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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...
Pride month message is clear: diversity and inclusion make us stronger – LCol J.P. Nguyen, CFB Shilo
June 2, 2026
June is Pride Month, and it is honoured at CFB Shilo, with diversity and inclusion making us stronger, said Lieutenant-Colonel J.P. Nguyen at a flag-raising on Base, June 2, with Master Warrant Officer Darlene Skinner assisting in raising the colours. (Photo: K-J...
A burning need for fire prevention in Cornwallis and Shilo leads to fire bans
May 27, 2026
The Regional Municipality of Cornwallils issued an immediate burn ban and cancelled permits on May 22 to assist with fire prevention. "Burning is allowed only in enclosed fire pits, fire bowls, chimineas, and other outdoor receptacles (burn barrels) with a spark...
It’s a race, but not a race – CFB Shilo is leading with Indigenous knowledge sharing and teepee building competition
May 25, 2026
Jason Gobeil, an Indigenous knowledge keeper, addressed the participants when his second drumstick of the day broke, offering words of inspiration and encouragement to remind them that even broken objects hold great value. Mr. Gobeil shared his teachings during...
