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.
Announcements: Week of Jan 27, 2026 (Updated 2026/01/27)
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 Jan 29, 2026
- Aircrew Survival – 1830-2100 at the D-Coy Armouries
- Sunday Feb 1, 2026
Band Practice – 1700-1900hrs CANCELLED DUE TO ROAD CONDITIONS
- Theme is Foods Everyone Else Likes but You Dont!
- Monday Feb 2, 2026
- Drill Team – 1700-1900hrs
- Marksmanship Team – 1900-2100hrs
- Tuesday Feb 3, 2026
- 1830 – 2130hrs – CO’s Regular Training
- Dress will be C1 Orders of Dress Reference Guide
- Cadet writing the flying Qualifying Exam tonight please ensure you are at the armouries prior to 18:30 and prepared to write. The exam will begin exactly at 19:00 and will go until 2030hrs.
- Meet in Classroom 1, 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
UPCOMING DATES:
- Music Clinic –
Jan 24, 2026 – MOVED TO MARCH 1
- Stage II Marksmanship Competition – 7 Feb 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.
Announcements: Week of Jan 20, 2026 (Updated 2026/01/20)
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
- Thursday Jan 22, 2026
- Aircrew Survival – 1830-2100 at the D-Coy Armouries
- Sunday Jan 25, 2026
- Band Practice – 1700-1900hrs
- Monday Jan 26, 2026
- Drill Team – 1700-1900hrs
- Marksmanship Team – 1900-2100hrs
- Tuesday Jan 27, 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
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 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.