Archive for 2020

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#296Daily – 296 Squadron Awards

by CI Horton on May 23, 2020 at 9:00 am
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Each year the squadron staff select cadets for a number of squadron awards. These awards represent achievement by cadets – each having specific criteria. They are presented each year at the Annual Review and the Graduation Dinner. We will be […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Reminder – ensure you can see full message on board

by CI Horton on May 22, 2020 at 12:41 pm
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296 parents and cadets – ensure you can OPEN these messages and see the full text. We’ll be having some online meetings soon, and the details will be INSIDE the messages. If you are having trouble opening or have lost […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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#296Daily – Shelter Building

by CI Horton on May 22, 2020 at 9:00 am
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While some cadets are just happy to set up a shelter half – some dream of setting up a luxurious shelter. This video ( very little talking) shows some incredible bushcraft.

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#296daily – Canada’s food

by CI Horton on May 21, 2020 at 9:00 am
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296 had to cancel our trip to Quebec city this past weekend – a tour that would no doubt have filled out bellies with the food and beverages they have to offer. Poutine was first made in Quebec – but […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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296 Daily – Cadets in Kitchen

by CI Horton on May 20, 2020 at 9:00 am
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Lots of cadets have expanded their capabilities in the kitchen over the last little while – helping out all the way to cooking for themselves or their families.Our friends in 22 RCSCC UNDAUNTED have asked some of their cadets to share these […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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#296Daily – Movie Review

by CI Horton on May 19, 2020 at 9:00 am
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Chris Hadfield – fighter pilot, test pilot, astronaut and an amazing Canadian reviews some space movies. Do they hold up? Are they just good entertainment, or does artistic license win out over fact?

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#296Daily – CT-133 Silver Star

by CI Horton on May 18, 2020 at 9:00 am
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Last week you may have seen a bright blue fighter jet streaking over Cambridge. Part of the Waterloo Warbirds group this is a CT-133 Silver Star.Originally built on the T-33 Silver Star design – these Silver Stars were built in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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#296DailyBonus – 2017 Trip

by CI Horton on May 17, 2020 at 2:41 pm
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In 2017 the squadron took a Trip to Ottawa. The weather was very much like the weather this weekend – Nice on Thurs – Sat, cold and rain on Sunday Ready to tour the Mint 296 Cadets in front of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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#296Daily – Rafting

by CI Horton on May 16, 2020 at 9:00 am
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On our 2016 Trip to Ottawa, CI Larmond had arranged for a day of Rafting along the Ottawa River. With water levels being high in spring – it was a super fun adventure. The wet suits helped keep us warm, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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#296Daily – Blackhawk Replacment

by CI Horton on May 16, 2020 at 9:00 am
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With the Blackhawk helicopter approaching 40 years of service – the militaries of the world are looking at potential replacements. ( it’s flown by numerous nations – most notably the United States). This article has information on two designs being […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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