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Announcements: Week of Nov 3, 2026

📅 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

  • 🗓️ Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 — Aircrew Survival

  • 🗓️ Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 — Community Service Day

    • 📍 Location: Grande Prairie Cemetery

    • 🕛 Time: 0900 to 1500hrs

    • 👔 Dress Code: C5 / Dressed for weather  (Orders of dress reference)

    • As part of our regular training – we will be conducting a community service event at the Grande Prairie Cemetary on Saturday, 7 Nov 2026. During this day, we will be cleaning gravestones of veterans and first responders in the cemetery ahead of remembrance day. We’re hoping to receive at least 60 cadets for this event, as there are quite a few to tackle, so please complete the signup here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/4np9ZBsHG5
  • 🗓️ Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 — Indigenous Veterans Day
    • Who: 361 RCSCC, 2850 RCACC, and 577 RCACS will be supporting a ceremony for Indigenous Veterans Day on Sunday, 8 Nov 2026 – All Cadets are encouraged to sign up to attend: Indegenous Veterans Day – Fill out form

    • 📍 Location: Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre — 10121 93 St, Grande Prairie, AB

    • 🕛 Time:
      • Cadet Muster / Fall-in: 1000 hrs
      • Ceremony Starts: 1030 hrs

    • 👔 Dress Code: Order of Dress: C1 (Ceremonial Dress / Full Dress with Medals)

      • Cadets should ensure uniform tunics, ribbons/medals, polished boots, and appropriate cold-weather outerwear (cadet all-weather jacket/parka and issued gloves if required) are ready.
  • 🗓️ Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 — Drill Team
    • Who: All cadets looking to try out are welcome to sign up and attend.

    • 📍 Location: D-Coy Armouries

    • 🕛 Time: 1600 to 1800hrs

    • 👔 Dress Code: Comfortable civilian attire

  • 🗓️ Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 — Band Rehearsal
    • Who: Open to all cadets – No experience needed!

    • 📍 Location: D-Coy Armouries

    • 🕛 Time: 1800 to 2000hrs

    • 👔 Dress Code: Comfortable civilian attire

    • Theme: Mustaches
  • 🗓️ Monday, Nov 9, 2026 — Marksmanship Tryouts
    • Who: Last day for tryouts for cadets who were already competing

    • 📍 Location: D-Coy Armouries

    • 🕛 Time: 1800 to 2000hrs

    • 👔 Dress Code: Comfortable civilian attire

  • 🗓️ Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026 — Regular Training

  • Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 – Remembrance Day Ceremonies
    • More detailed direction will be given the Tuesday evening before.
    • Cadets are expected to attend official Remembrance Day ceremonies. Please use the following form to sign up for specific ceremonies
    • Remembrance Day Ceremony Variance Signups – Fill out form

    • 📍 Location: Outdoor – Trinity Lutheran Church.   Indoor – Bonnett Energy Centre (Bowes Gardens)

    • 🕛 Time: 10am for both ceremonies.

    • 👔 Dress Code: C1A  (Orders of dress reference

📣 GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • 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. Talk to the SSC on Tuesdays to get some calendars!!
  • Cadets wishing to attend their school remembrance day ceremonies please fill in the following form to notify staff of that intention. The guidelines and expectations of these days are listed in the form description.

🎯 UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Ground School
    • Cadets signed up for Ground School who do not have access to Cadet 365/ Teams talk to Lt Trepanier for access. Those with access keep an eye out in your teams AND email/Microsoft calendar for invites to the program
  • First Aid Training
    • Cadets in Level 3 or higher can apply for a position in a Standard First Aid (Canadian Red Cross) happening at DCoy Armouries 14-15 Nov. This is being coordinated directly by our RCSU and has limited spots available. Cadets will receive the qualification upon successful completion of the course and will be eligible to wear the Standard First aid badge on their uniform. If interested, please fill out the attached link First Aid Training – 14-15 Nov 2026 – Fill out form
  • Training Day: Polish and Power!
    • This is a full training day event scheduled for 22 Nov 2027 at the DCoy Armouries, with two main focuses: to polish general cadet knowledge among junior cadets, and to power up senior cadets and provide them with the skills needed to enhance training delivery to our junior cadets. This is planned as part of our regular cadet training plan. More details to follow!

🏛️ SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE (SSC)

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

  • 📍 Next Meeting: Nov 10th starting at 6:30pm— Swanavon School (right across the road from the armouries). ALL PARENTS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!

  • 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. Note that emails and training-line voicemails may not 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!

  • 📣Winter is Coming!! As the weather cools down, please keep the following safety and drop-off guidelines in mind for your cadet:

    • Dress for the Weather: Ensure your cadet arrives in appropriate cold-weather attire.

    • Drop-Off Timing & Safety: Cadets should not arrive at the Armouries too early. Please ensure your cadet has entered the building before you drive away.

    • Pick-Up Safety: During pick-up, cadets must remain inside the building or near the front doors so staff can monitor everyone until parents arrive.

 

Announcements: Week of Oct 27, 2026

📅 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

  • 🗓️ Thursday, Oct 29, 2026 — Aircrew Survival

    • Who: Open to all cadets

    • 📍 Location: DCoy Armouries

    • 🕛 Time: 1830-2100 Hrs

    • 👔 Dress Code: Appropriate civilian attire

  • 🗓️ Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 — Drill Team
    • Who: All cadets looking to try out are welcome to sign up and attend.

    • 📍 Location: D-Coy Armouries

    • 🕛 Time: 1600 to 1800hrs

    • 👔 Dress Code: Comfortable civilian attire

  • 🗓️ Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 — Band Rehearsal
    • Who: Open to all cadets – No experience needed!

    • 📍 Location: D-Coy Armouries

    • 🕛 Time: 1800 to 2000hrs

    • 👔 Dress Code: Comfortable civilian attire

    • Theme: Ducks!
  • 🗓️ Monday, Nov 2, 2026 — Marksmanship Tryouts
    • Who: Open to cadets who were signed up and present at last practices.

    • 📍 Location: D-Coy Armouries

    • 🕛 Time: 1800 to 2000hrs

    • 👔 Dress Code: Comfortable civilian attire

  • 🗓️ Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 — CO’s Parade

  • 🗓️ Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 — Community Service Day

    • 📍 Location: Grande Prairie Cemetery

    • 🕛 Time: 0900 to 1500hrs

    • 👔 Dress Code: C5 / Dressed for weather  (Orders of dress reference)

    • As part of our regular training – we will be conducting a community service event at the Grande Prairie Cemetary on Saturday, 7 Nov 2026. During this day, we will be cleaning gravestones of veterans and first responders in the cemetery ahead of remembrance day. We’re hoping to receive at least 60 cadets for this event, as there are quite a few to tackle, so please complete the signup here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/4np9ZBsHG5

📣 GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • 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. Talk to the SSC on Tuesdays to get some calendars!!

🎯 UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Ground School
    • Cadets signed up for Ground School who do not have access to Cadet 365/ Teams talk to Lt Trepanier for access. Those with access keep an eye out in your teams AND email/Microsoft calendar for invites to the program
  • Remembrance Day Ceremonies
  • First Aid Training
    • Cadets in Level 3 or higher can apply for a position in a Standard First Aid (Canadian Red Cross) happening at DCoy Armouries 14-15 Nov. This is being coordinated directly by our RCSU and has limited spots available. Cadets will receive the qualification upon successful completion of the course and will be eligible to wear the Standard First aid badge on their uniform. If interested, please fill out the attached link First Aid Training – 14-15 Nov 2026 – Fill out form
  • Training Day: Polish and Power!
    • This is a full training day event scheduled for 22 Nov 2027 at the DCoy Armouries, with two main focuses: to polish general cadet knowledge among junior cadets, and to power up senior cadets and provide them with the skills needed to enhance training delivery to our junior cadets. This is planned as part of our regular cadet training plan. More details to follow!

🏛️ SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE (SSC)

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

  • 📍 Next Meeting: Nov 10th starting at 6:30pm— Swanavon School (right across the road from the armouries). ALL PARENTS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!

  • 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. Note that emails and training-line voicemails may not 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!

 

Announcements: Week of Oct 20, 2026

📅 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

  • 🗓️ Thursday, Oct 22, 2026 — Aircrew Survival

    • Who: Open to all cadets

    • 📍 Location: Kleskun Hills Campground

    • 🕛 Time: 1900 to 2100hrs

    • 👔 Dress Code: As per Letter 

  • 🗓️ Sunday, Oct 25, 2026 — Drill Team
    • Who: All cadets looking to try out are welcome to sign up and attend.

    • 📍 Location: D-Coy Armouries

    • 🕛 Time: 1600 to 1800hrs

    • 👔 Dress Code: Comfortable civilian attire

  • 🗓️ Sunday, Oct 25, 2026 — Band Rehearsal
    • Who: Open to all cadets

    • 📍 Location: D-Coy Armouries

    • 🕛 Time: 1800 to 2000hrs

    • 👔 Dress Code: Comfortable civilian attire

    • Theme: Halloween!
  • 🗓️ Monday, Oct 26, 2026 — Marksmanship Tryouts
    • Who: Open to cadets who were signed up and present at last practices.

    • 📍 Location: D-Coy Armouries

    • 🕛 Time: 1800 to 2000hrs

    • 👔 Dress Code: Comfortable civilian attire

  • 🗓️ Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026 — Halloween Party – Regular Training

    • 📍 Location: D-Coy Armouries

    • 🕛 Time: 1830 to 2130hrs

    • 👔 Dress Code: Appropriate Halloween costumes or appropriate civilian attire

📣 GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Unfortunately, due to mechanical issues Gliding is cancelled for the remainder of the season. It will resume in the spring. Upcoming Power familiarization flights will hopefully be coming shortly and go into the winter.
  • 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. Talk to the SSC on Tuesdays to get some calendars!!

🎯 UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Ground School
    • Cadets signed up for Ground School who do not have access to Cadet 365/ Teams talk to Lt Trepanier for access. Those with access keep an eye out in your teams AND email/Microsoft calendar for invites to the program
  • Remembrance Day Ceremonies
  • First Aid Training
    • Cadets in Level 3 or higher can apply for a position in a Standard First Aid (Canadian Red Cross) happening at DCoy Armouries 14-15 Nov. This is being coordinated directly by our RCSU and has limited spots available. Cadets will receive the qualification upon successful completion of the course and will be eligible to wear the Standard First aid badge on their uniform. If interested, please fill out the attached link First Aid Training – 14-15 Nov 2026 – Fill out form

🏛️ SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE (SSC)

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

  • 📍 Next Meeting: Nov 10th starting at 6:30pm— Swanavon School (right across the road from the armouries). ALL PARENTS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!

  • 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!

 

Announcements: Week of Oct 13, 2026

📅 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

  • 🗓️ Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 — Aircrew Survival

    • Who: Open to all cadets

    • 📍 Location: D-Coy Armouries

    • 🕛 Time: 1830 to 2100hrs

    • 👔 Dress Code: Comfortable civilian attire

  • Sunday, Oct 18, 2026 — Drill Team
    • Who: All cadets looking to try out are welcome to sign up and attend.

    • 📍 Location: D-Coy Armouries

    • 🕛 Time: 1600 to 1800hrs

    • 👔 Dress Code: Comfortable civilian attire

  • Sunday, Oct 18, 2026 — Band Rehearsal
    • Who: For those cadets who received flight confirmations and Joining instructions via email only

    • 📍 Location: D-Coy Armouries

    • 🕛 Time: 1800 to 2000hrs

    • 👔 Dress Code: Comfortable civilian attire

  • 🗓️ Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026 — Regular Training

📣 GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Unfortunately, due to mechanical issues Gliding is cancelled for the remainder of the season. It will resume in the spring. Upcoming Power familiarization flights will hopefully be coming shortly and go into the winter.
  • 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. Talk to the SSC on Tuesdays to get some calendars!!

  • 📝 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

  • Ground School
    • Cadets signed up for Ground School who do not have access to Cadet 365/ Teams talk to Lt Trepanier for access. Those with access keep an eye out in your teams AND email/Microsoft calendar for invites to the program
  • First Aid Training
    • Cadets in Level 3 or higher can apply for a position in a Standard First Aid (Canadian Red Cross) happening at DCoy Armouries 14-15 Nov. This is being coordinated directly by our RCSU and has limited spots available. Cadets will receive the qualification upon successful completion of the course and will be eligible to wear the Standard First aid badge on their uniform. If interested, please fill out the attached link First Aid Training – 14-15 Nov 2026 – Fill out form

🏛️ SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE (SSC)

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

  • 📍 Next Meeting: Nov 10th starting at 6:30pm— Swanavon School (right across the road from the armouries). ALL PARENTS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!

  • 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!