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Searching for Truth, Duty and Valour at the Royal Military College of Canada
Originally published in Equinox Magazine, September/October 1989 Forward Originally published in Equinox magazine in 1989, this article offers a vivid, immersive look into life at the Royal Military College of Canada during a period of significant cultural and institutional change. Through rich storytelling and powerful photography, it follows new cadets as they navigate the pressures,…
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Honouring Their Memory: Jim Bartholomew
Jim grew up in Saskatoon, SK. He joined Air Cadets in high school, obtained his glider’s license, and maintained an avid interest in planes throughout his life; arriving at Royal Roads as a young recruit was a natural next step. After transferring to RMC for Engineering Physics, Jim completed his military training and served as a naval officer in…
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Honouring Their Memory: John Pronovost
If my friend John Pronovost from the class of 78 was still with us, he may have approached this writing in a low-key, understated passage, but since he passed from cancer on 3 Jan 2023, it is up to me to address his life in a way that may help those of you who knew…
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Climbing Mount Chester: A Rocky Mountain Reunion with Purpose
In the lead-up to their 30th reunion, members of the Class of 1971 were looking for a way to mark the milestone that was meaningful, memorable, and a little different from the usual golf tournament. Inspired by the success of the 2000 Chasse-Galerie canoe trip, Bev Slater proposed an idea that was both ambitious and…
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La Chasse-Galerie: A 200 km Tradition of Teamwork, Legacy, and Leadership
Between 2000 and 2016, a remarkable tradition took shape within the RMC alumni community. On five separate occasions—2000, 2001, 2006, 2011 and 2016—a determined group of graduates paddled a 36-foot canoe from Ottawa to Kingston, arriving at RMC just in time for Reunion Weekend. Each journey spanned seven days and covered the full 200 kilometres…
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The Story of Athene: How the Class of 1971 Brought a Sherman Firefly Home to RMC
Few graduating classes can claim to have gifted something as iconic—or as heavy—as a Sherman Firefly tank to the Royal Military College of Canada. But in 1971, the Class of ’71 did exactly that, leaving behind a piece of Canadian military history that remains one of RMC’s most striking landmarks. The tank, named Athene, is…
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When RMC Stunned the Gaels and Stole the Show in the Stands
It was November 1977, and the rivalry spirit between RMC and Queen’s was alive and well. On a Wednesday night at Queen’s Bartlett Gym during an exhibition basketball game, the Royal Military College Redmen took down the Queen’s University Golden Gaels 63–46 in front of a packed and deafening crowd. RMC Finds Its Rhythm Led…
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Between Two Worlds: How RMC and Heritage Shaped Major Jaemok Lee’s Path Abroad
Major Jaemok Lee, a Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) graduate and Combat Engineer Officer, currently serves as the Military Assistant to the Deputy Commander of United Nations Command (UNC) in Korea. In this unique role, Maj Lee is at the heart of high-level multinational engagement — coordinating senior leader engagements, supporting UNC’s 18 Member States, and…
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Letter from the Editor: Building Community Through Storytelling
Hello friends, colleagues, and fellow alumni, I have always been fascinated by what binds people together and how communities take shape. From the beginning of human history, community has been at the core of our survival and progress governing how we share knowledge, build institutions, and shape culture. Today, technology gives us the ability to…
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