Retired General Rick Hillier brings message of support for Ukraine during Regimental Dining-In event in Red Deer
Over 350 people gathered at the Red Deer Resort and Casino Monday to mark 150 years of the RCMP service in Canada, including 80 years in Red Deer.
The Outreach Centre’s Regimental Dining-In event featured guest speaker, General Rick Hillier (Retd).
Currently Chair of the Ukrainian World Congress’ Strategic Advisory Council, Hillier was the former Chief of the Defence Staff, Canada’s highest-ranking position in the Canadian Forces. Among his many military career highlights, Hillier oversaw Canada’s most important mission in Afghanistan.
Now, with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine still ongoing, Hillier spoke of Canada’s and Alberta’s role in the war.