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CWO Martin Rousseau, CD

The CMEA congratulates CWO Martin Rousseau on his most recent appointment as Military Personnel Command Chief Warrant Officer.  Well done!

Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Chief Warrant Officer CWO Martin Rousseau was involved at an early age with the…

Fell Armoury, North Vancouver, BC

This newsletter is limited in content primarily due to the COVID19 protocols. The museum update is quite interesting and good read. Stay safe and keep moving forward.

33 Engr Sqn coming through for Parwana’s family

Article by LCol Melanie Lake, CO 2 CER
(from 2 CER Facebook page 16 Jan 22)

Parwana had a risky job in Afghanistan. She educated women and girls and advocated for their right to learn. She also worked as a Child Protection Officer with International Rescue…

Members of 39 and 1 CER deployed to Chilliwack Lake Road to prevent further road degradation, outside Chilliwack

This issue covers the 39 CER participation in OP LENTUS during the Fraser Valley Floods. Other topics include:

  • President’s Report
  • Honours & Awards
  • Soldier Appreciation Dinners
  • Regimental Chaplain
  • Cadets
Image from 'If I Should Fall'

During the pandemic, Canadian Forces units have been forced to conduct Professional Development on a remote basis.

To support this effort both Clearing the Way and our first documentary, If I Should Fall, are…

MGen (Ret’d) Daniel Benjamin, CMM, CD

New Year’s Message from the CME Colonel Commandant

2021 was a very challenging year as Branch members completed their tasks, be it at home or abroad, while operating in a risky environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Needless to say, you succeeded…

Photo 3 Hickman Bridge commemoration 7 Nov 21. (L to R) (left to right): MCpl Alain Bossé, LCol John Timmermans, WO Sandra Gulin, Maj Stéphane Laplante, LCol Chris Middleton, and LCol Allan Taylor

HICKMAN BRIDGE 2021.  To commemorate the 77th anniversary of the liberation of the Scheldt Estuary, a contingent from the Canadian Delegation Brunssum participated in several memorial events from 5-7 November 2021. This is an annual…

A member of the IST cleans an AHSVS up on vehicle ramps placed inside of a fuel berm. Photo Credit: Avr LeVasseur-Pearce, TFL Image Tech

Article by Maj Alayna Kang, Capt Anatalie Melanson and Lt(N) Scott Wood

While this article was written by a team of Logistics Branch officers, it has a strong environmental nexus and deals with the Vehicle Wash Station (…

New Honoraries Appointed in 39 CER: ictured are Brigade Sergeant Major CWO Gerald Colgan and Brigade Commander Col Scott Raisler with newly appointed HLCol Rebecca Weatherford and HCol Sharon Gaetz.

On 30 October 2021, 39 Brigade welcomed two honoraries to 39 CER. Pictured are Brigade Sergeant Major CWO Gerald Colgan and Brigade Commander Col Scott Raisler with newly appointed HLCol Rebecca Weatherford and HCol Sharon Gaetz.

Biographies for each are available by…

All Sappers Cenotaph 11 Nov 21

In this issue:

  • President’s Report
  • New Honourary Appointments
  • Remembrance Day
  • Obituary - Pipe Major J. Gordon Titsworth