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HIMARS propel growth trajectory at CFB Shilo, local businesss hear expansion plans
July 10, 2026
Rolly Richards, director of operations, and Evan Keller, president, both of Westman Premier Homes, were two guests at the CFB Shilo Business luncheon on June 26, where contractors and businesses heard plans for the Base expansion due to the new HIMARS and the...
Be Bear Aware Conservation Service advises CFB Shilo and Spruce Woods residents
July 7, 2026
Black bears are the common species in the CFB Shilo and Westman area. They range in colours from blonde shades to black, said Manitoba Conservation Officer Sergeant Cody Bruneau of the Carberry detachment after June sightings of bears around the Spruce Woods...
CFB Shilo Base Commander caught at 19th annual Lobsterfest for alleged assault on sea species
June 29, 2026
Shilo and Region Service Club hosted the 19th annual Lobsterfest, where CFB Shilo Base Commander LCol J.P. Nguyen was caught in a pinch when allegations flew of a possible crustacean assault on June 20. (Photo: Supplied to Shilo Stag News)Shilo and Region Service...
Civil servants served by CFB Shilo Base Command for National Public Service Week
June 18, 2026
CFB Shilo recognized the efforts of hundreds of government employees, who work alongside CAF uniformed members, at a lunchtime barbecue on June 18 during National Public Service Week. (Photo K-J Millar/Shilo Stag News)K-J MillarShilo Stag Media Just less than 500...
Food for thought – Battle of the Badges serves opportunity to build mental resilience for BFEMS and CFB Shilo soldiers
June 16, 2026
Brandon Fire and Emergency Services personnel serve up lunch to CFB Shilo Command on June 15, as a friendly penalty for losing the 3rd Annual Battle of the Badges Hockey challenge, which was held in March. The EMS team fell to the Shilo Team in a 3-4 loss. (Photo: K-J...
Cadet MWO Andrew Weatherald receives top honours at 8th annual 1RCHA Army Cadets Review
June 12, 2026
Cadet Master Warrant Officer Andrew Weatherald receives the Marksmanship Excellence Award presented by RCMP Sergeant Bryan Weatherald. MWO Weatherald was also awarded an Advanced Leadership Award, Peer's Choice Award, Base Commanders' Top Cadet Award, Four-Year...
CALL TO ATTENTION FOR 2PPCLI CHANGE OF COMMAND, LCOL CHELSEA BRAYBROOK MARCHES FORWARD
June 10, 2026
Lieutenant-Colonel Chelsea Braybrook calls troops to attention during the 2 PPCLI Change of Command ceremony, handing over leadership to incoming Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Pat Brown on June 8. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag News) Signing of the declarations 2 PPCLI...
Province follows Feds proclaiming CAF Day, CFB Shilo presented official document
June 9, 2026
The Manitoba Government proclaimed the first Sunday in June to be CAF Day, following the Fed's initiative to recognize contributions of the Canadian Military. An official proclamation was presented at CFB Shilo on June 8. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag News?K-J...
Brandon mayor to grant Freedom of the City in medieval tradition to 1RCHA
June 9, 2026
Mayor Jeff Fawcett prepares and reviews the proclamation of the Freedom of the City to be bestowed upon 1 Royal Canadian Horse Artillery (1RCHA) at a traditional ceremony to be held June 11. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag News)K-J MillarShilo Stag Media A 12th and...
Canada launches $2.6 billion HIMARS deal to modernize Army
June 2, 2026
A High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is fired in the training area at the 5th Canadian Division Support Group Gagetown (5 CDSG), Oromocto, New Brunswick on June 12, 2017. Photo: Combat Camera, Haley Voutour, Tactics School, 5th Canadian Division Support...
