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
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- 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.
Announcements: Week of Dec 2, 2025 (Updated 2025/12/02)
This week:
- Parents of cadets registered in the National Ground School Program you are invited to attend a information meeting regarding national summer courses and glider and power flying programs. Held in the large classroom on the first floor of the DCoy Armouries from 1845-1945hrs. This meeting will information parents on the selection process and answer any questions you may have regarding the pilot training courses.
- 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.
- Thursday Dec 4, 2025
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- Aircrew Survival – 1830-2100 at the D-Coy Armouries
- Sunday Dec 7, 2025
- Band Practice – 1700-1900hrs
- Theme is ‘I Wish It Was Summer’
- Monday Dec 8, 2025
- Drill Team – 1700-1900hrs
- Marksmanship Team – 1900-2100hrs
- Tuesday Dec 9, 2025
- 1830 – 2130hrs – Fitness Night at the D-Coy Armouries.
- Dress for the evening will be appropriate fitness attire and indoor running shoes. Please bring a water bottle.
Summer training information:
Summer Training information is starting to come out. More detailed guidance and presentations will come in the coming weeks. More information on Summer Training for 2026 can be found under the summer training tab. 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 – 16 Jan 2026
UPCOMING DATES:
- Holiday Break – Dec 20 – Jan 5 2026 – NO Training
- Music Clinic – Jan 24, 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 Nov 25, 2025 (Updated 2025/11/26)
This week:
- Cadets registered in the National Ground School Program please check your teams and emails for updates on the program as well as dates and times for your class sessions. Please also check in with Lt Trepanier on how you are doing.
- 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 next week.
- Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
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- Aircrew Survival – 1830-2100 at the D-Coy Armouries
- Sunday Nov 30, 2025
- Band Practice – 1700-1900hrs
- Theme is ‘Cars’
- Monday Dec 1, 2025
- Drill Team – 1700-1900hrs
- Marksmanship Team – 1900-2100hrs
- Tuesday Dec 2, 2025
- 1830 – 2130hrs – CO’s Parade at the D-Coy Armouries.
Summer Training information is starting to come out. More detailed guidance and presentations will come in the coming weeks. More information on Summer Training for 2026 can be found under the summer training tab. https://577aircadets.ca/training/summer-training/
UPCOMING DATES:
- Holiday Break – Dec 20 – Jan 5 2026 – NO Training
- Music Clinic – Jan 24, 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.