By Haylee Winger
Morinville resident Bob Peterson was among the riders who took part in the 10th annual Rolling
Barrage, a cross-country motorcycle ride raising awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) and other mental-health challenges.
The Rolling Barrage is an annual coast-to-coast motorcycle ride across Canada. Its mission is to
help end the stigma surrounding PTSD and support veterans, serving Canadian Armed Forces
members, first responders and others in public-safety communities.
The organization says the ride brings together military veterans, first responders and civilian
supporters who share a common goal of raising awareness and supporting people affected by
PTSD.
The 2026 ride began in St. John’s, Newfoundland, on July 28 and concluded in Aldergrove, B.C.,
on Aug. 22. The official route included stops across Canada, including several Alberta
communities.
Peterson joined the riders during their Alberta journey. The group stopped at the Barrhead Royal
Canadian Legion, where riders were treated to pizza before continuing toward Mayerthorpe and
the Fallen Four Memorial Park, and then on to Hinton.
Not all participants ride the entire route. The Rolling Barrage provides daily route information
for riders who join for portions of the journey.
The organization emphasizes that PTSD and other mental-health challenges can affect people in
many occupations and that not all wounds are visible.
For Peterson and the other participants, the ride provided an opportunity to come together, raise
awareness and show support for those affected by PTSD.
The 2026 ride marked the Rolling Barrage’s 10th annual cross-country journey.
Morinville rider takes part in Rolling Barrage
