Air cadets seeking youth

The Yorkton branch of the Air Cadet League of Canada is looking for more people, both youth members and adult volunteers.

“We really need to try to get more kids in the air cadets,” said Terra Heddon, who sits on the local branch committee.

Heddon said the program is a good one, with almost all of the costs associated with the program covered by the Department of Defence.

The group meets Tuesdays nights at Dr. Brass School. It also does semi-regular activities on weekends, ranging from flying in a glider with a supervisor, to participating in biathlons, to taking a weekend to learn  outdoor winter survival skills.

Heddon they could use a large base of volunteers for their weekend events in particular.

In the summer, members of the local group are able to apply to attend camps in Alberta and British Columbia, again with the costs covered, said Heddon.

The cadet program is open to youth 12 and older.

Anyone wanting more information, either for a youth participant or as a volunteer, may call either 306-620-5522 or 306-620-2011.