nights. Complete yours early so our team can process it quickly!
🆕 New Cadet Enrollment
We’ve streamlined our sign-up process! New cadets can now complete the online application first, then bring physical supporting documents to the armouries for staff verification.
🗣️ Spread the Word!
Training is officially back in session! Please check in with fellow cadets and families to make sure everyone is up to speed on updates.
Know someone interested in joining? Invite them along! Registration stays open through May, and youth are welcome to join anytime on or after their 12th birthday.
🎯 UPCOMING EVENTS
🎯 Marksmanship Team Tryouts
Open to all new and returning cadets! Tryouts run over several weeks on Mondays from 18:00 to 20:00 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM). Sign up at the unit!
Aircrew Survival Team
Beginning October 1st, sign-up sheet is in the armouries. Open to all new and returning cadets! Thursdays from 18:30 to 21:00 (6:30 PM – 9:00 PM).
Band
Beginning October 4th, sign-up sheet is in the armouries. Open to all new and returning cadets! Sundays with timings to be confirmed.
🏛️ SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE (SSC)
🤝 Parent & SSC Board Meetings: Held on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.
📍 Next Meeting: Sept 15th starting at 6:30pm— Swanavon School (right across the road from the armouries).
📌 IMPORTANT REMINDERS
📱 Reporting Absences: Please text/SMS all attendance updates directly to the admin line at 780-538-3610 (Ext 0). Note that emails and training-line messages cannot be processed for attendance.
📣 Parent Closing Announcements: We invite parents to come inside around 9:10 PM for final parade announcements so you can get all key updates firsthand!