All Entries Tagged With: "Parks Canada"
Maritime Explosive Ordnance Disposal High Altitude Mission with Parks Canada
A/ SLt Patrick Delisle, MARPAC PA — As the helicopter climbs above 2,000 metres, two Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Operators gaze out across the rugged peaks of the Rocky Mountains, the serene beauty in stark contrast with their dangerous mission ahead. For safety, one EOD Tech holds the C4 plastic explosives in his pack, while the […]
Canadian artillery precision: Operation Palaci strikes proudly over Rogers Pass
A/SLt Alexandre Khoury, MARPAC PA — Members of Operation (Op) Palaci take pride in knowing that the work they do over Rogers Pass is highly valued. The second roto of Op Palaci fired from 17 positions along the Trans-Canada Highway using 105-mm howitzer field guns modified for precision bombardment from roadside platforms. Op Palaci is the Canadian Armed Forces […]
RCN veterans honoured for ‘inspirational’ efforts
Peter Mallett Staff Writer — Two navy veterans have been inducted into Parks Canada’s Hometown Heroes program. On June 4, the Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Steven Guilbeault, paid tribute to Captain (Navy) (Retired) William H. Wilson and the late Paris K. Sahlen during a Hometown Heroes induction ceremony at The Military Museums in Calgary. Vice-Admiral […]
