41 Canadian Brigade Group Features

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was founded in 1956 by His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh K.G. K.T.  The Award came to Canada in 1963 and currently runs in 126 countries around the world. To date almost 6 million young people have challenged themselves by participating in The Award.

Remains of Unknown First World War Soldier Identified
The Honourable Laurie Hawn, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, announced on 24 Feburary 2011, that Department of National Defence has identified the remains of a First World War soldier found in Avion, France, in 2003, as those of Private Thomas Lawless of Calgary, Alberta.

CDS at Diamond Plaza Opening in Yellowknife
On January 10, 2011, General Walt Natynczyk, Canada's Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) attended the opening of Diamond Plaza, the new headquarters of The Yellowknife Company.

Canadian Alpine Ski Team Shows their Support
On January 10, 2011, the Canadian ski team will be wearing yellow ribbons on their helmets starting this week, showing their support of Canadian troops.

Send your Support... In a Cup of Coffee
The Hon. Rick Casson, Member of Parliament for Lethbridge launches the second annual “ Send your support…In a Cup of Coffee” campaign on November 9th 2010.

The Yellowknife Company

• Stand up of the Yellowknife Company
• Basic Winter Warfare training takes place in Yellowknife
• Basic Winter Warfare , 2010

An Aussie in the Arctic
Lt. Jason Pascoe writes about his experiences on Op Nunalivut 10 in the High Arctic, alongside the 1st Canadian Ranger Patrol Group (1 CRPG).

DenaliSolder
Captain J. Brent Peters, a Reservist from Calgary and avid mountain climber, climbed Mt. Mckinely, and sent out updates via Twitter.