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Back in the dark ages of the early 1990s, 1 Bde had a discretionary 32 km ruck march for infantry only and as a culmination of a sequence of the 13 km as the fitness test, the 2 x 16 km as a unit competition, and then the 32 km.

And just think of the low carbon footprint.

From https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog  "Later in the evening, the President and the First Lady will host a State Dinner in honor of Prime Minister Trudeau in the East Room." How is this not "official"?

Just a point on someone telling you that you are no longer a Christian/Muslim. Nobody can tell a Christian he is no longer a Christian.  Even in the highly hierarchical Roman Catholic church, excommunication means that a person will be denied the sacraments.  An excommunicated Roman Catholic is...

Chris Pook said: "Which brings us back to Rick's Highland Ball - de Chastelain started out as a boy Piper with the Calgary Highlanders and the last time he paraded with them was in 1990, as a Piper and CDS, while Her Majesty presented new colours to the Regiment." I prefer this picture...

There are a few sponsorships paid for Afghanistan veterans but if your profile is correct, at 17 you wouldn't be eligible.

The 67th Grand Highland Military Ball Honoring: Veterans of the Afghanistan Conflict On Saturday the 27th of February, 2016 You and a Guest are cordially invited to join us for an evening of great food, dance, and military pageantry at the Hyatt Regency Hotel located at 7th Avenue & Centre...

How about: I performed in-vitro fertilization.  Quebec health care, here's my bill. Quebec health care: How old was the patient? Doctor: None of your business. Quebec health care: Well, yes it is.  We don't pay for in-vitro fertilization of women over 42. Is there a reason why paying for...

I could use some enlightenment on "You or I may dislike abortion, disapprove of it, wish it wasn't the "easy way out" for too many, but the government and the churches must leave women alone to make their own choices and reconcile with their own gods. It's none of the state's bloody business. " ...

The Promoting International Peace and Security section of the Liberal platform document REALCHANGE says: "We will recommit to supporting international peace operations with the United Nations, and will make our specialized capabilities – from mobile medical teams to engineering support to...

I recently came across some figures which, while not strictly apples to apples, may add some perspective to this discussion.  Recent figures show 372 regular LCols and 9,012 regular Cpl/Ptes in army-managed occupations.  Recent figures show 205 primary reserve LCols on Class A, B, and C service...

I’ve lived in the same 27 story (four floors of businesses and the rest residences) condo since 1988 and have gotten pretty agreeable Canada Post service.  We’ve just been informed by Canada Post, though, that the businesses in the building will no longer be able to have their mail dropped off...

Foulds, the sixty year old says "With my 22 years of military background as an infantry officer and a helicopter pilot, I am capable of surviving in any conditions."  He doesn't say what military he was in and it could be Pakistan's.  There is more info at...

Hamish Seggie said: "There are several stations on my package I have to take, by decree of the CRTC. APTN is one, and I'm pretty sure CTV, CBC, Global and CITY are mandatory as well." I don't know which of these are "mandatory carriage". but to get cable in Calgary I have to buy a basic cable...

The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP has released their report into the RCMP's Response to the 2013 Flood in High River, Alberta. In the many pages of the report is the statement "While RCMP members, acting on their own initiative and with little guidance, may have acted...

The Calgary Highlanders will be holding their Highland Military Ball at the Westin on that date. More information is available at http://www.calgaryhighlanders.com/events/highlandball2015.htm.  All are welcome.

Thank you all.  It was enlightening.

According to http://www.calgaryhighlanders.com/honours/commendations.htm, other recent awards were to: • Royal Canadian Air Force Academy in July 2014 • Aeromedical Evacuation (8 Wing, Trenton) in September 2012 • 1 Canadian Ranger Patrol Group in November 2011 • 19 Wing in June 2011 • 1...

Late in December, during the Christmas shutdown, the Calgary Highlanders was informed that the CDS would present the unit with the Canadian Armed Forces Unit Commendation the morning of Saturday, 10 January for outstanding dedication and sustained commitment towards the war in Afghanistan. The...