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Our region continues to
engage in great activities-
events that provide
challenge and growth for
our cadets and officers.
We are blessed with your
contributions that allow
us, in public affairs, to
promote a great program
to many of our key
stakeholders. These
stakeholders bind the
Canadian Cadet
Movement as one.
Through their efforts,
indeed your efforts, we
proudly provide this issue
that showcases the best
our program has to offer.
Be very proud of your
cadets, friends and
colleagues highlighted.
Enjoy the 2013 Summer-
Fall edition.
Newsletter of the
Regional Cadet Support Unit (NW)
highlighting stories, events and
accomplishments within the CCO
Captain Christian Stenner of Calgary Alberta, sets new record after goingalmost a mile underground in Mexican caves.
CO’s Message
Reaching Continued
Foothills Officer Invested
RCMP Officer Receives Award
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Top Army Cadet in Canada
National Champion from Yellowknife
Battle of the Atlantic Pilgrimage
Aboard HMCS Protecteur
Sea Cadet Receives Medal Twice
Growing More Than Veggies
Webster Memorial Competition
Experiences That Last a Lifetime
Once in a Lifetime
Hubbell Award Scolarships
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P.10
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P.12
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Summer/Fall2013
From The Editor
Published under authority of
Publisher/Editor
Design/Layout Director
LCol Rob KamphuisCO RCSU(NorthWest)
Major Mike Lagace
Captain Kerry Walker
Regional Cadet Support Unit (NW)
highlighting stories, event
accomplishment
r/r/r Fall
A MileUnd r underg oSets Record
Reaching to thelowestdepthsby Maj Mike Lagace
ast spring,
a former LArmy Cadet from
Edmonton, now a
CIC officer with a most remote places ever
Calgary-based Army reached inside the earth.
Cadet Corps, celebrated “There was a real sense
with his international team of of remoteness being
cavers in reaching to the lowest depth away from the world,”
ever recorded in the Western Stenner recalled when
Hemisphere- 1,545 metres. living deep inside the
Captain Christian Stenner, 33, chasm.
Commanding Officer of 2554 PPCLI
Cadet Corps, spent seven weeks with his
group navigating the Sistema Huautla
cave system in Mexico, one of the
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TheCommandingOfficer ofRCSU(NW)
Lieutenant-Colonel Rob KamphuisOne Vision, One Mission, One Team!
LCol Rob KamphuisCO RCSU (NW)
Lieutenant-Colonel Rob
Kamphuis assumed command
of the Regional Cadet
Support Unit (Northwest) in
July 2012.
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.
He is a graduate of the
Canadian Forces Joint
Command and Staff
Programme, and holds a
Bachelor of Engineering
degree and a Master of
Defence Studies from the
Royal Military College of
Canada.
ith Christmas behind us, the tempo this evaluation have been accepted by DND,
across our region continues to be and the report is available at Wextremely high as Corps and Squadrons
head into the second half of the training
year. Looking forward to Cadet Summer The renewal initative is still in its very
Training Centre operations, the HQ Staff in early stages, so it is much too early to say
Winnipeg are already busy assembling the what specific areas of the program may be
necessary resources and putting plans into effected, or how. Indeed, the process will
action to ensure another successful summer take place through a number of phases over
training season. the next five years and will involve getting
Amidst all this, in my travels this fall to input from numerous stakeholders in the
various Corps and Squadrons across the program from both within, and outside of ,
region and through daily interactions with DND. Of foremost consideration will be the
staff, I am consistently made aware of the best interest of the cadets themselves.
impressive motivation, dedication, and hard I fully recognize that change implies
work by all who support the cadet program, uncertainty which can often lead to fear.
whether they be full-time, part-time or a And yet, nothing is more important to the
volunteer. very survival of an organization than
So, let’s talk about the future. Change is change. For this reason, properly managing
on the horizon. As all of you are now aware, change is one of the core responsibilities of
a number of significant initiatives at the any and all leaders in an organization. As
strategic level of the Canadian Cadet the renewal program gathers momentum,
movement have been grouped together and this responsibility will include
synchronized under one broad plan called communicating not just the “what and
the Renewal of the Cadet and Junior how” of change, but also the “why.”
Canadian Ranger Programs. In the words of I am extremely proud of all the personnel
our Chief of Defence Staff, this effort “will who make up RCSU Northwest and their
deliver a meaningful and sustainable impressive accomplishments. Together, we
program for many years to come, have faced significant change in the recent
benefitting future generations of past and have done so with an open mind
participants and Canada as a nation.” and with firm resolve to make the program
One thing I should clarify- the cadet even better by keeping the cadets interest
program renewal initiative is not just fancier at the forefront of any initiative. Based on
terminology for budget cuts. One of the this, I have every confidence that we will be
main drivers of the renewal initiative stems successful in even further improving what is
from the results of a comprehensive already the best youth program in the
evaluation of the CCO recently conducted country.
by the Chief Review Services. The results of One vision, one mission, one team!
http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/about-reports-
pubs-audit-eval/index.page.
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The group beat the previous
record of 1,484 metres set
nearby in the Cheve caves.
The team spent up to ten Located in Sierra Mazatec mountains,
nights underground at a time, the cave system has 17 entrances and
sleeping in the cave and scuba endless different routes into the
diving flooded tunnels. The centre.
largest underwater sump was Stenner’s group, made up of 40
600 metres long and 28 metres people from around the world,
deep while the last sump managed to dive, swim, climb and
reached was 440 metres long and descend through a labyrinth of pitch
81 metres deep. black tunnels.
Team members came from the “There were times where I have
UK, USA, Canada, Poland and been in tight passage and had to
Mexico, working tirelessly to haul squirm my way through,” he recalled
ropes, camping equipment and with his eight years of this unique
scuba gear up and down.exploration challenge. “I remember my first experience with
They set the record around three weeks into the ‘caving’ finding new passage ways that have never been
exploration, before spending the next four weeks removing seen.” He continued, “I’ve never been stuck for too long- just
all their gear.long enough to get my way out.”
Team member Jason Mallinson, from Huddersfield, Stenner and his team had the grueling task of navigating
England, reached the depth of 1,545 metres, the deepest eerie, water-filled abysses know as sumps. At one stage they
anyone has been in the Western Hemisphere - and the eighth swam underwater in darkness for 600 metres in a 28 metre
deepest in history.deep river. During these dives, the group had no knowledge
British Team leader, Chris Jewell, added, “It was incredibly of where they were heading.
deep and incredibly remote. It was a challenge and adventure Having differing climbing techniques, as compared to the
and it was physically very demanding. At the time the depth Army Cadet Expedition ice and rock climbing training,
wasn't the most important thing, we were just pleased we ensured the ability for him to also get out. “Some drops have
ran a safe and smooth operation.”been up to 300 feet, in complete darkness.”
continued frompage 1..
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oothills Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron is extremely the Squadron Sponsoring Committee - congratulations on
honoured to announce that squadron officer Captain this most deserved honour.”FDouglas Eaglesham, CD is among eight outstanding The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta serves as chancellor of
Albertans who were inducted into the Alberta Order of the Order and presided over the investiture ceremony in
Excellence, the province’s highest honour. Edmonton last October. “The Alberta Order of Excellence
Capt Eaglesham was recognized by His Honour, Colonel inductees for 2013 reflect the best traits the people of our
(Ret'd) the Honourable Donald S. Ethell, Lieutenant province have to offer; innovation, determination and a
Governor of Alberta, this past fall for his remarkable deep-seeded commitment to serving others,” said his
contributions to the Highwood region through his Honour. “I know that their stories and their many
achievements in community service. These include a contributions will serve to inspire their fellow Albertans now
dedication to youth programs, his longtime military and in the future.”
commitment and his political service. The Premier of Alberta, Mrs Alison Redford further
“Doug Eaglesham is the perfect example of what an explains the significance of this award. “Some people will
officer in the Armed forces and a citizen of Canada should help us to define who we are, some people will challenge us
strive to be,” said Captain Reid Habing, Commanding Officer in terms of how we do things. Some people will inspire our
of 187 Squadron. “He has made a lifelong commitment to young leaders to carry on in their footsteps, so there might
improve organizations and lives in a consistent and steadfast be a lot of different people that we are able to recognize for
way. The communities of Okotoks, High River and Cayley their contributions to the province through the Alberta
have benefitted greatly from his selfless determination and I Order of Excellence but when I think about why they are
could not think of a more appropriate way to reward those there, it’s because they are helping to build the future of the
efforts. On behalf of my officers, cadets and the parents of province.”
Foothills Officer Invested in Provincial Order
Captain Douglas Eagleshamrecognized for determination and commitment
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Northern RCMP Volunteer ReceivesAward
L to R Inspector John Bennet, Chief Superintendent Wade BlakeConstable Derek Young, Captain Paul MacDonald, Capt Les Klapatiuk
Beckwith Trophy recognizesRCMP members working withcadet corps and squadrons
onstable Derek Young, of Inuvik RCMP Detachment, spent many the Commanding Officer of 2749 RCACC, Captain Paul MacDonald. Chours of his own time working with his local army cadet corps- The award presentation came as a complete surprise for Constable
2749 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps (RCACC)- knowing his Young.
community needed the time, mentorship and perspective that only Constable Young had been nominated for his many hours of
an active policeman could provide. These many selfless hours were volunteering with 2749 RCACC over his time in Inuvik. The citation on
recognized formally on the 23rd September as he was presented with the award certificate read: As a volunteer instructor with 2749 Royal
the Beckwith Trophy. Canadian Army Cadet Corps for several years, Constable Young has
The Beckwith Trophy was instituted back in the 1980's by John created a mentorship relationship with the Cadets, and helped them
Beckwith who lived at Pine Point, NWT. He was involved with the to develop into contributing members of their community. He leads
local Army Cadet Corps at the time, and sponsored the Trophy to by example. He is always diligent, honest, and compassionate; and,
recognize RCMP members who worked with their local Squadrons possesses both an excellent sense of humour, and a great moral
and Corps within the NWT. standing. He has given freely of his own time to help with Cadet
On September 23rd, the Commanding Officer of RCMP 'G' Division activities both locally, and on Cadet trips out of the Territory.
Northwest Territories, Chief-Superintendent Wade Blake, North In a brief address to the Cadets on parade, Chief-Superintendent
District Officer, Inspector John Bennet, and Staff-Sergeant-Major Al Blake commended the Cadets for getting involved with the Cadet
McCambridge, all traveled to Inuvik, NWT, and attended at 2749 Program, and used himself as an example of how the lessons learned
Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps (RCACC) to present the Beckwith in Cadets can be put to good use later in life by former cadets as they
Trophy for 2013 to Constable Derek Young, of Inuvik RCMP move on in their lives and careers.
Detachment. Constable Young had been nominated for the award by
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he Army Cadet League of Canada and the Royal Canadian Alberta Branch, Brigadier-General (retired) Ray Romses, OMM,
Legion was pleased to announce that Cadet Chief Warrant CD, who is also the new Colonel-Commandant of the Royal TOfficer Srosh Hassan from Edmonton, AB, of the 2551 Princess Canadian Army Cadets. “C/CWO Hassan is an energetic and
Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Cadet Corps was named dynamic individual who has achieved recognition as an
Canada's most outstanding Army Cadet and the recipient of outstanding citizen of Alberta and Canada by receiving The
the 2013 General Walsh Memorial Sword. Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. In every aspect of
The General Walsh Memorial Sword is the highest national her life, Cadet Hassan is a self-disciplined and conscientious
prize for any Army Cadet. The award was created in 2004 by person who has dedicated herself to her family, her school, her
the Army Cadet League of Canada in partnership community, her mosque and Cadets.”
with Royal Canadian Legion, and named in As a cadet, Srosh attended the National Army
honour of Lieutenant General Geoffrey Walsh, Cadet Summer Training Centre Connaught near
CBE, DSO, CD, who dedicated much of his time Ottawa, ON, for the past three summers and has
to the Army Cadet Program. Recipients of the become a superb Marksman having gone to
award are chosen not only based on their Bisley, England with The National Rifle Team in
performance as Army cadets but also for their 2012. Back at her corps, as the Sergeant Major,
community involvement and their academic Cadet Hassan is a model cadet for all to look up
standings. to. She is meticulous in her deportment even
“The Army Cadet League of Canada (Alberta) out of uniform. She has become an extremely
is both honoured and thrilled to hear that Cadet confident and methodical communicator that
Srosh Hassan has been announced as Canada's can articulate her thoughts in mature
Walsh Award winner. She is truly an exemplary conversation. She is highly respected by all she
cadet and an outstanding role model for the is associated with.
Army Cadet Program" said the President of the
League RecognizesTop Army Cadet inCanada
Walsh Award is the highestNational Prize for Army Cadets
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Cadet Chief Warrant Officer Srosh Hassan accepts Sword from Colonel-Commandant Ray Romses, OMM, CD
YellowknifeCadetReceives TopHonours
fter a week of intense competition, five young men and friends from across Canada are just a few of
women from 2837 Princess Patricia's Canadian Light the life skills that are effectively developed AInfantry Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps in Yellowknife through the Cadet Marksmanship Program.”
proudly returned home with Gold medals in hand after Having the privilege to compete at this level
representing the Northern Region of Canada at the 2013 is a testament to the hard work and
National Cadet Marksmanship Championship held at Brock dedication that these teens apply towards
University in St. Catharines last May. the Cadet Program and their sport.
After achieving success in a series of local and provincial The Cadet Marksmanship Program is
competitions held over the past number of months these a recreational activity where cadets
cadets moved on to compete at the National Championship learn valuable skills and develop
where they competed against the very best among other self-discipline, increased
Sea, Army and Air cadets from across Canada. confidence and a sense of
accomplishment. It has a rich In addition to a team win, 14-year-old Melissa Clark also
and long tradition of shot her way to the top in the individual competition earning
excellence going all the way the title of Junior National Champion! When asked about
back to 1910 when Canada sent a earning the title she said, “it's really exciting and I'm proud I
team of Cadets to compete in made it all this way.” While uncertain about her future, she
Bisley, England. The 2013 Canadian noted that sticking with competitive shooting after her time
Cadet Movement Marksmanship in the Cadet program “is definitely a possibility.”
Championship Series included multiple The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National
levels of competition that allowed youth to participate in Defence wished “the very best of luck to all cadets
progressively challenging activities, culminating in this competing in this final training activity” noting that “healthy
National Championship.competition, confidence, goal-setting and making new
Photo byCorporal Colin Barrie, CFJIC A Sqn
Cadet Melissa Clark 2837 Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps in Yellowknife receives the Clément Tremblay Award as Junior National Champion from Captain Peter Westlake
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The international sailor statute is a replica of the mariner statue in
Halifax, Nova Scotia and pays tribute to the seamen from the 12
Allied nations who protected shipping convoys and thwarted the
German blockade of Great Britain.
he cool damp Irish May breeze swept the countryside
blowing from all directions with intermittent drizzle Tand heavy rains. Definitely conditions that would test the
heartiest of souls, save one. And with that, LCdr Dave
Fitzpatrick looked around, drew a deep breath, and claimed
“We did it; I can't believe we did it, it's so surreal, and
we're here- this is amazing.” Referring to the three years of
planning, organizing and many obstacles and hurdles he
encountered, as 23 sea cadets stepped upon the foreign
soil of shamrocks, shillelagh's and the picturesque beauty
of historic Ireland.
LCdr Fitzpatrick , the Officer In Charge of Sea Training for
Northwest region, envisioned sending sea cadets from the
region to participate in the prestigious ceremonies
commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the
Atlantic held in Londonderry, including the unveiling of
Commonwealth Sailor's Monument by His Royal Highness
Prince Michael of Kent.
The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest campaign of
the Second World War and perhaps the most important. Corps, Calgary was honoured with being a flag bearer in the
Canada was a major participant and crucial to the Allied ceremonial parade to the Saint Columb's Cathedral.
victory as large convoys of Royal Canadian Navy ships “Marching with veterans as well as the other sea cadets
traveled from Halifax to Londonderry which served as a was also a great experience,” he said. “My arm holding the
safe haven for Canadian Sailors and convoys. As with all flag was sore by the end of it but, all in all, I had a great
battles, many Canadians never came back to the shores of time.”
Canada. Over the remainder of the pilgrimage, the group For ten days the Pilgrimage provided the cadets many
reached their final destination of Dublin and were cultural experiences. Beginning in Belfast city, they visited
thoroughly amazed by the likes of St. Patrick's Cathedral, the War Memorial and the Titanic's dock and pump house.
Christ Church Cathedral and the Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Travelling along the Antrim Coast, to the world famous
Museum.basalt pillars of Giant's Causeway. Cadet Scott Neufeld from Chinook, Lethbridge, reflecting Arriving in Londonderry, the group, along with Irish Sea
on the trip said, “this experience has been great for me and Cadets from nearby Portrush, was treated to reserve
I wouldn't mind going back in the near future, I really liked seating for the dedication service of the sailor monument
the old architecture in Ireland. The scenery was beautiful.”at Ebrington peace square. Much to the surprise and Already planning for the 75th Anniversary, LCdr delight of all concerned, Prince Michael of Kent, who made Fitzpatrick envisioned larger cadet participation. “The the official dedication, later met with a few cadets to experience was excellent, the cadets and people amazing, welcome them to the city and event. the sites outstanding.” For this Irish senior sea officer, his The following day, the Battle of the Atlantic services
planning and organizing paid off in spades, or more continued as Cadet Haggai Lazaro from 344 Sea Cadet
correctly in this case, shamrocks. 8
by Capt Kerry Walker
His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent paid tribute to the 66,000
Allied merchant seamen, sailor and airmen who lost their lives in the
Battle of the Atlantic.
he British Royal Prince Michael of Kent, joined World
War II veterans and merchant seamen from a host of Tnations to mark the 70th anniversary of the turning of the
tide in the Battle of the Atlantic. At the height of the raging
sea conflict, Derry was host to up to 20,000 British Navy
personnel, 10,000 Canadian and Newfoundlanders, more
than 6,000 US personnel as well as many from the German
occupied nations.
Prince Michael of Kent laid a wreath at the Diamond War
Memorial to mark the city's unique contribution to the
Battle of the Atlantic. A special remembrance service was
also held at St. Columb's Cathedral, Londonderry
where Cadet Mark Novak from UNDAUNTED
Sea Cadet Corps rang the ships bell for the
service.
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or four veteran sea cadets from the prairies, their early “I have realized how the ship's company is a big family. You
start in their school year took a turn to the west, via one don't always get along but then there is a job to do, everyone Fof Canada's greatest supply ships, the HMCS Protecteur, with puts up their best and work as a team. Now that I have seen
an invite by the Royal Canadian Navy to be part of their 365 how the Navy works and the effort required, I can bring back all
officers and crew and sail beyond ports of Hawaii. that knowledge to my home Corps for my cadets to really see
For close to three months, with a start in late-September, where it all started,“ says Cadet PO1 Megan Kientz from RCSCC
ten cadets from the west, including four from Alberta took the Undaunted in Calgary, AB, who wants to go to Art School.
lifetime opportunity to become a member of a Regular Force Cadet CPO2 Ashalyn Fidelak, from RCSCC Yukon in Rocky
deployment overseas to the Pacific Rim, reaching Hawaii and Mountain House, AB, spent his free time at the gym, exercising
ports west of Hawaii. and wishing to stay in good shape despite his busy schedule.
Commissioned in 1969, HMCS Protecteur's crew have been Amongst all things, he learned how important it was to be
deployed to historic missions, including the Persian Gulf War cooperative as a member of a team, otherwise, “… it destroys
of 1991, East Timor as part of an Australian-led peacekeeping the efficiency of the team. Using common sense is also very
mission and many drug interdiction operations. HMCS important.” CPO2 Fidelak is considering joining the Royal
Protecteur is the sole oiler/replenishment ship in Canada's Canadian Army as a psychologist.
Pacific fleet. As such, she often accompanies the frigates and “I've realized how important the RCN and HMCS Protecteur's
destroyers when they are on lengthy deployments. role is in keeping Allied Navies at sea longer. I have learned that
“I have learned how to communicate better and be part of if you don't work as a team, very little gets accomplished.
a team. It is a great opportunity to be on a ship and get a taste About myself, I learned that I am much more determined that I
of what the military life is on board,” says Cadet PO1 Allan thought I was. I am really looking forward to spend time in the
Trumbley from RCSCC Yukon in Rocky Mountain House, Engine Room,” said Cadet PO1 Jean-Luc Labonte, from RCSCC
Alberta. Warrior in Edmonton, AB
Sea CadetsAmong Crewof HMCSPROTECTEUR
Major Mike LagaceSenior Public Affairs OfficerRCSU (Pra)
Cadet Petty Officer 1st ClassMegan KientzRCSCC Undaunted, Calgary
Cadet Petty Officer 1st ClassJean-Luc Labonte, from RCSCC Warrior, Edmonton
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Sea CadetReceivesMedalTwice
First time acadet received this medal inHMCS QUADRAS57 year history!
ea Cadet Alex Berthelot from Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Cadet Berthelot spent the past eight weeks in Comox at
Corps JERVIS BAY Saskatoon, was recently awarded the HMCS QUADRA Sea Cadet Summer Training Centre learning the SArmy, Navy and Airforce Veterans (ANAVETS) Medal of Merit. engineering systems and duties on the Navy's Patrol Class
Cadet Berthelot was judged to be the top cadet out of 16 Training ORCA Vessels. After completing this course, he is now
candidates attending the eight-week Marine Engineer Course at qualified to act as a second Engineer aboard this 125 foot, 225
HMCS QUADRA Cadet Summer Training Centre. tonne vessel.
The ANAVETS medal of merit is awarded to the top cadet in “Sea Cadets has given me opportunities to do things I never
each senior course at Cadet Summer Training Centres across would have had the chance to do. It has taught me how to be a
Canada. member of a team, determination and leadership,” said the 16-
Cadet Berthelot was selected based on his overall year-old recently qualified ‘stoker.’
achievement on the course, leadership qualities, instructional Adding to his extensive list of accomplishments, he received
abilities, dress and deportment, motivation, and cooperation the Royal Canadian Navy Centennial Award and Bursary for the
with others. highest academic standing on the course.
This is the second time Cadet Berthelot has
received this medal, and is the first time a cadet has
received this medal twice, in HMCS QUADRA's 57
year history.
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group of Transcona youngsters to feed 400 families.
were inspired to harvest for Officers checked in on the garden every AWinnipeg Harvest. other day while cadets would tend to
The RCSCC #350 Transcona Sea drop in once a week, meaning there was
Cadets took over five plots of the often someone at the garden to help its
Transcona Community Gardens on visibility. Gnutel, himself an avid
Ravenhurst Street to help grow gardener, hoped the next generation
vegetables for the local food bank. The learned about nurturing plants through
food will be meted out through the the experience.
Transcona Food Bank at Transcona "Young people think everything is
Memorial United Church. instantaneous," Gnutel said, adding he also learned plenty
The cadets must perform community service each year, from the experience. "This isn’t instantaneous. This was a work
often doing projects like writing letters to soldiers overseas, of love. You have to put seeds in those little individual
visiting seniors in care homes, or donating canned goods to containers, and they said ‘Sir, nothing is ever going to grow.
Weston-based Winnipeg Harvest. Nothing.’ From five packages of seeds, we got 140, 150 plants."
This year, a group of approximately 45 cadets wanted to Commanding Officer Lt(N) Shari Howells said garden
take it a step further in cultivating the garden, which began founders Glenn and Debby Johnson were a major help to the
with an initial planting over spring break after some intense cadets in getting their vegetables to bloom.
research. The cadets and officers took care of plants at home The couple was more than happy to let the group use the
before transplanting them to the garden in June. land, which is owned by Transcona Alliance Church.
"We learned how to grow (vegetables) from seed and how to “Every year we donate spots to Winnipeg Harvest, and we grow
take care of them. We learned how careful you have to be the vegetables in those spots, look over them, and take care of
with them," said 14-year-old Riley Howells. “Really, we grew them,” Debby said. She and Glenn were involved as cadet
along with the tomatoes," added Evan Evaniuk, also 14. leaders when they lived in Saskatchewan.
The cadets planted more than 150 tomato plants, as well as In addition to the donated plots, a handful of local gardening
smaller quantities of squash, corn, onions, and peppers. businesses donated seed to the project.
Organizer Lt. Mike Gnutel hopes to harvest enough tomatoes
Cadets GrowingMore Than Just VeggiesL to R, Evan Evaniuk, Peter Martin,Lt Shari Howells, Lt Mike Gnuteland Riley Howells
Community,self-improvementalso bloomingthrough gardeningproject
Photo and story byDan Falloon - Canstar Community News
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local area high school graduate was selected to participate in provincial competitors just to be selected.
a competition for the top amateur pilot in Canada. “There is a flight test with Transport Canada designated
Cole Janostin was picked to participate in the Webster Memorial examiner,” said Janostin. Once you submit that, "for each region
Flight Competition. He is a regional finalist that represented it's the highest mark that gets picked for the national
Saskatchewan with Millenium Aviation being his designated competition.”
flight training unit, although Janostin points out he's done Janostin is a 2012 graduate of Hafford Central School and was
training with a number of different companies. a cadet in Squadron No. 43 in North Battleford for three years.
He is one of nine regional finalists from across the country. He is now enrolled in the commercial aviation program at
This year's competition took place in August in Winnipeg. Okanagan College in Kelowna, B.C., and has begun his second
Janostin explains the competition had several components. year this past fall.
There's a flight test, a simulator test and a written examination, He said he earned his glider pilot's license in the summer of
and then “we have to do a navigational exercise which is all 2011, and then his pilot's license in 2012.
about your navigational skills.” Janostin expects after his diploma program is over, “I'm probably
There is a winner and a runner-up named once the most likely to get a flight instructor's position,” he said, because
competition is all wrapped up. The winner receives the Webster “that's the easiest way to build hours before you can get a bigger
Memorial Trophy and several prizes, including a $1,000 grant job.” Ultimately he sees himself working for the airlines.
towards a flight instructor rating, a position as a flight instructor He describes flying as “simply something I've always wanted to
with Brampton Flight Centre once qualified, a professional do since I was young.”
development day with the Snowbirds, and an Air Canada pass The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition is an annual one
for two valid anywhere in the Air Canada system for Canada, the held since 1932 and named for John Webster, who lost his life in
United States and the Caribbean. an aircraft accident at St. Hubert, Que. in 1931. Webster had
The runner-up receives the Eunice Carter Memorial Award been practicing to represent Canada in the Trans-Canada Air
and also receives a $1,000 grant towards a flight instructor Pageant at the time. His father, Dr. J.C. Webster, founded the
rating and various additional prizes. Webster Memorial Flight Competition and named it in his
All participants received plaques, prizes and various memory.
memberships, with everyone receiving a prize of personalized The competition has been held annually since then,
lithographs from the Snowbirds. interrupted only briefly for the Second World War and then
Getting to this point is an achievement in itself for Janostin, again in 1954. It is sponsored by Air Canada and supported by
who had to go through a major examination and beat out other several other aviation organizations as well.
SaskatchewanCadet Participatesin NationalCompetitionby John CairnsStaff Reporter The Battlefords News-Optimist
Cole Janostinformer 43 Squadron Cadet
A
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Experiences That Last a Lifetime
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ut of all the awesome experiences that cadets can have Adrian, who aspires to be a Search and Rescue tech himself
at CSTCs in the Northwest region, organizers at Cold one day, getting to see and hear from men and women who OLake Air Cadet Summer Training Centre have achieved their dream job can be a
have used the camp's location at 4 Wing life-changing moment.
CFB Cold Lake to its advantage to provide SAR demos and hangar tours have been
cadets with memories to last a lifetime. done in the past, but this summer featured
A great working relationship with the some outstanding events and
squadrons at 4 Wing has allowed CLACSTC opportunities that simply do not come
to offer cadets incredible opportunities to around very often for CIC or CF members,
get acquainted with different aspects of let alone cadets.
the Royal Canadian Air Force. The events In the final week of camp, in what was
and activities serve a valuable purpose, as kept a closely guarded surprise, a select
one of the core principles of the cadet number of cadets were chosen to receive
program is familiarization with the rides in a Hercules and the aforementioned
Canadian Forces. Over 100 cadets had the Griffon. The Hercules, stationed out of 17
chance to talk with the pilots and crew of Wing in Winnipeg, MB, took cadets up on a
F-18 Hornets and Griffon helicopters up training mission as they did mid-air
close during hangar tours of 410 and 417 refueling runs for CF-18s.
squadrons. Thanks to the extra effort put in by
417 squadron took time out of their members of the Canadian Forces who
schedule to stage Search and Rescue (SAR)demonstrations for volunteered their time to accommodate the CSTC's requests,
cadets from both survival courses. In one of the more the cadets were left with a lasting impression on what life and
spectacular SAR demos, the two SAR techs parachuted down work is like with the Canadian Forces.
from the Griffon helicopter, landing just in front of the cadets
with pin-point accuracy. For cadets like Flight Sargent Joshua
Cadets watch asF-18 Hornet closes
in and begins refueling.
by Marc LagaceUPAR at CSTC Cold Lake
Once in a Lifetimelack Visor for coolness.” With a remarkable casual voice, The second part, on May 25, was the flight. We sat in on the
Captain Brett Parker kicked off what is arguably the most squadrons briefing, and I saw the amount of preparation and Bunique experience I have ever had. I was strapped into the co- professionalism that goes into a simple fly-by. They plan to
pilot seat of Number 3 Snowbird, just about to take off. With avoid disturbing livestock, plan alternate airports for every leg
that, we flipped down the black visor on the flight helmet, of the journey and calculate precise fuel figures. Everything is
despite the overcast skies. done on a tight schedule. When we got in the jets, all nine
The snowbirds tour the country every summer, and at a few pilots ran through their checklists in unison, and then taxi'd to
stops, they perform media flights. They invite public the runway in flights of three. Take off was incredible, done
figures to come for flights in order to fulfill their in formation with no more than 4 meters between
roles as a voice for the Canadian Forces. wingtips. Within 30 seconds, all nine aircraft
There are probably 30 people who get this were off the ground and formed up on the
opportunity every year, and I was leader.
extremely fortunate to be one of them. The flight was a forty minute fly-by circuit of
Other people chosen in Winnipeg included communities around Winnipeg, flying over
John Sauder of CBC news, Ace Burpee of LaSalle, Starbuck, Winnipeg Beach, Selkirk and
Hot 103 radio station, Melissa Tate of the St Andrews. As we approached the towns, they
Winnipeg Free Press, and a Superintendent would tighten up formation; engage the smoke
of the Winnipeg Police Service. with a 360 degree overhead, which would pull
My encounter with the Snowbirds took around two and a half G's.
place in two parts. Part one was the day before the As the flight came to a close, they once again turned
flight, when all the guests were checked out on the ejection on the smoke and did a flyby of Winnipeg International Airport.
seats and emergency egress of the aircraft. Because the it was truly sad when the wheels touched down, but incredibly
Snowbirds do not travel with a support unit, the seat check thankful towards both the Snowbirds for their friendship and
took place on the actual aircraft, with live ejection seats. They professionalism, and to the people who made this happen the
strapped on the life preserver and parachute and put us in the Air Cadet league of Canada and the Canadian Forces.
aircraft, where we were briefed on ejection procedures.
by Cadet WO Julian Audette307 Stoneybrook Squadron - Steinback
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