News from CCGA Central and Arctic region...

CCGA Forefather Crosses the Bar

July 01, 2008, 10:11:40 by reading

District 3 and the CCGA Central and Arctic Region Lost a Bit of History with the recent death of Jerry Hillaby.

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BOBBIE REPORT - THUNDER BAY - MAY 2008

June 30, 2008, 09:02:22 by dompierre

Bobbie the Safety Boat came to Thunder Bay for the month of May.


As submitted by Jim Foster

I contacted some local schools to have a visit from Bobbie with the view to teaching primary classes about water safety. I adapted the script somewhat from the book to better suit the younger children and did vary the presentation somewhat depending on the interest. We found that the session was best suited for ages 3 to 7; preschoolers to Grade one. Originally we included Grade two’s as well but found they were too old for this type of presentation and focused on how Bobbie worked. Smaller groups of twenty children worked best for the workshop so there was a chance for all to interact. We asked for class lists ahead of time so Bobbie could call up the children by name. This was great as
they were so impressed that Bobbie knew their name! We also did the session in the gyms of the school to allow for large movement for Bobbie rather than in a classroom where mobility is very limited.

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Oakbank Manitoba Kinsmen Trade Fair Parade ~June 14, 2008

June 15, 2008, 01:04:23 by dompierre

As sumbmitted by Jim Foster. . .

The Oakbank Manitoba Kinsmen Trade Fair Parade honouring Canada's Armed Forces was held June 14, 2008.

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South East Georgian Bay Exercise – Saturday, June 7th, 2008.

June 11, 2008, 06:38:48 by dompierre

As submitted by Don limoges. . .

The Auxiliary vessel Thunder Spirit and crew were invaded by an impressive contingent of CCG staff, including Kathleen Getty, Mark Gagnon, Butch Dompierre and Skipper Edward Dahlgren and crew of the CCG Cutter Cape Providence. As well District 4 evaluator, Phil Eagleson, was on hand to check out the activities.


Thunder Spirit doing a Sector Search


Cape Providence CO Edward Dahlgren and CCG Training Officer Mark Gagnon with CCGA Thunder Spirit in the background.

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Lake Ontario SAR Ex

June 08, 2008, 07:58:15 by petergraham

District 2 vessels participate in a SAR Ex on Lake Ontario

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22nd CHILDRENS HOSPITAL TEDDY BEAR PICNIC - Assinaboine Park in Winnipeg

May 26, 2008, 10:00:08 by dompierre

As submitted by Jim Foster - D8

On May 25,2008 D8 members Rose Fahl, Ed Friedrich and Jim Foster attended the Teddy Bear Picnic. Although the weather did not cooperate fully (light rain and cold wind) 45,000 parents and their kids were in attendance. This event marked the unveiling of our Zodiac Hurricane interactive display. Ed and Rose were busy at 7:00am setting up a tarp over the boat using PVC pipe and lots of black electrical tape.

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OCC Course

May 26, 2008, 08:32:25 by Danny

2008 OCC Course at CCIW


Kathleen Getty, CCG, Jeff Richard, PoCoMAR,John Grant , TOWARF, Steve Palfrey, Falcon III, Dan Pellerin, PoCoMAR/SandMan, Jim Coolen , Falcon III, Ralph Fitzgerald, instructor/GAMRU. John Clarke, Avalon, Mark Gagnon, CCG

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District 2 Pre Season Meeting

May 25, 2008, 09:38:28 by petergraham

District 2 Holds a Preseason meeting for Unit Leaders and Unit Training Officers.

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