The 1746 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps 44 Engineer Squadron celebrated its annual cadet ceremonial review on May 28. The reviewing officer was Lower Kootenay Band Chief Jason Louie, who is also an officer with the cadet corps.
Capt. Brad Chisholm is the commanding officer of the corps. The parade commander was Master Warrant Officer Denis Bedore.
The annual review completes the local training year for the cadet corps. The parents and guests enjoyed a demonstration by the award winning 1746 pipes and drums band led by Pipe Major Warrant Officer Marcus Range.
The awards this year were presented to Cpl. J. Lee (Best Green Star), Master Cpl. A. Biccum (Best Red Star), Sgt. R. Bettcher (Best Silver Star), Master Cpl. A. Biccum (Best Band), Warrant Officer D. Austin (Most Improved), Warrant Officer M. Chisholm (Currier Award), Master Warrant Officer D. Bedore, and warrant officers M. Chisholm and M. Range (Materi Award), Warrant Officer M. Chisholm (Legion Medal), and Master Warrant Officer D. Bedore, Sgt. R. Bettcher, Master Cpl. A. Biccum, Warrant Officer M. Chisholm, Cpl. J. Lee, Cpl. M. Messenchuk, Warrant Officer M Range, Master Cpl. J. Rhoades, Sgt. D. Wagner, Master Cpl. L. Wilson (Perfect Attendance).
The army cadet program is a federal government program delivered by the Canadian Forces and funded by the Department of National Defence with local assistance provided by the Army Cadet League of Canada. It is designed for youth who are interested in learning new skills, experiencing adventurous activities, national or international expeditions and travel, and meeting others of similar interests. Cadets are not members of the Canadian Forces and there are no expectations that the cadets aspire to a military career.
The 1746 Royal Canadian Army Cadets Corps parades on Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. each week at the Royal Canadian Legion. Young people 12-18 years of age may enrol in cadets. Activities are centred on adventure training and leadership. Uniforms are loaned at no charge and summer training from two to seven weeks is included for selected cadets.
For further information, contact Captain Brad Chisholm at 250-428-8959.
— 1746 ROYAL CANADIAN ARMY CADET CORPS