by K-J | 11 Jul 2023 | History
Col (Ret’d) Peter Williams Stag Special This year marks the 125th anniversary of the establishment what is now known as 1RCHA, originally based on A and B Batteries – the first “full-time” or “regular” elements of the post-Confederation Canadian Army. This...
by K-J | 14 Jun 2023 | News
Shilo Stag Patrick Grundle reached out to the Shilo Stag asking if there would be coverage of his son Gnr Nicholas Grundle’s return home from Latvia. It happened mid-morning June 14, when two buses finally arrived out front of 1RCHA’s unit on Base. There were a dozen...
by K-J | 13 Mar 2023 | History
Andrew Oakden Stag Special The RCA Museum has a striking collection of heritage photographs showing Capt Alfred A. Farley, a good-natured and ubiquitous soldier from B Bty and the Royal School of Gunnery in the 1880s. Capt Farley joined B Bty as a Non-Permanent Active...
by K-J | 30 Dec 2022 | History
Andrew OakenStag Special The medallion is in good shape — there are no obvious scratches, chips, nicks or dents.It’s probably composed of copper or bronze. The surface has some discoloration, but that’s expected after 100 years. It’s notable the initials of the last...
by K-J | 28 Oct 2022 | News
While preparing for Op REASSURANCE and deployment to Latvia in December, B Bty soldiers from 1RCHA conducted a danger close mission as part of Ex PATRICIA WOLVERINE at 3 Cdn Div Support Base Det Wainwright training area. These same soldiers also participated in a live...
