Rocky Mountain Rangers raise flag above Kamloops Airport

KAMLOOPS — The Rocky Mountain Rangers is a primary reserve unit within 39 Canadian Brigade Group. They were started in Kamloops in 1908 and through two World Wars, they have called the city home.

“This initiative was first started and the reason for it was to build the relationship and the bonds between the citizens of Kamloops and their regiment, the Rocky Mountain Rangers. We definitely need to get out there more and do more for the community, in my opinion, and I believe that we are doing that,” said Sgt. Tyrone Carter.

On Wednesday (Aug 3) morning, the Rangers camp flag was raised high above YKA as the regiment also erected a new sign to ensure everybody coming into Kamloops knows it’s storied history with the Rangers.

“Proud and honoured. This is a long time coming. A lot of hard work, a lot of support from other members. So we are very excited to see this project completed,” added Carter.

Local MP Frank Caputo was present for the unveiling, giving all the credit to the Sergeant for his hard work on the project.

“It’s really important to recognize the efforts here by Sgt. Carter, I know he reached out to me in November of last year and my office wrote a letter of support for this project. I’m really proud it came to fruition. So Sgt. Carter really deserves a lot of credit in bringing this project to fruition,” said Caputo.

The Rangers are also based in Prince George and a sign project is underway in that community as well. Signs will be erected at every entrance to the city known as B.C.’s Northern capital.

“The raising of the Rocky Mountain Rangers camp flag marks the last sign for the initiative here in Kamloops. We are doing the same in Prince George. This has been a long time coming, and I thank all the key players for their support,” said Carter.