Nouvelles Nationales

Cadets Hold Annual Ceremonial Review

Original article by Wendy Fraser, Bridge River Lillooet News, 7 June 2017 (http://www.lillooetnews.net/news/local-news/cadets-hold-annual-ceremoni… ) Patriotic music played, 3067 6 Engineer Squadron of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets… more...
The cadets march past Reviewing Officer St'atl'imx Tribal Police Chief Officer Deborah Doss-Cody.

Bon Accord, Alberta bestows Freedom of the City on 1 Combat Engineer Regiment

Written by By Lieutenant McNeely, 12 Field Squadron, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment (Originally published in Canadian Army at http://army.gc.ca/en/news-publications/national-news-details-no-menu.pa… ) On June 3, 2017, 1 Combat… more...
Mayor Randy Boyd, escorted by members of 1 Combat Engineer Regiment, inspects the soldiers during the Freedom of the City ceremonies, in Bon Accord, Alberta on June 3, 2017. Photo: Master Corporal Andrew Davis, 3rd Canadian Division Support Base Edmonton. © 2017 DND-MDN Canada

Update - Seeking Sapper Veterans of the WW II Dieppe Raid

UPDATE 15 June 2017 Locating a Dieppe Raid Sapper who can represent the RCE at the Dieppe Raid 75th Anniversary ceremonies in France in August is proving to be a challenge. The Colonel Commandant wishes to consider other WW II sapper… more...
Combined Operations Badge on Canadian Volunteer Service Medal

Fasting While Helping Others Eat Ramadan Fundraiser in Gander

Local Muslim Man Reaches Out to Gander and Area Food Bank By Leigh Anne Power, CBC News Posted: Jun 10, 2017 Hassan Malik has lived in Gander only since November, but he's already making a difference in the community. Malik, the chief… more...
Capt Hassan Malik

CDA Seeking New Executive Director

For any CMEA members who might be interested in this position, details are available at http://www.morgansearch.ca/opportunities_details.asp?id=28909.  
Conference of Defence Associations crest

Royal Canadian Engineers Memorial: WW II Dieppe Raid

By LCol K. Holmes, CD (Ret'd) Operation JUBILEE, the WW II raid on Dieppe, France across the English Channel took place on 19 August 1942. Originally conceived in April 1942 as Operation RUTTER, the Allies planned to conduct a major… more...
RCE Dieppe Memorial at Newhaven, England

Bridge Honouring Canadian Soldier Reopens at CFB Gagetown

From the CBC: By Maria Jose Burgos, CBC News Posted: May 27, 2017 6:47 PM AT Soldiers at CFB Gagetown will once again be driving over a bridge named after the first Canadian to die serving during the… more...
Lorraine Ralph, who was married to Sgt. Michael Ralph, uncovers the plaque that commemorates the soldier. (Maria Jose Burgos/CBC)

Combat Engineer Completes NCMPD Programme

Pictured here with the Minister of National Defence, Harjit Singh Sajjan, and the Commandant of the Royal Military College, Brigadier-General Sean Friday, is Chief Warrant Officer Mike Thompson displaying his newly granted degree.  … more...
From left to right: Comdt RMC, BGen Sean Friday; MND, Harjit Singh Sajjan; and CWO Mike Thompson

32 CER Newsletter - The Toronto Sapper September 2017

Newsletter of 32 Combat Engineer Regiment - September 2017 32 CER has published another excellent newsletter with photos and articles: The Bailey Bridge - 2 FER Officers with Sir Donald Bailey, 1955 Exercise Ready Sapper Executrek -… more...
Toronto Sapper September 2017

32 CER Newsletter - The Toronto Sapper May 2017

Newsletter of 32 Combat Engineer Regiment - May 2017 32 CER has published another excellent newsletter with photos and articles: Command Team - Commanding Officer’s Message​ BGen R.W. DesLauriers, OMM, CD (Ret.) - 32 Combat Engineer… more...
Toronto Sapper May 2017