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It appears that I was incorrect.  105 Calgary Highlanders deployed for 126 tours.

The Calgary Highlanders has been awarded the Canadian Armed Forces Unit Commendation. "From 2001 to 2011, the Calgary Highlanders demonstrated outstanding dedication and sustained commitment towards the war in Afghanistan. The leadership and deployment culture within the unit, along with a...

The Calgary Highlanders had eight Bisons on unit charge for at least two years in the early 90s.

In Alberta, casinos are great fundraising tools.  There is a long and complex process for getting a licence for these, but the results are impressive.  I'm looking for any advice from anyone who has successfully written up a military-related application for a gaming licence.  As you will know, a...

The Commanding Officer of the Calgary Highlanders proudly presents the 65th Grand Highland Military Ball, an evening of good food, music, dance, and military pageantry. On Saturday the 1st of March, 2014 at the Westin Calgary located at 4th Avenue and 3rd Street SW, Calgary Alberta the...

Canada has partially solved this by changing the inscription on the Canadian VC from "For Valour" (English only) to "Pro Valore" (neither English nor French) http://www.gg.ca/honours/pdf/Victoria_Cross_e.pdf Rick Goebel

"Container wrote: "http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/pubs/fire-feu-eval/t2a-eng.htm Quote •Many sawed-off shotguns (and other long guns) that are recovered on the streets of Toronto have been found to originate from break and enters carried out in the large cottage area just north of the GTA. Quote...

Container said: "http://www.cisc.gc.ca/annual_reports/annual_report_2007/feature_focus_2007_e.html The two main sources of firearms for crime in Canada are smuggled from the states or stolen. It s not up for discussion. Its geographic dependant- but stolen firearms are a huge source and...

"We had two in our lockup, late 60's. They got turned in in the mid 70's I believe Our were Colt Officers Model Match revolvers." That's about the right time and the name sounds and the picture looks like the ones.  Thanks. Rick Goebel

I recall lots of years ago firing .22 revolvers on an indoor range in the armoury in Cambridge.  I don't recall the make of pistol or even whether they were actually military-owned or regimental property.  If anyone does know what these pistols would have been, could you let me know?

Does anyone know the source of the scarlets they wore?  Does The RCR privately own a batch or were these recent government-funded acquisitions?

Calgary’s Fire Department caught flak in 2010: “Calgary's top-heavy fire department has too many chiefs, critics are charging. With 17 members of the management team wearing the stripes of either chief or deputy chief, two council hopefuls and the firefighters' union are turning up the heat on...

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/highlandball.htm.  All are welcome. Rick Goebel

Pusser said "In the UK, you only wear mess kit when it's a members only event (e.g. mess dinner).  With any other formal event (e.g. dine the spouses), a dinner jacket (i.e. tuxedo) is expected and one would look (and be considered) a right fool for wearing your mess kit." Not at the Royal...

Capt (Retd) Peter Jenkins 48th Fd Sqn RCE, HF of C, the RCR From the Waterloo Region Record http://www.lifenews.ca/waterloorecord/profile/224883--jenkins-peter-k-h JENKINS, Peter K.H. C D Capt. Ret. 1939 - 2011 Passed away on October 15, 2011 at the Pembroke Memorial Hospital, at the age of...

I haven't read it yet, but it is available at http://www.opencanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/SSWG-Paper-Jack-English-September-2011.pdf.

GnyHwy said "The CCV/LAV is like a Stryker." This is not quite the case.  The Stryker carries half again as many dismounts, two thirds the crew, and a much less capable weapon system.  The difference in organizations of Bradley and Stryker units in the US Army reflect this difference.  I'm...

Details are now available on the Canadian Infantry Association web site members area at http://www.ducimus.com/forums/

Was at my wedding but haven't seen him for years and I'd like to find him to invite him to a possible 30th anniversary party.

Was at my wedding but haven't seen him for years and I'd like to find him to invite him to a possible 30th anniversary party.