by K-J | 18 Dec 2022 | History
Andrew OakdenStag Special Canadian Gunners used the nine-pounder rifled gun during the North-West Rebellion in 1885.They used this artillery piece in Canada from 1873 to 1897 — it was muzzle-loading and did not have a recoil mechanism. Therefore, Gunners needed to...
by K-J | 16 Dec 2022 | History
Andrew OakdenStag Special Canadian Gunners deployed the 12-pounder BL Gun during the Boer War.Gunners in Canada used the gun from 1897 to 1911. The gun was breech-loading and an improvement from muzzle loading models.However, it did not use fixed ammunition or a...
by K-J | 16 Dec 2022 | Community
Soldiers from 2PPCLI, 1RCHA participated in Brandon’s No Stone Left Alone event in November. They mingled with students, helping them place poppies at each grave in the military section of the municipal cemetery. Photos Jules Xavier/Shilo Stag Stag Special The...
by K-J | 16 Dec 2022 | News
Shilo firefighters used the Jaws of Life to remove the roof to help extricate two motorists “trapped” in a mock rollover MVC off Royal Avenue near the Base’s north gate. A/Fire Chief Aaron Bull and A/Training Officer Ty Cobb provided play-by-play on...
by K-J | 14 Dec 2022 | Sports
It was boisterous full house at Gunner Arena for the inaugural Shilo Challenge Cup sporting event, with hockey chosen to be played between the officers and senior NCOs at 1RCHA and 2PPCLI. The action around the net was often physical, with both goalies equal to the...
