News
A readers tale of Halloween on Base
Photo: Submitted/Shilo Stag NewsSubmitted to:Shilo Stag Media A Reader's Halloween Tale I still remember that Halloween night in 1965 as if it were yesterday. We lived on a military base back then, tucked away in the middle of nowhere. Rows of identical beige houses...
CFB Shilo First Responder receives one of Canada’s top honours for rescue in fatal collision
Robert Filipchuk, a 16-year member of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Shilo Emergency Services, was awarded the Order of the Buffalo Hunt, one of Canada’s highest honours, on Oct. 28 for his first responder role at a 2023 fatal collision that killed 17 people. (Photo:...
Marking the memory of Hong Kong Veterans
Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association volunteer Derrill Henderson points to the“HK” marker being added to gravestones across Canada, including that of John Levitt, a member of 1st Battalion, The Royal Rifles of Canada Canadian Active Service Force (CASF); in...
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
B Bty battles for 2024 Kingston Cup supremacy
The annual Kingston Cup was played at CFB Shilo Gunner Arena on Oct. 31, with the tournament being brought froward from the regular December game, due to upcoming deployments. Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag MediaK-J MillarShilo Stag Media In a close defeat, B Battery...
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...
Community
CFB Shilo personnel and Brandon school children leave no stone alone at annual remembrance ceremony
Lieutenant-Colonel David Cronk, CFB Shilo Base Commander lays a poppy at the No Stone Left Alone ceremony in Brandon on Nov., 5. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag Media) .K-J MillarShilo Stag Media More than 500 school students, CAF Military staff from CFB Shilo,...
B Bty battles for 2024 Kingston Cup supremacy
The annual Kingston Cup was played at CFB Shilo Gunner Arena on Oct. 31, with the tournament being brought froward from the regular December game, due to upcoming deployments. Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag MediaK-J MillarShilo Stag Media In a close defeat, B Battery...
2PPCLI recognized in provincial legislature for efforts in Jasper summer wildfires
Members of 2PPCLI were recognized in the Manitoba Provincial Legislature on Oct. 29, for their outstanding efforts in the 2023 wildfires in and around Jasper, AB. (Photo: MCpl Parker Salustro)Shilo Stag Media Staff Members of the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia’s...
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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