News
CFB Shilo Fire and Emergency Services warns smoke detectors need to work for you
CFB Shilo firefighter Dale DeVlieger explains smoke detectors save lives and need to be tested regularly with the batteries being changed. National Fire Safety Week is from Oct. 6 to 12. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag Media)K-J MillarShilo Stag Media Three out of five...
CFMWS Youth Reporter Competition launches during National Newspaper Week
CFMWS launches it's Youth Reporter Competition on Oct. 9, 2024 as part of National Newspaper Week. (Photo: submitted)Submitted toShilo Stag Media Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Youth Reporter Competition....
NATO DIANA opens $26 million regional Canadian office
A delegation of officials opened the $26.6 million NATO Diana office in Halifax on Oct. 2. Photo:suppliedK-J MillarShilo Stag Media NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) opened a Canadian regional office with an initial national investment...
CAF/DND
NATO DIANA opens $26 million regional Canadian office
A delegation of officials opened the $26.6 million NATO Diana office in Halifax on Oct. 2. Photo:suppliedK-J MillarShilo Stag Media NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) opened a Canadian regional office with an initial national investment...
Canada pledges $38.3 million to support new and expanded counter-terrorism projects
Air Task Force-Iraq construction engineers hammer a grounding rod into place in preparation of a new aircraft maintenance area at Camp Patrice Vincent, Kuwait on April 13, 2015, during Operation IMPACT. (Photo: OP Impact)K-J MillarShilo Stag Media Canada has committed...
Military families serve along side CAF members with steadfast support
CFB Shilo celebrated its families and their support of the Military on Sept. 6 with an early appreciation day and Base open house. Family members of the CAF are recognized nationally on Military Family Appreciation Day, Sept. 20. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag) K-J...
Sports
CAF Men’s 2024 Regional Slo-Pitch – Cold Lake Wolves pack a big hit at CFB Shilo
The CAF Men's 2024 Slo-Pitch competition was held at CFB Shilo from Aug. 25 to 28. The Cold Lake Wolves won gold, with the Esquimalt Tritons receiving silver medals on Aug. 28. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag)K-J MillarShilo Stag Media The 2024 Men's Slo-Pitch Regional...
Exercising in the dark? Increase your Visibility!
Two silhouetted members run on the deck of an RCN ship. (Image:supplied)Submitted to Shilo Stag mediaWritten by: Dr. Darrell Menard OMM MD, Dip Sport Med Ask the Expert: Q: I recently took up running to lose weight and get into better shape. I enjoy running in the...
CAF National Golf Championshipship thunders to a close at CFB Shilo
Women's participants at the 2024 CAF Golf National Championships gather at the awards banquet at CFB Shilo on Aug. 14. (Photo K-J Millar/Shilo Stag Media)K-J MillarShilo Stag Media The 2024 Annual Canadian Armed Forces Golf Nationals thundered to a wrap-up at CFB...
Community
CFB Shilo Solidier’s Send-Off Barbeque, Oct. 26
K-J MillarShilo Stag Media The CFB Shilo Soldiers Send-off barbeque is being held on Oct. 26 in L25 for community members to offer support to CAF members from the local base who will be deploying overseas in November. "The Shilo Send-off is the entire community’s...
Prost! To the biggest Oktoberfest party at Shilo – tickets still available
Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag MediaK-J MillarShilo Stag Media Ziggy Ziggy Ziggy Ziggy Oi Oi Oi! Tickets are still available for the second annual Oktoberfest hosted by the Shilo and Region Service Club on Oct. 19, but they are selling quickly with just a few days left...
Bursary available for CAF Primary Reserve Force Members & Canadian Rangers
K-J MillarShilo Stag Media For the fifth year, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and Canadian Rangers can apply for tuition reimbursement of up to $1,000 through a program administered by Support Our Troops. Support Our Troops is the official charitable cause of the...
Health
CAF members and civilians encouraged to enroll in new dental care plan
Image SuppliedSubmitted toShilo Stag Media Confirm your positive enrolment for your dental plan with Canada Life by November 1 Starting in September, Canada Life will be contacting Public Service Dental Care Plan members and pensioners by mail or email to confirm that...
Family dimensions have a different perspective for everyone
Submitted toShilo Stag Media This article is part of an ongoing series that explores the nine dimensions of health, how they interact and influence our ability to balance life’s demands, and the resources available to help you feel healthy, resilient, and empowered....
Light the Way Out of Darkness – World Suicide Prevention Day
Health Promotions staff at CFB Shilo hosted the fourth annual Light the Way Out of Darkness walk on Sept. 10 to engage community participation in creating awareness of suicide prevention. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag Media)K-J MillarShilo Stag Media For every one...
History
Over the top RCA Museum exhibit
Brayden Sutherland is a summer student working at the RCA Museum at CFB Shilo. He is seen holding the "Over the Top: Canada and the First World War" historic needlepoint on display. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag Media)K-J MillarShilo Stag Media, with files from...
80th Anniversary of D-Day – Largest Military invasion in history
Photo: SUPPLIED: Canadian Press war correspondent Ross Munro typing a story in the field in Italy, August 1943 (Library and Archives Canada).Submitted by RCA Museum, By: Johnathon Ferguson, First Published in Gunner 2021 The 80th anniversary of D-Day is commemorated...
Historic uniforms, outward symbol of commitment, identity and ethos at RCA Museum
Colonel D.T. Irwin's tunic is held in the RCA Museum at CFB Shilo. (Photo: Supplied)Shilo Stag SubmissionBy: Venessa Léger, RCA Museum Uniforms to the Canadian Army are considered an "outward symbol of its commitment, identity and ethos" that members should wear...
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