Announcements: Week of Feb 24, 2026 (Updated 2026/02/24)
This week:
- Thursday Feb 26, 2026
- Aircrew Survival – 1830-2100 at the D-Coy Armouries
- Sunday March 1, 2026
- Band Practice – 1700-1900hrs
- Theme is Food You Like but Everyone Else Doesn’t!
- Monday, March 2, 2026
- Drill Team – 1700-1900hrs
- Marksmanship Team – 1900-2100hrs
- Tuesday March 3, 2026
- 1830 – 2130hrs – CO’s Parade
- In light of recent events, we would like to remind all cadets that you can access Kids Help Phone at any time. If you are having a difficult time and need someone to talk to, they are available 24/7 to call, text or chat.
- https://kidshelpphone.ca/
Summer training information:
Summer Training applications are closed. Any questions can be sent to the squadron email. Staff Cadet Applications that require supporting documents are due NLT Feb 27th.
UPCOMING DATES:
- Music Clinic –
1 Mar 2026 Postponed-TBA
- Recreational Sports Day – 21 Mar 2026
- Flight Night – Mar 31
- Spring Standdown – Apr 1 – 12
SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE:
Parent/SSC Board Meeting @ 630pm in the DCoy on the third Tuesday of every month. Next meeting with be March 17th at Swanavon school across the road from the armouries.
Cash Calendars and Chocolate sales have begun and are available from the SSC on Tuesdays.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Please ensure any absences are texted (preferred) 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.
- If any of your personal information has changed (address, phone number, etc) please inform the Admin Office so that we can update files!
- Website Calendar Update
Please note we are aware of the Mobile based website having issue with the calendar and other pages, and are currently working on resolving those issues. At this time the web based site will be the best to look at needed information.
Announcements: Week of Feb 17, 2026 (Updated 2026/02/17)
This week:
- Thursday Feb 19, 2026
- Aircrew Survival – 1830-2100 at the D-Coy Armouries
- Sunday Feb 22, 2026
- Band Practice – 1700-1900hrs
- Theme is Food You Like but Everyone Else Doesn’t!
- Monday, Feb 23, 2026
- Drill Team – 1700-1900hrs
- Marksmanship Team – 1900-2100hrs
- Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
- 1830 – 2130hrs – Regular Training
- In light of recent events, we would like to remind all cadets that you can access Kids Help Phone at any time. If you are having a difficult time and need someone to talk to, they are available 24/7 to call, text or chat.
- https://kidshelpphone.ca/
Summer training information:
Summer Training information is available on the summer training page of the website. Courses, dates and requirements can be found on this page. https://577aircadets.ca/training/summer-training/
Cadets wishing to apply for summer training courses please use this form to submit your intentions. https://forms.office.com/r/LyQsRzvZcZ
Applications Due – 24 Feb 2026
UPCOMING DATES:
- Canadian Army Engagement presentation – 18 Feb 2026
- Open to all cadets wishing to attend. This is on an Army Cadet training night and cadets attending are going on their own accord.
- Dress will be C5 – FTUs
- Music Clinic –
1 Mar 2026 Postponed-TBA
- Recreational Sports Day – 21 Mar 2026
SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE:
Parent/SSC Board Meeting @ 630pm in the DCoy on the third Tuesday of every month. Next meeting with be March 17th at Swanavon school across the road from the armouries.
Cash Calendars and Chocolate sales have begun and are available from the SSC on Tuesdays.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Please ensure any absences are texted (preferred) 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.
- If any of your personal information has changed (address, phone number, etc) please inform the Admin Office so that we can update files!
- Website Calendar Update
Please note we are aware of the Mobile based website having issue with the calendar and other pages, and are currently working on resolving those issues. At this time the web based site will be the best to look at needed information.
Announcements: Week of Feb 10, 2026 (Updated 2026/02/10)
This week:
- Medal Applications – Due by Feb 17
- Senior Cadets wanting to apply for the Lord Strathcona Medal and the Legion Medal of Excellence need to review the following pages:
- Applications are due by Feb 17, 2026
- Thursday Feb 12, 2026
- Aircrew Survival – 1830-2100 at the D-Coy Armouries
- Sunday Feb 15, 2026
- Band Practice – 1700-1900hrs
- NO drill or marksmanship due to the holiday.
- Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
- 1830 – 2130hrs – Regular Training
- In light of recent events, we would like to remind all cadets that you can access Kids Help Phone at any time. If you are having a difficult time and need someone to talk to, they are available 24/7 to call, text or chat.
- https://kidshelpphone.ca/
Summer training information:
Summer Training information is available on the summer training page of the website. Courses, dates and requirements can be found on this page. https://577aircadets.ca/training/summer-training/
Cadets wishing to apply for summer training courses please use this form to submit your intentions. https://forms.office.com/r/LyQsRzvZcZ
Applications Due – 24 Feb 2026
UPCOMING DATES:
- Canadian Army Engagement presentation – 18 Feb 2026
- Open to all cadets wishing to attend. This is on an Army Cadet training night and cadets attending are going on their own accord.
- Music Clinic – 1 Mar 2026
- Recreational Sports Day – 21 Mar 2026
SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE:
Parent/SSC Board Meeting @ 630pm in the DCoy on the third Tuesday of every month. Next meeting with be Feb 17th at Swanavon school across the road from the armouries.
Cash Calendars and Chocolate sales have begun and are available from the SSC on Tuesdays.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Please ensure any absences are texted (preferred) 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.
- If any of your personal information has changed (address, phone number, etc) please inform the Admin Office so that we can update files!
- Website Calendar Update
Please note we are aware of the Mobile based website having issue with the calendar and other pages, and are currently working on resolving those issues. At this time the web based site will be the best to look at needed information.
Announcements: Week of Feb 3, 2026 (Updated 2026/02/08)
This week:
- Medal Applications – Due by Feb 15
- Senior Cadets wanting to apply for the Lord Strathcona Medal and the Legion Medal of Excellence need to review the following pages:
- Applications are due by Feb 15, 2026
- Thursday Feb 5, 2026
- Aircrew Survival – 1830-2100 at the D-Coy Armouries
- Saturday Feb 7, 2026
- Zone Marksmanship Competition
- Marksmanship team is competing in their zone competition. Details will be given to the team by coach.
- Sunday Feb 8, 2026
- Band Practice – 1700-1900hrs
- Theme is Things You Dont Like But Others Do!
- Monday Feb 9, 2026
- Drill Team – 1700-1900hrs
- Marksmanship Team – 1900-2100hrs
- Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
- Various Times – Airport Tour
- The squadron will be touring the Grande Prairie Regional Airport this evening. Please follow the specific timings below as well as the letter for more details.
- Last names from A to L, drop off is 1815hrs, pick up time will be 1930hrs
- Last names from M to Z, drop off is 1945hrs, pick up time will be 2100hrs
- Sqn Letter – Airport Tour 10 Feb
- Dress will be C5 Orders of Dress Reference Guide
Summer training information:
Summer Training information is available on the summer training page of the website. Courses, dates and requirements can be found on this page. https://577aircadets.ca/training/summer-training/
Cadets wishing to apply for summer training courses please use this form to submit your intentions. https://forms.office.com/r/LyQsRzvZcZ
Applications Due – 24 Feb 2026
UPCOMING DATES:
- Stage II Marksmanship Competition – 7 Feb 2026
- Canadian Army Engagement presentation – 18 Feb 2026
- Open to all cadets wishing to attend. This is on an Army Cadet training night and cadets attending are going on their own accord.
- Music Clinic – 1 Mar 2026
- Recreational Sports Day – 21 Mar 2026
SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE:
Parent/SSC Board Meeting @ 630pm in the DCoy on the third Tuesday of every month. Next meeting with be Feb 10th at Swanavon school across the road from the armouries.
Cash Calendars and Chocolate sales have begun and are available from the SSC on Tuesdays.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Please ensure any absences are texted (preferred) 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.
- If any of your personal information has changed (address, phone number, etc) please inform the Admin Office so that we can update files!
- Website Calendar Update
Please note we are aware of the Mobile based website having issue with the calendar and other pages, and are currently working on resolving those issues. At this time the web based site will be the best to look at needed information.