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Cooking mishaps deemed leading cause of fires in Canada – CFB Shilo is not immune
October 12, 2023
CFB Shilo Emergency Service Firefighter Jay Storozuk displays a fire extinguisher nozzle during a controlled demonstrative blaze on Base Oct.11 as part of 2023 Fire Safety Week. Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag NewsK-J MillarShilo Stag News Fire Department Emergency...
Lieutenant-General marks Women’s History Month
October 6, 2023
More than 50, 000 women joined CAF in Second World War
Truth and Reconciliation ceremony followed by cleansing rain of tears
October 2, 2023
Members of the Defence Indigenous Advisory Group (DIAG) at CFB Shilo ready the memorial flag for a ceremonial processional walk through the CAF base to the main gates honouring the Day for National Truth and Reconciliation, on Sept. 28. Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag...
Bear paws hold hands for Truth and Reconciliation
September 29, 2023
Nisga'a Artist Chantelle Trainor-Matties Every Child Matters protective bear paw motive adorned the chests of Canadian Armed Forces across the country for Day of National Truth and Reconciliation. CAF personnel at CFB Shilo participated in ceremonies and a community...
Be a wave in the Truth and Reconciliation sea of orange at CFB Shilo
September 26, 2023
"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
September 22, 2023
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
September 21, 2023
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
September 19, 2023
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
September 18, 2023
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
September 16, 2023
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...
