By Lloyd Lewis, HLCol 41 Signal Regiment

September 22, 2017 – Red Deer

Have a love of history?  How about technology?   Teamwork? If you said yes to any of these, then you owe to yourself to drop down to Cormack Armoury on September 30th.  Armouries across the country will open their doors to showcase the important work that Reservists do for Canadians through interactive displays, conversations, and activities.

There are 2 Reserve units that operate out of Cormack Armoury – 41 Signal Regiment (2 Squadron), who specialize in all forms of military communication, and 78th Field Battery, an artillery unit. Both are a part of the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve. The Open House gives you a great opportunity to find out more about the Reserves, check out some of the equipment. and talk to the soldiers.  Find out why they’re so passionate about the role they play.  Capt. James Gascoyne is the Senior Officer at the Armoury.

Note that Armouries across the country will open their doors to showcase the important work Reservists do for Canadians through interactive displays, conversations, and activities.

Calgary: Mewata Armoury, 801 – 11th Street SW and General Sir Arthur Currie Building, 4225 Crowchild Trail SW

Edmonton: Brigadier James Curry Jefferson Building, 11630, 109th Street NW and LCol Philip Debney Armoury, 8403 Roper Road

Lethbridge: Vimy Ridge Armoury, 337 Stubb Ross Road

Medicine Hat: Patterson Armoury, 120 Cuyler Road South East

Red Deer: Cormack Armoury, 4402 – 55th Street

Yellowknife NT: 3 Coronation Drive, Bay 5, Yellowknife

These events will place Canadians in the company of our nation’s soldiers and is part of the Canadian Army’s overall initiative to recruit new members to the Army Reserves. Under Strong, Secure, Engaged: Canada’s Defence Policy, the Government of Canada has committed to increasing the size of the Reserve Force to 30,000 (an increase of 1,500) and to reduce the length of time it takes for an individual to join the Reserve Force to approximately 30 days.

In Red Deer, the Canadian Army Reserve Open House will take place on September 30, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Cormack Armoury, 4402 – 55th St.

Learn more about the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves.