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Drumline sets the beat at Military Family Appreciation dinner
Warrant Officer Sandy Parry, for the 2PPCLI Drumline, explained to attendees of the MFRC Military Family Appreciation Dinner on Sept. 14 the significance of his role as the drum major and uniform components. Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag NewsK-J MillarShilo Stag News...
Virden hockey team did a capital job at Soldier for a Day
Players of the Virden Oil Capital MJHL team participated in Soldier for a Day on Sept 11 learning about what is expected of soldiers and creating stronger bonds between members. Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag NewsK-J MillarShilo Stag News The Virden Oil Capitals hockey...
Crowned with army helmets hockey kings soldier for a day
Members of the Wheat Kings hockey team participate in Soldier for a Day at CFB Shilo on Sept. 12 in a series of team building exercises including small arms training, obstacle course maneuvers and the combat force race. Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag NewsK-J...
Battle of Britain commemorative service on Sept. 17 is an act of hope said CFB Shilo Chaplain
St. Barbra's Chapel will host the Battle of Britain Commemorative Service on Sept. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Chaplain presiding on the day, Lt. (N) Boghos Barbouri said the service is about memory and about honouring the sacrifice of those killed in the historic battle, but...
Canadian soldiers have capabilities adversaries can not match, leadership conference hears
A participant engages in training exercises at the leadership conference, Exercise BUILDING RAM held at CFB Shilo from Sept. 5 to 10 where command teams met for professional development. Photo: Master Cpl. B.J. Liddy/CFB ShiloK-J MillarShilo Stag News ...
Seeking help for stronger mental health should not be stigmatized says CFB Shilo Base Commander
Lieutenant Colonel David Cronk, Base Commander at Canadian Armed Forces Base Shilo addresses a crowd of more than 100 people who attended the Light the Way Out of Darkness Suicide Awareness Walk on Sept. 8. He said mental health issues and reaching out for assistance...
Exercise Mount Ram brings home the win
Sergeant David Elliot from B Battery brought home second place in the Men's Masters category winning 14 overall, with a time of 5:54:51 at the 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (1CMBG) Exercise Mountain Ram, held in Edmonton on Aug. 30. (Photo: supplied/Thomas...
Above and Beyond, Brigadier-General presents awards to Shilo personnel
Brigadier-General Stephen Graham, Commander of 3 Canadian Division presents Master Corporal Stephanie Bisset with 3 Canadian Division Command Coin for going above and beyond in her duties. The presentation was held on Aug. 21. Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag...
Cadets blaze around CFB Shilo firehall in summer program
Army, Air and Sea Cadets spent the afternoon of Aug. 11 with the CFB Shilo Fire Department learning different aspects of the emergency service as part of a week long cadet training program. Photo K-J Millar/Shilo Stag.K-J Millar, EditorShilo Stag A combination of more...
PM Justin Trudeau appoints Bill Blair as new Defence Minister
I am honoured to be appointed as your new Minister of National Defence. I have dedicated my career to keeping Canadians safe, and I welcome the opportunity to work with all of you in this new role.
