Yorkton, SK

1325-1 (CO)
4 April 1985

Canadian Forces Station Yorkton UIC 2394
Canadian Forces Organization Order 2.56 - 19 Oct 79

1. The station was involved in NORAD exercises of various kinds during the last year. These exercises provided training in the usual automated and autonomous operations and in a number of cases, also provided training and practice for the Unit Battle Staff and Base Defence Force. The Station Emergency Defence Plan was also exercised with no shortfalls encountered.
2. Performance Analysis through Continuous Evaluation (PACE) and equipment availability results were very satisfactory which confirms the excellent quality of maintenance performed on Station Communications Electronic Equipment.
3. Major monthly activities are as follows:

Senior NCO’s Supervisors Seminar was held at CFS Yorkton from 9 to 13 January 1984.

A meeting was held with SASKTEL representatives 30 January 1984 to discuss any problems the station has with SASKTEL’s service and equipment.

The FPS-107 School conducted a course 18 January to 6 March 1984. A total of 6 personnel were qualified, three from CFS Yorkton.

The Operational Exercises conducted at CFS Yorkton were:

Four Emergency First Aid Courses were conducted on the station during 6 to 9 February 1984. A total of 38 personnel were qualified.

The Operational Exercises conducted at CFS Yorkton were:

The Operational Exercises conducted at CFS Yorkton were:

Funeral Parade for Master Seaman Crose at Roblin, Manitoba on 20 February 1984.

Winter Carnival held from 1-3 March 1984.

The Yorkton Adult Education Course toured DMCC 9 March 1984.

An Air Cadet Sports Weekend was held at the station 18-18 March 1984. A total of 13 Squadrons participated throughout the two day event.

The Kamsack Air Cadet Squadron toured DMCC 24 March 1984.

Construction and Engineering Staff Visit was conducted by the PACE Shop 27-29 March 1984. Captain Brontmeyer and WO Chambers represented the PACE Program.

RCAF Anniversary of 60 years held on the station. A Mess Dinner was held 30 March 1984.

The Operational Exercises conducted at CFS Yorkton were:

The following projects that have been completed or are in progress during the period 1 January 1984 to 31 March 1984:

1. Replace #3 boiler CHP - Boiler has passed the test on gas and oil;
2. Replace metal siding on CE and MSE Buildings - Completed;
3. Install Fire Detection System in Rec. Centre - Completed;
4. Renovate washrooms SQ’s - 90%;
5. Modify Battery Shop MSE - 95%;
6. Upgrade Dining Area Combined Mess - Completed;
7. Provide CATV for MQ’s - Pending;
8. Install new windows 60 MQ’s - 90%; and
9. Provide two metal storage buildings for MP’s and a change room for ice rink building for change room has been completed.

The FPS-107 conducted major maintenance procedures by changing klystrons from 10 April 1984 to 22 September 1984.

RCAF Birthday and Raising of Air Command Flag on 1 April 1984

Visit by Colonel Gaines and Captain Locke from 9-10 April 1984.

The Operational Exercises conducted at CFS Yorkton were:

Command Chaplain visit from 21-23 May 1984.

A new antenna and antenna mast for the MP radio net and pocket pager system was installed in May 1984.

The Operational Exercises conducted at CFS Yorkton were:

Farewell dinner for CWO Labrecque on 3 June 1984.

Farewell Dinner for Major Philip on 7 June 1984.

Farewell Dinner for WO James and Sgt. Travalia on 16 June 1984.

The Operational Exercises conducted at CFS Yorkton were:

The following projects have been completed or are in progress during the period 1 April 1984 to 30 June 1984:

1. Renovate washrooms - SQ’s - Completed;
2. Modify Battery Shop - MSE - Completed;
3. Provide CATV for MQ’s - waiting approval from NDHQ;
4. Install new windows MQ’s - Completed;
5. Install Thermostatic Control Valves in HQ’s - 75% - Completed;
6. Addition to Snack Bar - Pending;
7. Replace Roof - SQ’s - project funded by Air Command, ECD October 1984;
8. Setback Thermostats installed in MQ’s - Completed;
9. Install Monitoring Alarm in Armory - ECD - 30 July; and
10. Three new flag poles installed c/w concrete flower garden - Completed.

Cadet Flying School 30 June to 9 August 1984.

CE completed fence for Supply Scrap Compound on 9 July 1984.

Captain Switzer SLogO takes over from Captain McCann on 16 July 1984.

Station Golf Tournament on 27 July 1984.

The Operational Exercises conducted at CFS Yorkton were:

Change of Command Parade Major Philip handing over to Major Main on 3 August 1984.

The Operational Exercises conducted at CFS Yorkton were:

NPF Technical Audit conducted by CFB Moose Jaw

Station Meet and Greet Picnic was held on 7 September 1984.

The Operational Exercises conducted at CFS Yorkton were:

MCpl. Dore was accepted for the UTPM Program and will commence his studies at Royal Roads Military College in September 1984

On 19 Oct 1984 a modification was completed changing our height equipment from an FPS-507 to an FPS-6X.

A team headed by Major Tremblay arrived from FGHQ on 1 October 1984 to conduct a Technical Evaluation of equipment and maintenance procedures. The overall results were excellent with only a few minor deficiencies noted.

Retirement Mess Dinner for Sgt. Bannerman on 7 November 1984.

CWO Seminar on 9 November 1984.

73 Comm Group visit on 21-22 November 1984.

NPF Technical Audit by CFB Moose Jaw.

Air Command Inspection by Captain K Forster and MWO H Meister.

The Operational Exercise conducted at CFS Yorkton was:

Funeral Parade held in Yorkton, Saskatchewan on 19 December 1984 for Officer Cadet Holwin.

Junior Ranks Christmas Dinner held on 12 December 1984.