The Department of National Defence has received $452 million for the repair and upgrade of Canadian Armed Forces facilities. Revitalized defence infrastructure across Canada will provide the Canadian Armed Forces with the facilities they need to provide support to troops and military families, to support the Reserve forces, to support operations at home and abroad, and to ensure the health and safety of our men and women in uniform.
The Department of National Defence has identified an opportunity to perform a number of improvements at its aging Armouries across Canada. Over the next two years, $135 million will be invested in projects involving repairs to roofs, siding, plumbing, and heating and ventilation systems.
The Trail Armoury is home to 44 Field Engineer Squadron of 39 Combat Engineering Regiment. The regiment is part of 39 Canadian Brigade, Canada’s Army in British Columbia. The Brigade employs 1,500 regular and reserve soldiers. The regiment maintains service to Canada through the generation of reserve engineer soldiers that augment overseas missions and support civilian authorities during times of domestic emergency and security.
44 Field Engineer Squadron originated in 1947 and is truly part of the Trail community. Over the years, reserve engineers have participated in city projects and events from repairing bridges and local trails to providing water safety during the city’s annual Polar Bear swim on New Year’s Day. 44 Field Engineer Squadron joined 39 Combat Engineer Regiment in 2008 along with 54 Squadron in Chilliwack, and 6 Squadron in North Vancouver.
Air Cadets with 531 City of Trail Squadron also train at the Armoury. The Squadron is sponsored by the Air Cadet League of Canada (Trail Cadets). The cadet movement encourages young Canadians aged 12 to 18 to participate in a variety activities to learn life skills.
