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Canadian military personnel training to protect Nato’s northern flank
February 13, 2025
A Canadian Armed Forces member practices and trains for cold weather operations at CFB Shilo on Jan. 22 as part of EXERCISE Royal Stag, in which CAF personnel joined with Allied Forces to train for extreme environmental conditions. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag...
CFB Shilo’s united ways create large donation for charity
February 12, 2025
CFB Shilo Base Command Team presented Areta Donnelly, campaign director for the Brandon and District United Way, a donation cheque on Feb. 11, from funds raised through the Government of Canada Workplace Campaign. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag News)K-J MillarShilo...
Sprucewoods MLA Grant Jackson “Stays Frosty” at CFB Shilo
February 7, 2025
CFB Shilo Base Commander LCol David Cronk presents Sprucewoods MLA Grant Jackson, standing next to RSM CWO Eric LeClair, with a snowshoe plaque engraved with "Menere Frigidus" meaning to "Stay Frosty" on Jan. 22. Jackson was geared up in military attire for the day on...
Barriers, discrimination, bravery and resilience of Black CAF members mark Black History Month
February 4, 2025
Canadian Armed Forces members of the No. 2 Construction Battalion are "notable" examples of Black Canadians who rose to the occasion to protect Canada, Minister of National Defence Bill Blair said on Feb. 1 to mark Black History Month. K-J Millar, Shilo Stag Media,...
Allied forces join CFB Shilo CAF members for extreme cold weather maneuvers
January 31, 2025
It's time for extreme environmental training with EXERCISE Royal Stag. More than 37 allied troops and CAF members participated in cold weather maneuvers to master operations and learn new extreme weather environment skills from Jan. 20 to 25 at CFB Shilo. (Photo: K-J...
CFB Shilo Chief of Staff awarded with General Campaign Star for gender advisory role in Iraq
January 28, 2025
Major Melissa Marshall was awarded the General Campaign Star medal, presented on Jan. 17, for her gender advisory role during a 2024 deployment to Iraq. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag News)K-J MillarShilo Stag Media Major Melissa Marshall, chief of staff at CFB...
Royal Canadian Navy sailor dies on duty
January 28, 2025
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has named the sailor who died during an incident in Halifax on Jan. 24, as Petty Officer, 2nd Class (PO 2) Gregory Appllin. (Photo: Supplied)K-J Millar, Shilo Stag News, with files from DND January 27, 2025 – Halifax, N.S. - National...
CFB Shilo continues the conversation on mental health stigma for Bell Let’s Talk day.
January 22, 2025
Regimental Sergeant Major Chief Warrant Officer Eric LeClair and Lieutenant-Colonel David Cronk raise the Bell Let's Talk flag at the main gate of CFB Shilo on Jan. 20 to raise awareness of the stigma surrounding mental health. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag News)K-J...
CFB Shilo Officer and Soldier of the Year named at annual appreciation banquet
January 13, 2025
The 2024 CFB Shilo Soldier of the Year is awarded to, from Base Traffic – MCpl Stephanie Bisset "MCpl Bisset exemplifies professionalism and dedication in all aspects of her service. An outstanding MSE Operator, her technical expertise and support to flanking...
Canadian Defence Minister declares $440 million to Ukraine for military assistance
January 9, 2025
Canada has committed to more than $440 million to aid Ukraine with large ammunition, drones and equipment, the Minster of Defence Bill Blair announced on Jan. 9. CFB Shilo 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery conducted a 2023 annual winter exercise with large...
