521 Aurora Squadron
Royal Canadian Air Cadets

Announcements and Weekly Training Schedule – Nov 19 2026

Effective Speaking begins this Tuesday! Those that signed up to do Effective Speaking are to meet at the Branch 57 Royal Canadian Legion, 32627 Logan Ave, Mission on Tuesdays from 7pm (1900hrs) – 9pm (2100hrs). Civilian attire. Bring a pad and pen for note taking. Cadets are: LAC Shepherd, LAC Blondin, LAC Tiro, Cpl Fathima, Sgt Hurford, FSgt Aurellano, FSgt Nelson, and WO2 Chambers-Morrison.

Applications are now being accepted for Summer Courses and Staff Cadet positions. Time is running out! Deadline for applications is: Saturday, December 05, 2026. See posts below for all the details.

Flag Party practice this Monday, Nov 16, from 7pm (1900hrs) to 8:30pm (2030hrs) at the Hatzic Middle School.

Please help support our fundraising campaign by buying your ticket to win a new car or $30,000 through the BCPC Car Raffle! For more details, see information and QR code posted below. Tickets are just $20 and who knows, you could have a new car or 30 Grand for Christmas! Draw happens Dec 15, 2026 at 1pm.

November 15, 2026

Remembrance Day 2026 Ceremonies

Pictures are now posted to our Facebook page of the Remembrance Day Ceremonies at the Clarke Theatre, Branch 57 Royal Canadian Legion, and the Chartwell Cedarbrooke Retirement Community. 

All pictures can be seen here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579709107854

November 15, 2026

2027 Cadet Summer Training Courses

Greeting Cadets! 

It is time to look to the future for 2027 Summer Training. Applications for Summer Training are now being accepted. If you would like to apply, you will need to send an email to Capt Yakiwchuk at: 521aurorarcacs@gmail.com , stating your rank, full name, which courses you would like to apply for (your top 3 from the list), their location (which CTC), and the date of the courses. Courses that are TDLC are possibly Virtual/Online courses.

Example: Rank: Cpl 

                Name: Joe Blogins

                Course: First Choice: Introduction to Survival / Whitehorse CTC / July 19 – 30, 2027

                              Second Choice: Advanced Aviation / HMCS Quadra CTC / July 26 – Aug 20, 2027

                              Third Choice: Basic Coder (Virtual) / TDLC CTC / July 12 – 23, 2027

For more information on Summer Training Cadet Courses, click on the link: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/summer-training/courses.html

For more information on IT / Virtual Cadet Courses, click on the link: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/summer-training/online-courses.html

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS ARE DECEMBER 05, 2026!

October 20, 2026

Staff Cadet Applications for Summer Training 2027

Staff Cadet applications are now open and being accepted for 2027 CTC Summer Training.

Criteria to apply: Must be 16 years of age by June 2027 and not be 19 years of age before September 2027, must be a Sgt or higher in rank, have completed level 3 by June 2027, have attended Summer Training at a CTC before, and have a current Cadet365 account. Also, have completed the Cyber Awareness Course at least 2 weeks before they begin their training.

Pay rate: A SCdt will be paid a daily rate of pay for each day of their employment period, which includes required travel days.  The SCdt’s rank and associated rate of pay will be retroactive to the start of their employment.

Staff Cadet Rank (Appointed at the CTC           Staff Cadet Daily Rate of Pay

or Position, not rank held at your Squadron)     

Sgt                                                                      $117.00

FSgt                                                                    $126.00

WO2                                                                   $135.00

WO1                                                                   $144.00

Documentation Required: A valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) and a valid bank account. Any special qualifications (ie: Valid First Aid, Radio License, ect) are an asset.

Staff Cadet Appointments / CTC's available to apply for (select your top 3 CTC's you wish to apply for. Then select 5 different appointments for each CTC).

Example: First Selection – Vernon CTC / Choices – 1. Staff Cadet – Operations, 2. Staff Cadet – Marksmanship Courses, 3. Staff Cadet – Support Services, 4. Staff Cadet – Survival Courses, 5. Staff Cadet – Training – Any/General

Second Selection – HMCS Quadra CTC / Choices – 1.Staff Cadet – Aviation Courses, 2. Staff Cadet – Administration, 3. Staff Cadet – Sports and Recreation, 4. Staff Cadet – Support Services, 5. Staff Cadet – Operations

Third Selection – Whitehorse / Choices – Ect…

See list below:

CTC's: Trenton, Cold Lake, Rocky Mountain House, Vernon, HMCS Quadra (Comox), Whitehorse

Othe Staff Cadet appointments: Staff Cadet (Cadet Correspondent), Staff Cadet (IT Internships) Technology and Digital Learning Centre (TDLC), Staff Cadet (Virtual) Technology and Digital Learning Centre (TDLC), Staff Cadet (Tech Lab) Technology and Digital Learning Centre (TDLC), Staff Cadet (In Person) Technology and Digital Learning Centre (TDLC), Skilled Trades – Summer Opportunities

Dates: Anytime from June 26 2027 to August 22 2027 (varies from different CTC's and Staff Cadet appointments)

For more information, click on the link: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/summer-training/staff-cadet.html

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS: DECEMBER 05 2026

If you are interested in applying, send an email to Capt Yakiwchuk at: 521aurorarcacs@gmail.com , stating your rank and name, that you meet the criteria for application, and your top 3 Staff Cadet choices.

October 17, 2026

Air Cadet League of Canada – British Columbia Provincial Committee (ACLC-BCPC) 2026 Car Raffle Fundraiser

The Air Cadet League of Canada – British Columbia Provincial Committee is having a Car Raffle fundraiser for the Air Cadet Squadrons in BC.

Tickets that are purchased through this fundraiser helps support 521 Aurora's fundraising efforts so that extra activities outside of our regular parade nights can be done for our cadets (ie: 2027 Spring Break Trip to Comox, sports activities, Mess Dinners, ect,).

Please help support this worthy cause.

Tickets are just $20.00 and who knows, you could have a new car or $30,000 in your pocket for Christmas! Draw date is December 15, 2026 at 1pm. 

October 17, 2026