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[theworldofwars]

This poem extols the virtues of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, a privately raised battalion. In early 1915, it became the first Canadian unit to serve on the Western Front. The Princess Pat's fought with the 27th British Division before joining the Canadian Corps in late 1915.

[amnesiacprophetphotography]

Attended a very cool WWI event in Newville Pennsylvania and got these shots. This was an incredibly detailed event with a lot going on. It would be impossible to cover everything that was happening, but it was incredibly immersive with no public around. Very cool!

[captain-price-unofficially]

1982, Canadian Army. 3 PPCLI, Reconnaissance Course, at Fort Lewis USA

[thxnews]

Canadian Armed Forces Strengthen Ties in Alaska

Canadian Armed Forces Strengthen Ties in Alaska

Over 350 Canadian Army soldiers, primarily from the 3rd Battalion of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (3 PPCLI), are gearing up to demonstrate their cold-weather combat skills in Alaska. This exercise, occurring at the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC), Fort Wainwright, will run from February 13 to 22, 2024.

Teaming Up with Allies

In what promises to be a powerful demonstration of international cooperation, Canadian soldiers will collaborate with their American counterparts from the 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the 11th Airborne Division. Soldiers from Mongolia and the Republic of Korea will also partake in this exercise. This collaboration is an opportunity for the Canadian Armed Forces to strengthen inter-army relations within the Indo-Pacific region. Air Force Participation The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is not left out of this exercise. With about 165 personnel from 1 Wing set to participate, the RCAF will deploy three CH-147 Chinook and six CH-146 Griffon helicopters. Approximately 100 other Canadian Armed Forces personnel will support the exercise in various ways, bringing the total Canadian contribution to about 600 personnel. Global Resolve: A Test of Readiness Exercise GLOBAL RESOLVE 24 is an annual event that tests the readiness of the Canadian Army's light infantry battalions. Being a part of the Global Response Task Force (GRTF), these battalions go through rigorous training and experiences in diverse environments.

Commanders Speak

Lieutenant-General Jocelyn Paul, Commander, of the Canadian Army said: “Exercise GLOBAL RESOLVE 24 ensures the Canadian Army can conduct combat operations in challenging cold weather conditions and in the Arctic, but also serves as an opportunity to strengthen ties with crucial partners in the Indo-Pacific - especially our hosts: the 11th Airborne Division of the US Army Pacific. As we face an increasingly volatile security environment around the globe, I am incredibly proud to see our soldiers train together and sharpen their skills. The Arctic is experiencing growing competition, and the Canadian Army must remain ready to support the Government of Canada’s strategies in this important region.” Major-General Roch Pelletier, Commander, of the Canadian Army Doctrine and Training Centre said:  “The training conducted at the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center alongside our American allies and Indo-Pacific partners shows the Canadian Army’s commitment to maintain individual and collective proficiency in Arctic and Cold Weather operations. Thanks to the relationship that exists between the Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre and the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center, US, Canadian, and Indo-Pacific partner nation soldiers will prove their combat readiness shoulder-to-shoulder during the same exercise.”

Prepared for Global Challenges

Lieutenant Colonel Ben Schmidt, Commanding Officer, of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, emphasized that such high-level training demonstrates the capability of a light infantry unit and prepares them to operate in various global environments. Exercise GLOBAL RESOLVE 24 will affirm the Canadian Armed Forces' readiness and strengthen ties with key allies and partners. Sources: THX News & National Defence. Read the full article

[astra-business-centre-calgary]

Top things to do in Edgemont, Calgary

Edgemont is a residential neighbourhood in northwest Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and is located north of the community of Dalhousie. It is also bounded by John Laurie Boulevard to the south, Sarcee Trail to the west, Country Hills Boulevard to the north, and Shaganappi Trail to the east.

WinSport

WinSport has evolved in the three decades since the 1988 Calgary Olympics and it will continue to evolve over the next 30 years.

COP is a year-round sport and recreation hub for Calgarians. Thousands of children, newcomers, adaptive sport athletes and others are inspired through sport and recreation at COP each year. WinSport’s annual economic impact on the City of Calgary is $120 million and the park welcomes more than 1.2 million visitors each year. The impact of the 1988 Games extends from beginners to elite athletes and from youth volunteers to 30-year employees. It has inspired generations of Olympians, welcomes new Canadians to winter sport, and it is world-renowned.

While WinSport has been the gold standard for how to own, operate and maintain Olympic legacy, challenges are mounting. Aging infrastructure, ever-increasing pressure on sport and recreation in Canada and tough economic times are among the challenges. WinSport’s mandate is to manage, operate and maintain COP in an efficient and business-like manner, as a prudent owner of a world-class facility. It is to provide training, coaching, competition and recreation facilities to be used by high-performance athletes, developing athletes and the community.

The operation of COP is intended to be flexible and to evolve and adapt, as events occur and circumstances change, to respond to the needs of high-performance athletes, WinSport users and the public. With limited resources, WinSport is constantly navigating the delicate balance between these three user communities. We are focused on the future to continue this legacy to ensure that WinSport exists and COP lives on.

The Military Museums

The Military Museums of Calgary, Alberta is the largest tri-service museum in Western Canada and the second largest military museum in the country.

The Military Museums is home to eight separate museums including the Naval, Army and Air Force Museums of Alberta, the Air Force Cold War Museum, the four museums of the founding regiments, Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians), Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI), The King's Own Calgary Regiment and The Calgary Highlanders. It also includes the UCalgary Founders' Gallery and Library & Archives. The Military Museums (TMM) is a Canadian Armed Forces tri-service history, heritage, art, research, and educational institution.

The Military Museums is dedicated to preserving the memories and traditions of the countless Canadians who proudly served their country through numerous wars and conflicts by their selfless dedication, commitment and courage.

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Top places to visit in Calgary, AB

Calgary is a vibrant city that’s full of culture, history and nature. It has something for everyone, including the young and old alike. If you're planning a visit to Calgary, here are my top picks for places to explore during your time in this Alberta city.

Glenbow Museum

The Glenbow Museum is an art and history regional museum in the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The museum focuses on Western Canadian history and culture, including Indigenous perspectives.

The Glenbow Museum is an art and history regional museum in the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The museum focuses on Western Canadian history and culture, including Indigenous perspectives. The Glenbow was established as a private non-profit foundation in 1955 by lawyer, businessman and philanthropist Eric Lafferty Harvie with materials from his personal collection.

The museum moved to its current facility in downtown Calgary in 1976, and is funded by the governments of Calgary, Alberta and Canada, private donors, as well as an endowment provided by Harvie. In 2019, the Glenbow had a total of 148,668 visitors. The museum closed temporarily for renovations in 2021, and will re-open in 2024.

Glenbow is a place of confluence. A meeting point for people and communities to join a flow of ideas, knowledge, opinions and experiences. Our exceptional collection of art and historical objects represents the people and ideas that have shaped our region. That collection is complemented and contextualized by travelling exhibitions that explore historical and contemporary art, fashion, design and innovation from around the world.

We are committed to expanding the accessibility and impact of art and culture in our community through exhibitions and programs that provide meaningful experiences for all visitors. As an independent, non-profit member-based organization, we generate over 60% of our operating revenue through fundraising, museum and program admissions, and memberships.

The Military Museums

The Military Museums of Calgary, Alberta is the largest tri-service museum in Western Canada and the second largest military museum in the country. The Military Museums is home to eight separate museums including the Naval, Army and Air Force Museums of Alberta, the Air Force Cold War Museum, the four museums of the founding regiments, Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians), Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI), The King's Own Calgary Regiment and The Calgary Highlanders. It also includes the UCalgary Founders' Gallery and Library & Archives.

Most units, regiments and branches of the Canadian Armed Forces have museums dedicated to their specific history; some are large and well-funded, others are small and struggle to survive. Whatever their size, they are almost always housed separately, even when located within the same base or geographic area.

In the mid to late 1980s, a combination of environmental conditions and lack of public access to the existing regimental museums in Calgary created the catalyst for change. A group of dedicated citizens came together to find ways to preserve the valuable artifacts and archives belonging to the local regiments. When the Department of National Defence (DND) made Sir Sam Steele Junior High School surplus, Calgarians raised $6.5 million to convert the school and create The Museum of the Regiments (MOR).

With the support of DND, the collections of two regular force regiments and two reserve regiments became housed under one roof, each regiment being provided with its own gallery in which to display artifacts, memorabilia and equipment. This greatly enhanced the connection between Canada’s military heritage and the Canadian public, particularly its youth. It also enhanced the pride of veterans and serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces by showcasing their regimental history in a world class facility.

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[thisdayinwwi]

May 8 1915 #OTD During Battle Of Frezenberg Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) stops German attack. After this, PPCLI has a new motto — "Holding up the whole damn line" Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) was one of the 1st Canadian units in #WWI, taking their place in the trenches on Jan 6 1915. Before the Battle Of Frezenberg the PPCLI had an initial strength of 546. During the fighting the unit suffered 392 casualties leaving only 154 battle ready after the German attack. The battle is immortalized by this painting "The Canadians at Ypres" by William Barnes Wollen

Illustrated London News #OTD Jul 3 1915 publishes this Amédée Forestier illustration of the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry #PPCLI on the front lines.

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[yegarts]

The Art of War and the Killing Joke - The Comedy Company

(The PPCLI Comedy Company circa 1917-1919 - photo, public domain)

From 1914-1918, more than 600,000 Canadians packed up their troubles and merrily marched, flags waving, into the trenches and foxholes of Flanders and France. By the time the Armistice was signed at 11:00 am on November 11, 1918, more than 59,000 were dead, over 172,000 wounded. Globally, more than 10 million soldiers died, resulting in a “lost generation.” White crosses row on row, cenotaphs, literature, and visual art are some of The Great War’s tangible legacies. The lingering wounds of bereaved families and communities as well as the true extent of the conflict’s effects on the nation’s psyche are sepia-toned intangibles.

The development of Canadian sketch comedy is one of the Great War’s unexpected legacies. When playwright and history buff Neil Grahn was sorting through the archives of a Canadian regiment – Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) – for another project, he discovered the fascinating story of the PPCLI Comedy Company. The tiny band of soldiers entertained their comrades; they fought, Ross rifles in hand, in some of the war’s bloodiest theatres.

Their story is the subject of Grahn’s script, The Comedy Company Or: What’s So Funny about Death, Mud, and Machine Guns? A Fictional Recounting of an Absolutely True Story. It traces the company’s journey through the Ypres Salient, juxtaposing their original comedy sketches and songs with the grinding realities of war – its sounds, smells, textures, and shell shock.

(Battle scene, The Comedy Company - photo Marc J. Chalifoux)

“Our involvement in World War One was immersive,” says Grahn “It nearly drowned us.”

The real Comedy Company was the brainchild of Major, later Lieutenant Colonel, Agar Adamson. His rationale was simple and a bit chilling. Lift the troops’ morale through humour, let them escape the horrors, inspire them to fight through the meat grinder of trench warfare.

LILLEY: Okay, I’m looking at it like this. If we can come up with a show that makes the rest of our boys forget, even for minute, what a stinking, butcher’s shop we’re all stuck in - then maybe we’ll be doing some good.

FENWICK: Yeah, I guess if we can get the boys to relax and have a laugh, they might be a little sharper next time they’re in the front trenches.

CUNNINGHAM: Exactly. It’s a simple formula. We boost morale - make troops more happy. Troops feel better - they kill more Germans.

MCLAREN: Yes! And when we kill enough Fritzies, they give up, the war ends, and we get to go home! Our little show’s ultimate mission is to help our boys with their killing. We’re going to create comedy for killing!

CUNNINGHAM: You know what McLaren? That’s the first thing you’ve said today I’ve liked. ‘Comedy for killing’ – Let’s hear it on three boys! One, two three…

ALL: Comedy for killing!

(The Comedy Company, Act I, Scene 7)

(Sheldon Elter and Andrew MacDonald Smith - photo Marc J. Chalifoux)

“This company was absolutely used as a tool by high command,” says Grahn, “but its execution brought the men together. Yes, it was designed for esprit de corps, but it was good on a human scale because it allowed an escape for the men. What fascinated me, what forms the heart of the show is the story of humans finding morale and sanity in a situation that dwarfs anything anyone’s experienced in terms of horror and discomfort. That attitude of ‘I hate the bastards that started this thing. I joke so that I may live’.”

Moreover, the troupe laid the foundation of a uniquely Canadian brand of sketch comedy.

“These guys were the granddaddies of sketch as we know it in Canada,” Grahn says. “I’m part of that legacy through things like The Irrelevant Show and Three Dead Trolls in a Baggie. They looked at life around them and made fun of that; the rifles, webbing, bully beef, and mud in boots. It was authentic, Canadian, not the usual British thing of singing Gilbert and Sullivan. The form came back to Canada – which at the time was trapped in the pincers of America and Britain. It is part of our national character. Wow.”

(Sheldon Elter, Jesse Gervais, Steven Greenfield, and Andrew MacDonald Smith dance a cancan in The Comedy Company - photo Marc J. Chalifoux)

The play joins a canon of scripts by Alberta playwrights that take on different aspects of the Canadian experience of WW1 – Vern Thiessen’s Vimy  and Stephen Massicotte’s Mary’s Wedding. Although The Comedy Company examines a different aspect of the conflict, it too is an act of remembrance.

“One hundred years isn’t really such a long time ago,” says Shadow Theatre artistic director John Hudson, who also directs the show. “My Great Uncle was one of the many underage soldiers who enlisted under a false name. He never came home. I choke up when I think of him and how it destroyed the family. They were wrecked, and my story is just one of millions. Go to Newfoundland and on July 1, they remember the Newfoundland Regiment, which was slaughtered on July 1, 1916 at Beau Hamel.”

Both Hudson and Grahn agree that the men of The Comedy Company were “comedian warriors” who helped their comrades through the worst, and probably allowed many to survive in the face of despair.

(Nathan Cuckow, Sheldon Elter, and Steven Greenfield hunker down in a trench - image Marc J. Chalifoux)

Several of the men were wounded, and the first commanding officer, Lieutenant Cunningham, was so badly injured in the attack on Vimy Ridge he never returned to active duty. Lieutenant Colonel Adamson was seriously wounded at Passchendaele – but The Comedy Company marched on into memory and applause. The conclusion of their story is beautifully summed up by Edmonton’s Colin Maclean in his Gig City review:

“Later, the comedy troupe joined with another collection of players to form the famous “Dumbells.” They performed before the King and even had a run on Broadway.

But, mostly, they continued to entertain the troops.

More full disclosure: I grew up with stories about the “Dumbells” because one evening, in the audience, among hundreds of his fellows, was my own father. He never forgot that night.”

Shadow Theatre’s production of The Comedy Company runs at the Varscona Theatre until November 11. Tickets are available here.

There are many events in Edmonton commemorating Remembrance Day and the 100th anniversary of the Armistice. Here are a few

Armistice100 will take place at the Alberta Legislature on Sunday, November 11 beginning with a 21 Gun Salute at 11am

Project Heroes continues at the Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre. This exhibit uses stories, individual portraits and larger paintings to honour the lives of Canadian soldiers who died in Afghanistan.

The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Museum will hold a Remembrance Day ceremony at the Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre at 11am on Sunday, November 11.

Redpatch continues its run at the Citadel Theatre until November 11

WWI stats - https://www.warmuseum.ca/firstworldwar/history/after-the-war/legacy/the-cost-of-canadas-war/)

[nicholasnewairinfluence]

Artistic: Artistic is the creative nature of an individuals natural imagination. A great characteristic to being artistic is that they will appreciate beauty in any form of another’s thought process of perception in a wide variety. The emotional presence in an individuals art should be looked at more than just the vision of artistic sight but also the communication it brings with a story it speaks. I read a story not to long ago on #Facebook about a infantry soldier from the #ppcli of the #canadianarmedforces about how he deals with his #pstd with art. He was able to free his mind on the canvas by releasing negative energy through artistic counselling. So grab a daily journal and get artistic with simple words in poetry or sketching an image of your mindset of that day my comrades. #artistic #personaldevelopment #ptsdawareness (at Kamloops, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAK4mqBhzDD/?igshid=2os0x29axo31

[willowskylor]

My grandfather, Henry Sokal, served with the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry during WWII. Along with his brothers Nick, Alec, and George. Please share pictures of your family members who also served, I’d love to see my news feed honouring our heroes. #PPCLI #OnceAPatriciaAlwaysAPatricia (at Winnipeg, Manitoba) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4th692AOEI/?igshid=ya47ahh7jdfn

[canadian-carbine]

3PPCLI Sniper and his C14 Timberwolf

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[aiiaiiiyo]

My grandfather at 30 yes old... 6’6” 350 lbs in this photo from the day my mother was born in 1961. PPCLI Veteran (cypress, Korea) Indigenous (Ojibway), golden gloves champion, beast. Check this blog!

[bigboard]

Beans & Bullets MBT Scn 31_1

Beans & Bullets MBT Scn 31_1

 September 29th 1987.

SITREP:

Elements of RCD & PPCLI defend Papa 2-7. Location Wolf 2-7 [depot].

2x company strength attack approaching. Supported by •STABBER rated T55M.

Supperssive Arty incoming.

MISSION:

Hold WOLF 2-7.

EXECUTION:

FORWARD ELEMENT AT ECHO-2 delay.

BRIDGES ◇NOT ◇ BLOWN

IPs situated at Papa 2-7

Expect attack thru woods. 81MikeMike’s sighted in and pre-plotted.

AMBUSH: Hidden…