News
Watch this page for project updates. We will upload progress reports during the patrol (communication links permitting), including photos, video, media interviews, press releases and scientific publications as they are available.
Ranger Patrols in the Canadian Arctic
March 17, 2008
Department of National Defense Canada
Operation Nunalivut 2008 may be the first Ranger patrol to involve scientists, but there have been several Ranger patrols across the Canadian Arctic in the past. Below are a number of online news stories highlighting the challenges and successes of recent patrols.
CBC News - Indepth - The Canadian Military - “The Rangers: Guarding sovereignty in remote coastal, northern regions” (April 10, 2007)
CTV - “CDN Forces complete Arctic sovereignty patrol” (April 9, 2007)
Macleans - “Canada’s ragtag arctic forces: Flying the flag and hunting for seal with the Canadian Rangers” (Aug 22, 2006)
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