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A taste of the sailor's life in cadets inspires many to make it their career. At 16 cadets are eligible for trade training in the regular navy. For cadets who wish to continue their education, several scholarships are offered.

Dilapidated dinghy gets museum makeover

Peter Mallett, Staff Writer — A historic navy sail-training dinghy completed an improbable journey from castaway at an Army surplus store to a prized addition to a naval museum’s collection.  “It still astounds me the stories behind how many of our naval artifacts turn up,” says Bradley Froggatt, Alberta Naval Museum curator. “Because of the builder’s date, this […]

A taste of the sailor's life in cadets inspires many to make it their career. At 16 cadets are eligible for trade training in the regular navy. For cadets who wish to continue their education, several scholarships are offered.

Un dériveur délabré fait peau neuve au musée

Peter Mallett, Rédacteur  —  Un dériveur historique de la marine a effectué un voyage improbable, passant du statut de naufragé dans un magasin de surplus de l’armée à celui d’élément précieux de la collection d’un musée naval.  “Je suis toujours étonné par les histoires qui se cachent derrière la découverte de nombreux artefacts navals”, déclare Bradley […]

Snowbirds Demo Guest

Snowbirds Demo Guest

Canadian Ambassador to Ireland and former Sgt at Arms, Kevin Vickers (right) along side his pilot, Capt. Phil Roy, take a moment before the RCAF Snowbirds demo-team takes flight for the Canada Day show.