The Penticton 259 Air Cadet Squadron are ready to welcome new cadets for this coming training year. If you have a youth between the ages of 12 and 18 interested in joining the 259 Air Cadet Squadron, our next intake is Tuesday September 8, 2026. The Royal Canadian Air Cadet program is a free national program for young Canadians aged 12 to 18. The program aims to develop good citizenship and leadership in youth, promote physical fitness, and stimulate interest in the sea, land and air...

The Penticton 259 Air Cadet Squadron held their Annual Ceremonial Review on May 30th, 2026. This event was a formal parade and public showcase where cadets demonstrated the skills, drill, and discipline they have learned over the past year to families, friends, and dignitaries. This year’s event was held at TopFlight on Airport Rd. The event was overseen by Reviewing Officer Julius Bloomfield, Mayor of Penticton; Department of National Defence representative LCdr. Geoffrey Gaucher, CD; Air...

The 259 and 788 Air Cadets took part in the annual Santa Parade on December 1st, 2024. The float featured a fantastic drill...