1919 - 1939
Former CO's
Former RSM's
Honourary Appts
The Regiment returned to Canada in 1919, and was demobilized at Winnipeg. On 1 April of that year authority was granted to re-organize the Strathcona's as a unit of the Permanent Force. The establishment was set at a Headquarters and two squadrons, with a total strength of 247 all ranks, but this number was never reached. Headquarters and "B" squadron moved into Mewata Armoury in Calgary, while "A" squadron remained in Winnipeg.
The task of the Regiment was to maintain a Royal School of Cavalry at each location and to supervise the instruction of all Non-Permanent cavalry units in western Canada. Horses continued to be the main stay of the Regiment until 1939, although "A" squadron was equipped with a few armoured cars in 1936.
Apart from military duties, the Regiment participated in sports and the Strathcona's musical ride and jumping teams were well known. On 24 July 1925, the alliance to the 17/21st Lancers, ( now known as the Queens Royal Lancers ), was authorized. On 17 September 1932 the first Guidon was presented at Calgary by the Governor General, the Earl of Bessborough. Mounted escorts were provided in Calgary and Winnipeg for the Royal visit of 1939.
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Moreuil Wood
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