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Yorkton Army Cadets present promotions

Shortened year for corps, looking forward to fall restart
Calvin Daniels
Calvin Daniels

YORKTON - The Yorkton Army Cadets held a brief promotions ceremony Monday. 

“As we wrapped up our training year, numerous cadets were recognized for successfully navigating the challenges of participating in a limited capacity due to the pandemic,” explained Captain Colin McInnes.

“We are excited to return to full capacity in the fall and look forward to seeing familiar and new faces following Citywide Registration.” 

Among the promotions Connor Anderson was made a Master Warrant Officer (MWO). 

Other promotions included; 

  • Promotion to Gunner (Gnr): Cadets Colton Bletsky, Nicholas Burback, Kaiden Dumais, Rogue Durdin, Leon Le Roux, Renée McInnes, Ari Smyth, Deasun Smyth, and Treyvin Smyth. 
  • Promotion to Master Bombardier (MBdr): Cadets Aleesa Kakakaway and Aneesa Kakakaway. 
  • Promotion to Sergeant (Sgt): Cadets Hayley Davidson, Condoleezza Erhaze, Genesis Kakakaway, and Timothy Wild. 
  • Promotion to Warrant Officer (WO): Cadet Maria Erhaze 

Edrea ‘Eddie’ Matthew, Executive Director of the Army Cadet League of Saskatchewan, also presented MWO Anderson with the Army Cadet Service Medal, with bar, for five years of honourable service. 

Matthew also took the opportunity to speak to cadet families about the important work of the Army Cadet League, which in partnership with the Department of National Defence delivers the training program at no cost to cadets.  

The Support Committee handles league fundraising for extra costs outside of the regular training program, explained McInnes.  

“The Committee is run by parents and community members who want to see first-hand the benefits these programs can offer our Youth today and watch them become leaders of tomorrow as they progress through the program,” he wrote. 

“Working as an adult with the Canadian Cadet Program can be an excellent way for someone to pass along their skills and life experiences to our youth. You may even be able to gain new skills or develop talents and knowledge that you already have. For some adults it is an opportunity to give something back to the local community, and meet new people, or develop the relationships you already have. 

“Above all, it’s a great way mentor and develop our youth into future leaders and good citizens.”  

Adults do not need any previous cadet or military experience to work with the Canadian Cadet Program. Training is available to provide volunteers with the knowledge and skills they require.  

“However, adults with previous cadet or military experience are highly encouraged to contact us as we are looking for that kind of mentorship and leadership,” wrote McInnes.  

“Even a weekend every few months can be helpful to your local cadet corps. Yorkton Army Cadets fully understand that all kinds of other commitments, such as family and work, can affect people's availability, so even if you can't commit to an evening a week, the cadets could still use your help.” 

For more information on how to apply to be an adult volunteer or staff member, contact Captain Colin McInnes at 2834army@cadets.gc.ca. New cadets can sign up at Citywide registration in the fall, or by going to cadets.ca and follow the "Join the Cadet Program" links. Yorkton Army Cadets train Monday evenings during the school year, with summer training opportunities available.