Ontario Canadian Ranger receives military commendation for service during forest fire

By Master Corporal Chris Vernon
An Ontario Canadian Ranger recently received a prestigious military commendation for his service helping evacuate residents from his First Nation community of Pikangikum after it became encircled by forest fires in 2019.
Canadian Ranger Sergeant Buster Kurahara was presented with the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Commendation in May by the command team of the 3rd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group (3 CRPG), Lieutenant-Colonel Shane McArthur and Chief Warrant Officer Jame