Operation PEREGRINE was a domestic Canadian military operation that took place between August 3 and September 16, 2003. In early August 2003, British Columbia was overwhelmed by over 800 separate forest fires. Provincial fire services were stretched to the breaking point, and tens of thousands of people were forced to evacuate their homes. After responding to a severe interface fire in Barriere BC, the provincial government requested federal aide. Sergeant Ian M Smith and Sergeant Rick Tennant were some of the members from the unit that volunteered. Did you work on the fireline? Send me your name and story so I can add it to the list. Reach out to your buddies from Op Peregrine and tell them to join you at the 100th Regimental Birthday party! Last count I received was that we were at 175! Don't miss out, it only happens every 100 years!
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March 2021
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