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Shilo Strong Contenders deployed to Edmonton in pursuit of sports domination
January 15, 2024
Some of the 73 members of the CFB Shilo Team deployed to compete in Ex. STRONG CONTENDER in Edmonton from Jan 15 to 19. (Photo: Supplied)K-J MillarShilo Stag News Seventy-three "strong contenders" deployed from CFB Shilo arrived at the 3rd Canadian Division Support...
Chief of Defence Staff, General Wayne Eyre announces summer retirement
January 12, 2024
Chief of Defence Staff, General Wayne Eyre, announced his summer retirement in a statement to CAF members and civilian personnel on Jan. 12 after three years in the position. (Photo: supplied)K-J MillarShilo Stag News Chief of Defence Staff, General Wayne...
New Eagle mascot soars to commemorate Air Force centennial – it just needs a name
January 11, 2024
A new Eagle mascot is set to soar the Royal Canadian Air Force centennial commemorations to great heights in 2024 - Eagle just needs a name. (Image supplied)By Canadian Forces Newspaper Association Unveiling the Royal Canadian Air Force's New Eagle Mascot: A Symbol of...
Date change – All Shilo and area residents invited to open town hall on Base, Jan. 31
January 10, 2024
Lieutenant-Colonel David Cronk, Base Commander at CFB Shilo is inviting the Shilo community and surrounding areas to a rescheduled open town hall on Base Jan. 31. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag NewsK-J Millar, Shilo Stag News UPDATED: Reposted from Dec. 15, 2023. The...
Historic uniforms, outward symbol of commitment, identity and ethos at RCA Museum
January 10, 2024
Colonel D.T. Irwin's tunic is held in the RCA Museum at CFB Shilo. (Photo: Supplied)Shilo Stag SubmissionBy: Venessa Léger, RCA Museum Uniforms to the Canadian Army are considered an "outward symbol of its commitment, identity and ethos" that members should wear...
Shilo Veterans wrapped in hugs with Quilts of Valour awards
January 9, 2024
Bernie Verreault of Quilts of Valour - Canada Society wraps Veteran Brett Mandryk with a comfort quilt, an award for service and commitment to the CAF and the nation on Dec. 12. (Photo: supplied)K-J MillarShilo Stag News Every hand-sewn stitch is a hug to a Veteran...
World Champ Devon Larratt arms Shilo soldiers with techniques to wrestle resiliency and mindset in combat
January 8, 2024
Canadian World Champion Arm Wrestler Devon Larratt addresses CFB Shilo personnel in December 2023 at two presentations where he shared techniques and thought on soldier and sporting resiliency and mindset. Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag NewsK-J MillarShilo Stag News -...
Spring into step for the military ball – Save the date, April 27
December 30, 2023
Save the date for the CFB Shilo Spring Military Ball on April 27.K-J MillarShilo Stag News Come one, come all to the CFB Shilo Spring Military Ball! Canadian Forces Base Shilo Command team is polishing the silverware, brushing up on etiquette and stepping up the...
First female gunner crowned champion in powerlifting Ex. Heavy Loader’s 11 year history
December 29, 2023
Gunner Brooke Robertson claimed victory as the champion of the 2023 Ex. HEAVY LOADER 1RCHA powerlifting competition in mid-December. She is the first female in the 11 year history of the competition to win the overall title. (Photo:1RCHA Video)Submitted by: Gunner...
Winter Companions – A jolly day’s tale presented by the Canadian Armed Forces Newspapers
December 24, 2023
Shilo Stag News Christmas Feature Winter CompanionsA Jolly Days Tale Presented by the Canadian Forces Newspapers In the heart of a quiet neighbourhood, where winter winds whispered secrets through bare branches, lived Walter – a military veteran as weathered and...
