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This Thanksgiving, Calgary Salutes thanks the military cooks who feed Canadian Armed Forces members at home and on deplo...
10/12/2026

This Thanksgiving, Calgary Salutes thanks the military cooks who feed Canadian Armed Forces members at home and on deployment.

They serve at bases and wings, with land-based units, and aboard ships and submarines. Their work includes preparing nutritious meals, keeping food safe and meeting religious and spiritual dietary needs.

Learn more about their work with Forces Jobs:
https://forces.ca/en/career/cook/

Photo: Canadian Armed Forces / Forces.ca.

Trenches needed timber. No. 2 Construction Battalion helped supply it.Formed in Pictou, Nova Scotia, in July 1916, the b...
10/11/2026

Trenches needed timber. No. 2 Construction Battalion helped supply it.

Formed in Pictou, Nova Scotia, in July 1916, the battalion was a segregated unit created after Black Canadians pressed for the opportunity to serve despite barriers to enlistment.

In 1917, its members went to eastern France to work with the Canadian Forestry Corps. They helped provide lumber for front-line trenches, improve roads and build a railway.

This photograph shows New Brunswick members of the battalion’s band in 1917. Their service is part of a history that extends well beyond the battlefield.

Learn more with Canada Remembers:
https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/people-and-stories/black-canadians

Photo courtesy of Mary Beth Sunderland, via Veterans Affairs Canada.

During Alberta’s 2013 floods, getting people to safety sometimes meant bringing in a military helicopter.This Department...
10/10/2026

During Alberta’s 2013 floods, getting people to safety sometimes meant bringing in a military helicopter.

This Department of National Defence photograph shows soldiers helping a CH-146 Griffon crew evacuate people stranded in a provincial park in June 2013.

After Alberta requested assistance, the Canadian Armed Forces responded to the southern Alberta floods under Operation LENTUS 13-01. Their mission was humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, supporting the civilian response.

Military service also means helping people through a disaster at home.

Explore Canada’s history of disaster relief, including the story behind this photograph:
https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/military-history/service-canada/disaster-relief-and-humanitarian-response

Photo: Department of National Defence, IS2013-3025-08.

Canadian Armed Forces

A place for remembrance in the heart of Calgary.A plaque on the west side of the Calgary Cenotaph will honour those who ...
10/09/2026

A place for remembrance in the heart of Calgary.

A plaque on the west side of the Calgary Cenotaph will honour those who made the supreme sacrifice in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2014. Its public dedication is an opportunity for Calgarians to come together in remembrance.

Dedication of the Afghanistan Plaque
Sunday, October 25, 2026
11 a.m. to noon MDT
Calgary Cenotaph, West End, Central Memorial Park
Open to the public.

Presented by Calgary Salutes in partnership with 41 Canadian Brigade Group and HMCS Tecumseh / NCSM Tecumseh.

Event details and registration:
https://www.calgarysalutes.ca/events/dedication-of-the-afghanistan-plaque

Commemoration of the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of the SommeOne week to go. Join Calgary Salutes, in partnership wi...
10/08/2026

Commemoration of the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme

One week to go. Join Calgary Salutes, in partnership with The Military Museums, for an evening exploring how four military units with Calgary ties participated in the Battle of the Somme.

Planning your visit:
Thursday, October 15, 2026
6:30–8:30 p.m. MDT. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Queen Elizabeth II Atrium, The Military Museums
4520 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary

Reception with cash bar. Suggested minimum $10 donation to The Military Museums.

Find the latest program details and register:
https://www.calgarysalutes.ca/events/battle-of-the-somme-110th-anniversary
The Military Museums

Peacekeeping is not a single job.Monitoring ceasefires is one part of the work. Peacekeeping roles can also include patr...
10/06/2026

Peacekeeping is not a single job.

Monitoring ceasefires is one part of the work. Peacekeeping roles can also include patrolling buffer zones, clearing landmines, helping refugees and providing humanitarian aid. The responsibilities depend on the mission.

Canada's peacekeeping story includes military members, police officers and civilians.

This photograph shows two Canadian peacekeepers loading food supplies onto a truck in East Timor in 1999. It is one example of the practical work behind that history.

Explore that history with Canada Remembers:
https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/military-history/peacekeeping

Photo: Department of National Defence, via Veterans Affairs Canada.

Preparing to leave the Canadian Armed Forces? You do not have to work out every next step alone.Veterans Affairs Canada ...
10/05/2026

Preparing to leave the Canadian Armed Forces? You do not have to work out every next step alone.

Veterans Affairs Canada recommends booking a transition interview early in your release process. It is available to Regular Force and Reserve members who have started, or are planning to start, that process. Your family is encouraged to attend too.

The interview helps you identify your needs, learn about services and benefits, and ask questions about life after military service.

To request an interview, call 1-866-522-2122, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time, or send a secure message through My VAC Account.

Details and booking options:
https://veterans.gc.ca/en/education-and-jobs/prepare-release/transition-interview

Calgary roots. Service today.The Calgary Highlanders (10th Canadians) are an Army Reserve infantry regiment based at Mew...
10/04/2026

Calgary roots. Service today.

The Calgary Highlanders (10th Canadians) are an Army Reserve infantry regiment based at Mewata Armoury and part of 41 Canadian Brigade Group.

The regiment traces its origins to April 1, 1910. Today, its members continue a local connection to military service through the Army Reserve.

For Calgarians exploring part-time service, the unit’s official page explains its roles, training schedule and how to contact a recruiter.

Connect with The Calgary Highlanders Regimental Association for more from Calgary’s regimental community.

Discover the people and history behind the name:
https://www.canada.ca/en/army/corporate/3-canadian-division/the-calgary-highlanders.html

Image source: Canadian Army. Graphic: Joanna Gajdicar.

The Somme’s opening day carried a devastating cost for Newfoundland.On July 1, 1916, the 1st Newfoundland Regiment attac...
10/01/2026

The Somme’s opening day carried a devastating cost for Newfoundland.

On July 1, 1916, the 1st Newfoundland Regiment attacked at Beaumont-Hamel while attached to a British division. The regiment suffered devastating losses as it advanced across open ground.

The Canadian War Museum notes that no Canadian infantry units participated in that first-day attack. Keeping these histories distinct helps us understand the people and units who served on the Somme.

We remember the Newfoundlanders who served, those who died and the families changed by their loss.

Read the Canadian War Museum’s account:
https://www.warmuseum.ca/firstworldwar/history/battles-and-fighting/land-battles/the-somme/
Canadian War Museum

One week until Calgary Military Family Resource Centre’s Annual Toy Drive opens.Planning to contribute with coworkers, f...
09/30/2026

One week until Calgary Military Family Resource Centre’s Annual Toy Drive opens.

Planning to contribute with coworkers, friends or a community group? Share the collection dates this week and plan a toy drop-off from October 7 onward.

Donate new, unwrapped toys to support children in military and veteran families.

Collection: October 7 to November 30, 2026
Drop-off: The Military Museums
4520 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary

Help Calgary MFRC reach its goal of 50 toys. If you would prefer to contribute a gift card, check the options and arrangements with [email protected] before buying or delivering one.

Calgary MFRC information and contact details:
https://cfmws.ca/calgary/mfrc
Calgary Military Family Resource Centre

The Military Museums

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5302 Forand St SW
Calgary, AB
T3E 8B4

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