The military says Canadian Army Reserve units will be training in several locations around the north in the coming weeks, including North Bay.
Dates include Feb. 15, Feb. 22, and March 7, mostly in the evening.
The infantry navigation training involves 33 Canadian Brigade Group’s Northern Tactical Group with soldiers from the Algonquin Regiment in North Bay and Timmins, and the Irish Regiment of Canada from Sudbury.
Locally, the training will take place at Laurier Woods Conservation Area.
Officials say people may see Canadian Army soldiers in uniform with their service weapons, and military vehicles on local roads and highways.
They also say the training does not involve any ammunition of any kind.
“This important exercise also prepares Canadian Army Reserve members to operate in various weather conditions and maintain fitness and stamina while carrying their equipment,” states a release. “Regular, scheduled training keeps our soldiers and units ready to respond to missions in Canada like floods and wildfires and support international stability operations with partners and allies.”
Officials add measures are being taken to ensure minimum inconvenience during the exercise dates, with the public asked to use extra caution when approaching military vehicles.