02/04/2026
SITREP - SIFFLEUR FALLS
D-DAY CEREMONY - 2026
Committee planning for our 82nd Anniversary of D-Day Ceremony at the 1st Canadian Parachute Bn Cairn, Siffleur Falls Staging Area, 4th thru 7th of June 2026 has begun. For those of us who are familiar with these preparations, we know that early staffing for certain related requirements for the event is important. A commitment of attendance for our key parade positions needs to be confirmed early, as does liaison with David Thompson Resort (DTR), AB Parks personnel, and 3rd Bn PPCLI, to confirm climb and parade support. Messaging in these areas is underway or soon will be.
To date, the accommodation/camping/BBQ rates for this year at David Thompson Resort (DTR) have been received and are attached to this SITREP. Booking reservations at DTR for the event is now open for members. Note, it is important that when booking reservations with DTR, you need to use the code AIR82. The resort will block a number of rooms for us until 20 May 2026, after that you take your chances in getting a room booked. Remember, this area has become extremely popular for tourists in the past few years, and accommodation and camp sites have become a premium in the area!
If you do have problems booking, contact DTR - [email protected] – and ask for assistance. Resort will not open until 08 May 2026, so you may not get a phone call response if you call before then (1-403-721-2103), but you can try.
For the climb event on the 5th of June, we presently have confirmed three sets of ashes will be going up Normandy Peak. It is important to remember that if you are planning to bring the ashes for this event yourself, you must be booked into the DTR by 04th of June 2026, or, be prepared to be at the Cairn location at the Siffleur Falls Staging Area by 0700 hours on the 5th of June. Alternatively, would be to for you to get the ashes to me by 05th of June, as I leave for DTR on the fourth! Also, for any non-active military members planning to accompany the climb team, you must contact the Airborne Social Club (Edmonton) and request our briefing package that outlines the procedures and recommended preparations needed before you participate in the climb. That request needs to be done early…not the date before the climb!
The ceremony on the 6th of June will take place at 1300 hours at the 1st Canadian Parachute Bn Cairn, at the Siffleur Falls Staging Area. For those unfamiliar with the event, the site is located approximately ninety kilometers west of Nordegg, AB, off Hwy 11. A key landmark before the site is the Kootenay Plains Provincial Recreation Area on Hwy 11. Detailed program information for the event will be published in due course.
In the meantime, we will also be contacting our British friends at the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) and other key associations (PPCLI, CAFA, FSSF, VVC, RCACC) and invite them to join us for the parade ceremony on the 6th of June.
As we get closer to the event, I will continue to meet with our new committee in guidance and support as we staff all the requirements. Our immediate needs will be to liaise with AB Parks personnel in Rocky Mountain House, to get the permit coverage for the ceremony and confirm 3rd Bn PPCLI support. Other requirements will be actioned via Committee direction in the next months. The planned date for the liaison recce to AB Parks, DTR and the Cairn site is tentatively set for 14 May 2026.
Updates and further SITREPs will be published as needed, and at our monthly meetings prior to the event in June. The important requirement from members now, is to commit to attend this event and do it early…to do it now!
Stay well. Airborne!
Bill Dickson
Committee Member
1-780-893-1789
[email protected]
ACCOMMODATION AND RELATED EXPENSES
DAVID THOMPSON RESORT(DTR)
SIFFLEUR D-DAY EVENT 2026
RESERVATION/BOOKING CODE FOR EVENT: AIR82
ROOMS / CHARGES
TTL W/TAX
PER NIGHT
QUEEN
$189.73
Based on double occupancy for 2 nights
KING
$189.73
Based on double occupancy for 2 nights
SUITE
$223.42
Based on double occupancy for 2 nights
Extra Person
$22.45
Pet Charge
$22.45
15 Amp Power Only
$55.16
15 Amp Full Service
$59.48
MEALS
BBQ
Price
$49.90
GST
$2.50
Gratuity
$7.50
$59.90
CONTACT INFORMATION
Davis Thompson Resort. Tel: 1-403-721-2103
Email: [email protected]
