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Brockville Museum Display

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Commemorating D-Day and the Second World War

“The City of Brockville’s identity is intertwined with that of the Brockville Rifles. Offering our community a chance to recognize and appreciate the history of “the Brocks” in a public place like the Brockville Museum is an honour.”
Brockville Mayor Jason Baker

Temporary museum display commemorating soldiers of D-Day and the Second World War, now at the Brockville Museum.

The Brockville Rifles’ Regimental Museum is pleased to have partnered with the Brockville Museum to have a display of some of artifacts dedicated to the local soldiers who served during the Second World War and D-Day.

The Brockville Rifles Regimental Museum is privileged to have a dedicated team of volunteers who are able to display a multitude of artifacts that engage members of the community by highlighting the current and past sacrifices of their fellow citizens.  This latest exhibition, at the Brockville City Museum, highlights the dramatic impact on individuals when our country is committed to battle.  The warm reception our citizens provide at each display is a testament to the fact that our military is remembered.
Museum Director
LCol (Ret’d) E. W. Creech, CD BA

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Conclusion of 100 Days Offensive 100th Anniversary

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At 1100 on 11 Nov 1918 Armistice was signed following the Canadian’s 100 Days Offensive. However, the war was not over for these soldiers. It would not be until the Spring of 1919 before they returned home. Those that did return home would suffer a lifetime of undiagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder known as Shell Shock. Today we honour their sacrifice. We Will Remember Them. Lest We Forget.

This has been a project of The Brockville Rifles Regimental Society. If you wish to contribute to this project please make a donation to Solider On, https://soldieron.ca/

Image: Graves of three P.P.C.L.I. men. [Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry]. August, 1916, Courtesy of Library and Archives Canada.

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100th Anniversary of the Hundred Days Offensive

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The Brockville Rifles perpetuate 4 battle honours of the 156th Battalion C.E.F.; Amiens, Arras, Hindenburg Line and Pursuit to Mons. These were bestowed following the Hundred Days Offensive that led to the end of The Great War. To honour the sacrifice of the soldiers of Eastern Ontario who served in these battles we will be posting in real time the transcribed events from their war diaries. Follow along and learn the story of these brave individuals who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. The real time events will start on August 1, starting just before the beginning of the Hundred Days Offensive.

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Regional Commanding Officer of Ontario Cadets Visits Brockville

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On Tuesday, May 1, 2018, The Regional Commanding Officer of Central Region, LCol Doré visited 113 The Brockville Rifles, RCACC. The cadets, officers and support committee pulled out all the stops and treated this as a “full dress rehearsal” for their scheduled annual cadet review on June 5.

During the ceremonial parade, LCol Dore was accompanied by the Commanding Officer of 113 Army, Captain Peter Ruttan, Cadet CWO John-Matthew Hunt, and the Regimental Sergeant Major of 113’s affiliated unit, The Brockville Rifles, CWO Gagnon.

Following the inspection LCol Doré presented three CO’s Challenge Coins to Cadet Master Warrant Officer Kayla Marshall-Lewis, Support Committee Member Mrs. Tina Murray, and to Lieutenant Aaron Watt of 113 Army. Lt Watt was also presented with a certificate of Commendation from LCol Doré for his professionalism, values and leadership over the past year.

The parade was concluded with the passing of cadet command from RSM Hunt to CSM Nathanael Flinn. Following the parade, LCol Doré conducted a “town hall” with all the officers, supporting staff, cadets, and attending family members present.

The Brockville Army Cadets meet every Tuesday evening from 6-9 p.m. at the Brockville Armouries, 144 King St E, Brockville. You may also contact us at 113army@cadets.gc.ca for more information.

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45th Annual Sgt Rick Foldeak Memorial Hockey Tournament (2018)

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The Brockville Rifles will be hosting the 45th Annual Sgt Rick Foldeak Memorial Hockey tournament from April 6th to April 8th. Join the tournament and support your local soldiers as they challenge other regiments in the Army’s best hockey tournament. 

Click the link to follow the event on Facebook: 45th Annual Army Hockey Tournament

Opening Ceremonies

Youth Arena
Friday, April 6, 2018 starting at 6:30 pm

Tournament

Games will be played at both the Memorial Center and the Youth arena on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Friday games are from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Saturday games go from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Sunday’s games will be division and conference championships from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Teams:

20 teams from reserve regiments from across Ontario will be competing in this year’s tournament in Brockville, Ontario. 

A Division
  1. Princess of Wales Own Regiment (PWOR)
  2. Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (CH of O)
  3. 33 Service Battalion (33 SVC BN)
  4. The Lorne Scots (LORNE SCOTS)
  5. 4th Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (4RCR)
B Division
  1. Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada (RHFC)
  2. The Brockville Rifles (Brock Rif)
  3. 33 Field Artillery Regiment (33 FD REGT)
  4. Governor General’s Foot Guards (GGFG)
  5. The Ontario Regiment (ONT REGT 1)
C Division
  1. Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (RHLI)
  2. 33 Signal Regiment (33 SIG)
  3. Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry Highlanders (SD&G)
  4. The Toronto Scottish Regiment (TOR SCOT R)
  5. The Algonquin Regiment (ALQ R)
D Division
  1. The Ontario Regiment (ONT REGT 2)
  2. 7 Intelligence Company (7 INT)
  3. 33 Combat Engineer Regiment (33 CER)
  4. 31 Combat Engineer Regiment (31 CER)
  5. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (ARGYLS)

Schedule:

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Cadet WO N. Flinn of the 113 RCAC Attending Pre-Parachute Training

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The 113th Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps (which is affiliated with The Brockville Rifles) is pleased to announce that Cadet Warrant Officer N. Flinn has been selected to attend the Pre-Parachute Training Course.

The course will be held over the 2018 March Break at CFB Trenton. This training is for cadets from across Canada and is a qualification for selection for the Canadian Forces Basic Parachutist Course this summer.

The Army Cadet program is a great starting point for young teens thinking about a career in the Canadian Forces and in particular with The Brockville Rifles. Check out cadets can offer at www.cadets.gc.ca.

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Tug of War at the Glengarry Highland Games 2017

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The Brocks team tied for 5th overall of 11 teams in our first attempt attending the Glengarry Highland Games Highlanders Challenge Cup congratulations to the team:
Cpl thompson (team captain), RSM Gagnon (coach), Captain Lampron, Sgt hopper, MCpl Jackson, Cpl Parker, Cpl Springer, Cpl Zieman (anchor), Cpl Oliver, Rfmn Boyd, Cpl Jowett.

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Canada 150 Medals Presented to former Members

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Two retired officers of The Brockville Rifles, LCol Jeff Shaver (Ret’d) and Major Roger Hum (Ret’d), received Canada 150 Medals. The Canada 150 medals were presented for community service and to recognize their efforts supporting the community. The Canada 150 Medals are an initiative of MP Gord Brown and MPP Steve Clark.

 

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Open House September 2017

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BROCKVILLE, September 2017 – On Saturday, September 30th from 8am to 4pm The Brockville Rifles will be hosting an open house at the Brockville Armouries on behalf of the Canadian Army. All are welcome to attend and there is no admission cost. We will be offering guided tours of the building, regimental history lessons, weapon and equipment displays, field living displays, vehicle displays and our digital firing range will be open. You may also take the opportunity to visit the regimenal museum and to discuss careers in the Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserves with one of our recruiters.

Hope to see you there.

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