by K-J | 25 Apr 2023 | History
Shilo Stag Canada’s military history is filled with courage and sacrifice — look no further than the Battle of Kap’yong which saw Canadian troops in an entirely defensive position, but it nonetheless represents a significant turning point in the Korean War. The...
by K-J | 25 Apr 2023 | History
Gen Wayne Eyre Stag Special The 70th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong warrants commemoration of the very real achievements of our Canadian soldiers during the Korean War. It also offers a time for reflection and the opportunity to connect the achievements of our...
by K-J | 24 Apr 2023 | History
With the Shilo Stag celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2022, it was fun to go back into the newspaper’s archives and read stories from the past seven-plus decades. Besides the stories and photos, what was more interesting was looking at the advertising. To see...
by K-J | 21 Apr 2023 | 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 in France soon after Canada’s involvement in the Battle of...
by K-J | 15 Apr 2023 | History
Venessa LégerStag Special While sifting through our archive collections, RCA Museum staff came across a peculiar artifact dating back to the Second World War — a British Army-issued information booklet given to Allied soldiers on leave in Paris, France.Tourism was...
by K-J | 15 Apr 2023 | History
Venessa Léger Stag Special The RCA Museum displays two realistic-looking, life-sized horses which often draw the attention of many visitors. Accompanying one of these horses is an artilleryman outfitted in a 1905 Canadian military uniform, demonstrating how far back...
