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Be a wave in the Truth and Reconciliation sea of orange at CFB Shilo
"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
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...
Virden hockey team did a capital job at Soldier for a Day
Players of the Virden Oil Capital MJHL team participated in Soldier for a Day on Sept 11 learning about what is expected of soldiers and creating stronger bonds between members. Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag NewsK-J MillarShilo Stag News The Virden Oil Capitals hockey...
Crowned with army helmets hockey kings soldier for a day
Members of the Wheat Kings hockey team participate in Soldier for a Day at CFB Shilo on Sept. 12 in a series of team building exercises including small arms training, obstacle course maneuvers and the combat force race. Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag NewsK-J...
Casting Call – Actors needed for a frightfully ghoulish time at CFB Shilo halloween festival
Madison Perry, recreation and social media assistant puts on her scary face. Fright fans are needed to be scarers at the second annual Fright Festival in late October. Group auditions for the parts will be held on Oct. 1, at the theatre in the General Strange Hall....
Battle of Britain commemorative service on Sept. 17 is an act of hope said CFB Shilo Chaplain
St. Barbra's Chapel will host the Battle of Britain Commemorative Service on Sept. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Chaplain presiding on the day, Lt. (N) Boghos Barbouri said the service is about memory and about honouring the sacrifice of those killed in the historic battle, but...
Canadian soldiers have capabilities adversaries can not match, leadership conference hears
A participant engages in training exercises at the leadership conference, Exercise BUILDING RAM held at CFB Shilo from Sept. 5 to 10 where command teams met for professional development. Photo: Master Cpl. B.J. Liddy/CFB ShiloK-J MillarShilo Stag News ...
Free Welcome to Shilo dinner with vendors, music, LAV rides and weapons display
Welcome to Shilo! The third annual free welcome dinner on Military Family Appreciation Day will be held Sept. 14 in L25. Nicole Gamsyager deployment and special events coordinator encourages everyone in the Shilo community, from individuals to couples to families to...
Seeking help for stronger mental health should not be stigmatized says CFB Shilo Base Commander
Lieutenant Colonel David Cronk, Base Commander at Canadian Armed Forces Base Shilo addresses a crowd of more than 100 people who attended the Light the Way Out of Darkness Suicide Awareness Walk on Sept. 8. He said mental health issues and reaching out for assistance...
Exercise Mount Ram brings home the win
Sergeant David Elliot from B Battery brought home second place in the Men's Masters category winning 14 overall, with a time of 5:54:51 at the 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (1CMBG) Exercise Mountain Ram, held in Edmonton on Aug. 30. (Photo: supplied/Thomas...
