Community
Retiring MFRC Exec. Director receives Commander’s commendation for service to community
October 24, 2023
Willemien Van Lankvelt, executive director of the Military Family Resource Centre, is retiring after 17 years with the organization. On Oct.19, she was awarded the Commander 3 CDSG Command Team Coin for her dedication and leadership. Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag...
Chief of Defence thanks military firefighters for direct impact during wildfire season – CFB Shilo troops included
October 16, 2023
Captain Mark Galatiuk from CFB Shilo Emergency Services, was one of two Shilo firefighters to train military personnel on wildfire emergencies in preparation for the 2023 season and for Operation Lentus. Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag News.K-J MillarShilo Stag News On...
Traditional German folk fun at Oktoberfest – tickets still available
October 13, 2023
Shilo & Region Service Club is hosting the first Oktoberfest celebration in more than 20 years at CFB Shilo on Oct. 14. The public and area residents are welcome. Tickets are still available. Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag.K-J MillarShilo Stag News For those...
Cooking mishaps deemed leading cause of fires in Canada – CFB Shilo is not immune
October 12, 2023
CFB Shilo Emergency Service Firefighter Jay Storozuk displays a fire extinguisher nozzle during a controlled demonstrative blaze on Base Oct.11 as part of 2023 Fire Safety Week. Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag NewsK-J MillarShilo Stag News Fire Department Emergency...
Tender – Restaurant/Bar Request for Proposal
October 6, 2023
Lieutenant-General marks Women’s History Month
October 6, 2023
More than 50, 000 women joined CAF in Second World War
Truth and Reconciliation ceremony followed by cleansing rain of tears
October 2, 2023
Members of the Defence Indigenous Advisory Group (DIAG) at CFB Shilo ready the memorial flag for a ceremonial processional walk through the CAF base to the main gates honouring the Day for National Truth and Reconciliation, on Sept. 28. Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag...
Bear paws hold hands for Truth and Reconciliation
September 29, 2023
Nisga'a Artist Chantelle Trainor-Matties Every Child Matters protective bear paw motive adorned the chests of Canadian Armed Forces across the country for Day of National Truth and Reconciliation. CAF personnel at CFB Shilo participated in ceremonies and a community...
Be a wave in the Truth and Reconciliation sea of orange at CFB Shilo
September 26, 2023
"Wearing an orange shirt is the best way to bring awareness to an issue that is very fragile for a lot of people," said Kimmie Charlton postal clerk at Canada Post in CFB Shilo on Sept. 26. "For everyone it means something different," she explained wearing her own...
Drumline sets the beat at Military Family Appreciation dinner
September 22, 2023
Warrant Officer Sandy Parry, for the 2PPCLI Drumline, explained to attendees of the MFRC Military Family Appreciation Dinner on Sept. 14 the significance of his role as the drum major and uniform components. Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag NewsK-J MillarShilo Stag News...
