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Announcements: Week of April 26, 2022

This week:

  • Thursday Apr 28, 2022   Survivair 1830-2300hrs – D-Coy Armouries 
  • Sunday May 1, 2022 
    • Drill Team 1300-1500hrs – D-Coy Armouries
    • Band Rehearsal 1500-1700hrs – D-Coy Armouries
  • Tuesday May 3, 2022   Regular Training – 1830-2130hrs – D-Coy Armouries Dress will be blue dress uniforms for cadets (C3), if you have not been issued a dress uniform or it does not fit properly please wear your FTUs as we have been.
    Cadets: C3 Dress
    CAF: 3C w/Tie

uPCOMING DATES:

  • Friday May 6, 2022 – 1600-1800hrs – D-Coy Armouries Fundraiser Kickoff – Event to showcase what the building does for us and what amazing programs run out of it, to help the cause of fundraising for the buildings renovation.
  • May 28-29, 2022 – Spring Field Training Exercise (FTX)
  • June 2, 2022 – Parent Association Annual General Meeting – Save the date parents as there will be important topics to discuss
  • June 11, 2022 – Annual Ceremonial Review – Year end parade to showcase all the cadets hard work

general announcements:

  • Thank you to all the parents that attended last weeks Parent Association meeting at the Legion it was good to see new faces and hopefully was informative on the role you as parents have within the cadet program. 
  • Reminder that this Website will be the primary and official communication method for all announcements and dates. 

Announcements: Week of Apr 19, 2022

Please read the following letter in detail as it contains information for events in the coming weeks, the announcements below are this week’s summarized format

UPDATED – Announcement Letter 20 April 22

This week:

  • Thursday Apr 21, 2022 – Survivair 1830-2030hrs D-Coy Armouries. Please bring clothing for outside activities
  • Thursday Apr 21, 2022There is a Parent Association Meeting happening on Thursday 21 April 2022 at 7:30pm at the Grande Prairie Legion. The more parents/guardians that attend these meetings, the better influence you will have on your cadet’s career and know more information about what is going on. Please, if you are able to attend these meetings, do so.
  • Saturday Apr 23, 2022 – Marksmanship Day 0930-1600hrs D-coy Armouries. Dress will be FTUs and if they have cadets are asked to bring their Blue Dress uniform with them. Cadets will be learning to how to safely shoot an air rifle, with uniform care lessons in-between. Lunch is provided.
  • Sunday Apr 24, 2022 – Drill Team 1300-1500hrs D-Coy Armouries.
  • Sunday Apr 24, 2022 – Band Rehearsal 1500-1700hrs D-Coy Armouries
  • Tuesday Apr 26, 2022 – Aircraft Tour – Please see the letter attached for details. (NOT AT D-COY ARMOURIES)

 

Announcements: Week of April 12, 2022

This Week:

  • Thursday Apr 14 Survivair – 1830-2030hrs D-Coy Armouries 
  • Tuesday Apr 21 Regular Training – 1830-2130hrs D-Coy armouries, dress for the evening will be cadets FTU’s
  • NO Band or Drill this week for Easter.

General Announcements:

  • April 23 we have a Marksmanship Day, this is a squadron wide training event for cadets to learn and experience how to shoot an air rifle. More details and timings will be announced next week
  • April 21st There is a parent association meeting at 1930hrs at the Royal Canadian Legion. ALL parents are invited and encouraged to attend as you play a vital role in the squadrons success. 
  • There is a new policy surrounding vaccination requirements for cadets attending overnight training (IE Summer Training courses). Detailed information as well as the General Order itself can be found here https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cjcr-policy/cancdtgens/2022/cancdtgen005-22.html . If this will affect anyones CTC application please talk to the training staff. 

Announcements: Week of Apr 5, 2022

This Week:

  • Thursday Apr 7 – Survivair 1900-2100hrs – D-Coy Armouries. Those interested in Survivair are welcome to attend 
  • Sunday Apr 10Drill Team 1300-1500hrs – D-Coy Armouries. 
  • Sunday Apr 10 Band Rehearsal 1500-1700hrs – D-Coy Armouries. Everyone is welcome to join, even if you don’t play an instrument.
  • Tuesday Apr 12 – Regular Training Night 1830-2130hrs – D-Coy Armouries. Dress for the evening is FTUs, if you don’t have FTUs yet wear the squadron blue t-shirt and black pants. 

General Announcements:

  • There is a squadron wide Marksmanship day coming up on Apr 23, 2022. Please save the date if you would like to attend, timings for the day and what to wear/bring will be announced closer to the date.
  • Summer Training – Summer training opportunities are back for summer 2022. Returning cadets can apply through the following form **(Summer Training Sign-Up)** Level 1 and Level 2 (1st/2nd year cadets) cadets can now submit an application as well.
    • Summer Training Applications are due by *April 10, 2022 *

 

Special Announcements:

It is with sad hearts to announce the loss one of our own. Tatyana was a Member of 577 Until 2018. Rest in Peace.
All cadets and staff can contact CF Member Assistance at 1-800-268-7708 if you want to talk to someone or cadets can reach out to the Kid’s Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868, text 686868 or check our their website resources at www.kidshelpphone.ca
It is important to talk with someone you trust if you need.