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LCol Kopan and RSM Ogilvie greet the first cadets arriving at the airport on the Friday night. It is another hot summer, with temperatures hitting nearly 40c.

The year marks the 125th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets and as part of celebrations, the camp exercises it's Freedom of the City by marching through town. The commanding Officer is met by the chief constable and the mayor at City Hall, where the mayor reads the original 1979 proclamation. It is 25 years since the camp was first awarded the Freedom of the City.

First aid and CPR training continue as mandatory training for all cadets. The new confidence course is very popular with all cadets. The Pioneer course offered on trial basis. Focusing on engineer field training, some silver star qualified cadets challenge the highly demanding technical course.

The Kiska gun no longer vandalized, has become a monument. Monument plaques are made and paid for by 1705 BCD Cadet Corps, and a wreath is laid at its base during the summer. Several memorial benches are unveiled on Coutts Common and Maple Grove - Laura Kopan, Tony Lehrer and LCol David Kinloch.

Sunday evening muster parades on Coutts Common end with humorous skits as they have for many years. Held on a beautiful sunny afternoon, the annual battalion sports day is another highlight for the cadets. the annual Band Coy caleigh is held on Coutts Common with special guests of honour Mrs Lilley and Mrs Kinloch, widows of previous camp COs LCol Kinloch (1951-1952) and LCol Lilley (1968-1976).

MGen John Sharpe Colonel Commandant of the RCAC is the reviewing officer for the final parade. The original Royal Banner is retired during the final and placed in the museum.

Sword of Honour: Cadet/MWO Jeff Johnson, 2638 Loyal Edmonton Regt RCACC
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Commanding officer: LCol T.W. Kopan, CD
LCol R.E. Clark, MMM, CD
LCol T.W. Kopan, CD
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CWO Tim Ogilvie, CD, (PPCLI)
Museum is now closed for the season. 
For a tour in the off season please email us at manager@vernoncadetmuseum.com
​Our Scheduled reopening is June of 2023

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Vernon Cadet Camp Museum

4912 Pleasant Valley Road,
Vernon, British Columbia,  V1B 3L7

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