Spring 2013

Magazine of the Regional Cadet Support Unit (NW) highlighting stories, events and accomplishments within the CCO

COs Message P.2 Honour Band P.3 Published under authority of 28,000 continued P.4 National Biathlon Results P.5 Wintersail P.6 Wintersail continued P.7 Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal P.8 Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal P.9 Lifetime Achievement Award P.10

LCol Rob Kamphuis CO RCSU (NW)

Publisher/Editor

Major Mike Lagace

Design/Layout Director

Captain Kerry Walker

Army Cadets Receive Award P.11 This 2013 Winter/Spring Wild Winter P.12 issue of our highlyFoothills Building Rises P.13 regarded InSight Magazine Siloam Mission Receives Donation P.14 Cadet Flight Sergeant Tegen Jones of 952 Westjet RCACS (right) with covers off many new Edmonton Glider Pilot Arel Welgan Wreaths Across Boarders P.15 stories brought out by the At 28,000 feet, No Small Task officers and cadets of our Flight for Life P.16 expanded region, for Pilot and Glider by Air Cadet Tegen Jones including territorial cadets Is it possible to reach FL280 in a glider? That first morning at Cowley was colder receiving the Yes, it is! On 1 October (2012), I had my first than I had expected. In fact, it was cold Commissioners Award for Cowley wave flight. During that flight, Arel enough that my mother sat in a sleeping bag excellent initiative in providing first aid to a Welgan and I reached 28,000 feet in ESC's in the van. Gliders were not having good runs concussion victim. Puchacz wrote Tegan Jones, a recent as conditions were poor. Arel wanted to fly Congratulations are in graduate from the 2012 Regional Gliding again. There was a discussion as to who would order on an excellent School (Gimli). go up with him and I remember everyone training year- officers and A Flight Sergeant with 952 WestJet RCACS, looking at me. I was not going to turn down cadets receiving the Calgary, she was a new pilot, earning her that opportunity I was looking forward to my Queens Diamond Jubilee glider pilot licence. During my training, I flew first flight at Cowley. Medal- results from the the 2-33A. Following that, I attended the Despite the earlier frustrations of that 2013 Cadet National Canadian Junior Soaring Camp hosted by the morning, we managed to hit wave! The Biathlon Championships. Edmonton Soaring Club where I flew the L-23 'Wave'--an undulating swell of air rolling over Finally a great thanks to Super Blanik, the Puchacz, and the L-33 Solo. the Rockies and out across the foothillsthe CIC Branch Advisory Now I am a Cu Nim youth member and I'm provides a unique weather phenomenon that Council on accepting our flying the ASK-21. propels advanced gliders into heights not region's nomination on a imaginable in most parts of the country. posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award for CIC officer, Captain Al Yorke. Enjoy this issue.

New Leadership for RCSU (NW)

Lieutenant-Colonel Rob Kamphuis assumed command of the Regional Cadet Support Unit (Prairie) at a ceremony held at 17 Wing Officers Mess, Winnipeg last July. Enthusiastic about his new role with Cadets he commented, asked to lead so many into changing times is quite a challenge for any leader. An experienced Sea King helicopter pilot, hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, LCol Kamphuis had operational tours in Shearwater, NS, with 423 Squadron, and 406 Squadron where he eventually became the Commanding Officer. Graduating from the Rotary Wing Test Pilot Course in the United Kingdom, he had accumulated over 4,000 flying hours in 29 different aircraft types.

Leadership, Teamwork, Key to Success

Lieutenant-Colonel Rob Kamphuis

numerous opportunities to witness the excellent relationships between various Canadian Forces components and how much we rely upon Regular, Primary Reserve and COATS skill-sets and experience to bring to our cadets the activities and training they will remember for the rest of their lives. There are two very important themes throughout this teamwork and leadership. We are, of course, all part of a greater team which works together as one when cadets deploy to sea, army or air training. A great example of this is biathlon, which starts with the corps and squadron officers dedicating so much time and energy into individual and team training. When combined with our staff in Winnipeg doing their part to ensure the teams come prepared to compete at provincials and nationals, the results can be tremendous. Our cadets' outstanding successes during the 2013 National Cadet Biathlon Championships are, without doubt, a testament to excellent teamwork by all involved. Additionally, I see leadership coming from cadets themselves - Cadets Ziegler and Jager whose actions assisted a severely injured Winnipeg cadet in Carcross, Yukon. Of course, their leadership in that situation

n entering my second year now as your Commanding Officer, I've had

can be directly attributed to the leaders from their corps who prepared them to be able to successfully deal with such an incident. Another example - we are now in one of the busiest and most challenging times of the year as we move over 5,000 cadets across the region and country to various Cadet Summer Training Centres. Our summer transportation challenges are absolutely unique to our region as we transport cadets within four time zones and within three provinces and three territories. This is no small feat and requires experienced leaders to step up and work as a team to ensure every cadet reaches their destination safely. This team, comprised of civilians, officers and NCOs from all units, elements and from across the region, has been diligently working hard throughout the winter, spring and summer to achieve the mission - getting our cadets safely to and from the training centres. I am truly impressed with your leadership and your teamwork all of us working together so that every cadet can be challenged and can develop into excellent citizens of our country. Enjoy this edition of InSight - one that speaks volumes about being excellent leaders and one team.

LCol Rob Kamphuis CO RCSU (NW)

d n a B r Honou2013
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the Arden Theatre in St. Albert, Alberta. The performance was the culmination of an intense week of practise and training for the annual Northwest Region Honour Band. In attendance at the concert were special guests BGen Martin Galvin, Chief Warrant Officer Luc Tremblay, and Northwest Region Commanding Officer LCol Rob Kamphuis, as well as many parents and friends of the musicians. The concert opened with the Military Band playing Voice of the Guns and continued with a strong set of 24 song played by the Military Band, the Pipes and Drums Band, and the Massed Band. The Military Band put on a special show of Hockey Night In Canada as a special performance for BGen Galvin. The musicians gathered for eight days of instruction and practice in Penhold, Alberta. Under the direction of Region Cadet Music Advisor Captain Bart Hasselfield and 18 other staff and instructors, the concert showcases the highest musical talent of cadets from across the Region.
Captain B Hasselfield (baton in hand) conducts the young musicians through several complex and stirring pieces of music.
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n the evening of April 6, 58 talented musicians from across Northwest Region put on an incredible show at

you feel like a fighter jet pilot

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Wishing to share the wave with At 23,500 feet, Arel told me that we were as high as he had ever been. And we still kept rising! We hit 28,000, which is the normal height limit of the Livingstone Block when the airspace is operated by ASC. We took a picture of the altimeter and offered each other congratulations! With masks but without heat, adrenaline only lasts so long. Pretty quickly you notice the temperature that you have been ignoring and toes getting cold. During our ascent my excitement kept me warm but now I began to really feel the -40C outside. It was time to descend. There are very few times when a glider pilot is glad of -10 sink with full spoilers, but this was one of them. others, as they descended the reality of the ground weather did not allow others to experience the majestic heights. All other flights were grounded. Although there was a Doubting Thomas or two who question whether it is possible to fly to FL280 in October, with the flight recorder failure, we have only our photographs as proof of our accomplishment. I will be reminding Santa, though, that my Christmas stocking is just the right size for receiving a Colilbri flight recorder. I think it was my grandmother who said it best when she asked, with incredulity, '28,000 feet? Isn't that were jet planes fly?' Yes, Grandma, it is. And where I've flown too.

Arel showed me how to search out these areas of lift, and how to travel along them parallel to the mountains. I enjoyed being able to gain a large amount of altitude without having to thermal. Having an experienced 'Wave' pilot in Arel, Cadet Jones was about to experience flying almost to the heights of the world's highest mountainMount Everest- using an oxygen mask. I had never been close to going above 10,000 feet, so had not needed to use oxygen before. Using the mask was a brand new experience for me. It was exciting! When my friends ask what it is like to wear an oxygen mask, I tell them that it makes you feel like a fighter jet pilot.

National Cadet Biathlon Championships

RCSU (NW) Makes an Impact !
ommitting the three Prairie Provinces and the three Territories to compete at the 26th Annual National Cadet Biathlon Championships in Quebec City last March takes a greater effort for a small office in Winnipeg. This small cell, run under Common Training, ensured our athletes were ready to compete. And did they! With a total of sixteen medals, three of which were gold medals, the cadets from the Northwest Region, not really known for its powerhouse of biathlon athletes, showed up and grabbed medals from the grasps of athletes who were expected to take the medals from provinces such as BC and Quebec. Here are the results.

Mass Start
Senior Male Jason Reimer (SK) Gold Brad Saunders (AB) Silver Junior Male Sean Harrop (AB) Youth Female Courtney Hollihan (AB) Junior Female Sydney Notschaele (SK) Silver Hanne Stadnk (SK) Bronze

Pursuit
Senior Male Jason Reimer (SK) Silver Brad Saunders (AB) Bronze Youth Female Tu Clothier (SK) Silver Tate Thornton (AB) Bronze Senior Female Leah Clothier (SK) Bronze Junior Female Sydney Notschaele (SK) Silver

Gold Silver

Relay
Female

Female Patrol Female Bronze Silver

Courtney Holland (AB) Aimee Liu (AB) Tate Thornton (AB)

Silver

Composite Female

Tu Clothier (SK) Sydney Notschaele (SK) Leah Clothier (SK) Makenna Weir (SK) Hanne Stadnyk (SK) Genessa Pankratz (SK) Male

Bronze

Composite Patrol Male Gold

Jason Reimer (SK) Michio Green (SIK) Daegan Banga (SK) http://bit.ly/WwRYuB

Daryl Ross (AB) Sean Harrop (AB) Brion Holland (AB)

Sea Cadets Put Through Paces at Premiere Sailing Experience

Major Mike Lagace Senior Public Affairs Officer RCSU (NW)

intersail 2013, the premiere sailing

off on their CANSail Levels 1 and 2. Just this past summer, for instance, history was made when for the first time sea cadets from Northwest and Pacific region competed on Lake Winnipeg in Gimli, Manitoba, against the best sailors in the Under 19 Canadian Youth Sailing Championships. National Sailing Coach, Steve McBride, from the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, made the trip to witness this historic competition. They (the cadets) do have a way to go but they are definitely getting there now that we are under the CANSail banner for developing our cadets. Navy Lieutenant Sandra McKay, coordinator for this premiere cadet training, made it very clear how important this change was for the sea cadets. Now that we are directly associated to the national program- CANSail- it's vitally important to have them develop into this program- the CANSail 5-6 level - the highest level for any sailor. This excitement reverberates with her colleagues from Pacific Region. CANSail will

experience that brings sixteen sea

cadets from the Northwest region onto Vancouver Island, had a new purpose and scope after exciting changes in the Sea Cadet Training program. After aligning with the CANSail youth program, significant focus for instructors now demands they move their cadets from competing amongst themselves to competing against the best youth sailors in Canada. For four-year cadet CPO2 Karina Desrosiers, 16, of Wainwright, Alberta, the timing could not have been better. Adapting early to the new program, she was taking the advantage of going into the new CANSail coaching levels without the benefits of previous cadet coaching. I attended Sail Coach- a 6-week course in Comox, BC. It was based on CANSail standards and I found it very, very demanding. I got the training but now just need the certification from the Alberta CANSail certifier. It's exciting because I will be able to sign cadets

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have five of our cadets attending the advanced sail, a six-week help develop sailing as a sport, and is based on the Long Term Athlete Development model from Sport Canada, reported Sub-Lt. Tim Pichaloff, head sailing instructor of the South Vancouver Island Sail Centre. To sum it up, we want to make sure that every athlete that comes through the sailing program in Canada will gain the skills and physical literacy that will help them develops into healthy, active athletes. Wintersail 2013 offers more than a week of premiere sailing in the dead of winter where the prairie lakes are frozen ponds and good only for snowmobiles and ice roads. For this coming summer we will
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course at our national centre in Kingston. They will have the opportunity to compete in other youth regattas in Kingston. Wintersail offers this time for development for these cadets. For Cadet Karina Desrosiers, her vision is quite clear with her sailing intentions. After grade 12 I want to attend to the University of Victoria and study to be a marine biologist- but being beside the Royal Vic Yacht Club at the same time means I get to compete much more. After all, isn't this what CANSail wants out of their junior athletics?

CANSail

CANSail refers to Canadas updated sailor training standards. CANSail Dinghy is CYAs dinghy program for clubs to deliver across Canada. CANSail is a leading sail training initiative to foster performance in sailing and life long participation in the sport.

CYA traditional standards & programming is, tried and true, but exists unaltered from its establishment 23 or more years ago! CANSail is designed to be a set of progressive learn to sail standards focused on providing sailors with a solid foundation of core skills. It allows sailors to learn and progress in any type of boat and consolidates key skills and solid experiences before adding complex skills.

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Saskatoon 20 Jan 13
Lieutenant (Navy) Kerilyn Anweiler Captain Malcolm Haveroen Captain Brent Keevill Captain Lorne Kohlman Second Lieutenant Dianne Konchakowski Major Victoria Mowat Captain Darcy Parker Captain John Douglas Potter Captain Lori-Anne Proznick Captain Marnell Weikle Captain Beverly Wilkinson

Edmonton 2 Feb 13
Lieutenant (Navy) Tammy Lynn Aro-Hanson Captain Edmund Manfred Buerfeind Lieutenant (Navy) Jason Charles Finkbeiner 9 Feb 13 Captain Judith Isabelle Garnier Lieutenant Jessica Mary Biggs Warrant Officer Gerard Francis Gosse Captain Colin Peter Bruce-Smith Captain Karl Robert Grant Kopan Major Alan Willis Cann Captain Cheri Ann Lindley-Scott Captain Andrew Nicolas Rowswell McLellan Captain Gordon Kenneth Enright Captain Richard William Helps Lieutenant (Navy) Robert Anderson McRae Captain Verna Lillian Ogg Captain Douglas Edward Long Captain Joseph David Albert Denis Perry Captain Joseph Robin Sean Lussier Captain Graham Daniel Pilkington Captain Stewart Allan Martin Captain Diane Porter Lieutenant (Navy) Sandra Elizabeth McKay Warrant Officer Suzanne Marie Roley Lieutenant (Navy) Lorne Eric Palmquist Captain Stephanie Katherine Russell Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Ashley Rivet Captain Ralph Lyle Schutte Captain Richard James Sellwood Captain Simone Clarisse Villetard Captain Stuart William Smith Commander (Navy League) Lucy Bieganek Captain Anil Justin Sukhan Captain Michael Andrew Turko Lieutenant Wesley Owen Whiteside

Winnipeg

Calgary 3 Feb 13
n celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a commemorative medal has been created. The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a visible and tangible way to recognize outstanding Canadians of all ages and from all walks of life, who have built and continue to build this caring society and country through their service, contributions and achievement. The commemorative medal further marks the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIs accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. During the year of celebrations, 60 000 deserving Canadians will be recognized. The inaugural presentation ceremony of the Diamond Jubilee Medal took place in February 2012. Members of RCSU(NW) were recognized and presented this medal at several ceremonies and locations throughout the region. Images of these presentation can be viewed at the following link.
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Captain Reid Habing Captain Timothy Kaczmarski Captain Eugene Kushnir Captain Tanya Mark Lieutenant (Navy) Patricia Mitchell Lieutenant (Navy) Barry Pinnell Captain Christian Stenner Captain Andrew Sturrock Captain Robert Vanderlee Captain Geza Vargyas Lieutenant Susan Weasel Moccasin Sub Lieutenant Linda Wellwood Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Ken White Captain Edward Wiper Captain Krissy Wood

Regina
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Captain (Retired) Robert Frank Bray Captain Ryan Colin Johnson Captain Donna Jean Macintosh Second Lieutenant Karen Marie Bodnaryk Captain Rhonda Lynn Notschaele Lieutenant-Commander Richard Perras Captain Christine Amber Shaw

Ceremony Honours Cadet Corps Longest Serving Commanding Officer

Lifetime Achievement Award Posthumously awarded

Captain Alan Yorke 2701 PPCLI Cadet Corps

Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously awarded to Captain Allan Yorke, their longest serving Commanding Office. His wife, Ingrid, and family were deeply moved as the award was given over 13 years after his passing. He served the community of Winnipeg for over four decades, passing away in 1999 as an active CIC Officer. To recognize members of the Cadet Instructors Cadre who have made outstanding contributions to the CIC Branch and Canadian Cadet Movement (CCM), the Cadet Instructors Cadre Branch Advisory Council established the CIC Lifetime Achievement Award in the centennial year 2009. This award was presented to deserving members of the CIC Branch and its predecessor organizations. These recipients represent the truly outstanding officers who have contributed throughout their lifetime to advance the aims of both the CIC Branch and the CCM. The recipients have distinguished themselves by the fact that their involvement in the CCM has been accompanied by accomplishments beyond the call of duty.
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n 24 November, the 2701 PPCLI Cadet Corps celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a rare

Left to Right

Kathy Milton (daughter), Ingrig Yorke (wife), Lt(N) Garrett McKenzie, Richard Yorke (son)

Citation
A man for all, Captain Allan Yorke dedicated his life to thousands of youth within the City of Winnipeg. Becoming a Cadet Instructor Cadre officer in 1961, he committed his passion in the belief of our youth to become better Canadian citizens by providing the light and way for all to follow and learn. More than a Cadet Corps Commanding Officer, Allan Yorke was an example of an adult showing strength in leadership, respect, compassion and understanding. Captain Yorke was called upon time and time again to help with cadet corps in distress. His vision, determination and belief in the program ensured that many atrisk corps lived to provide a safe and healthy environment for Winnipeg youth to grow and prosper. Called upon for one more rescue of a distressed cadet corps, Captain Yorke died of cancer in 1999 with a steely resolve that every child needed a place to grow as healthy and productive citizens of Canada. His loss to our community was a void that was never filled. He leaves many men and women as an example of a true Canadian committed to a belief in honour and respect to all.

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Sgt. Daniel Ziegler, left, and Sgt. Brandon Jagar receive Commissioner's Award for Exemplary Action from Commissioner Doug Phillips.

Army Cadets Quick Reaction Recognized

Receive Commissioners Award for Exemplary Action
Courtesy of Whitehorse Daily Star Photograph by Vince Fedoroff

wo local army cadets have been recognized for their quick thinking in helping a visiting cadet suffering from a concussion. Daniel Ziegler and Brandon Jager, both 17, were honoured with the Yukon Commissioner's Award for Exemplary Action for helping a sea cadet visiting the territory from Winnipeg. The injured teen was among a group of sea cadets in the Yukon in February 2012 as part of a tradition of cadets hosting other groups from around the country. The group was tobogganing in the Carcross Desert when a few of the boys fell off and were hit by another toboggan. I got hit and I was fine, but the other kid got hit in the head pretty severely and there was a little

bit of blood, Jager said in an interview. He called over Ziegler, and both friends say they started recognizing the signs of a concussion. I asked him some questions because he was kind of loopy; he didn't look like he knew what he was doing, Jager recalled. I asked him questions about where he was, who he was, who his parents were and he couldn't remember. Ziegler, whose mother has worked with ambulance services and is first aid-trained, said he's grown up with an understanding of first aid and concussions. I just have friends that always hurt their heads, he said, laughing. The teens brought the injured cadet to adults nearby. He was taken into Carcross on a first aid toboggan

pulled by a snowmobile and ended up spending two days in Whitehorse General Hospital. This is why the cadet program is so successful, it teaches them the skills to be able to realize the signs on their own, said commanding officer Captain Ed Peart. Without the first aid training they received through the cadet program, this could have had a very different outcome. Social media allow Ziegler and Jager to keep in contact with all the friends they made from Winnipeg. Through the cadet program, funds are allocated for groups in each region to either host another cadet unit or visit one. Next month, the Whitehorse corps is off to Victoria to visit a sea cadet unit.

Carcross Desert
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Cadets Challenge Rocky Mountain Terrain

Eleven Senior Army Cadets Experience the Back Country in Wild Winter 2013
Major Mike Lagace Senior Public Affairs Officer RCSU (NW)

hrough the beauty and majesty of the eastern Rocky Mountains lay a terrain of deep snow and blue ice. This terrain provides a world-class venue to challenge mountaineers from across all regions of North America. Where most wouldn't even consider the wild escarpment as a hiking and ski experience, for eleven senior army cadets, having to keep their poop in their packs, it was going to be a full week of back country skiing and mountain ice climbing. It was their week to grow- it was their week of Wild Winter 2013. For Cadet Michael Rutko, from Wadena, Sask, it was years of waiting and finally his opportunity to follow both his older brother and sister's army cadet footprints. My brother Robert told me about the climbing and ice. I really couldn't wait to get here. My sister, Melissa, who is now our corps RSM, went on it last year. I heard over and over what a great time and challenge this was. I never did hear about having to carry your own poop, though. Completing the five days of skiing in deep snow, he recalled, I hated it when I

was on it but looking back now- wow! I did it. My feet were really sore- and pooping in a bag and carrying it with you the whole time was a new experience. But I realized what a great challenge and accomplishment it was.

Cleared from his bio backpak and skis, now he was ready for the 200-foot vertical ice climbs. While cadets such as Rutko fight through the sense of futility skiing in deep snow, perhaps the one hating it the most actually had a different sense on her accomplishment. I definitely fell the most on my skis, everyone will tell you that, Army cadet Abigail Amendt, of Naicam, Sask, quipped. I think it was easily 15 times. She added, but I had a great time the

whole way through, it really was a blast. One wouldn't think falling so much could be that much fun but it really depends on your mindset and what you hope to accomplish. We were making new friends and the skiing and snow was a blast. For other cadets, they were on a mission in life. I am taking this and every cadet experience to use for my application into the Canadian Coast Guard College in Halifax, a determined Coast Guard prospect, Aaron Richard quipped during their final evening in Canmore. After challenging the mountain, completing the Rocky Mountain Summer course last summer, and combined with his sheer determination and vision for his own future, Canadians in distress can expect this future Coast Guard prospect to take on any raging storm to save boaters and hikers in distress. Thus the Army Cadet Wild Winter '13 adds another check in the box for army cadets bent on excelling in the real world. To see these
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Edited for the InSight with exurbs taken from Report On The Construction of Local Headquarters by CI David Moretta, Communications Officer, 187 RCACS. By Major Mike Lagace

New Building Rises for Foothills

itself but the idea of a permanent home for as long as we want there's no need to go anywhere else he said. The community support was there- now the hard work and perseverance was ahead. His own commitment, combined with 47 years of dedication to his squadron, would be put to test. Cadets were also fascinated by the project and were eager to help as they and office space, a dedicated parade square, supply and storage facilities. Alberta Air League Chairman, Darlene Laroche, a long-time air cadet advocate and true lover of the world-class program wouldn't miss the grand opening on this great air cadet milestone. She also didn't miss the opportunity to watch the community come together to celebrate the grand opening with a silent auction and a dessert auction with the Commanding Officer, Capt Reid Habing acting as the auctioneer. Fabulous pies, cakes, cookies and cupcakes fetched huge prices in the name of fundraising. For example one dozen fabulous cupcakes received the highest bid of the night at $100. Summing up the effort, Captain Habing expressed their grass roots intentions. It's totally worth it, you'll go to hell and back but it's your building. That's freedom. No rent - and no landlords. For 187 Foothills Squadronstand at ease and enjoy the cupcakes.

a squadron to celebrate it and take control of its own destiny with the blood, sweat and tears by the cadets and adults on owning its own location is a dream come true- envisioned ten years earlier by a CIC officer living in the foothills community of High River. During its 70 years the 187 RCASC Foothills squadron moved ten times due to changing community priorities and sponsors. Its interim move in the late 90's spawned the desire and vision by the CO, Captain Doug Eaglesham, to start seriously considering the feasibility of owning its own turf. It's not the building

or a cadet squadron to celebrate its

could see the physical results of their labour. Every opportunity was made to get the kids involved. Whether it was drywall, mud, paint or other light construction duties, there were always opportunities to contribute. Captain Reid Habing, present CO, points out, If they can't operate a drill then why am I teaching them to fly a plane? In 2012 the ribbon was cut and their new permanent home was opened. The structure is a modern six thousand square foot aircraft hanger located at the High River Regional airport, a five minute drive south of High River, Alberta. The facility also consists of outdoor parking, classroom

70th anniversary is very special- for

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by MCpl Aaron Zahara photos by Major Mike Lagace

50 LCol Barker Squadron Donates to Siloam Mission

fortunate, the streets are a cold reality especially at this time of year. If it weren't for emergency shelters like Siloam Mission, many more homeless people in studies to donate the clothing was an easy decision. It was a total no brainer for me. I think it's important for everyone, no matter what you do, to take some time out of your schedule every now and again and just spread some happiness. Initially, the cadets volunteered to clean up the campgrounds after Countryfest and were able to keep the proceeds from returning empty beer cans and bottles. This year marks the first time that 50 Lt Col. Barker, V.C was contracted to do the work. All the money raised goes to Dauphin Air Cadet Parent Committee and is used to fund events just like this. Leanne Peters, Major Gifts and Corporate Relations representative for Siloam Mission says this donation is a dream event for a fundraiser. The cadets are such a wonderful, respectable group of young people, said Leanne. It's so great to see the next generation involve themselves in this kind of generosity. For around 300 of Winnipeg's less
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very year, piles of clothing, towels, sleeping

bags, and various other items are left at the campgrounds of Dauphin's Countryfest. A few years ago, these items would be collected and discarded. Now, thanks to cadets from 50 Lt Col. Barker, V.C, these items are helping Winnipeg's less fortunate keep warm. On December 7, just a couple weeks before Christmas, seven air cadets unloaded just over sixty garbage bags full of various clothing items at Siloam Mission. Mike Duerksen, Communications Coordinator at Siloam Mission, says the items come at a much needed time. At this time of year, there is a huge demand for clothing. People who live on the street don't have access to lockers or storage, so they wear the same clothes over and over until they wear them out. The cadets took the afternoon off from school to make the special trip to Winnipeg from Dauphin. Accompanied by their officers, Captain Earl Pryce (Commanding Officer) and Lieutenant Wayne Williamson, the cadets unloaded the bags quickly and efficiently, despite the cold weather. For cadet Warrant Officer Second Class Rigby Devos, taking time away from his

Winnipeg would be staring down a frozen night on the street. Without donations from the public, Siloam's ability to provide essential services to the homeless would be in jeopardy. This is more than just a simple donation, however. The effects are much greater than just dropping off bags of garments. This isn't just about piles of clothes, explains Mike Duerksen. When our guests see people especially young people, taking the time to help them, it's a real eye opener. The cadets aren't just donating clothes; they're bridging gaps and building relationships. During Countryfest, 50 Lt Col. Barker, V.C provides a minimum staff of twenty air cadets and parents to assist in collecting garbage, recycling, and handing out trash bags. After the festival is over, they spend an additional four to six days cleaning up the campgrounds with around thirty people.

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Wreaths Across Borders A first North of 60

H.A.R.T
Honouring Allies Remembering Together
think of those buried overseas at places like Vimy, Normandy, Ortona, or Hong Kong. But over 250,000 veterans, many of whom fought in and survived those same battles, are now buried in military cemeteries throughout the nation. Veterans Affairs Canada alone is responsible for the maintenance of over 200,000 veterans graves in Canada and each year that figure grows as more graves are codified and added to their care. As well, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemeteries in Canada contains the remains of over 18,000 service men and women who died in Canada while serving during the two World Wars. It is hoped these efforts will invoke a new sense of gratitude and commitment to Canadian veterans who have served their country. The Wreaths Across America HART (Honouring Allies Remembering Together) ceremony is a joint effort between the Royal Canadian Air Cadets and the United States Civil Air Patrol, and is scheduled for the first Saturday of December. These ceremonies are held at various Canada-US border locations at a time convenient to both parties and in consultation with the respective Border Agencies. The purpose of this joint ceremony is to remember and honour those service men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of peace in our world. It is an excellent opportunity for cadets of both countries to honour these sacrifices and for both organizations to do so jointly. It is also an opportunity for our respective Border Agencies to assist in an event that focuses on our service men and women of both countries as well as our youth.

Boarders ceremony took place north of 60, at the historic Dalton Post Trail marker between the Pleasant Camp (Canada) and Dalton Cache (US) Customs stations on the Haines Road. In this ceremony, Christmas wreaths were exchanged between representatives of our two countries, with the wreaths being presented to local Royal Canadian Legion and American Legion leaders. For this unique northern ceremony, Royal Canadian Air Cadets from 551 Whitehorse Lions Squadron (Yukon) and a Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol Cadets from Haines, Sitka, Juneau and Prince of Wales Island (Alaska) each provided a Flag Party and Honour Guard. All too often when the image of Canadian war dead comes to mind, we

ecember 1, 2012 marked the first year that the Wreaths Across

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Spring 2013

Flight For Life Huge Success for Childrens Hospital

simulated flight from New Foundland to British Columbia at Kildonan Place Shopping Centre. The Goal, to raise $1 for every mile flown, a distance of approximately 3,000 miles. As an added bonus this year the squadron brought in the Dream-flyer, a motion activated flight simulator that was available for the public to come and try out their flying skills. Young and old alike enjoyed it immensely, which helped to make this event an amazing success! On March 19 the cadets had a special reviewing officer come to their parade, Dr. Goodbear from the Childrens Hospital Foundation along with Tania Gauthier from CHF and

n February 22-24, the cadets of 176 Air Cadet Squadron flew a

Dana Erickson the COO of the Health Sciences Centre. During this parade Captain Bruce-Smith as the commanding officer, and Mr. Vern Towes on behalf of 176 CoSponsoring committee, along with two cadets that put in a extra effort at the event - Cadet Woodland and Cadet Fillion presented Dr. Goodbear a check for $4,000. Goal met and exceeded! This is just an amazing chance to give back to our community that we have as a squadron. As a non-profit ourselves this is a project that we AND our cadets believe in. After running this event for the 6th year, our total donation to date to the Childrens Hospital is now $19,000. says Towes.

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