Spruce Grove AB

Ty Kushnir, an immigrant to Canada, has really put his best foot forward to give back to his adopted country. His work started with the Canadian Cadet Movement as a volunteer and then civilian instructor, hosting some of the largest and grandest events that the Calgary area has ever seen. Ty also started volunteering with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program, becoming an Award Leader, mentoring many young people in Calgary to achieve their respective level of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Recognized for his efforts, Ty has recently become the Co-Chair of the Alberta Local Council for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, helping forge new partnerships in the program and assisting run award and alumni events. Recently Ty has also joined the ranks of St. John Ambulance and taken on the role of a Medical First Responder in the Community Service Division. You may see Ty out and about in his bright yellow vest ready, willing and able to provide First Aid services. As a spouse to an Honourary Military Aide de Camp to the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Ty gives his time to the Vice-Regal Household anytime they need some additional help and assistance at events hosted by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Finally, Ty is a member of the Order of St. George, a Canadian organization whos mission is to support members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans, Military Families and Cadets and Junior Canadian Ranger Program. Since joining the ranks of the Order, Ty has helped host 2 major investiture services to grow the ranks of the new Alberta Priory. For Ty’s achievements, he is the recipient of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Alberta) and the King Charles III Coronation Medal.

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Gene completed his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, and while starting his professional career, he enrolled into the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve with the Cadet Instructors Cadre working with the Cadet Program. Gene completed a masters degree in Business from the Royal Military College of Canada and he continued his professional career in Ontario until returning to Alberta in 2012. Gene currently works with the Sea Cadets in Stony Plain, but has worked at 5 different Air Cadet Squadrons, 2 Summer Training Centers and has been Commanding Officer 4 times in his 27+ year career. He currently serves as an Honourary Military Aide de Camp to the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. In his civilian career, Gene works for the City of Calgary as a Business Process Consultant. The Calgary and Spruce Grove locations have been staffed with volunteers from the Order of St. George, an organization Gene has been a member of since 2010 and is now the Prior of the Alberta Priory. Gene, together with Andrea and Ty have continued to grow the walk in Calgary for the last 3 years, Gene together with Ty are starting the first Spruce Grove walk for 2025!

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