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This Week at 161! 16-22 Apr 2026

16 Apr 26
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FRIDAY – 17-Apr-2026 Band Practice 1830-2100hrs

SUNDAY – 19-Apr-2026 Biathlon Practice 1200-1600hrs

NO MODEL BUILDING THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY – 22-APR-2026 CO’s Parade

-DRESS: BLUE UNIFORMS

-TIME: 1815-2100HRS

-CO’s Parade Time: 2015hrs – parents please be seated by 2010hrs

GOOD LUCK TO FCPL JOHNSTON as she competes in the Air Cadet Effective Speaking Competition this Saturday!

UP COMING EVENTS:

Fundraiser – Chase the Ace weekly draw – Check the Fundrasing Post for more info

Biathlon Zone Competition 25-Apr-2026

Annual Ceremonial Review(ACR) – 27-May-2026

Level 1 & 2 FTX – 29 – 31 May 2026 Sign Up now available

Airshow – 29 – 30 Aug 2026 Sign Up now available

This Week at 161! 9-15 Apr 2026

09 Apr 26
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FRIDAY 10-Apr-2026

Band Practice – 1830-2100hrs

SUNDAY 12-Apr-2026

-Biathlon Pricatice & Model Building 1800-2100hrs Biathlon Cadets must have appropriate sports clothes, sneakers & water bottle

UNIFORMS:

Capt Landry will be available to size and attempt to out fit cadets for their uniforms

When: Sunday Night

Time: 1800-2000hrs

WHO: Cdt Deepu, Cdt Fajinmi Toni, Cdt Fajinmi Tomi, Cdt Harinarine, Cdt Koola, Cdt Elewonibi, Cdt Hoyles, Simon

WEDNESDAY 15-Apr-2026 Regular Training

Dress: FTUs

Time: 1815-2100hrs

BRING A WATER BOTTLE TO ALL CADET ACTIVITIES – there is a water refill station at the Barrack Green Armouries!

FUNDRAISING: The Ace is still alive! Join the Weekly Chase for the Ace! Jackpot expected to hit $7,000 – Chase the Ace available by e-transfer ssc@161AirCadets.ca or in Person on Wednesday Night at the Barrack Green Armoury from 2030-2100hrs

UP COMING EVENTS

  • CO’s Parade 22-Apr-2026
  • Biathlon Zone Competition 25-Apr-2026
  • Level 1 & 2 FTX – 29 – 31 May  Sign Up now available
  • Airshow – 29 – 30 Aug 2026 Sign Up now available

The Ace is Alive! Current Jackpot $6,039

06 Apr 26
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Join the Chase for the Ace in support of 161 Air Cadets! Weekly Draw moving to Friday Nights! Jackpot expecting to hit $7,000 this week!

Tickets:

1 for $5 3 for $10 7 for $20

UNIFORMS UPDATE:

06 Apr 26
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I apologize but the email that was in the original post was incorrect. Please see the corrected email address below.

**Any cadets who has not received a uniform FTU and/or Dress Uniform or you are missing uniform parts CADETS are to email Capt Hutchinson julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca In the Subject Line please include Supply-Cadets Rank & Name

This Week at 161! 2-8 Apr 2026

03 Apr 26
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NO OPTIONAL TRAINING THIS WEEKEND – HAPPY EGG HUNTING

WEDNESDAY 8-Apr-2026 Regular Training

Dress: FTUs

Time: 1815-2100hrs

BRING A WATER BOTTLE TO ALL CADET ACTIVITIES

UNIFORMS:

**Any cadets who has not received a uniform FTU and/or Dress Uniform or you are missing uniform parts CADETS are to email Capt Hutchinson julia.hutchinson@cadet.gc.ca  In the Subject Line please include Supply-Cadets Rank & Name

UP COMING EVENTS

  • CO’s Parade 22-Apr-2026
  • Biathlon Zone Competition 25-Apr-2026
  • Level 1 & 2 FTX – 29 – 31 May  Sign Up now available
  • Airshow – 29 – 30 Aug 2026 Sign Up now available

Introduction to Biathlon Video

31 Mar 26
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For the Cadets who don’t know what Biathlon is about, here is a short video Cadets Canada put out in 2019 in Edmonton, AB. In NB/PEI we offer the Run and Shoot at Zone and Provincial Levels. Those who rank top at Zones will have a chance to compete at the Provincial Level.

We are currently looking for junior cadets ages 12-14 to compete in the upcoming Zone Biathlon Competition on 25-Apr-2026. Biathlon Practices are Sunday Evenings from 1800-2100hrs.

Junior Cadets needed 12-14 yrs old- Biathlon

29 Mar 26
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The Cadet Biathlon Program is a competitive sport combining running and marksmanship with a .177 cal Daisy Air Rifle. Open to Canadian cadets aged 12-18, it promotes physical fitness, precision, and safe rifle handling across four levels: Local, Zone, Provincial, and National.

BIATHLON – MUST HAVE SNEAKERS AND APPROPRIATE GYM CLOTHES, THE TEAM IS IN TRAINING AND ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE THE APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR & CLOTHING TO PARTICIPATE.

Bring a water bottle

We are looking for some junior cadets to join our biathlon team between the ages of 12-14 and must not turn 15 by June 30, 2026.

Practices are Sunday Nights from 1800-2100hrs

Zone Competition is Saturday 25-Apr-2026

This Week at 161! 26-Mar to 1-Apr-2026

27 Mar 26
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FRIDAY 27-MAR-2026 – NO BAND

SUNDAY 29-MAR-2026 – BIATHLON PRACTICE AND MODEL BUILDING 1800-2100hrs

WEDNESDAY 1-APR-2026 SPORTS NIGHT – NO UNIFORMS

TIME: 1815-2100hrs – cadets must be picked up by 2100hrs

DRESS: APPROPRIATE SPORTS CLOTHES – INCLUDING SNEAKERS

BRING A WATER BOTTLE TO ALL CADET ACTIVITIES

Chase the Ace Fundraiser – Weekly Draws – Check 161 Air Cadets SSC Chase the Ace Facebook Page for Weekly Updates

UP COMING EVENTS

  • Biathlon Zone Competition – 25-Apr-2026 – Practices every Sunday
  • Level 1 & 2 FTX – 29 – 31 May  – Sign Up now available
  • Airshow – 29 – 30 Aug 2026 – Sign Up now available

This Week at 161! 19-25 Mar 2026

19 Mar 26
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This Week at 161! 19-25 Mar 2026

Regular Band Practices will resume in April. 

SUNDAY 22-MAR-2026 – 1800-2030hrs

-Model Building

-Biathlon Practice

WEDNESDAY – 25-MAR-2026 REGULAR TRAINING 

Dress: Ftu’s

Time: 1815hrs – 2100hrs

Bring a WATER BOTTLE to all cadet activities 

UNIFORMS:

Any cadets who has not received a uniform FTU and/or Dress Uniform or you are missing uniform parts CADETS are to email the Supply Officer – Robin.Landry@cadets.gc.ca 

In the Subject Line please include Supply-Cadets Rank & Name

UP COMING EVENTS

  • Biathlon Zone Competition 25-Apr-2026
  • Level 1 & 2 FTX Sign Up – 29 – 31 May 
  • Airshow Sign Up – 29 – 30 Aug 2026

This Week at 161! 13-18 Mar 2026

13 Mar 26
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FRIDAY 13-MAR-2026 – BAND PRACTICE -Only for Band Members who have been practicing to perform at the Hockey Game on Saturday

Regular Band Practices will resume in April.

SATURDAY 14-MAR-2026 SEADOGS HOCKEY GAME – ONLY THE CADETS WHO HAVE SIGNED UP. PLEASE CHECK THE “SEADOGS HOCKEY – CADET APPRECIATION” POST FOR MORE INFORMATION

DRESS FOR HOCKEY GAME IS FTU’s

SUNDAY 15-MAR-2026 BIATHLON PRACTICE 1800-2030hrs

WEDNESDAY – 18-MAR-2026 REGULAR TRAINING

Dress: Ftu’s

Time: 1815hrs – 2100hrs