Alberta
41 Signal Regiment trains for winter survival at CFB Wainwright
It’s always a great day when you can visit the troops and observe their training. I’m always impressed by the level of expertise and the sense of duty on display by the soldiers I meet and help support in whatever way I can.
Winter survival training is important for Canadian soldiers. Not only because Canada’s climate is harsh and soldiering is a year-round job, but also, because soldiers may be deployed to other cold parts of the world and it is important that they are prepared to operate in these extremes.
Winter survival training also helps soldiers to develop self-reliance, resourcefulness, and resilience, skills that are important in any operational environment. In order to do so, they need to be trained in winter survival skills such as how to build shelter, start a fire, navigate in the snow, trap an animal, and deal with hypothermia and frostbite.
Winter survival training is a key component of the overall readiness and preparedness of the Canadian Army and helps to ensure that soldiers have the skills and knowledge necessary to carry out their missions successfully and safely, even in the harshest of winter conditions.
On February 11th, Honourary Lieutenant Colonel Tara Veer and I had the opportunity to travel with the unit’s command team to CFB Wainwright to observe the troops in action.
Here’s a slide show that shows a few of the sights from our visit to the training site.
Lloyd Lewis is Honourary Colonel of 41 Signal Regiment, a communications unit assigned to 41 Canadian Brigade Group in Alberta.
Alberta
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Alberta
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“Yesterday, Calgary city council passed a motion advocating for permanent residents to be extended the right to vote in civic elections. Alberta’s government has been clear since the beginning: only Canadian citizens are able to vote in civic elections. That will not be changing.
“The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms affirms the right of every Canadian citizen to vote and to run as a candidate. This right extends to voters in municipal, provincial and federal elections.
“Protecting our democracy is of the utmost importance. Our provincial election legislation, like the Local Authorities Elections Act, has also been clear since its inception that voting is a right of Canadian citizens.
“Alberta’s government is also ensuring that voting is accessible for more Albertans. The Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act proposes to enable special ballot access for any voter who requests it, without having to provide any specific reason such as physical disability, absence from the municipality or working for the municipal election. The ministries of Seniors, Community and Social Services and Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction are also making it easier for individuals to obtain the identification Albertans need for a variety of services, including the ability to cast a ballot.
“Our government will continue to protect the integrity of our elections and make sure voting is accessible for all Albertans who are Canadian citizens.”
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