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Precocious daughter helps mom sign 11 Health Change of Command scroll
June 21, 2023
Margot MacFadyen made her mom’s 11 Health Change of Command ceremony a memorable moment at CFB Shilo’s Officers’ Mess. “I never thought I would have a kid on my lap signing a Change of Command scroll,” said new 11 Health CO Maj Kirsten MacFadyen, when she spoke to the CoC ceremony goers moments after her precocious pre-schooler sat on her lap while signing three scrolls alongside outgoing CO Maj Joel Bernier and reviewing officer Capt (N) Nicholas Gauthier, Comd of 1 Health Services Group at Garrison Edmonton.
BComd surprises mess assistant manager Rozy Lebel with Command Team commendation
June 16, 2023
“I was looking around for Rosalind Lebel when I heard the name called,” offered a shocked Rozy Lebel during a rare outdoor CFB Shilo awards and honours parade. A “lifer” working on this Base like her colleague mess manager Patsy Marion, Lebel finally realized it was her name emcee and Base adjutant Capt Amanda Fisher had called out over the PA system at the Leslie parade square.
Six-month Op REASSURANCE deployment — 1RCHA’s B Bty returns home from Latvia
June 14, 2023
Patrick Grundle reached out to the Shilo Stag asking if there would be coverage of his son Gnr Nicholas Grundle’s return home from Latvia. It happened mid-morning June 14, when two buses finally arrived out front of 1RCHA’s unit on Base. There were a dozen family members and friends awaiting the arrival, whereas, Patrick Grundle had to rely on photos relayed to him via Stag FB messenger.
PHOTO ESSAY: Base Commander Lobsterfest enthusiasts enjoy return of popular Base activity
June 12, 2023
It was a hive of activity inside and outside of L25, with steak and lobster being prepared on the barbecue and boilers for the annual BComd Lobsterfest. More than 800 were in attendance at a community event on Base which has been postponed the past few years because of the COVID pandemic.
Pride Season: CAF celebrating 2SLGBTQI+ persons in Canada
June 7, 2023
In Canada, Pride Season takes place during the summer months, from June through to September. It is an opportunity to recognize, celebrate, and learn more about the countless contributions Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and additional sexually and gender-diverse identities (2SLGBTQI+) Canadians have made to the Department of National Defence (DND), the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), and to the country.
Shilo’s Amazing Race features blind golf, razor shaves — Range Rovers cover the course in 66 minutes
May 31, 2023
It took the winners one hour, six minutes to complete the 2023 edition of Shilo’s Amazing Race, with eight teams having to navigate the on-Base pitstops where participants had to complete their challenges, before moving on with another clue plus a dinosaur sticker on their passport.
PHOTO ESSAY: 2PPCLI win inaugural tipi-raising competition — 58 minutes
May 23, 2023
May 23 was the tipi-raising competition adjacent to L25, with inaugural bragging rights going to 2PPCLI’s team.
PHOTO ESSAY: Teamwork important for participants building four tipis
May 18, 2023
Four tipis are now ready for use in Indigenous education programs and events at CFB Shilo. The tipis were acquired in late 2022 from Corinne and John Belanger from Cree Star Gifts, but had to receive its initial teachings before they could be used for future events and activities.
Spring bulk garbage pick-up on Base scheduled for May 23
May 17, 2023
Mark May 23 on your kitchen calendar if you have bulk garbage collecting dust in your basement or garage. This is the day Real Property Operations Unit (West) – Detachment Shilo (RPOU-W Det Shilo) workers will be out to collect your items left out at the end of the driveway.
Memories of a fallen soldier on this day in 2006 — today marks 17th anniversary of 1RCHA’s Capt Nichola Goddard KIC in Afghanistan
May 17, 2023
17 years ago, today — she was a wife, daughter, sister, friend and leader. Everyone who was privileged enough to know her was better for it. Her name was Nichola. Remember her.
