In 1956, the Canadian Army recognized that not maintaining formation reconnaissance elements in the Regular Force was a major deficiency in its force structure. Consequently, the Regular Force regiments of the day were allotted a fourth subunit.
On 29 May 23, D Sqn LdSH(RC), along with members of A sqn, answered the provincial request for aid. A Company of soldiers was dispatched to the Fox Creek Fires to relieve in place 1 CER and link up with incoming Australian Fire fighters.
After a three-year hiatus, members from Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) had the chance to escape Edmonton's frigid February landscape and return to Texas for Ex STEELE BEASTS (SB) '23.
Soldiers of D and HQ Squadrons conducted work up training in preparation for their take over the staffing of the 3 CDSB Base Auxiliary Security Force (BASF).
