by K-J | 29 Dec 2022 | News
RCA Museum’s outdoor artillery gun park features a ZPU-4 14.5mm anti-aircraft gun, which is still used by armies around the world. While it might be winter, RCA Museum director Andrew Oakden recommends checking out the outdoor displays, which are free. Then...
by K-J | 28 Dec 2022 | Community
Stag Special Getting behind the wheel is the most dangerous thing most of us do each day, and that’s before high-voltage electric equipment is added to the equation.Each year, countless vehicles crash into utility poles, knocking power lines to the ground and putting...
by K-J | 28 Dec 2022 | History
Andrew OakdenStag Special In 1986, R. Masterman donated a Second World War recruitment poster for the 13th Winnipeg Field Battery.The Gunners Wanted poster ties in nicely with Canada’s recruitment campaign during the Second World War. It also connects with the...
by K-J | 27 Dec 2022 | History
Andrew Oakden Stag Special Outstanding RCA Museum volunteer Deanne Gilbertson recently unboxed a collection of 105-millimetre charge bags used with the C1 105mm howitzer and the L5 PACK 105mm howitzer. Gunners burnt the unused charge bags in the field at least until...
by K-J | 26 Dec 2022 | Community
Shilo Stag Are you planning New Year’s Eve celebrations off-Base to welcome the advent of 2023? If so, Brandon Transit is offering free bus rides if you are attending parties in the nearby community. From 6 p.m. Dec. 31 to 3 a.m. Jan. 1, Brandon Transit will run...
