116th Independent Field Battery, RCA
QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT
Whither right & glory lead
Private David Kejick DCM Armoury
116 Artillery Way
Kenora ON P9N 3W9
Graphic: Joanna Gajdicar
Join Our Team
Looking for full-time or part-time work? We are hiring and provide excellent career opportunities. Please do not hesitate to call or email our recruiter who will be pleased to answer any questions you may have and provide direction on how to apply to our Regiment.
Our Team Recruiter
Sergeant Patrick Wall
Phone: 1-807-468-6649
Email: 38cbgrecruiting@forces.gc.ca
Find a recruiting centre near you.
When We Train
September to June:
- every second weekend
Full-time summer employment is available from May to August.
Trades In Our Unit
Equipment
Weapons:
- 81mm Mortar
- C3 105mm Howitzer
- C6 7.62-mm Medium Machine Gun
- C7A2 5.56-mm Automatic Rifle
- C9A2 Light Machine Gun
Vehicles:
- Light Support Vehicle Wheel (LSVW)
- Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS)
116th Independent Field Battery, RCA in Kenora, Ontario, is a Primary Reserve unit part of 38 Canadian Brigade Group`s Artillery Tactical Group along with 26th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA, in Manitoba, and 10th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA, in Saskatchewan. Together, we recruit and train physically and mentally strong soldiers that can support Canada`s Defence Strategy.
We deploy soldiers on domestic operations (forest fires, floods, avalanche control, etc...) and expeditionary operations (Bosnia, Afghanistan, etc...) as well as support such local activities as Gun Salutes at the opening of the Legislature in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
When you join our unit, you will receive competitive pay for your part time or full time work as well as be eligible for on the job training that could benefit you in civilian life. Also, there are medical, dental and educational benefits available to Army Reservists.
Here are all the details:
- Commanding Officer - Lieutenant-Colonel Christopher Terrio, CD
- Regimental Sergeant-Major - Chief Warrant Officer Robert Keith Henry, CD
116th Independent Field Battery, RCA
General Delivery Station Main
Kenora, ON P9N 3W9
Phone: 1-807-468-6649
Email: Patrick.Wall@forces.gc.ca
Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT builds readiness and respect
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March 8, 2022
The 116th Independent Field Battery, RCA originated in Kenora, Ontario on April 1,1908, when the 98th Regiment was authorized to be formed. It was redesignated: The Rainy River and Kenora Regiment on March 12, 1920; and The Kenora Light Infantry on September 1,1921.
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