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or Section |
Change |
Date |
| 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 |
| Oak Leafs Hockey Club |
Updates to 2004-2005 season information - Record for the season is now
7 Wins, 5 Losses, no ties |
23 Dec 2004 |
| Transitions |
Amalgamation
of the Allied Regiment, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's). |
19 Dec 2004 |
| Photos and articles |
New photo of Warrant Officers and Sergeants from 1971 added |
18 Dec 2004 |
| Transitions |
Medals
presented to two officers serving with Operation Bronze/Boreas in the former
Yugoslavia. Congratulations to Captains McLean and Marselje. |
13 Dec 2004 |
| Photos and articles |
Welcome to the new recruits for the Basic
Military Qualification Course |
13 Dec 2004 |
| Oak Leafs Hockey Club |
Updates to 2004-2005 season information - Record for the season is now
6 Wins, 5 Losses, no ties |
11 Dec 2004 |
| Prose and Music |
Addition to the Regimental Poetry page, courtesy great-grandson Les Frost.
(Newest addition is at bottom of page) |
9 Dec 2004 |
| Transitions |
CO's
Parade brings a medal presentation, a retirement, and six promotions. |
9 Dec 2004 |
| Photos and Articles |
Bios of new soldiers in "A" Company added |
6 Dec 2004 |
| Oak Leafs Hockey Club |
Updates to 2004-2005 season information - Record for the season is now
6 Wins, 4 Losses, no ties |
5 Dec 2004 |
| Photos and articles |
Photo of Warrant
Officers and Senior NCOs in the late 1980s courtesy of Guy McCumber |
5 Dec 2004 |
| Appointments |
Photo of RSM
Toews added, courtesy Guy McCumber |
2 Dec 2004 |
| Cover Photo |
New cover photo added; also
correction to Exercise
Black Bear photo caption |
1 Dec 2004 |
| Photos and articles |
Article and photos of Exercise Black Bear
from 19-21 Nov 2004 |
25 Nov 2004 |
| Transitions |
Captain
Lou Marselje sends his greetings from Bosnia. |
25 Nov 2004 |
| Ladies Auxiliary |
Updates to the contact
information for the Ladies Auxiliary, as well as details of
the Children's Christmas Party. |
25 Nov 2004 |
| UN Medals section |
Photo and information from
Private Erwin "Juan" Schoenfeldt regarding Roto 2 of
UNPROFOR |
16 Nov 2004 |
| News |
The Calgary Highlanders Ladies
Auxiliary announces that as of 3 Nov, the kitchen is now open on Wednesday nights.
The Regiment is pleased to welcome five new members to this enduring organization - full details on this page. |
12 Nov 2004 |
| Photos and Articles |
60th Anniversary of the
Battle of Walcheren Causeway |
7 Nov 2004 |
| Oak Leafs Hockey Club |
Updates to 2004-2005 season information - Record for the season is now
6 Wins, 1 Loss, no ties |
5 Nov 2004 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos of Regimental
personalities and training in the late 1970s and early 1980s, courtesy of Corporal Ken Clements. |
4 Nov 2004 |
| Transitions |
Captain
Fiona McLean sends her greetings from Operation Bronze in Bosnia. |
30 Oct 2004 |
| Transitions |
Last
Post is sounded for two distinguished Calgary Highlanders; Brigadier General Gordon
Sellar, CD and Lieutenant Ed Ford, both of whom served with the battalion in combat in the
Second World War. |
25 Oct 2004 |
| Oak Leafs Hockey Club |
Updates to 2004-2005 season information |
23 Oct 2004 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos and article by Captain CA
Scott, Officer Commanding "B" Company, detailing the Three Block War training
in October. |
19 Oct 2004 |
| Transitions |
Congratulations to Warrant
Officer Paul Reaper on his promotion |
14 Oct 2004 |
| Various |
Photos and bios of Commanding
Officers updated; also thank you to former RSM, Captain Bill Donovan, for identifying two
RSMs in the WOs and Sgts Photo |
11 Oct 2004 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos of Change
of Command Parade from 1982 added, courtesy Guy McCumber. |
11 Oct 2004 |
| Appointments |
Photo of RSM
Bill Donovan courtesy of Captain Donovan |
10 Oct 2004 |
| Photos and Articles |
Reorganization of the 1980s
photos, with new addition courtesy Guy McCumber |
10 Oct 2004 |
| Honourary Colonels |
Photo of BGen
Wagg added, as well as bios of HLCol Woods, Wagg and Johnson. |
10 Oct 2004 |
| Main page |
New Quick
Links page added |
9 Oct 2004 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos of Highland Games from 1979 added, courtesy Guy McCumber. |
9 Oct 2004 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos of Change
of RSM Parade 1979 added, courtesy Guy McCumber. |
9 Oct 2004 |
| Appointments |
Photo of RSM
John McNeill courtesy of Guy McCumber |
9 Oct 2004 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos of Change
of Command Parade from 1979 added, courtesy Guy McCumber. |
9 Oct 2004 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photo of Warrant Officers and Sergeants
from approximately 1962 added, courtesy Guy McCumber. |
8 Oct 2004 |
| Oak Leafs Hockey Club |
Players stats added to 2004-2005 season information |
8 Oct 2004 |
| Appointments |
Photo of RSM
Glen Disley courtesy of Guy McCumber |
8 Oct 2004 |
| Various |
Various site updates, including
extensive (and overdue) additions to the page on Honourary
Colonels, as well as additions to the Sketch History, and regular events pages. Also a new page on 'leg dress' under Regimental Traditions. |
3 Oct 2004 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos of the presentation of the
Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal in April 2001. |
3 Oct 2004 |
Appointments
Honours and Awards |
Updates to the current
appointments page, and to the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal page, with thanks to Captain
McLean and Captain Meades. |
1 Oct 2004 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos of Active Edge 2004, courtesy Private O'Shea |
30 Sep 2004 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos of the 2004 rifle range, courtesy Lieutenant Heller |
30 Sep 2004 |
| Main Page |
New cover
photo added |
29 Sep 2004 |
| Photos and articles |
Photos of the Urban Warfare Training
from 24-26 Sep 2004 |
28 Sep 2004 |
| Prose and Music |
New poem by CWO
Kent Griffiths, marking the end of his tour as RSM of the Regiment. |
27 Sep 2004 |
| Appointments |
New photo added to RSMs page |
27 Sep 2004 |
| Oak Leafs Hockey Club |
New page with 2004-2005 season information |
25 Sep 2004 |
| Clan of the Gallant Canadians |
Updates to
page, with new award to CWO Kent Griffiths, and correction of listing to include Cpl
Krista Waddell |
23 Sep 2004 |
| Transitions |
Change
of RSM Parade information added, as well as photo of the Mugging In of HCol Gibson |
23 Sep 2004 |
| Awards |
Updates to
listing, courtesy MCpl Mike MacKillop |
23 Sep 2004 |
| Regimental Organizations |
Page regarding the Regimental Senate added, with recent photo |
18 Sep 2004 |
| Transitions |
Many
photos added, with thanks to Second Lieutenant Mills |
18 Sep 2004 |
| Appointments |
Biographies of several Commanding Officers added |
18 Sep 2004 |
| Historical Website |
Sketch history of the
10th Battalion 1914-1915 added |
17 Sep 2004 |
| Historical Website |
Photos added to page on Lieutenant Ernest Vose, DCM,
courtesy of his son Dave Vose. |
15 Sep 2004 |
| Appointments and Articles |
Photo of Honouary Colonel "Bob" Gibson added, courtesy of
Lieutenant Mills; new photos of Op Peregrine added courtesy
Private Cody Martin. |
13 Sep 2004 |
| Transitions |
Mugging
In at the Officers Mess Dinner 11 September 2004 |
13 Sep 2004 |
| Photos and articles |
Photos of the Regimental Indoc on
11 Sep 2004 |
13 Sep 2004 |
| Photos and articles |
Welcome to the newly qualifed SQ
trained soldiers |
13 Sep 2004 |
| Historical Website |
Information on Lieutenant Ernest Vose, DCM,
courtesy of his son Dave Vose. Also DCM listing updated in Honours and Awards
section of main site. |
12 Sep 2004 |
| Historical Website |
A photo of "Old Betsy" added,
courtesy of Warrant Officer Ed Storey, Mapping and Charting Establishment, Canadian
Military Engineers |
9 Sep 2004 |
| Transitions |
Awards
and presentations at the CO's Parade |
8 Sep 2004 |
| Main Page |
New cover photo added |
1 Sep 2004 |
| Historical Website |
A page on the the Nijmegen Salient added. |
24 Aug 2004 |
| Transitions |
A spotting of the new MILCOT ("Milverado" or military version truck) photo
courtesy of Jim Carswell. |
23 Aug 2004 |
| Appointments |
Photo of RSM
Meades added |
7 Aug 2004 |
| Home page |
New cover photo added |
29 Jul 2004 |
| Historical Website |
Photos and biographies of extra regimentally employed
officers that served with the Calgary Highlanders in World War two, |
23 Jul 2004 |
| Historical Website |
Photos of 15th Light Horse officers
that served with the Calgary Highlanders in World War two, courtesy the South Alberta
Light Horse Archives, via Donald Graves. |
23 Jul 2004 |
| Transitions, with updates to Regimental Historians and Authors and Books
pages |
A new autobiography by
distinguished author Jeffery Williams of his service with the Calgary Highlanders, from
1937 through to the end of World War Two. Also covers his life before and after the
Regiment. |
22 Jul 2004 |
| Pipe Music and Colour Party |
Updates to information on these
pages, with thanks to RSM Walters for his continued guidance and sharing of his historical
and practical military knowledge. |
22 Jul 2004 |
| NATO
Medals |
Correction to medals listing
courtesy of Captain S.J. Cox, now serving as Administration Officer for the Canadian
Forces Parachute Team |
22 Jul 2004 |
| Current
Appointments |
Photo of Acting Regimental
Sergeant Major Flint Walters, CD added. |
15 Jul 2004 |
| Various |
Various photos added throughout,
including a photo of Major W.J. Riley on the Monuments page and new photos
on the Honourary Colonels
page. Also information on the career of Pipe Major Don Maxwell, MMM. |
14 Jul 2004 |
| General Information |
Updated Post WW II History |
13 Jul 2004 |
| Historical Website |
Order of Battle of Officer
appointments, 1 July 1944 immediately prior to embarkation for France. |
13 Jul 2004 |
| Appointments Section |
Photo and information on RSM Gordon Malcolm, courtesy of Sgt (ret) Denny Russell |
13 Jul 2004 |
| Photo section |
Thanks to Mike Henry of the
Regimental Archives; a photo of the Pipes and Drums in 1959 has been added to the 1950s page. |
13 Jul 2004 |
| Historical Website |
Photos of DSO winner Major Clarke
and DCM winner Lance Corporal Floyd Rourke added to Gruppenbühren page. |
13 Jul 2004 |
| Events |
Ongoing events - 2004 Calgary Stampede! |
12 Jul 2004 |
| Photo Section |
New photo of an inspection in 1928 added, as well as redesign of 103rd rifles
and World War Two photo pages. |
4 Jul 2004 |
| Historical Website |
Page on the battle of Gruppenbühren added |
4 Jul 2004 |
| Photos section |
New
photo added of Communications Course. Any help with the names, date and course
serial would be appreciated by the webmaster. |
3 Jul 2004 |
| Appointments |
New photos added to page of
Honourary Colonels as well as Commanding Officers |
3 Jul 2004 |
| Historical Website |
Page on the Fifth Canadian Brigade
added |
25 June 2004 |
| Historical Website |
Pages on the Battle of Groningen
and the Second
Canadian Division added |
20 June 2004 |
| Transitions |
A photo of theRegiment's
representatives at the National Commemoration of the
60th Anniversary of D-Day in Ottawa |
9 June 2004 |
| Various |
Addtional names of Roto 7 personnel courtesy Master Corporal Ken Price, a full
obituary for recently departed Calgary Highlander veteran Alonzo
J. Sampson, a new photo of the fighting in Groningen on the Code of Conduct page. |
2 Jun 2004 |
| Transitions |
Announcement of the passing of
decorated Calgary Highlander WW II veteran Alonzo J.
Sampson. |
1 Jun 2004 |
| NATO Medals |
Photos of Roto 11 to the Balkans, courtesy Corporal Joel Rhodes |
1 Jun 2004 |
| Traditions/Regimental Dress |
New photos of regimental tartans, courtesy of Sergeant Denny Russell. |
1 Jun 2004 |
| Transitions |
Photos of the Regimental Pipes
and Drums at the Land Forces Western Area Change of Command |
30 May 2004 |
| Traditions/Regimental Dress |
Page on Ceremonial
Dress added |
27 May 2004 |
| Careers |
Information on Employment in the Rifle Company added |
27 May 2004 |
| Transitions |
Several awards were made at the CO's Parade on 26 May 2004 |
26 May 2004 |
| Appointments |
Photo of RSM
Griffiths added |
24 May 2004 |
| Historical Website |
Pages on Headquarters Company and Adminstration Platoon
updated |
23 May 2004 |
| Main Site |
Stories of the Allied Regiment's recent combat operations in Iraq have become
widespread news. |
21 May 2004 |
| Regimental Organizations |
New page with contact numbers and
product listing for Regimental Kit Shop added |
20 May 2004 |
| Honours and Awards |
New
map of the Calgary Highlanders east of Antwerp added |
19 May 2004 |
| Regimental Dress |
Page on Leopard
and Bearskins added |
16 May 2004 |
| Prose and Music |
Page on Regimental
Historians and Authors added |
16 May 2004 |
| Photos and Articles |
Article on Exercise Highland Raider, an airmobile exercise conducted in
November 1998 |
16 May 2004 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos of the Presentation of Queen's Colour in June 1990. |
16 May 2004 |
| Prose and Music |
Photo of Major
Rutherford-Young added. |
15 May 2004 |
| Regimental Organizations |
New photos added to the page on
the 2137 Cadet Corps Pipe Band. |
15 May 2004 |
| Regimental Music Recording |
Photo of Drummer Rob Nederlof added. |
15 May 2004 |
| Honours and Awards |
New
map of the Calgary Highlanders in the final months of the war added. |
15 May 2004 |
| Prose and Music |
Additional poem
and biography of Private George Gilmore added |
15 May 2004 |
| Current
Appointments |
An up to date biography of
Lieutenant Colonel F Lee Villiger, CD, Commanding Officer of the Regiment, added |
15 May 2004 |
| Honours and Awards |
Listing for Foreign Awards and Meritorious Service Medal |
12 May 2004 |
| Honours and Awards |
Listing for Mention
in Despatches, with additional name courtesy of Brian Sampson, son of Private Alonzo
Sampson |
12 May 2004 |
| Various Pages |
Many new photographs added,
including Lieutenant Colonel Cameron, Pipe
Major MacDonald, several trophy winners, photos of
regimental music composers, and some of the drummers from the Regimental music recording. |
10 May 2004 |
| Transitions |
Reorganization of this page into
an entire section; new page added with photos of the late
Corporal Brad Krepakevich |
10 May 2004 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos of the St. Julien's Day parade, courtesy Drummer Perry Andress |
9 May 2004 |
| Traditions - Regimental Dress |
Page on Pipe Banners has been updated with diagram showing standard
patterns and detailed history of their use |
8 May 2004 |
| Duty Tunes |
Listing of Regimental Duty Tunes fleshed out. |
8 May 2004 |
| Regimental Organizations |
New page added on the 2137 Cadet Corps Pipe Band. |
8 May 2004 |
| Prose and Music |
Details of several new Original Music Compositions added. |
7 May 2004 |
| Honours and Awards |
Updates to Clan
of the Gallant Canadians listing. |
6 May 2004 |
| Careers |
In light of the unfavourable
press being given to the actions of a few in the US and British forces in Iraq,
prospective recruits, their families, and indeed all Canadian citizens may like a reminder
that the Canadian Forces have a Code of Conduct that
guides how we train and see ourselves. |
2 May 2004 |
| Battle Honours |
New map of the Rhine fighting added. |
1 May 2004 |
| Regimental Music Recordings |
Two
Compositions by Pipe Major William Grieve added, with some other minor changes and
additions |
30 Apr 2004 |
| Appointments |
Reorganization of the layout so
pages read in reverse chronological order, most recent appointments listed first |
30 Apr 2004 |
| Prose and Music |
Information regarding the current
issue of The Glen has been added. Paid members in good
standing may contact Lieutenant Colonel (retd) Moffatt for additional information on
obtaining a copy of this excellent publication. The latest issue (April 2004) contains 44
pages of articles and news, including two pages of colour photos. |
26 Apr 2004 |
| Appointments |
New page on the Regimental Bard |
25 Apr 2004 |
| Prose and Music |
Several new pages on Regimental Histories, Regimental Music
Recordings, Original Music Compositions and Regimental Poetry outlining the various published histories,
memoirs, and music recordings pertaining to the Regiment |
25 Apr 2004 |
| Transitions |
New info for the Transitions page, with info on the annual St. Julien's Day
commemoration. |
25 Apr 2004 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos of MOUNTAIN GRIZZLY added, photos courtesy Corporal Shawn McDonald |
24 Apr 2004 |
| Photos and Articles |
Photos and Article on TARTAN CHINDIT added |
24 Apr 2004 |
| Appointments |
New photo of Pipe Major Hugh
McBeth, courtesy Ben Niven via Drum Major Jim Stewart |
22 Apr 2004 |
| Photos and Articles |
New page showing the "Liam" action figure released in 2002 |
19 Apr 2004 |
| Transitions |
New photos for the Transitions page, courtesy Guy McCumber and Assistant Adjutant
Lieutenant Gavin Mills |
17 Apr 2004 |
| Photos and Articles |
New page on Operation Peregrine (firefighting in BC, Autumn
2003), with photos courtesy of Corporal Dan Glickman, 14 (Calgary) Service Battalion |
16 Apr 2004 |
| Regimental Organizations |
Final stats for the Oak Leafs Hockey Club 2003-04 season |
11 Apr 2004 |
| Traditions |
New page on the Colour Party added |
10 Apr 2004 |
| Traditions |
New page on Regimental Colours added, some information and
photos courtesy Lieutenant Kevin Winfield |
9 Apr 2004 |
| Regimental Organizations |
Two new articles on the Oak Leafs
Hockey Club as well as several photos - courtesy Sgt Chris Tucker, Cpl Jamie Moreau and
Private Cody Martin. |
9 Apr 2004 |
| Appointments section |
Various photos added to the
sections on Commanding Officers, Pipe Majors and Drum Majors |
9 Apr 2004 |
| Photo and Articles |
Article
on the "Pipes Over Mt. Robson" exercise added |
8 Apr 2004 |
| Various pages |
Updates to information about RSM
Martin McCumber, MMM, CD
courtesy of his son Guy McCumber |
8 Apr 2004 |
| Honours and Awards |
Listing
of UN medal recipients |
5 Apr 2004 |
| Honours and Awards |
Listing of NATO medal recipients |
5 Apr 2004 |
| Main site |
Cover photo
listing |
4 Apr 2004 |
| Main site |
Upcoming
events page added |
4 Apr 2004 |
| Affiliates, Allies and Friends |
HMCS
Calgary page added |
2 Apr 2004 |
| Affiliates, Allies and Friends |
KOCR Page
added |
1 Apr 2004 |
| Commanding Officers |
Bio of Colonel P.F. Hughes added |
1 Apr 2004 |
| Commanding Officers |
Photo of Lieutenant Colonel Lee
Redman added |
1 Apr 2004 |
| Photos and Articles |
Article and photos of the exercise in Ft. Lewis, Washington
courtesy Pte Jeff Trudel |
1 Apr 2004 |
| Transitions |
Birthday Awards listed |
31 Mar 2004 |
| Site |
Complete revamp of entire site |
1 Nov 2003 -
31 Mar 2004 |
