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Origins of Canadian Peacekeeping — UNTSO — highlighting Maj ‘Duff’ Mitchell
April 16, 2023
The RCA Museum is proud to present In the Service of Peace: Canada’s Peacekeepers. This exhibit traces the history of Canadian peacekeeping by telling the stories of individual soldiers. This year marks both the 75th anniversary of the first United Nations peacekeeping operation, as well as the 35th anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to UN Peacekeepers.
Grief advocate offers tips to help you thrive on International Women’s Day
April 15, 2023
Grateful — this is the word Monica Bobbitt chooses to describe the last nine years of her life. It might surprise you to learn that nine years ago, Bobbitt became a widow after her husband, then 2RCHA CO, died suddenly in a tragic military training accident at CFB Wainwright, Alberta.
Would you like to explore military history — volunteer at RCA Museum?
April 11, 2023
Imagine exploring military history, including artillery donations, currently languishing shelves behind the scenes at CFB Shilo’s RCA Museum. You can do that and much more if you are interested in volunteering, according to senior curator Jonathan Ferguson.
Army Cadets travel to Vimy Ridge
April 9, 2023
In the weeks surrounding the another anniversary of the battle and victory of Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917, thousands of students and Cadets from across Canada travelled to the historic site in France to commemorate the Canadian troops who fought and who gave their lives during the First World War.
Want to be a CAF youth reporter — submission deadline April 30
April 8, 2023
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) newspaper youth reporter competition is back for its fourth year. This exciting program offers an incredible opportunity for young people to showcase their writing talents and gain valuable journalism experience.
PHOTO ESSAY: Face painting popular with Easterfest children
March 26, 2023
Stag editor Jules Xavier covered the annual Easterfest festivities at L25, with more than 600 in attendance during the three-hour event.
PHOTO ESSAY: Hive of activity during Easterfest
March 26, 2023
Stag editor Jules Xavier covered the annual Easterfest festivities at L25, with more than 600 in attendance during the three-hour event.
PHOTO ESSAY: Easterfest petting zoo
March 26, 2023
Stag editor Jules Xavier covered the annual Easterfest festivities at L25, with more than 600 in attendance during the three-hour event.
MPs replaced Crown Victoria Interceptor in 2013 with Ford sedan, utility models
March 24, 2023
New police vehicles you see driving around CFB Shilo arrived here in 2013. After six years of service the Crown Victoria Interceptor model cars were retired that year. The Crown Victoria was the police vehicle of choice for most North American police agencies until 2011, when the last vehicle came off Ford’s production line — 19 years after the first vehicle was delivered to a police agency.
Mental health promotion part of hockey memorial to Shilo/Carberry netminder Zander Campbell
March 22, 2023
The parents of Shilo bantam goaltender Zander Campbell visited Gunner Arena to see the unveiling of their son’s memorial, which includes his No. 1 CADPAT-designed hockey jersey.
