The Timmins Police Service wish to advise that local Canadian Army Reserve units will be completing training in multiple locations in Northern Ontario in the upcoming weeks.
Training dates include February 15, February 22, and March 7, 2024. It is understood that most of the training will be done in the evening hours on the dates specified.
The 33 Canadian Brigade Group’s Northern Tactical Group, consisting of soldiers from The Irish Regiment of Canada (Sudbury) and The Algonquin Regiment (North Bay & Timmins) will be conducting infantry navigation training using official Land Use Agreements in various locations including the Hersey Lake Conservation Area.
It stands to reason that members of the public may have occasion to observe Canadian Army soldiers in uniform with their service weapons, and military vehicles on local roads and highways.
This is a training opportunity where no ammunition of any kind will be used.
This training is practice for later activities at Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) bases and ranges and allows these units and personnel to enhance skills locally.
This important exercise also prepares Canadian Army Reserve members to operate in various weather conditions and maintain fitness and stamina while carrying their equipment.
Regularly scheduled training keeps Canadian soldiers and units ready to respond to missions in Canada like floods and wildfires and support international stability operations with partners and allies.
All Canadian Army Reserve members train regularly to maintain and further develop their skills in safe and effective surroundings, and to test discipline, safety, and effectiveness.
All reasonable measures will be taken to ensure a minimum inconvenience in these areas during the exercise dates.
That said, members of the public are asked to use extra caution when approaching military vehicles.
The Timmins Police Service, on behalf of the training organizers, would like to thank the public in advance, for their understanding and co-operation.
