Community
Advice for military members preparing for your release
May 20, 2023
Readying for life outside the military is both challenging and exciting. The earlier you create a plan for your retirement, regardless of your age at the time of release, the smoother you can make the transition to the next phase of your life.
Six inflation-busting money tips for military members
May 16, 2023
How do you conquer price increases and maintain your lifestyle in 2023? Whether you’re preparing to relocate for the CAF and looking to refresh your household budget, or trying to ensure you maintain your current lifestyle, check out these tips to beat inflation and maximize every dollar you earn, tailored for military families.
Tipi building helps teach about Indigenous culture
May 15, 2023
Four tipis will soon be ready for use in Indigenous education at CFB Shilo. The tipis were acquired in late 2022 from Corinne and John Belanger from Cree Star Gifts, but had to receive its initial teachings before they can be used for future events and activities.
For military members — how much life insurance do I need?
May 11, 2023
Life insurance has many purposes. Primarily, insurance looks after your family or dependents if you’re no longer there to provide for them.
What do you know about Canoe River Memorial Park monuments?
May 1, 2023
The RCA Museum is responsible for three monuments at Canoe River Memorial Park, with the artifacts on our registry. We also have signage at the park — located in the middle of the Base and open to the public year-round — for each artifact for those stopping to take photographs or explore what’s on display.
Exploring the RCA Museum Curatorial Centre
May 1, 2023
In the fall of 2009, the RCA Museum took over building M101 with its new curatorial centre. This space allows staff to work on collection, rather than in a public space. The building is large enough it now houses 64,000 artifacts which had previously been scattered in storage facilities around the Base.
PHOTO ESSAY: Shilo Community Council hold spring clean-up
April 28, 2023
It was an excellent turnout, with perfect weather conditions Friday morning, when Shilo Community Council (SCC) Mayor Capt James Smith organized a sparing clean-up along Royal Avenue, mosing west towards the Q-Patch. Thirteen large bags were collected, plus other large items.
Military family members with disability — Support Our Troops increases Special Needs Grant allowance
April 26, 2023
Effective April 1, Support Our Troops (SOT) has increased its Special Needs Grant (SNG) to $1,500 for medical diagnoses/ assessments and another $1,500 for treatments.
PHOTO ESSAY: Military child helps raise flag for Teal Up for military kids month
April 18, 2023
Postponed due to a spring snow storm April 3, the Teal Up for military kids flag raising was held under sunny spring conditions at the Base’s south gate.
Gerald Gun has new home on display at RCA Museum’s outdoor gun park
April 16, 2023
RCA Museum staff recently moved its M114/39 howitzer to a new prominent location in the outdoor gun park. Visitors now have an excellent view of the howitzer’s profile. We also call the M114/39 the Gerald Bull gun. Gifted Canadian engineer Gerald Bull developed long-range artillery making the M114/39 possible.
