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OLYMPIC SUMMER
Written by Buzz Bourdon (late the RMR 1975-82) The summer of 1976 was a good one for the soldiers of the RMR. The Olympic games were being held in Montreal and if you wanted…
July 7, 2014 -
RMR ASSOCIATION PULLS THROUGH AGAIN!
Westmount, 06 July 2014 – The “RMR Summer Racing Party” held at the exclusive party room in Chateau St-Ambroise was a smashing success on Saturday night! Onsite was the original Ferrari driven…
July 6, 2014 -
RMR Foundation Newsletter Published
Westmount, 01 July 2014 – The RMR Foundation published the latest edition of their newsletter, essentially a round-up of all news, announcements, and happenings from the past month. READ the newsletter here: http://www.royalmontrealregiment.com/?p=7749…
July 1, 2014 -
The “July Crisis” in 1914
THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: The period from the assassination of the Austro-Hungarian heir to the throne, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, on 28 June 1914, through to the general declaration of war in…
June 29, 2014 -
28 June 1914: Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated!
THIS DAY IN RMR HISTORY: On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg, were shot dead in Sarajevo,…
June 28, 2014 -
“This Day in RMR History” Announced
Westmount, 22 June 2014 – As part of the Regiment’s Centennial activities, the RMR Foundation will be publishing a series of “This Day in RMR History” stories to highlight the activities of…
June 22, 2014 -
RMR Reunion Announced for 23 Aug 14
Westmount, 21 June 2014 – To mark 100 years of successful service to Canada, the RMR Foundation is hosting a reunion in the form of a traditional “smoker” (an informal gathering) to…
June 21, 2014 -
Hampstead Family Day a Great Success
Westmount, 18 June 14 – The Town of Hampstead held its annual family day in Hamspstead Park on 11 June 2014. The Royal Montreal Regiment was on hand to participate in the annual…
June 18, 2014 -
Afghan Memorial Vigil on Display in Montreal: 17 -21 June 2014
Westmount, 16 June 104 – The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces are marking more than 12 years of service in Afghanistan. Throughout the 12 year engagement The Royal…
June 16, 2014 -
Farewell, Sergeant!
Westmount, 16 June 2014: The Royal Montreal Regiment would like to wish Sergeant Artem Azbukin best of luck as he leaves the Canadian Armed Forces after 13 years of dedicated service. Sgt Azbukin…
June 16, 2014