CFB Suffield important dates (cont.)
Early 1972
British Army Training Unit Suffield established
27 February 1974 Planned closure of DRES announced by the Minister of National Defence; DRB stripped of responsibility for defence research and development
28 October 1975 Following negotiations with the Province of Alberta, Government of Canada formally authorises the exploitation of the subsurface resources at Suffield
25 January 1977 1986–94
1990–91 January 1991
1992 2000
2001 2002 2004 Ongoing 2010 Closure of DRES rescinded
Relocation of Ottawa-based chemical defence research programs to Suffield
Last remaining stocks (~16 tons) of chemical weapons materiel destroyed
DRES personnel deployed to Persian Gulf to protect Canadian Forces in theatre against possible Iraqi chemical and biological attacks
National Wildlife Area established
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) established as a DND agency
United States requests DRES assistance in cleaning a post office facility contaminated with anthrax spores
DRES renamed DRDC Suffield; Counter Terrorism Technology Centre (CTTC) opened
DRDC Suffield personnel help to contain Abbotsford avian influenza outbreak
DRDC Suffield support to Canadian Forces operations in Afghanistan
DRDC Suffield teams deployed to the Vancouver Olympics to provide counter terrorism support
Air space open for innovation
CARRIE KELLY
The Foremost Unmanned Air Systems range is focusing on the next big thing—allowing drone operators to test their units without being in the line of sight.
The sector of unmanned air vehicles, also called drones, has grown exponentially over the last several years and the Village of Foremost is benefitting from being the first out of the gate in Canada when it comes to providing a place for training and research and development.
The Village of Foremost was recently recognized for its innovative practices when it received an Alberta Minister of Municipal Affairs Award for Municipal Achievement in the small communities category, specifically for the Foremost Unmanned Air Systems Range.
Ken Kultgen, mayor of Foremost, said the air range is important to a diversified economy.
"When this came about, we could see that this would possibly be a good fit to keep our community advancing," he said. "Something like this is essential to seeing the community grow and keeping it vibrant."
Even creating just a few jobs in a village with a population of 500 people makes an incredible difference.
"We're looking at two full-time employees to start and eventually maybe five or six. That could translate to additional families moving to the area and making a difference to keeping our school open."
The Village of Foremost has applied for funding through the federal government's Western Diversification Program and from the Government of Alberta to be used for infrastructure, including classrooms and hangar space.
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