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Good Morning Monday, First a very Happy 55th birthday to my baby sister Linda.
Operation Nanook in Canada’s North is ongoing as any news a holic would be aware off. I thought for today I would give a brief history of our “Canadian Rangers” a volunteer unit that protects and preserves Canada’s northernmost territory.
Prime Minister Harper is a progressive leader in the protection of Canada’s Northern Borders, and he along with our MND Peter MacKay plans to increase their numbers to 5000 by 2012. This is an action that is long overdue. Well done our PM and MND.
Modern Canadian Rangers can trace their history back to the Pacific Coast Militia Rangers (PCMR). Formed on March 3, 1942, the Pacific Coast Militia Rangers were volunteers who patrolled, performed military surveillance, and provided local defence of the coastline of British Columbia and in the Yukon against the wartime threat of a possible Japanese invasion.
At their height, the Pacific Coast Militia Rangers consisted of 15,000 volunteers in 138 companies. The Pacific Coast Militia Rangers were officially disbanded on September 30, 1945. Patrol area of the PCMR The PCMR was composed of 138 companies under three major patrol areas, which were Vancouver Island, the lower Fraser Valley and the Bridge River area.
Some of the principal officers of the PCMR were Lieutenant-Colonel C.W. Peck, Lieutenant-Colonel A.L. Coyote and Major H. Ashby. There are currently more than 4,400 Canadian Rangers serving in five Canadian Ranger Patrol Groups (CRPG) in 163 communities. By 2012, they are expected to reach strength of 5,000.
[ Anyone looking at the photos that may have a question about the rifles in the photo. Yes they are 303 Lee Enfield and here is the reason why! The previously issued weapon of the Canadian Rangers was the .303 British calibre Lee Enfield No 4 rifle, with each user being provided with 200 rounds of ammunition every year. While the Lee-Enfield is an old WWII-era, bolt actionrepeating rifle, it has proved very reliable in freezing Arctic conditions. Rangers carry the weapon
Full Story : http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/cr-rc/index-eng.asp Afghanistan still plagued by the cowardly Taliban, assassinating more local Afghan Policemen. http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/100821/world/as_afghanistan
On a Good News note we end this Monday’s musings: PROUD Canadian Youth, our Cadets. They say a parent's love can combat anything - even a cold, rainy day at summer camp.
The Daily Gleaner/Molly Cormier
The pipes and drums band marches in Camp Argonaut's graduation parade Friday.
Despite less than desirable weather, the Argonaut Army Cadet Summer Training Centre celebrated the end of summer with nearly 900 cadets and staff Friday as proud parents, friends and supporters looked on.
Camp Argonaut is located on Canadian Forces Base Gagetown. The ceremonies took place outdoors on Argonaut Parade Square, and included awards presentations and marching band demonstrations showcasing the musical talents of Argonaut's cadets. As awards were announced over a loudspeaker, the names of cadet corps in all of the Atlantic provinces, as well as the United Kingdom, were heard.
Brig.-Gen. Tony Stack, commander of Land Force Atlantic Area, presided over the event. Army, Navy and Airforce Cadets across Canada are our next group of front line soldiers sailors and airmen. Young Canadians interested in the defence of their Country Thank You one and all. Wise words for all Cadets: "The only place where success comes before work is a dictionary." Please show your Support for our Troops, a wave, a smile, or simply wearing Red on a Friday.
This Game should be Banned Immediately it is a disgrace to our troops and especially to the ones who have paid the Ultimate Price:http://news.uk.msn.com/uk/articles.aspx?cp-documentid=154468960&ocid=today
A Note for regular Readers of this Blog, simply click the arrow where the photos show up then click each photo to see it enlatged. We are working through the Glitches, my Thanks To Jocelyn at the Guardian for all her help. Nil Sine Labore Robby
