The Weyburn Legion Cadet Corps will be celebrating their 62nd annual ceremonial review on Tuesday, May 18. It takes place at the Weyburn Royal Canadian Legion Hall at 7:30 p.m.
The program starts with a parade formation and march on, before the arrival of the reviewing officer. This year the reviewing officer will be Honourary Colonel Kenneth Garbutt from the 16th Service Battalion. Garbutt is the vice-president of Saskatchewan on the national council of the Army Cadet League of Canada, and the former executive director of the Army Cadet League of Canada.
During the formal part of the cadet review, the reviewing officer will make an inspection of all cadets, then awards and medals will be presented.Awards include the LCol Kempton Bowl for Outstanding Leadership, the Royal Canadian Legion Presidents trophy for best all-round cadet, the Rick Murray Memorial trophy for Marksmanship, the Captain Wm. Layh CD Shield for Best Attendance, the RAD award to the senior NCM for dedication, the Tylor Hallberg Memorial shield for the Top Junior NCM, and awards for best first year cadet, most improved cadet, best dressed cadet on parade, and the supper committees Esprit de Corps award. Medals presented at the ceremonies include the Lord Strathcona Trust Fund medal and the Royal Canadian Legions medal of excellence.After the formal part of the cadet review, the cadets will engage in corps precision drill demonstrations and cadet training presentations.The cadet ceremonial review typically concludes the year for those participating in cadets. During June, July and August many of the cadets have the opportunity to attend summer training camps. In addition, senior cadets can participate in advanced training opportunities full-time during the summer as instructors or support staff.The Canadian Cadet Program is the largest federally-sponsored youth program in Canada that includes the Royal Canadian Sea, Army and Air Cadets. It is a national program for young Canadians aged 12 to 18 who are interested in participating in a variety of fun, challenging and rewarding activities.Cadets are encouraged to become active, responsible members of their communities. Cadets also learn valuable life and work skills such as teamwork, leadership and citizenship.
