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Junior Rangers march to Ottawa for Remembrance Day ceremonies

Create: 12/01/2015 - 19:26
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Nine Junior Canadian Rangers from northern Ontario marched with veterans in front of thousands of applauding spectators at the National Remembrance Day ceremony in the nation’s capital on Nov. 11.
The Junior Rangers were selected from two communities, Muskrat Dam and Kasabonika Lake.
“I felt proud that so many Canadians came out to attend the ceremony” said Junior Ranger Lamar Mawakeesic, 13, of Muskrat Dam.
“The best part of this trip was making friends and representing the Junior Rangers on parade.”

Taking aim and having fun in Quebec

Create: 12/01/2015 - 19:24
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A member of a Junior Canadian Ranger team representing Ontario in a national shooting contest in Quebec City returned home with an award for showing the best competitive but friendly spirit of all the competitors.
“I felt shy at first when I heard my name being called for an award,” said Louis Wesley, 12, of Fort Albany. “I was given the award from someone important who said ‘congratulations’ to me.”
The annual Spirit Award goes to the competitor who is recognized by other competitors as best representing the sporting spirit of the competition.

Rangers Move Quickly at OPP Emergency Response Course

Create: 12/01/2015 - 19:24
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OPP Constable Shawn Gibbon, a search and rescue instructor, points out the distinctive red sweatshirt of a Canadian Ranger moving with ease through the bush.
Welcome to the OPP Emergency Response Team course. This is an intensive nine week course in which two weeks are dedicated to ground search and rescue. The training is held at Canadian Forces Base Borden which is one hour north of Toronto.
“The Rangers continue to impress us,” said Constable Gibbon. “They are so incredibly fast in the bush.”

Junior Canadian Rangers build more than just confidence at Camp Loon

Create: 12/01/2015 - 19:23
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A select group of 14 staff Junior Canadian Rangers made a major impression at Camp Loon which is held every July in the bush between Geraldton and Nakina.
The Junior Rangers receive nine days of enhanced training at Camp Loon but the Junior Rangers selected into staff positions receive an additional five days of advanced leadership training just prior to the start of Camp Loon.

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