Flashback | Rétrospective
Musique: Canadian Songs for Parlour and Stage, includes Leo, the Royal Cadet (1999), a ‘Canadian military opera’ one of 19th-century Canada’s most successful light operas. Leo, the Royal Cadet (1999) by Kingston-based Oscar Ferdinand Telgmann was the most often performed Canadian staged musical play prior to Anne of Green Gables. Based on a story revolving…
Deaths | deces
3058 COLONEL PETER W. HUNTER, (RMC ’53) CD PAST COMMANDING OFFICER AND FORMER HONORARY COLONEL THE GOVERNOR GENERAL’S HORSE GUARDS FORMER COLONEL COMMANDANT ROYAL CANADIAN ARMOURED CORPS On Wednesday July 2, 2008, at the age of 77. Loving husband to Wanda. Dear father to Geoffrey (Marie-José) and Elizabeth Dixon (Neil), the mother of his children,…
Trivia | Bagatelle
Q1″A”. Who granted and assigned the Armorial Ensigns for the Royal Military College of Canada? A. His Majesty King George V; B. Duke of Devonshire, Governor-General of Canada; C. Sir Robert Borden, Prime Minister of Canada; or D. Arthur Meighen, Prime Minister of Canada “Per pale Azure and Gules on the Dexter side a…
Quotation | Citation
“Rear-Admiral Rouleau is a strong leader and an officer of great integrity and experience. I support General Hillier’s choice wholeheartedly and take this opportunity to wish RAdm Rouleau the best of luck in his new functions.” – Minister MacKay “I’ve got to lay keels for ships. I’ve got to fill up the navy divisions aboard…
Reunions
Details are now available concerning Reunion Weekend 2 – 5 October 2008: Legacy Dinner: Thursday 2 Oct – ticket info. Saturday Lunch at Yeo Hall $12.00 Members / $15.00 Non Members (Special reserved section for Old Brigade members and their guests on the main floor in Yeo Hall). Ex cadets & guests dine in the…
We get emails
In your article ‘Who Am I’ on 1119 Brigadier Jack Price, I note with some concern the lack of mention of the Honorary Degree granted to him by the Senate of RMC in 1984 – the 100th Anniversary of the RMC Club. You might like to add that small detail when you get a chance.…
In This Issue 22
22596 Matthew Dawe (RMC ’04) 1 April 1980 – 4 July 2007 _______________________________________________ To find an article: copy title into the search bar on the top of the website and press the ‘enter’ key. To search for an individual: type their name into the search bar and press the ‘enter’ key. Uncle Rick Passes Torch…
Top Headlines
Hillier hands over military reins to Natynczyk Video: General Natynczyk addresses the parade New top soldier is nobody’s bean counter Canada will be out of Kandahar in 2011: Natynczyk Harper hints new chief of defence will be on shorter leash . ______________________________________________________ 6219 Robin Boadway (RRMC RMC ’64) appointed an Officer of the Order of…
What’s Happening At RMC
…… 13846 Kevin Bryski (RMC ’82) was a recent visitor to RMC. Kevin spent 6 yrs at the college (cadet & staff) as well as three on the national executive of the RMC Club so it was a real homecoming for him. Accompanying Kevin on the visit was his 14 yr old daughter Tesia who…
Deaths | deces
Tributes pour in for ‘Mr. Calgary’ Arthur Smith OC, DFC, AOE, DCL (Hon) 1st recipient of Air Commodore Leonard J. Birchall Leadership Award By SHAWN LOGAN, SUN MEDIA The city has lost one of its most prominent movers and shakers after Art Smith — dubbed Mr. Calgary — passed away early yesterday morning. The local…
Retirements
Master builder retires 8571 Dave Riddell (RRMC RMC ’70) With a quick glance out the window of Dave Riddell’s office you can see the fruits of his labour. Dave Riddell, with the Western Student Recreation Centre in the background, has overseen construction of 26 new buildings on campus and the renovation of perhaps 30 more…
Misc
Ex-Cadet on the Move! – Running for Leukemia 17242 Patrick Pressoir (CMR ’90) THE HUDSON GAZETTE, Wednesday JUNE 25, 2008 By Matthew Brett HUDSON – Local marathon runner Patrick Pressoir is on the move again. Having raised over $10,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society over the past 12 months, Pressoir is gearing up for…