by K-J | 7 Nov 2022 | Community
It was a frigid morning for those who gathered on the south lawn of Base HQ for the pipe ceremony to consecrate the permanent tipi, with Elder Frank Tacan leading the ceremony with help from 2PPCLI QMSI MWO Sheldon Quinn and Sgt Sylvan Leblanc, who acted as emcee plus...
by K-J | 7 Nov 2022 | Community
Capt Graham Ware Stag Special The city I consider my hometown, Guelph, Ont., also happens to be the birthplace of LCol John McCrae, who is best known the poem In Flanders’ Fields. LCol McCrae and I attended the same high school. Something I only recently discovered is...
by K-J | 2 Nov 2022 | Community
Stag editor Jules Xavier has been documenting life at CFB Shilo since June 2012, with his Nikons focused on military life, plus military work and play. Here are just a sampling of images which might inspire you to dust off your camera and take photographs around the...
by K-J | 1 Nov 2022 | Community
Stag editor Jules Xavier spent the past few weeks focused on Halloween decorations being put up by enthusiasts who enjoy this annual fall event. And a few days before trick or treat happened Oct. 31, he drove around the Base to do video and take photos of the most...
by K-J | 1 Nov 2022 | Community
Besides those walking, cycling or running the annual fall Army Run from L25, there were a number of participants who brought their canine companions along for the event. Photos Jules Xavier/Shilo...
by K-J | 1 Nov 2022 | Community
Plenty of kicks and blocks honed as neophytes and veterans are back in the GSH gym, with the karate club underway following two years of no training due to the COVID-19 pandemic. New members are always welcome. Photos Jules Xavier/Shilo...