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Sage harvest for cleansing and healing
August 10, 2023
Sage harvesters from the Defence Indigenous Advisory Group (DIAG) were out around the CFB Shilo on Aug. 9 collecting the herb for medicinal and cleansing purposes. Photo K-J Millar/Shilo Stag.K-J MillarShilo Stag For the second year in a row, a group of harvesters...
Editorial – News blockages on social media affect Forces publications
August 8, 2023
Facebook and Meta news blockages start to affect Forces information sharing on Aug. 8.
Courtesy bus offers safe transportation for shoppers and leisure seekers
August 4, 2023
Courtesy bus offers safe transportation for leisure and shopping
Are you prepared for 2023 posting season?
July 30, 2023
Call it Posting Survival 101. Jodi McFadden at CHFA has some helpful hints for those moving in and or moving out of RHUs from the housing side of things. On the top of the CFHA march-out recommendations is booking a pre-inspection.
With school out, here are driving safety tips on Base
July 30, 2023
With school out for the summer, and the warm weather upon us, the streets of CFB Shilo have become a lot busier. With this in mind, Base MPs want to provide some summer driving tips which will make you, and everyone around you, safer.
New Stag editor ready to immerse herself in Base culture, learning about Army life
July 30, 2023
Hello, bonjour, Kia ora koutou and Marhaba. As the Stag bids farewell to long-time editor Jules Xavier, I am reminded new beginnings follow all endings. The Shilo Stag is my new beginning as its managing editor.
CANEX’s CF One Days provides food, fun for military families
July 28, 2023
More than 250 people fed on free hotdogs, hamburgers and other treats during CANEX’s annual CF One Days lunch activity which is held to thank clients for their support and patronage.
Decision to put family pet to sleep tearful
July 20, 2023
My co-pilot is no longer riding shotgun for me during our many road trips. She’s gone, but not forgotten seven years later.
Play Supertramp, ABBA at my happy funeral service after my death
July 18, 2023
You know you are getting older when the first section of the Brandon Sun which is perused after it is retrieved from CANEX’s recycling is the obituary page.
Prairie Sage burned for meditation, smudging, plus cleansing of spirit and dwelling
June 23, 2023
Walking the pathway between Base headquarters and the Base clinic you will notice a few areas marked with small white flags. These are areas where a few varieties of sage grow being set aside as “no mow zones.” Eventually, there will be signs so people can better identify these areas and learn more about some of the plants which grow here.
