CARA

Calgary Amateur Radio Association

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Public Service Events (PSE) and Public Relations (PR) Activities


This is a curated subset of events that depend on HAM volunteers, with a focus on Public Service Events (PSE) and Public Relations (PR) activities.

There are other HAM activities happening - for a full list of all events and activities (including these) - see the main Events Calendar


    • 30 May 2026
    • 31 May 2026
    • Invermere BC
     Organization  Calgary Sports Car Club (CSCC)
     Type  PSE
     Activity  Car Rally
     Coordinator  Alan Kearley VE6BUZ
     Other Information


     Rally Lead Team:  Alan Kearley VE6BUZ
     Brett Auger VE6KOS
       Ken Read VE6CBZ
       Harry Maylor VE6HRY

    For information please email: rallyteam@caraham.org

    RMR 2026 is fast approaching!

    We will have two exciting days of Rally Racing NW of Invermere BC!

    Volunteer Opportunities:

    Saturday May 30:  32 Operators needed
       Sunday May 31:  20 Operators needed

    *** CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER ***

    This is the biggest of the three rallies that CARA provides communications for throughout the year.  Please note that you do not have to be a CARA member to volunteer for this event.  All licensed hams are welcome to register.


    For those who like to camp, the folks at Horse Thief Campground have graciously agreed to open their facility for our use for the weekend.

    Hotel/Motel rooms will also be available provided by the CSCC. Please be aware these will be shared accommadations. 



    • 06 Jun 2026
    • Lake Louise to North Saskatchewan Crossing
     Organization  Multisportscanada
     Type  PSE
     Activity  Relay Race
     Coordinator  VE6RBN
     Other Information

    https://sites.google.com/caraham.org/bjr2026/home


    Running Relay ~10 mile legs from Banff (Castle Junction) to Jasper.

    CARA supports the south leg from Castle Junction to the Saskatchewan River

    Fundraiser for The Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada

    • 13 Jun 2026
    • Ghost River
     Organization  Trail Riding Alberta Conference
     Type  PSE
     Activity  Equestrian - Competitive Trail Ride
     Coordinator  Fred VE6FVD <FredVE6FVD at Gmail dot com>
     Other Information

     https://www.trailriding.ca/

    Posted on behalf of Fred VE6FVD.

    June 13 : Mount Up in the Mountains CTR, Ghost River, west of Benchlands/Waiporous.

    Arrival/registration on Friday 12th, event day Saturday 13th, depart Sunday 14th.


    • 27 Jun 2026
    • Water Valley
     Organization  Deadgoat Racing
     Type  PSE
     Activity  Gravel Cycling
     Coordinator  VE6DLN -  ve6dln @ proton.me
     Other Information  Volunteer Sign-up form
     Event Site: https://deadgoat.ca/ghostofthegravel/

    Volunteer Sign-up form:
      https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOoIbbURJGrKD5o3nWHKEJp5TWOT-eO_Qto4dpQoB6CNJmpQ/viewform


    DRAFT Radio Guide:
    Please send corrections to VE6DLN and watch for updates closer to the event:
      https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xg4fxxV10gmGvuhec8oJV0b7egSJsLHa/edit

  • Register
     Organization  ARRL 
     Type  PR, HAM 
     Activity  Contesting 
     Coordinator  
     Other Information  

    https://www.arrl.org/field-day
    http://www.arrl.org/field-day#rules


    Every June, more than 40,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio's science, skill and service to our communities and our nation. It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single event. Field Day has been an annual event since 1933, and remains the most popular event in ham radio.

    WE HAVE AN EXTRA CHALLENGE THIS YEAR

    We do not have the use of the COMMUNICATIONS TRAILER

    BUT 

    • we do have lots of other radio equipment and assets available for setting up a portable entry
    • We can also participate using the Club Station VE6AO at the CSCC .  if we deploy the Generator we can enter as in  (Class E) Home stations - Emergency power: Same as Class D, but using emergency power for transmitters and receivers. Class E may work all Field Day stations

    We also need someone to coordinate our efforts

    • 10 Jul 2026
    • 12 Jul 2026
    • Water Valley
     Organization  Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta 
     Type  PSE 
     Activity  Road Cycling
     Coordinator

     kcc2026-leadteam@caraham.org

     Other Information https://sites.google.com/caraham.org/kcc2026/home

    Amateur Radio Team volunteer information site:

    https://sites.google.com/caraham.org/kcc2026/home


    This road cycling event starts and finishes in Water Valley each day, travelling to the extents of Sundre, Didsbury, and Cochrane.

    Amateur Radio Volunteer Information: {Site under construction, link will be posted here}


    Participants fundraise for Kids Cancer Care https://www.kidscancercare.ab.ca and receive planning and support for this multi-day ride.


    • 15 Aug 2026
    • 16 Aug 2026
    • Millarville
     Organization  Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society (MRAS)
     Type  PR
     Activity  Fair / Exhibition
     Coordinator  Harry Maylor VE6HRY
     Other Information

     https://millarvilleracetrack.com/the-priddis-millarville-fair/


    Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society
    306097 192 St W, Millarville, AB T0L 1K0

    • 22 Aug 2026
    • West Bragg Creek Provincial Recreation Area
     Organization  Lewiston Ultra Events
     Type  PSE
     Activity  Trail Running
     Coordinator  VE6DE
     Other Information  


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