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URGENT FTX LOCATION UPDATE Announcements: Week of Sept 22, 2026 (Updated Sept 24 @ 645pm)

URGENT UPDATE: FTX Location Change & Transportation

Please be advised that the location for this weekend’s Field Training Exercise (FTX) has been changed to Pineridge Adventure Camp.

Transportation & Logistics:

• Transportation: Due to the venue change, organized transportation is no longer available. Parental drop-off and pick-up are required.

• Directions: DCoy to Pineridge Camp (Directions provided from the D’Coy Armouries for ease of navigation)

Updated Schedule (at Pineridge Camp):

• Drop-off: Saturday, the 26th @ 08:00 hrs

• Pick-up: Sunday, the 27th @ 16:00 hrs

Note: All other details—including meals, scheduling, and the required kit list—remain unchanged.

📅 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

• 🗓️ Saturday/Sunday, Sept 26-27, 2026 — Field Training Exercise

  • 📍 Location: Pineridge Adventure Camp

  • 👔 Information regarding the FTX can be found in this letter. Sqn Letter – Fall FTX Sept 26 UPDATED

• 🗓️ Monday, Sept 28, 2026 — Marksmanship Tryouts, Sign up at the unit!

  • 📍 Location: D-Coy Armouries

  • 🕛 Time: 1800 to 2000hrs

  • 👔 Dress Code: Comfortable civilian attire

• 🗓️ Tuesday, Sept 29, 2026 — Regular Training

  • 📍 Location: D-Coy Armouries

  • 🕛 Time: 1830 to 2130hrs

  • 👔 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

• Senior’s cadets that applied for leadership appointments, please submit your Resume and Cover Letters to Lt Trepanier either in person or via Teams no later than Sept 29th.

• 📝 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.

🎯 UPCOMING EVENTS

• Gliding Familiarization flights will be Oct 4th and 10th, more details and sign-ups to come
  • Oct 4th – Glider Familiarization Flight – Oct 4 2026, 0900-1545 hrs – Fill out form
  • Oct 10th – Glider Familiarization Flight – Oct 10 2026, 0900-1545 hrs – Fill out form
  • Oct 11th – Glider Familiarization Flight – Oct 11 2026, 0900-1545 hrs – Fill out form
• Ground School
  • Cadets interested in attending ground school/ applying for the Glider and Power Pilot courses next summer please fill in this form. Details are in the form description https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/gy31mdfMvk

• Aircrew Survival Team

  • Beginning October 1st, Aircrew Survival Air Crew Survival Sign up Oct 1 2026- June 10 2026 – Fill out form. 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.

• Drill Team
  • Beginning soon, sign-up sheet in the armouries.

🏛️ SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE (SSC)

• 🤝 Parent & SSC Board Meetings: Held on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.

• 📍 Next Meeting: Oct 13th starting at 6:30pm— Swanavon School (right across the road from the armouries). ALL PARENTS WELCOME!

• Cash Calendar sales have begun. The Air Cadet League of Alberta produces an annual calendar featuring photos of cadets from across the province. The calendars serve as a fundraising initiative, with proceeds helping support local air cadet squadrons and their activities.

📌 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!