by K-J | 6 Dec 2022 | History
Story on the church tower being completed in the Base newspaper. Stag archives The first service in the new Protestant Chapel will be held on Sunday, September 28th, 1947. The new Chapel is situated in the north side of Hut D 5. The main entrance is on the west side...
by K-J | 5 Dec 2022 | History
BGen DK Todd attends a parade in 1960 at CFB Shilo. Stag Archives Col DK Todd I was honoured to be asked to write the first editorial for The Shilo Observer, our community newspaper in its new form.After careful consideration, I accepted the invitation because it...
by K-J | 4 Dec 2022 | History
Newspaper clippings, photos and advertising from the 75-year-old Shilo Observer, and later renamed Shilo Stag. AWOL – WOT? There were 50 officers and men of the 3rd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, “not on parade” when MGen John M. Rockingham...
by K-J | 4 Dec 2022 | History
Today, the Base’s landscape has changed over the decades as some buildings built in the late 40s, and early 50s, are no longer here. This includes the Base’s jump tower, and the two water towers. Photos Stag Archives Shilo Stag Many Gunners who returned to...
by K-J | 30 Nov 2022 | History
Editor’s Note: During the First World War, Pte Cecil Minary served in the CEF, beginning his military training at Camp Hughes prior to being shipped to England for additional training. He saw his first action soon after Canada’s involvement in the Battle of Vimy Ridge...
by K-J | 28 Nov 2022 | History
Editor’s Note: During the First World War, Pte Cecil Minary served in the CEF, beginning his military training at Camp Hughes prior to being shipped to England for additional training. He saw his first action soon after Canada’s involvement in the Battle of Vimy Ridge...
