by K-J | 6 Jan 2023 | History
A collection of rare photographs depicting Camp Shilo in the 1930s represent snapshots of the early history of this Army training Base, with militia units from across Manitoba participating in summer training camp showcasing canvas tents, summer dress uniforms, and a...
by K-J | 5 Jan 2023 | Community
Hoar frost is a type of feathery frost that forms as a result of specific climatic conditions. The word “hoar” comes from old English and refers to the old age appearance of the frost: the way the ice crystals form makes it look like white hair or a beard. How does...
by K-J | 5 Jan 2023 | News
The RCA Museum recently moved its M114/39 howitzer to a new prominent location in the artillery gun park. Visitors now have an excellent view of the howitzer’s profile. This artillery piece is also called M114/39 the Gerald Bull gun. A gifted Canadian engineer,...
by K-J | 5 Jan 2023 | History
BComd Col D. Francis wrote a story for the Shilo Stag. Why? To quote him, “In the short time since my arrival in CFB Shilo, I have been appalled by the amount of vandalism and petty thievery. It seems that whenever the opportunity exists, someone has to damage...
by K-J | 5 Jan 2023 | CAF/DND
Stag Special Last October, Statistics Canada (StatCan) began collecting data for its Survey on Sexual Misconduct in the CAF (SSMCAF). StatCan distributed invitations to more than 80,000 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members in the Regular Force and the Primary Reserve...
