by K-J | 1 Dec 2022 | Sports
1RCHA was unable to have its traditional Kingston Cup game at Gunner Arena because of the absence of A & B Btys due to Op REASSURANCE. However, for 1RCHA’s 124th birthday the Regiment celebrated with a sports day and a BBQ. But first, a ball hockey game at the GSH...
by K-J | 18 Oct 2022 | History
Col Josiah G. Holmes was the first C Bty CO from 1887 to 1893. Of note, he commanded the Skeena River Revolt in northern BC in 1888. In 1893, British soldiers took over permanent garrison duties at Esquimalt and C Bty returned to Quebec. The Canadian Militia...
by K-J | 15 Jul 2022 | Features
Then 1RCHA A Bty BC Maj Joe O’Donnell led the way, first to jump into a frigid RTA lake as part of winter training during Ex FROSTY GUNNER. As new 1RCHA CO, he’s transitioning from teacher to leader. Plus he likes to have fun, whether it’s working...
