Trail Air Cadets return from summer training
By Contributor
Over the summer 16 cadets from 531 Squadron City of Trail Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets attended summer training with the cadet program. Another 2 cadets were employed as instructors at Cadet Training Centres.
The cadets were in Cold Lake AB, Vernon BC, Quadra BC, Cochrane AB and Whitehorse NWT.
On the Survival Instructor Course at Cold Lake Cadet Training Centre, Noah Fontes won 2 awards. The Top Survival Skills Award and the Top Cadet of the Flight Award.
In August, the Trail air cadets along with the Nelson sea cadets attended the Lt Robert Hampton Gray VC memorial at the Trail Cenotaph.
The 2025-26 training year marks 531 squadron’s 75th Anniversary. The squadron was formed on 02 March 1951.
This year also marks 50 years since girls were officially made part of the cadet program. On July 30, 1975, following the passing of Bill C-16, which amended the National Defence Act to allow “persons” instead of just “boys” to join. Today, girls are a significant and integral part of the program, representing a large portion of the total cadet population and contributing to the program’s success in leadership and national competitions. The program celebrates this 50-year milestone in 2025, highlighting its commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
531 Squadron will have it’s first meeting for it’s 75th year on Wednesday 17 September 2025 in the Kemball (Trail) Armoury at 1990 7th Ave, starting at 6:15pm.
Cadets are between the ages of 12 and 18. At any time, new cadets can start their application at https://registration.cadets.gc.ca/get-started.html
Adults who would like to volunteer with the squadron are also welcome.
Quick Facts
- The Cadet Program is open to all Canadian youth from the ages of 12 to 18 regardless of income, race, religion, culture or other socio-economic factors. The program embraces Canada’s multiculturalism and offers young Canadian’s opportunities to interact with youth from other cultures.
- During the summer the cadets can attend summer training at locations across the country.
- Over the training year cadets can travel, go flying in powered and unpowered aircraft and do outdoor activities.
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