Square dances and cell signal dead zones: Rangers confront Canada’s Arctic reality | Page 894 | Unpublished
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Square dances and cell signal dead zones: Rangers confront Canada’s Arctic reality

April 23, 2026

A 52-day, 5,200-kilometre Canadian Ranger patrol along the Northwest Passage revealed the human and technological limits of Arctic operations. From impromptu square dances in remote communities to frozen batteries and fragile communications gear, the Canadian military is finding the North demands adaptation and partnership.



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