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First post of 2023!
Just seven months to go, and we are well on our way to the Okanagan Military Tattoo 2023. We on...
What do White Christmas, and the Okanagan Tattoo Have In Common?
"What can you do with a general, when he stops being a general? Oh, what can you do with a...
Okanagan MIlitary Tattoo 2023 Theme
The theme for the Tattoo 2022 was, "Operation Perseverance". All of us, performers, volunteers...
Okanagan Military Tattoo 2023 here we come!
After a tough two years planning then having to shut down the 2020 and 2021 Tattoo events, we were able to plan and get the 2022 Tattoo completed. It was not easy! Covid has had a real effect on getting folks out of their basements and out into the public once...
Langley Ukulele Ensemble Will Perform At The Tattoo!!!
What could be better than one Ukulele? If you haven’t guessed, the answer is a whole ensemble of Ukulele performers! It is very possible that everyone reading this has, at some point in their lives, heard someone playing a Ukulele. It is a unique sound and is often...
We Checked Out Lord Strathcona’s Horse in Rehearsal and it Blew Us Away!
A True Cavalry Experience Recently, I had the greatest of opportunities to attend the Lord Strathcona’s...
Here comes the Cavalry! A May performance of the Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians)
Have you ever thought of where the phrase ‘Here comes the Cavalry’ comes from? Most people think of rescuers arriving just in the nick of time to save the day when they hear this, however, not that long ago, it was used to announce the arrival of the mounted horse...
Why Do Canadians Love Queen Elizabeth II So Much?
One of the most steadfast constants in Canadian history has been the presence of Queen Elizabeth II as the head of the Commonwealth. The Queen is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee and marking seventy years on the throne. It makes her the fourth longest-reigning monarch...
The Mental Health Benefits of Being a Cadet in a Marching Band
There is a lot to be said about a sense of belonging. Being part of something bigger than oneself is highly rewarding and transformative. A truly positive example can be found with cadets participating in military marching bands.
How Some Moms, Veterans, and Seniors Are Thriving During COVID With Perseverance and a Positive Attitude
Millions of people worldwide are navigating the constantly shifting landscape of the COVID 19 pandemic. While there is no one magic solution to getting through these challenges, some things can help us persevere. Here are a few tips from moms, veterans, and...
Celebrate the Queen’s long reign with a spectacular performance
On Tuesday, June 5th, the world’s longest-reigning monarch will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee. Queen Elizabeth II has reigned over Great Britain and many independent countries within the British Commonwealth of Nations for seventy years! To commemorate this historic...
Operation Lentus, The Canadian Armed Forces Natural Disaster Response Plan
Operation Lentus is when Canada calls upon its Armed Forces to respond to a natural disaster on home soil. Canadian Armed Forces personnel have been working tirelessly in South Western BC to rescue the stranded, shore up critical infrastructure to rebuild the supply...
The Surprising Scottish Origin of Halloween
Upon that night, when fairies light On Cassilis Downans dance, Or owre the lays, in splendid blaze, On sprightly coursers prance; Or for Colean the route is ta'en, Beneath the moon's pale beams; There, up the cove, to stray and rove, Among the rocks and streams To...