Jon Lynn Moffat was born in Kindersley, Saskatchewan to proud parents, William and Nina Moffat. As a farmer’s son and the middle child, Lynn grew up with strong rural work ethic and was also guided by his two sisters Donna Laverty and Deveene Lueke. Lynn’s life was full of accomplishments, perpetual
Lieutenant Colonel Donald George MacLauchlan, DSO, ED Donald George MacLauchlan was born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on 19 July 1905. His family moved to Calgary in 1912 where his father started his medical practice. While in school MacLauchlan joined the army cadets, and graduated in 1921 soon after joining the
Regretfully, we announce the passing of Honoury Colonel Rod McDaniel. On behalf of Honoury Colonel Lauchlan Currie, Honoury Lieutenant Colonel Brian Parker, Commanding Officer, LCol Ryan Palmer, and RSM, Chief Warrant Officer Glenn Fedoruk, and the Regimental Family of The Calgary Highlanders, We thank you for your service to Canada and to The Calgary
The Glen: Fall 2018 - Volume 7 Issue 2 This issue of The Glen is the first under the watchful eye of CWO Kent Griffiths and LCol. Lee Villiger who have stepped up to the challenge on behalf of the Regimental family to continue the fine tradition started back in 1939 so that
New Website Our new website has finally been launched and combined with our other social media sites we hope to communicate information to the Regimental Family and provide a focal point for information. The content of the old website is being converted into the new format and will be completed in the
Basic Mortar Training Members of the Calgary Highlanders, instructed by members of 20th Field Regiment and 20th Independent Field Battery participated in the Infantryman Basic Mortar Course outside Mewata Armoury on September 29th, 2018.
Change of Command On the 15th of September 2018 LCol Simon Cox, CD turned over command of the Calgary Highlanders to LCol Ryan Palmer, CD. Col Eppo van Weelderen Commander of 41 Canadian Brigade Group oversaw the event, along with Honourary Col Lauchlan Currie and other family, friends and guests. During the
The Glen: Winter 2018 - Volume 7 Issue 1 This issue of The Glen is so filled with articles – thanks to a large number of contributors – that it isn't possible to mention them all. This limits me to drawing attention to only a handful.A key plank in Cana-da's recent Defence Policy
The Glen: Winter 2016 - Volume 5 Issue 2 As I write this Calgary is transitioning from spring into summer. But as our seasons change, so does the Regiment. Saturday 3 June will see the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Kyle Clapperton and the Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Christopher Tucker, turn over command
The Glen: Winter 2017 Volume 6 Issue 1 The Canadian Corps launched its assault on Vimy Ridge in the early morning hours of 9 April 1917 and, by the battle's end on the 12th, the ridge which the enemy had transformed into a gigantic fortress that had withstood three previous Allied assaults was in
