| Page
or Section |
Change |
Date |
|
Hockey |
2010-2011 Regimental Hockey Schedule |
29 Aug 2010 |
| Appointments |
New photos and bios courtesy of
LCol Spaan and
Captain Boyle. |
2 Aug 2010 |
| Appointments |
Personnel changes reflected |
27 Jul 2010 |
|
Hockey |
Article on 2009-2010 BATUS game by WO Chris Tucker |
17 Jul 2010 |
|
Detailed History |
Various link fixes and reorganization, as well
as new pages on Hill 67
and Kitcheners' Wood and St.
Julien |
25 Jun 2010 |
| Organizations |
Additions
to Family Association page |
24 Jun 2010 |
| Transitions |
Message from
Afghanistan |
21 Jun 2010 |
| Transitions |
Centennial
Pilgrimage returns to Calgary |
13 Jun 2010 |
| Prose and Music |
Details of
new Pipe Band Recording |
31 May 2010 |
| Transitions |
Centennial
Weekend |
30 May 2010 |
| Detailed History |
Awards Listing
1939-45 restored to site |
30 May 2010 |
| Detailed History |
Overview of
regimental operations 1944-1945 restored to site |
30 May 2010 |
| Transitions |
Message from
Afghanistan |
17 May 2010 |
| Transitions |
St.Julien's
Day Parade & Reception/Awards |
24 Apr 2010 |
| Photos and
Articles |
Photos of Exercise DINOSAUR SCOUT |
17 Apr 2010 |
| Transitions |
Regimental
Birthday |
4 Apr 2010 |
| Transitions |
Additional
Information on Regimental Reunion Weekend |
29 Mar 2010 |
| Transitions |
Message from
Afghanistan |
22 Mar 2010 |
| Transitions |
Open House at
Mewata Armouries |
7 Mar 2010 |
| Transitions |
Groundbreaking for the Calgary Soldiers' Memorial |
6 Mar 2010 |
| Photos and
Articles |
Photo essay on 1990 Presentation of Queen's Colour restored to site |
5 Mar 2010 |
| Photos and
Articles |
Additional
articles 2001-2010 restored to site |
5 Mar 2010 |
| Transitions |
Centennial
Update from the Commanding Officer |
27 Feb 2010 |
| Transitions |
Announcement
re: BATUS hockey |
27 Feb 2010 |
| Transitions |
Message from
Afghanistan |
7 Feb 2010 |
| Transitions |
Olympic Torch
Bearer |
1 Feb 2010 |
| Appointments |
Updates
to Regimental Appointments Page |
18 Jan 2010 |
| Transitions |
Regimental
Christmas Activities |
24 Dec 2009 |
| Appointments |
Updates
to Regimental Appointments Page |
24 Dec 2009 |
| Transitions |
Final Report from
Corporal Jaeger |
9 Dec 2009 |
| Photos and
Articles |
Remembrance
Week activities |
21 Nov 2009 |
| Transitions |
Report from
Afghanistan |
21 Nov 2009 |
| Transitions |
Remembrance
Week activities |
16 Nov 2009 |
| Photos and
Articles |
Section on
2000-2010 restored, older articles are now being replaced |
15 Nov 2009 |
| Organizations |
Link to
Kit Shop page restored |
14 Nov 2009 |
|
Ladies Auxiliary |
NAME CHANGE |
26 Oct 2009 |
| Transitions |
Promotions |
25 Oct 2009 |
| Transitions |
Update from
Corporal Jaeger overseas |
19 Oct 2009 |
|
Centennial |
Additional information on
Regimental Centennial added |
13 Oct 2009 |
| Transitions |
Range
Exercise |
2 Oct 2009 |
| Transitions |
Promotion |
30 Sep 2009 |
|
Hockey |
Schedule for 2009-2010 posted |
21 Sep 2009 |
| Transitions |
Exercise
Oatmeal Savage |
16 Sep 2009 |
|
Links |
Updated link to site for Argyll and
Sutherland Highlanders of Canada |
15 Sep 2009 |
| Transitions |
Ladies
Auxiliary returns for 2009 |
9 Sep 2009 |
| Transitions |
Pipes and
Drums compete in Canmore |
8 Sep 2009 |
| Transitions |
Calgary
Highlander goes overseas for athletics competition |
7 Sep 2009 |
| Transitions |
Training
Updates |
1 Sep 2009 |
| Transitions |
Last post
write-up for Dan Bednash courtesy George McGeachie |
13 Aug 2009 |
| Transitions |
Promotion for
Warrant Officer Mike Johnston |
12 Aug 2009 |
| Transitions |
News from
around the Regiment |
4 Aug 2009 |
| Transitions |
Updates on
Last Post courtesy 3 PPCLI |
21 July 2009 |
| Transitions |
Last Post for
a Calgary Highlander |
18 July 2009 |
| Transitions |
Task Force
Commendation awarded to Corporal Malone |
17 July 2009 |
| Detailed History |
Reconstruction of detailed history continues
with pages on
Mobilization,
Shilo and England
1940-41. |
17 July 2009 |
|
RSM page |
Photo of RSM
Toews added. |
12 July 2009 |
| Trophies |
Page updated
with photos and awards from 2009 St. Julien's Dinner. |
12 July 2009 |
| Transitions |
Stampede
honours soldiers |
12 July 2009 |
| Transitions |
Exercise
BLACK BEAR |
12 July 2009 |
| Website |
Technical issues solved - many updates to come |
7 July 2009 |
| Centennial |
New page on the
Regimental Centennial added |
17 Mar 2009 |
| Transitions |
Exercise
KHYBER PASS |
8 Feb 2009 |
| Appointments |
Updated listing for
Pipe Major Hugh MacBeth, with thanks to
his great grandson Matthew Chapman |
29 Jan 2009 |
| Transitions |
Captain Boyle
assists a Second World War veteran |
11 Jan 2009 |
| Transitions |
1/161 deploys
to
Iraq |
28 Dec 2008 |
| Transitions |
Christmas
activities |
26 Dec 2008 |
| Detailed History |
Work has begun on
returning content of the Detailed History to the site.
Much more information to follow. |
6 Dec 2008 |
| Transitions |
Remembrance
Day services at Central Memorial Park |
4 Dec 2008 |
| Transitions |
Captain
Beauchamp speaks at Queen Elizabeth Senior High |
11 Nov 2008 |
| Transitions |
Visit to
Sergeant Harold Marshall |
11 Nov 2008 |
| Transitions |
Welcome Home
Parade |
2 Nov 2008 |
| Transitions |
Photos from
Exercise RUSTY CLAYMORE |
1 Nov 2008 |
| Transitions |
Army Run in
Ottawa |
16 Oct 2008 |
| Transitions |
Report from
Afghanistan |
29 Sep 2008 |
| Transitions |
News
regarding
Afghanistan |
7 Sep 2008 |
| Transitions |
Decoration
and Promotions as training year begins |
6 Sep 2008 |
| Transitions |
Report from
Afghanistan |
19 Aug 2008 |
| Transitions |
Calgary
Highlander recognized in Afghanistan |
13 Aug 2008 |
| Transitions |
Promotion for
Chief Warrant Officer Emmett Kelly |
13 Aug 2008 |
| Appointments |
New
biography for DCO Captain John Alden, updated RSM listing |
13 Aug 2008 |
| Transitions |
Last Post for
a former Calgary Highlander in Afghanistan |
12 Aug 2008 |
| Honours and
Awards |
Update to
Regimental Monuments page; new
photos of Walcheren Causeway monument. |
26 Jul 2008 |
| Honours and
Awards |
Former medals pages returned to the site |
26 Jul 2008 |
| Traditions |
Traditions section back online after website
upgrades |
26 Jul 2008 |
| Transitions |
Calgary
Highlanders in Afghanistan Recognized by CDS |
14 Jul 2008 |
| Transitions |
Message to
Afghanistan from LCol Spaan |
16 Jun 2008 |
| Transitions |
Passchendaele
film trailer online and in theatres |
31 May 2008 |
| Transitions |
Report from
Afghanistan |
26 May 2008 |
| Transitions |
Photos from
Afghanistan |
21 May 2008 |
| Transitions |
Regimental
Family Day |
21 May 2008 |
| Transitions |
Last Post |
8 May 2008 |
| Transitions |
Promotions |
2 May 2008 |
| Transitions |
Message to
Afghanistan from LCol Spaan |
1 May 2008 |
| Transitions |
New photos
from Afghanistan |
1 May 2008 |
| Transitions |
St. Julien's
Wishes from Afghanistan |
1 May 2008 |
| Transitions |
Information
on Operational Security |
16 Mar 2008 |
| Transitions |
News from
Corporal Angela C. in Afghanistan |
4 Mar 2008 |
| Transitions |
News from
Sergeant Paul H. in Afghanistan |
24 Feb 2008 |
| Transitions |
Centennial
Committee |
20 Feb 2008 |
| Transitions |
Promotion
awarded on CO's Parade |
13 Feb 2008 |
| Main Site |
Photos and
Articles section back online (1910-1979 only). The webmaster apologizes for
the delay in upgrading the remaining major sections of the site (photos,
traditions and detailed history) to the new format. |
9 Feb 2008 |
| Appointments |
Photo of Pipe
Major William Pow added |
8 Feb 2008 |
| Transitions |
Update on plans for St. Julien's Day 2008 and report on deploying
soldiers |
7 Feb 2008 |
| Transitions |
Last Post for
Second World
War veteran |
23 Jan 2008 |
| Transitions |
Calgary Highlanders prepare to move to
Afghanistan in largest such deployment since the Second World War |
18 Jan 2008 |
| Transitions |
Annual Men's Christmas Dinner (and
Sports Day gets a new twist) |
15 Dec 2007 |
| Transitions |
MCpl Nussbaumer checks in from pre-deployment
training |
28 Nov 2007 |
| Transitions |
Lieutenant
Colonel Spaan sends in some information on the
Alaska exercise photos previously
submitted to the site. |
28 Nov 2007 |
| Transitions |
Last Post for Ian (Scottie) McQueen, Second
World War veteran and former pipe band drummer |
28 Nov 2007 |
| Honours and
Awards |
Information on
Military Cross holder Major Robert Gordon added. |
28 Nov 2007 |
| Honours and
Awards |
Information on
Roto 4 to Yugoslavia, and photo, courtesy of Cpl
(ret.) Christian McEachern |
28 Nov 2007 |
| Appointments |
Updated biography of LCol Warren Spaan |
28 Nov 2007 |
| Transitions |
Remembrance Day Commemorated |
21 Nov 2007 |
| Transitions |
Lieutenant Colonel Mike Vernon, CD assumes
command |
21 Nov 2007 |
| Transitions |
CWO Kent Griffiths admitted to the Order of
Military Merit |
21 Nov 2007 |
|
MSM |
Photograph of WO M.B. Smith, MSM, CD
added
Thank you to 2Lt Mills for passing on the photo |
21 Nov 2007 |
| Transitions |
Corporal Jason Peters reports from Wainwright on
an addition to the Regimental Family |
3 Oct 2007 |
| Transitions |
Funeral Details for Corporal Nathan Hornburg of
the KOCR |
2 Oct 2007 |
| Transitions |
Last Post for Corporal Nathan Hornburg of
the KOCR |
25 Sep 2007 |
| Transitions |
Last Post for Master Warrant Officer
(retired) Heinz Winkel. |
11 Sep 2007 |
| Transitions |
Summer Promotions announced |
1 Sep 2007 |
| Transitions |
A
Calgary Highlander has been nominated for the MSM. |
9 Aug 2007 |
| Transitions |
Corporal Steve
Mulrain sends some photos of Calgary
Highlanders in training for Afghanistan |
22 Jun 2007 |
| Awards |
Thank you to
Peter Simundson of the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada museum for providing
additional research on Major Robert Gordon, MC |
20 Jun 2007 |
| Transitions |
Prime Minister's Visit and Final Parade |
2 Jun 2007 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos of Highlanders in training for
Afghanistan |
23 May 2007 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos of the regimental assistance to the
Vimy Ridge send-off in Yellowknife. |
8 May 2007 |
| Transitions |
The Glorious Memory of the 22nd of April commemorated |
22 Apr 2007 |
| Transitions |
Vimy Ridge battle commemorated |
17 Apr 2007 |
| Transitions |
St. Julien's Plans for 2007 finalized |
11 Apr 2007 |
| Transitions |
Regimental Birthday |
28 Mar 2007 |
| Transitions |
Master Corporal Avelino sends
in photos of a LAV III Range Shoot |
21 Feb 2007 |
| Ladies Auxiliary
Page |
Information on
the 2007 Calgary Highlanders Ladies Auxiliary
Scholarship |
20 Feb 2007 |
| Transitions |
Sergeant Tucker reports on the
Warrant Officers and Sergeants' Mess Burns Dinner |
4 Feb 2007 |
| Upcoming Events |
Open House - Mewata Armouries 24 February 2007 |
3 Feb 2007 |
| Transitions |
Calgary
Highlander in attendance at graduation parade of Prince William |
15 Jan 2007 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos of the 2006
Leadership Dinner courtesy Captain Fiona McLean. |
8 Jan 2007 |
| Photos and Articles |
Promotions
and Awards at the Men's Christmas Dinner |
6 Jan 2007 |
| History |
New photo of
Sergeant Harold Marshall added on the Scout
and Sniper page.. |
26 Dec 2006 |
| Monuments |
Photo of the memorial at St. Julien, courtesy Robert Missinnes, Principal of St. Julien
Elementary School. |
17 Dec 2006 |
| Transitions |
Men's Christmas Dinner. |
16 Dec 2006 |
| Transitions |
Last Post for RSM Dave Boyer . |
8 Dec 2006 |
| Regimental
Authors |
Darrell Knight added to list of Regimental authors. |
3 Dec 2006 |
| Upcoming Events |
Calgary
Highlanders Ladies Auxiliary Kid's Christmas Party download poster in pdf format here |
24 Nov 2006 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos and article cover the hockey action with the BATUS Lions courtesy Warrant
Officer Derek Baley, Sergeant Paul Holland, Sergeant Chris Tucker and Master Corporal Ben
Forrest. |
19 Nov 2006 |
| Links |
Link to Chestermere Cadet Corps page added |
18 Nov 2006 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos from Corporal Shawn McDermott's tour in Afghanistan. |
13 Nov 2006 |
| Transitions |
Rememberance Day service and Leadership Lessons From Vimy
Ridge seminar both held on 11 November 2006. |
11 Nov 2006 |
| Transitions |
Walcheren Causeway Commemoration |
2 Nov 2006 |
| Photos and Articles |
Calgary Highlanders at the range in Edmonton. |
23 Oct 2006 |
| Photos and Articles |
Calgary Highlanders summit Mt. Yamnuska |
3 Oct 2006 |
| Oak Leafs Hockey Club |
New page for the 2006-2007 season |
24 Sep 2006 |
| Photos and Articles |
41 Brigade Adventure
Training August 2006 |
19 Sep 2006 |
| Main site |
Unit Training Calendar added |
4 Sep 2006 |
| Photos and Articles |
New article on Afghanistan printed in the Calgary Herald. |
2 Sep 2006 |
| Transitions |
First Place Finish for the Regimental Pipes and Drums
at the High River Highland Games. |
31 Aug 2006 |
| Transitions |
New addition to former Pipe Major Chris Penney's
family, as well as donations to the Regimental Museum and Archives. |
24 Aug 2006 |
| Transitions |
Additional photo of the Alberta Tattoo contingent as
well as photos of Peacekeepers' Day. |
16 Aug 2006 |
| Transitions |
Cpl Matthew Russell photographed overseas. |
11 Aug 2006 |
| Site Updates page |
Deployment countdown timer posted
above. |
30 Jul 2006 |
| Transitions |
Tenth Battalion re-enactors at the Edmonton Tattoo |
24 Jul 2006 |
| Transitions |
Message from Corporal Christian
Poonwah in Afghanistan |
18 Jul 2006 |
| Transitions |
More photos from Afghanistan |
13 Jul 2006 |
| Transitions |
Regimental Pipes and Drums take awards for the Calgary Stampede Parade |
8 Jul 2006 |
| Transitions |
Corporal Greg Harder returns to Canada, awarded CD |
2 Jul 2006 |
| Transitions |
Canada Day in Banff, Canmore and Africa |
1 Jul 2006 |
| Transitions |
WO Mike Smith reports on Africa |
26 Jun 2006 |
| Transitions |
LCol Warren Spaan Decorated |
25 Jun 2006 |
| Transitions |
LCol Lee Villiger visits Afghanistan |
12 Jun 2006 |
| Transitions |
Last Post for Major Roy Farran, DSO, MC and 2 Bars |
6 Jun 2006 |
| Traditions |
Update to Colour Party page, thanks to WO Bruce Anderson, the subaltern
and date of the last photo have been identified. |
4 Jun 2006 |
| Transitions |
Calgary Highlanders send BIQ candidates off for training |
25 May 2006 |
| Transitions |
Calgary Highlanders in the News |
22 May 2006 |
| Transitions |
Saturday Training - 7 May 2006 |
7 May 2006 |
| Transitions |
St. Julien's Day parade, dinner and awards presentations. |
23 Apr 2006 |
| Transitions |
Sergeant Avelino, Corporal Bialek and Corporal Sagastume check in. |
10 Apr 2006 |
| Transitions |
Calgary Highlanders Oakleafs win the hockey playoffs for
the 2005-2006 season |
9 Apr 2006 |
| Transitions |
Brigade RSM Kent Griffiths recognized by CF Ombudsman
(from Apr 2004) |
4 Apr 2006 |
| Photos and Articles |
New photo from Afghanistan courtesy Bryan Rowlandson. |
2 Apr 2006 |
| Photos and Articles |
Additions to 10th
Battalion page. |
24 Mar 2006 |
| Photos and Articles |
New photos from Afghanistan |
20 Mar 2006 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos and article cover the hockey action with the BATUS Lions. |
20 Mar 2006 |
| Photos and Articles |
Exercise HEAVY METAL in Wainwright, 17-19 Mar 2006. |
20 Mar 2006 |
| Hockey |
Oakleafs
start the playoff season. Also a reminder to all that the game against BATUS in
Saturday morning at 11:00am at Centennial Arena. |
10 Mar 2006 |
| Transitions |
News from Afghanistan courtesy Lieutenant Palmer, with photos by Corporal
Poonwah |
8 Mar 2006 |
| Hockey |
Oakleafs
finish the regular season. |
3 Mar 2006 |
| Ladies Auxiliary |
Update
on this year's scholarships to be granted at St. Julien's Dinner |
3 Mar 2006 |
| Transitions |
News from Afghanistan courtesy MCpl Dave Patton |
22 Feb 2006 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos
from Afghanistan courtesy MCpl Dave Patton |
22 Feb 2006 |
| Photos and Articles |
Exercise URBAN GRIZZLY |
19 Feb 2006 |
| Transitions |
Private Brendan O'Shea laid to rest |
16 Feb 2006 |
| Honours and Awards |
Listing begun of Calgary
Highlanders who have served in Afghanistan. |
16 Feb 2006 |
| Hockey |
Oakleafs
improve record with recent wins. A last minute tie-breaking goal in the game on Feb
13 on 13 Feb came with 22 seconds remaining. Team coach Captain Simon Cox reported
that the goal was met "with a big roar from the troops that came down to watch after
parade practice. I think it was a good game to lift everyones spirits."
Private Brendan O'Shea's funeral is set for Thursday - details here. |
14 Feb 2006 |
| Transitions |
Sad news |
13 Feb 2006 |
| Transitions |
More Calgary Highlanders on the way to Afghanistan |
7 Feb 2006 |
| Transitions |
Warrant Officer Martin Woods back from Afghanistan |
27 Jan 2006 |
| Transitions |
News from Master Corporal Mike Kotuk from Afghanistan |
18 Jan 2006 |
| Photos and Articles |
A belated article on regimental
support to the Bell City Chase of
June 2005 |
13 Jan 2006 |
| Transitions |
Promotion at the CO's Parade 11 Jan 2006 |
12 Jan 2006 |
| Appointments |
Photos and bio of Pipe Major Michael Giles |
8 Jan 2006 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos from the Royal Visit on 25 May 2005 |
18 Dec 2005 |
| Transitions |
Promotions
and Awards at the Men's Christmas Dinner |
17 Dec 2005 |
| Photos and Articles |
Men's
Christmas Dinner |
17 Dec 2005 |
| Hockey |
Oakleafs
now 9 wins, 2 losses, 1 tie |
10 Dec 2005 |
| Transitions |
MCpl
Mike Kotuk spotted in Khandahar |
9 Dec 2005 |
| Hockey |
Oakleafs
now 8 wins, 2 losses, 1 tie |
9 Dec 2005 |
| Transitions |
2005
Oktoberfest was a success |
2 Dec 2005 |
| Affiliates, Allies and Friends |
Photo of Specialist Jeremiah W.
Schmunk, Killed in Action in Iraq, added to page on First Battalion, 161st Infantry
Regiment, Washington Army National Guard, courtesy of Specialist Matt O'Boyle, Company B, 1/161 Infantry. Also clarifications made to Iraq War history,
also courtesy Specialist O'Boyle. |
2 Dec 2005 |
| Appointments |
Photograph of Pipe
Major James McWilliams added. |
28 Nov 2005 |
| Photos and Articles |
Nominal Roll of Officers, 31 Dec 2004 |
27 Nov 2005 |
| Transitions |
Royal Assent granted The Royal Regiment of Scotland |
24 Nov 2005 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos and information regarding
Exercise PHOENIX
RAM |
16 Nov 2005 |
| Hockey |
Two
more wins for the Oakleafs |
15 Nov 2005 |
| Fatal
Casualties |
Photo of Lance Corporal William Fedun
as well as his field grave, courtesy nephew Bill Fedun. Also a photo of Lieutenant John Moffatt,
courtesy the Regimental Museum and Archives. |
13 Nov 2005 |
| Transitions |
Paul Gross to film movie
depicting Alberta soldiers at Passchendaele |
9 Nov 2005 |
| Transitions |
Awards of the Alberta Centennial Medal - more info
at this link |
8 Nov 2005 |
| Transitions |
Last Post for World War Two RCAF
veteran and postwar Drum Major of the Calgary Highlanders, Bill
Murray |
7 Nov 2005 |
| Hockey |
Oakleafs
beat Tecumseh 14-0 |
2 Nov 2005 |
| Transitions |
Last Post for World War Two
veteran Corporal Bill Powell |
31 Oct 2005 |
| Appointments |
Information on Pipe
Major James McWilliams, courtesy of the former Pipe Major himself. |
31 Oct 2005 |
| Hockey |
Oakleafs
bested by the Vets |
27 Oct 2005 |
| Hockey |
Oakleafs
beat HMCS Tecumseh 8-0 |
25 Oct 2005 |
| Transitions |
Trafalgar
is commemorated |
24 Oct 2005 |
| Hockey |
Oakleafs
hockey is back for another season! |
12 Oct 2005 |
| Upcoming Events |
Details for the Ladies Auxiliary fundraiser in October; Oktoberfest is now on for
22 October! |
11 Oct 2005 |
| Transitions |
Congratulations to former Corporal Kevin Winfield, now Captain Winfield, and his new
bride Hope Winfield. |
2 Oct 2005 |
| Photos and Articles |
Senior NCMs Tribute
from April 2005 |
29 Sep 2005 |
| Awards |
Photos added to trophies listing, including Waterhouse Memorial Award and
Sergeant Miller Trophy |
29 Sep 2005 |
| History |
A list of Google Earth co-ordinates for areas of historical
significance to the Regiment |
25 Sep 2005 |
| Traditions: Dress Regulations |
An article on the history of the "Claymore", or Basket Hilted Broadsword |
17 Sep 2005 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos of the Mixed Dining In at the annual 161st Regiment Labour Day
get together, courtesy 2Lt Mills. |
16 Sep 2005 |
| Ladies Auxiliary |
The Ladies
Auxiliary is back on duty as the Regiment heads into a new training year; students can
download the application for the 2006 Scholarship. |
16 Sep 2005 |
| Upcoming Events |
News of a Ladies
Auxiliary fundraiser in October |
16 Sep 2005 |
| Photos and Articles |
Information on Death Race 2005 by Captain Simon Cox |
16 Sep 2005 |
| General Information |
Updates to the General Information page as well as the Current
Appointments. The Calgary Highlanders are reverting to a one-company structure
for the 2005-2006 training year, to accommodate the Army's current emphasis on individual
training. |
15 Sep 2005 |
| Transitions |
Congratulations to Sergeant Jason Calvert,
Corporal Jamie Moreau and Corporal Steve Welsh for their newly presented decorations
at the CO's parade on 14 Sep 2005. |
15 Sep 2005 |
| Clan of the
Gallant Canadians |
One addition of a prior omission
- Sergeant Denny Russell is added to the roll of recipients for his award of the rank of
Toshach in the Clan in April 2000. The webmaster is grateful for the additional
information. Also information from Mr. George
Milne on the creation of this unique award - the first and it is believed only regimental
set of medals since Cromwell - and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's
approval. |
14 Sep 2005 |
| Transitions |
Off and Running for a new
training year! |
12 Sep 2005 |
| Detailed History |
New page showing weather and visibility on
the regimental front for July 1944 through May 1945 |
8 Sep 2005 |
| Transitions |
Congratulations
to newly promoted Master Warrant Officer Bob Besse and Sergeant Michelle Smith |
31 Aug 2005 |
| Honours and Awards |
New map of the advance to Dieppe
on Battle Honours page |
21 Aug 2005 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos of the First Special Service
Force Reunion Aug 2005 |
18 Aug 2005 |
| Appointments |
Photo of RSM Sanofsky added courtesy of RSM
Flint Walters, CD |
18 Aug 2005 |
| Photos and Articles |
Regimental support to the CF Health Services Adventure Training held at Mt.
Yamnuska on 7 Aug 2005 |
10 Aug 2005 |
| Photos and Articles |
A Peacekeepers Day ceremony was held in Calgary
on 9 Aug 2005 |
9 Aug 2005 |
| Transitions |
Come and visit our weapons
display at the Calgary Stampede! |
8 Jul 2005 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos of BMQ Course 0502
courtesy Corporal Steve Welsh |
16 Jun 2005 |
| Cover Page |
New cover
photo for June |
2 Jun 2005 |
| Transitions |
Greetings from an Argyll
veteran |
28 May 2005 |
| Transitions |
Royal Visit by the
Colonel-in-Chief, and dedication of the Queen Elizabeth II Atrium at the Museum of the
Regiments. |
27 May 2005 |
| Transitions |
Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship
granted |
26 May 2005 |
| Transitions |
Sighting of "Old
Betsy" at the Canadian War Museum |
20 May 2005 |
| Honours and Awards |
New page added detailing medals
for Foreign Service, with new addition of LCol Spaan's SWASM. |
13 May 2005 |
| Clan of the Gallant Canadians |
Updates to Roll of Clan of the
Gallant Canadians awardees |
13 May 2005 |
| Transitions |
Victory
in Europe is commemorated in The Netherlands, Ottawa and Alberta. |
11 May 2005 |
| Clan of the Gallant Canadians |
Updates to Roll of Clan of the
Gallant Canadians awardees |
30 Apr 2005 |
| Trophies |
Updates to trophy listings after
St. Julien's presentations |
30 Apr 2005 |
| Honours and Awards |
New maps on UN Medals page, of Cyprus and the Middle East, showing areas to which Calgary Highlanders deployed
as individual augmentees to Regular Force missions |
20 Apr 2005 |
| Transitions |
Photo
of presentation of the insignia for the rank of Toshach in the Clan of the Gallant
Canadians, presented to Lieutenant Colonel Villiger. |
20 Apr 2005 |
| Photos and Articles |
More photos of Exercise COUGAR
SALVO - courtesy of Corporal Wasilewski; article still pending. |
14 Apr 2005 |
| Career Progression |
New pay
rates for junior ranks, effective 1 April 2005. |
14 Apr 2005 |
| Oak Leafs Hockey Club |
Updates to 2004-2005 playoffs information. An 8 to 1 victory over
ASU/14 Service Battalion caps another season for the Regimental hockey team. |
14 Apr 2005 |
| Appointments |
New list of senior appointments,
reflecting changes made following the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Manley to the
position of CO. |
13 Apr 2005 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photo and article on the Edinburgh Tattoo of
2000 by Drummer Michael O'Connor, from the Pipes and Drums website |
9 Apr 2005 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos of Exercise COUGAR
SALVO - more photos and article pending. |
9 Apr 2005 |
| Regimental Organizations |
New information re: membership as
well as date of awarding the Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship.
|
9 Apr 2005 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos of Change of Command Parade
and Regimental Birthday - 2 April 2005 |
2 Apr 2005 |
| Transitions |
Change
of Command and presentations by outgoing CO Lieutenant Colonel Villiger |
2 Apr 2005 |
| Appointments |
Changes to the appointments pages
reflecting the promotion of Major Tom Manley to Lieutenant Colonel, and assuming command
of The Calgary Highlanders |
2 Apr 2005 |
| Transitions |
Presentation
of the European Security and Defence Policy service medal to Captain Fiona McLean. |
30 Mar 2005 |
| Regimental Organizations |
The Virtual Tour of the regimental museum has been updated with a photo of the new main
entrance to the gallery. |
27 Mar 2005 |
| Oak Leafs Hockey Club |
Updates to 2004-2005 playoffs information. |
27 Mar 2005 |
| History |
Newspaper article from 1942
discussing the Calgary Highlanders and Battle Drill. |
19 Mar 2005 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos of Grand Highland Ball -
March 2005 |
14 Mar 2005 |
| Transitions |
Additional
photos of the awards made at the CO's Parade on 2 March 2005 |
12 Mar 2005 |
| Ladies Auxiliary |
Application form and deadline
info for Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship. Deadline is 8
April 2005 |
8 Mar 2005 |
| Transitions |
Additional
photo of the late Erny Hetherington, with thanks to Mike Henry, Regimental Archivist. |
8 Mar 2005 |
| Transitions |
Last
Post for Major E.B. Hetherington, a Calgary Highlander from 1938 to 1972 and the first
commander of the Calgary Police Tactical Section. His career with the CPS lasted
from 1945 to 1976. |
7 Mar 2005 |
| Affiliates, Allies and Friends |
Updated information on the 1st Battalion, 161st Infantry Regiment,
Washington National Guard including honor roll of Iraq fatalities. |
4 Mar 2005 |
| Honours and Awards |
New map of Canal du Nord on Battle Honours page |
4 Mar 2005 |
| Transitions |
Award
of the Silver Star Medal to Specialist Gerrit Kobes of the 1st Battalion, 161st
Infantry Regiment, Washington State National Guard. |
3 Mar 2005 |
| Transitions |
CO's
Parade on 2 Mar 2005; congratulations to RSM Walters and WO Kennedy on the award of
the clasp to the Canadian Forces Decoration, as well as to Corporal Taylor for his
promotion. The Regiment also wishes Master Corporal Kotuk good luck with his new
duties in 3 PPCLI. |
2 Mar 2005 |
| Events |
Information on the upcoming 95th Birthday celebration and Change of Command Parade. |
2 Mar 2005 |
| Main Page |
New cover photo and caption
added. |
1 Mar 2005 |
| Oak Leafs Hockey Club |
Updates to 2004-2005 season information - Congratulations to the team for
an excellent Regular Season, and good luck in the playoffs! |
27 Feb 2005 |
| 2004 Articles |
Photos and article on the Basic Mountain Operations
Course Dec 2004 by Corporal Phil Bialek. |
27 Feb 2005 |
| Detailed History |
Notes on the First Canadian Division
in the First World War |
27 Feb 2005 |
| 2005 Articles |
Photos of Exercise HEAVY METAL -
support weapons training on the live fire ranges at Wainwright, 18-20 Feb 2005 |
25 Feb 2005 |
| 2005 Articles |
Congratulations to Master
Corporal Mike Kotuk and the team from the King's Own Calgary Regiment for placing 2nd of
20 teams in the 2005 Patagonia Expedition
Race in Chile. |
23 Feb 2005 |
| Detailed History |
Listing of all Tenth Battalion Commanding
Officers, with biographies. |
21 Feb 2005 |
| Detailed History |
Complete listing of all Tenth Battalion awards. |
21 Feb 2005 |
| Detailed History |
Addition to page on Clair Tison including award citations |
20 Feb 2005 |
| Honours and Awards |
New map of Passchendaele on
Battle Honours page |
20 Feb 2005 |
| Transitions |
Last
Post for former Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel (ret) DK Robertson, CD |
19 Feb 2005 |
| Appointments |
Photos of RSM Boyer, Malcolm and McNeill added
courtesy of RSM Flint Walters, CD |
19 Feb 2005 |
| Honours and Awards |
New maps of Mount Sorrel and Arleux on Battle Honours page |
18 Feb 2005 |
| Photos and Articles |
Update to Winter Warfare Training
in the foothills, 21-23 Jan 2005 by Captain Chris Scott, Unit Information Officer. |
16 Feb 2005 |
| Oak Leafs Hockey Club |
Updates to 2004-2005 season information - Record for the season is now
8 Wins, 6 Losses, no ties |
16 Feb 2005 |
| Historical Site |
Photo added to page on Ernest Vose, DCM, courtesy of
his son Dave Vose. |
15 Feb 2005 |
| Photos and Articles |
Group photo of Non-Commissioned Officers of the 10th Battalion, courtesy of Dave
Vose, son of Major Ernest Vose, DCM of the Tenth Battalion. 10th Battalion photos
page located here. |
15 Feb 2005 |
| Historical Site |
Description of the advance to and
capture of Clair Tison |
6 Feb 2005 |
| Honours and Awards |
New maps of Clair Tison and
Dunkirk 1944 on Battle Honours page |
5 Feb 2005 |
| Historical Site |
Sketch wartime history of
"C" Company, with list of company commanders July 1944 to July 1945. |
4 Feb 2005 |
| Transitions |
Issue of the new Tactical Vest has commenced! |
3 Feb 2005 |
| Appointments |
Photo of RSM EV Stanley added |
27 Jan 2005 |
| Transitions |
Congratuations
to Warrant Officer Michael Smith on his recent promotion. |
26 Jan 2005 |
| Historical Site |
Sketch wartime history of
"D" Company, with list of company commanders July 1944 to July 1945. |
26 Jan 2005 |
| Historical Site |
Sketch wartime history of
"A" Company, with list of company commanders July 1944 to July 1945. |
24 Jan 2005 |
| Historical Site |
Sketch wartime history of
"B" Company, with list of company commanders July 1944 to July 1945. |
23 Jan 2005 |
| Photos and Articles |
Winter Warfare Training
in the foothills, 21-23 Jan 2005. |
23 Jan 2005 |
| Historical site |
Photo of Private Frank
William ("Bill") Christopher, killed in action on 26 October 1944, has been
added to the fatal
casualties listing. Photo and information courtesy of his nephew, Mark
Christopher. |
9 Jan 2005 |
| Prose and Music |
An unforgivable error has been
rectified and the words for Glenwhorple have been linked to; the
link was deactivated when enough original poetry was discovered to merit listing songs and
poetry seperately. |
9 Jan 2005 |
| Oak Leafs Hockey Club |
Updates to 2004-2005 season information - Record for the season is now
8 Wins, 5 Losses, no ties |
9 Jan 2005 |
| Cover Photo |
New cover photo added |
1 Jan 2005 |
| 2004 Updates |
