Reservists usually work part time for the military one night a week and one or two weekends a month. Recession, flat oil prices and massive job losses are not enough to convince Albertans to sign up for the military reserves. Wilson is hoping the prospect of working in the artillery regiment he commands will entice more potential employees to apply. "Really you look at when there's an emergency, the people who are going to be helping them is going to be the reserves." "That's kind of my job right now is to grow the regiment and get more soldiers in.

Source: CBC News July 02, 2016 12:56 UTC