CAF/DND
CFB Wainwright fatalities identified, cause of incident explained
October 18, 2026
Major-General Wade Rutland announced the identities of the four soldiers killed at the CFB Wainwright fire the previous day, during a livestream media conference on Oct. 18. He is seen in a file photo from a visit to CFB Shilo in April 2025. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo...
Nation mourns 4 confirmed dead in CFB Wainwright fire, dozens injured – Prime Minister Mark Carney
October 18, 2026
On Oct. 18, Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed four deaths and dozens of injuries in the CFB Wainwright fire, which occurred the previous day. (Photo:screen shot of live press conference)K-J MillarShilo Stag Media Four deaths have been confirmed in the...
Number of deaths and casualties in CFB Wainwright fire not confirmed by CAF
October 18, 2026
Canadian Military Chief of Staff General Jennie Carignan said in a media statement on Oct. 18 that the CAF will not confirm deaths or casualty numbers at the tragic CFB Wainwright fire until next of kin and families have been notified. This file photo shows her...
Fire and fatalities at CFB Wainwright
October 18, 2026
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty addressed the public in a press conference held in Ottawa, announcing a fatal fire at CFB Wainwright on Oct. 17. (Image: screenshot of press conference)K-J MillarShilo Stag Media A fatal fire is unfolding at Canadian...
CFB Shilo Military Family Appreciation Day shows families are the foundation of our lives
September 22, 2026
Children and families of CAF Members attended the 8th annual CFB Shilo Military Appreciation barbecue on Sept. 16 and feasted on hot dogs, hamburgers, and fresh baked goods. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag News)K-J MillarShilo Stag Media National Military Family...
Massive projects for CFB Shilo mean expansion from $10s of millions to $100s of millions
September 19, 2026
Cameron Nikoliation, team leader for DCC programs at CFB Shilo, explains to construction professionals and contractors how the Base's long-term expansion projects have grown from $10s of millions to $100s of millions, at a seminar in Brandon on Sept. 17. (Photo: K-J...
Andrea Bourgeault reclaims lost history – awarded CFB Shilo & 3CDSG Civilian of the Year awards
August 26, 2026
Andrea Bourgeault volunteers on many projects and is the Defence Indigenous Advisory Group Co-chair. In volunteering with DIAG, she reclaimed a lost heritage and was awarded CFB Shilo Civilian of the Year in Dec. 2025 and 3CDSG Civilian of the Year in July. (Photo:...
LCol Jordan Beatty reminds 1 RCHA at Change of Command Ceremony they’re ‘heart of the nation’s guns, the kings of battle’
August 20, 2026
Lieutenant-Colonel Jordan Beatty departs as Commander of 1 Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, based at CFB Shilo, in a Change of Command Ceremony on Aug. 20. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag News)K-J MillarShilo Stag Media A Change of Command saw 1 Royal Canadian Horse...
CFB Shilo Acting Chief of Staff Maj Antoine Desrosiers awarded U.S. Defense medal for meritorious service
August 4, 2026
Acting Chief of Staff at CFB Shilo, Major Antoine Desrosier, received a U.S. Defense Meritorious Service Medal in March 2026 for exemplary service while posted on an OutCan position in Virginia for three years. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag News)K-J MillarShilo Stag...
RSM CWO Eric LeClair passes the pace stick in CFB Shilo Change of Appointment
July 20, 2026
Outgoing Regimental Sergeant Major Chief Warrant Officer Eric LeClair passes his pace stick to CFB Shilo Base Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Jack Nguyen to mark the change of appointment to incoming RSM CWO Steven Corcoran, in a ceremony on July 16. (Photo: K-J...
