by K-J | 9 Jun 2023 | Features
Jules Xavier Shilo Stag My initial exposure to lobster came as a youngster when my late father was posted to now defunct CFS St. Margaret’s in New Brunswick. Who knew the five Xavier air force brats, fussy eaters we were as children, would enjoy our...
by K-J | 6 Jun 2023 | Features
Jules XavierShilo Stag A veteran of the D-Day invasion in 1944 was laid to rest in Boissevain’s cemetery on a frigid winter afternoon.It was a few days after his death at age 94 in January 2019 when Francis Godon’s family and friends gathered for his funeral.It...
by K-J | 29 May 2023 | Features
It was a family affair for two of three promotions presented by 3Cdn Div C Coy Det Shilo OC Maj Melissa Marshall and her CSM MWO Jason Power. Now Sgt Jarrett MacQuarrie had help from his daughter and son during his promotion, as did now WO Jason Froude. There’s...
by K-J | 29 May 2023 | Features
Stag Special With the warm spring weather upon us on the Manitoba prairies, animals are preparing for the arrival of their young. Parenting strategies used by animals are quite a bit different then ours. For example, it is not unusual for a doe to leave her fawn alone...
by K-J | 28 May 2023 | Features
1RCHA CO LCol Joe O’Donnell handed out anniversary cake to his soldiers following Friday morning sports day held at the ball diamonds and soccer pitch. Frisbee, slo-pitch and relay races were just some of the activities Gunners took part in, with the day ending...
by K-J | 24 May 2023 | Features
Tim Bryant Stag Special The role of a sniper in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is more than remaining hidden and waiting for a target to come into view. While that may be a sniper’s primary role, they also play an integral role in supporting their units by providing...
