The Revelstoke Army Cadets celebrated 61 years on Sunday, May 26, with a formal parade and tea. The Annual Ceremonial Review is always the high point of their year and marks the transition from local training to summer camp training. This year’s Reviewing Officer for the parade was acting Mayor Linda Nixon.
This parade was also the last for commanding officer Capt. Kelly Rienks. His successor is his wife, Capt. Miken Rienks.
A variety of awards were presented to cadets and the young men and women showcased the training and skills they acquired in the displays of Fieldcraft, First Aid, Physical Fitness, Map & Compass, Music, Marksmanship, Archives, Adventure Training, Abseil, and Citizenship. There was also a Marching Band performance and two drum line shows.
The Royal Canadian Army Cadet program is offered to youths between 12 and 18 years of age. There is no membership fees or uniform costs to join and there is no obligation to join the regular Canadian Armed Forces or the militia
Cadets parade on Tuesday nights at Mt. Begbie School from 6:30-9:00 pm. Anyone interested in learning more about the program should go and check them out or call 250-837-3808.
Here are some photos from the event:
Cadets of the 2458 Roc ky Mountain Rangers stand at attention as Acting Mayor Linda Nixon inspects then at the start of the unit’s 2013 Annual Ceremonial Review. David F. Rooney photoWO Tyler Coley whispers in Her Worship’s ear as the inspects the cadets. David F. Rooney photoCadet Darren Galicano received the Best Dressed on Parade Award from WO Jeff Sprague of Cadet Pacific Command’s Regional Office. David F. Rooney photoSgt Alex Tilden accepts the Lord Strathcona Medal from Acting Mayor Linda Nixon. David F. Rooney photoMaster Warrant Officer Tyler Coley won the Caddet Medal of Excellence, which was presented by Dale Riguedell. David F. Rooney photoWO Xena Tilden stads at attention to receive the Army Cadet Service Medal from Capt. Kelly Rienks. David F. Rooney photoCpl/ Liam Legault received the Top First year Shot Award from Dale Riguedell. David F. Rooney photoThe Top Marksmanship Award was presented to WO Trevor Gallicano by Ron Tilden. David F. Rooney photoSgt. Darren Gallicano receives the Most Improved Instructor award from Sonny Pedersen of the Knights of Columbis. David F. Rooney photoSgt. Alex Tilden won the Best Attendance Award. David F. Rooney photoMCpl. Shawn Lee received the Boot Bash Award (Best Uniform throughout the training year) from WO Jeff Sprague from the Cadet Pacific Regional Office. David F. Rooney photoShawn also won Most Improved NCO Award from Merv Krywa. David F. Rooney photoAlex Tilden won the Outstanding Leadership Award. David F. Rooney photoXena Tilden received the Dwayne Williams Memorial Trophy for Excellence Through Adversity from 2Lt. Jennifer Rienks and OCDT Rachel Rienks. David F. Rooney photo
