The Master Corporals of Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) are hosting the 11^th annual “MCpls’ Golf Tournament” to raise money for the Children’s Wish Foundation on the 25^th of August 2011.  The venue is Terra Pines Golf & Country Club, located just 4 minutes North of St Albert on Hwy 2. The cost is $60 per player in teams of four. The cost covers green fees, a steak supper at the end of play, and a donation to the Children’s Wish Foundation. There is room for 180 Golfers so book early. This is the first year the tournament is open for players not on Regimental Strength, so first come first serve.

You can reserve your spot with MCpl John Lamothe in the Family Support Troop Office at the Harvey Building: 780-973-4011 ext 3040. For general Information you can also contact MCpl Ed Pickell at 780-973-4011 ext 3066. We ask that you pay when you register or you will be put on the standby list until payment is received.

May 16^th 2010, until May 21^st 2010, I had the amazing opportunity to participate in a pilot program for Veterans. With the sponsorship and support from the Royal Canadian legion, Outward bound Canada through the imagination of two former Princess Patricia’s developed a peer support initiative to be held in the Bow Valley near Canmore Alberta. The program was developed to assist soldiers returning from overseas deployments, but is only currently offered to former members. This course is instructed by qualified instructors from Outward Bound, it is 100% paid for by the legion, and is or could be a life changing moment for many former serving soldiers.   Six soldiers from different lives within the service set out on an amazing journey to find support, peace, and methods to help with transition from military life. This particular pilot saw us hike from Mount Yamniska up to Ghost River. Throughout the 6 days, the six of us were paced through different challenges. This time enabled us all to have a sense of belonging similar to that of military culture. Good friendships were formed, outstanding memories were made, and the veteran helping veteran incentive was launched. 

Our own Tony Sewards has published 2 books on the Canadian Leopards in Afghanistan.  They can be ordered from either of these 2 shops in Canada:

The Edmonton Journal carried 2 articles about wounded Troopers from our Regiment.  In case you missed them:

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/Soldier+suffered+delayed+reaction+blast/2948965/story.html

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/Wounded+trooper+wants+return/2948966/story.html

It is with regrets that we inform you that George Halfkenny passed away last evening 18 Nov 09.  We do not have any further details at this time.

Cards and condolences can be sent to:

The Halfkenny Family
29 Riverlea Dr
Riverview, NB
E1B 3N4

It is with solemn pride that the Regiment announces the posthumous award
of Mention in Dispatches to Corporal Nathan Hornburg, a KOCR soldier
attached to C Sqn LdSH(RC) for TF 1-07. It is a rare and great honour
that is very much deserved.
 
Nathan's steadfast commitment to his friends and fellow soldiers in the
face of danger remains deserving of our recognition and an inspiration
to all who serve. The Strathcona's are encouraged to hear that his brave
actions are to be commended in this manner. This award will further
serve to help us remember Nathan for the kind of dedicated soldier and
hard-working person that he always was.
 
Cpl Hornburg's citation reads:
 
MENTION IN DISPATCHES
"CPL N. HORNBURG (POSTHUMOUS) - FOR COURAGE UNDER FIRE WHEN HE WORKED
TIRELESSLY THROUGH SUSTAINED INSURGENT ATTACKS TO RECOVER A DISABLED
TANK, 24 SEP 07, JOINT TASK FORCE AFGHANISTAN"
 
 

Reunion 2010 Update - For those who are planning to stay at the Edmonton Marriott River Cree Resort Hotel (and I hope that is all of you!) we have been advised that we will have to wait until July the 13th 2009, before booking our rooms. This is contrary to the dates that were posted in the letter and registration form. The hotel tells me that this is a computer issue! So if you can "Persevere" for another week or so, there should be no problem!

Dave Biener
Reunion Committee