72nd’s 113th Annual Ceremonial Review
As with all good things, this training year has come to an end. 72nd cadets showcased their hard work and dedication over the year, at 72nd’s 113th Annual Ceremonial Review. The year-end parade was held in the historic Seaforth Armoury on June 3rd, with LCol. Kent Wickens as the reviewing officer. In addition to the drill…
Cadet Trevor Lam Represents 72nd at the Invictus Games Opening Ceremonies
On February 8, at BC Place, MCpl. Trevor Lam of the 72nd Army Cadet Corps had the honour of representing the Canadian Cadet Program at the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 Opening Ceremonies. Held from 8 to 16 February 2025, this was the 7th edition of the Invictus Games—an international event that celebrates the unconquerable…
Ortona Remembered
On December 10th, 2024, cadets of the 72nd Seaforth Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps had their annual Ortona Dinner, a commemorative event to remember the Christmas Dinner served to members of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada during the Battle of Ortona. The story goes like this: It was Christmas Day in Ortona, Italy and the…
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Don’t let the pandemic fool you into thinking army cadets isn’t happening – it is! Like everyone else, we’re adapting to the circumstances and moving forward with a program that provides Vancouver’s outgoing adventure-seeking youth opportunities to learn about outdoor camping activities, first aid skills, survival skills, leadership skills, sports and fitness, marksmanship, winter sports,…
Snowy Stag II
Last year’s “Exercise Snowy Stag” was so much fun we decided to do it again! The winter exercise is a one-day field trip to Mount Seymour where participating cadets are equipped with snowshoes and venture out to explore the over 10kms of trails maintained by the team at Mount Seymour Resort. Ten cadets took part…
Biathlon Triumph
Congratulations to C/MWO Leong and C/Sgt Ching for their solid performance at the January 12 zone biathlon competition at Whistler Olympic Park. Leong made it onto the finalists’ podium with a 1st Place finish in the Youth Male category and C/Sgt Ching came in 6th Place in the very competitive Sr. Male category. Both Leong…
Ortona Remembered
This week, rather than attend to their usual Tuesday night training activities, cadets of 72nd Seaforth Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps commemorated the Christmas Dinner served to members of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada during the historic Battle of Ortona. The background story goes like this: December 25, 1943 was Christmas in Ortona, Italy and…
Exercise Pioneer Crossing
We promised outdoor adventure and – with the help of our sponsoring Regiment – we delivered in spades (and axes) last weekend! In “Exercise Pioneer Crossing” 72nd RCACC Capt. Leong and cadet Sgt. Ching joined members of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada at one of their field exercises in Chilliwack and enjoyed an up-close and…
72nd Seaforth Highlanders of Canada 