Announcements: Week of Jan 13, 2026 (Updated 2026/01/13)
This week:
- IMPORTANT: Cadet Code of Conduct
- All cadets were sent home with a Cadet Code of Conduct. These MUST be read through and signed by both the cadet AND parent, then brought back to the squadron office as soon as possible.
- 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
- Power Familiarization Flights – open to all cadets
- Cadets interested in going on a small aircraft familiarization flight please use the following form to sign up. Flight times are subject to change based on weather. Cadets selected for flights will be contacted directly.
- Power Fam Flying – 2026 – Fill out form
- Thursday Jan 15, 2026
- Aircrew Survival – 1830-2100 at the D-Coy Armouries
- Sunday Jan 18, 2026
- Band Practice – 1700-1900hrs
- Monday Dec 19, 2026
- Drill Team – 1700-1900hrs
- Marksmanship Team – 1900-2100hrs
- Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
- 1830 – 2130hrs – Regular Training
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
Staff Cadet Applications Due – Closed
UPCOMING DATES:
- Music Clinic –
Jan 24, 2026 – MOVED TO MARCH 1
- Glider and Power Qualifying Exam – 3 Feb 2026
- For cadets who are enrolled in the ground school program
- Stage II Marksmanship Competition – 7 Feb 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.
Announcements: Week of Jan 6, 2026 (Updated 2026/01/06)
This week:
- IMPORTANT: Cadet Code of Conduct
- All cadets were sent home with a Cadet Code of Conduct. These MUST be read through and signed by both the cadet AND parent, then brought back to the squadron office as soon as possible.
- Awards – Due by Feb 15
- 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
- Power Familiarization Flights – open to all cadets
- Cadets interested in going on a small aircraft familiarization flight please use the following form to sign up. Flight times are subject to change based on weather. Cadets selected for flights will be contacted directly.
- Power Fam Flying – 2026 – Fill out form
- Thursday Jan 8, 2026
- Aircrew Survival – 1830-2100 at the D-Coy Armouries
- Sunday Jan 11, 2026
- Band Practice – 1700-1900hrs
- Because we missed our end of the season party, this week will be it! Bring your ugly holiday sweaters, snacks, and games!
- Monday Dec 12, 2026
- Drill Team – 1700-1900hrs
- Marksmanship Team – 1900-2100hrs
- Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
- 1830 – 2130hrs – Regular Training
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
Staff Cadet Applications Due – 15 Jan 2026
UPCOMING DATES:
- Music Clinic –
Jan 24, 2026 – MOVED TO MARCH 1
- Glider and Power Qualifying Exam – 3 Feb 2026
- For cadets who are enrolled in the ground school program
- Stage II Marksmanship Competition – 7 Feb 2026
SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE:
Parent/SSC Board Meeting @ 630pm in the DCoy on the third Tuesday of every month. Next meeting with be Jan 13th 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 Dec 16, 2025 (Updated 2025/12/16)
This week:
- Power Familiarization Flights – No flights will occur over winter standdown
- NO training will occur during the winter stand down. We will return to regular training Jan 6, 2026
- Tuesday Jan 6, 2026
- 1830 – 2130hrs – CO’s Parade
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
Staff Cadet Applications Due – 15 Jan 2026
UPCOMING DATES:
- Holiday Break – Dec 20 – Jan 5 2026 – NO Training
- Music Clinic – Jan 24, 2026
- Glider and Power Qualifying Exam – 3 Feb 2026
- For cadets who are enrolled in the ground school program
- Stage II Marksmanship Competition – 7 Feb 2026
SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE:
Parent/SSC Board Meeting @ 630pm in the DCoy on the third Tuesday of every month. Next meeting with be Dec 16th 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 Dec 9, 2025 (Updated 2025/12/14)
This week:
- IMPORTANT: Cadet Code of Conduct
- All cadets were sent home with a Cadet Code of Conduct. These MUST be read through and signed by both the cadet AND parent, then brought back to the squadron office as soon as possible.
- Power Familiarization Flights – open to all cadets
- Cadets interested in going on a small aircraft familiarization flight please use the following form to sign up. Flight times are subject to change based on weather. Cadets selected for flights will be contacted directly.
- Power Fam Flying – 2026 – Fill out form
- Thursday Dec 11, 2025
-
- Aircrew Survival – 1830-2100 at the D-Coy Armouries
- Sunday Dec 14, 2025
Band Practice – 1700-1900hrsTheme is Christmas!! Bring holiday snacks, games, wear an ugly Christmas sweater and lets have fun!- CANCELLED DUE TO ROAD CONDITIONS
- We will have our party on Jan 11 instead.
- Monday Dec 15, 2025
- Drill Team – 1700-1900hrs
- Marksmanship Team – 1900-2100hrs
- Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
- 1830 – 2130hrs – Cadet Holiday Party
- Civilian attire, ugly Christmas sweaters welcome! Please bring a water bottle.
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
Staff Cadet Applications Due – 15 Jan 2026
UPCOMING DATES:
- Holiday Break – Dec 20 – Jan 5 2026 – NO Training
- Music Clinic – Jan 24, 2026
- Glider and Power Qualifying Exam – 3 Feb 2026
- For cadets who are enrolled in the ground school program
- Stage II Marksmanship Competition – 7 Feb 2026
SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE:
Parent/SSC Board Meeting @ 630pm in the DCoy on the third Tuesday of every month. Next meeting with be Dec 16th 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.