by K-J | 4 Jan 2023 | History
Cousin Edna was a frequent letter writer for Pte Cecil Minary during his CEF journey fighting the Germans on the battlefields of France, initially during the Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 after he left Canada following his training at Camp Hughes. Editor’s Note:...
by K-J | 2 Jan 2023 | Features
Shilo Stag Rozy, Radish or Snoz — these monikers were Rosalind (nee Flynn) Lebel’s nicknames when she attended Princess Elizabeth High School. Today, an empty field sits in its place after being torn down, with students on the Base now taking a bus to Wawanesa...
by K-J | 1 Jan 2023 | Community
Jules XavierShilo Stag The birth of what would later be renamed the Shilo Stag can trace its start as Camp Shilo was evolving itself in the late 1940s.The Shilo Observer made its debut on this prairie Army Base on July 18, 1947. The Friday newspaper at the time was...
by K-J | 1 Jan 2023 | Sports
Shilo Stag A familiar golfer has won another Canada West regional golf championships at the par-72 Shilo Country Club.Leading the men’s division since opening day of the three-day tournament, visiting here from his posting to Colorado Springs, Maj Cam Lowdon...
by K-J | 1 Jan 2023 | News
Jules XavierShilo Stag How do you make a service club started in 1968 more inclusive for everyone?Simple, you let everyone join.Shilo and Area Service Club – formerly known as the Shilo and Area Men’s Club – has made big strides during the past decade, including...
