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Oct 19 we will be at the Military Museums in Calgary
On Oct 19, 2011, the Airdrie Army Cadets will be holding parade at the Military Museums in Calgary (on Crowchild Trail across from the old Currie Barracks) from 1830-2130 (6:30-9:30). Cadets will be able to learn about the Calgary Highlander Regiment and be able to obtain their head dress ‘Glens’ if they pass a written test. [… Read More]
Upcoming events
Feb 23, there will be no regular parade Thursday, Feb 24, the Airdrie Army Cadets will meet at Mewata Armoury for the SAT Trainer (Canadian Army rifle simulator). Sunday, March 13, there will be rifle training at the Steve Johnson Range in Calgary. Saturday, March 19 is the zone Air Rifle Competition. Tentative: March 16, [… Read More]
Oct 13 Parade at the Military Museums in Calgary
On 13 Oct 2010 we will be attending the Military Museums on Crowchild trail, in Calgary. The cadets will get regimental training done with 2 retired soldiers from the Calgary Highlander Regiment. New cadets must participate in a 40 minute presentation about the Calgary Highlander Regiment and then write a multiple choice test after the [… Read More]
May 19 – Trip to the Military Museums
19 May 2010 – 1815-2100 Military Museums to see the new Tanks and Tartan: Soldiers for 100 Years exibit about the the history of the Calgary Highlanders and the King’s Own Calgary Regiment put together by Sgt Russell. Those cadets that have not got their Glens yet can test for them at the Museum. Parents are welcome [… Read More]
Cadets will at the Military Museums on May 19.
The Airdrie Army Cadets will be meeting going to the the Military Museums in Calgary on May 19th to see the new Tanks and Tartan: Soldiers for 100 Years exibit about the the history of the Calgary Highlanders and the King’s Own Calgary Regiment. There will also be a glen test for cadets who do [… Read More]
Welcome back Sgt. Russell!
We would also like to welcome Sgt Russell back to the Airdrie Highlanders Army Cadets. Due to some internal DND issues, he had left and it looked like he would not be back. I know that a number of the Airdrie Highlanders Army Cadets, staff and parents were rather unhappy about this and we are thrilled [… Read More]
Tanks and Tartan at the Calgary Military Museums
There is a new exhibit at the Calgary Military Museums, put together by Sgt Russell. Tanks and Tartan: Soldiers for 100 Years is a joint exhibit commemorating the Centennial (1910-2010) of the founding of The Calgary Highlanders and The King’s Own Calgary Regiment. The exhibit contains artifacts, photographs and artwork, including rare trench art. It covers [… Read More]