Sports
PHOTO ESSAY: From last group, Danielle Taylor crosses finish line as top triathlete among women
June 3, 2023
There were three women participating in the PSP triathlon, with Danielle Taylor finishing first overall among her peers, crossing the finish line in one hour, 48 minutes, one second (1:48.01). This time put her 11th overall among the 18 competitors who covered the course — 33 lengths of the GSH pool, 20-K bike ride which included a portion on Hwy 340, following by a 5-K run on the Base.
PHOTO ESSAY: Strong swim key to first-place finish for overall winner Nathan Stafford
June 2, 2023
He was a beast in the pool — handily mixing up his strokes as he lapped his three group two opponents, before leaving the pool after 33 laps.
Who knew childhood sports cards, marbles or coins are worth cash
May 11, 2023
During my move to Manitoba in 2012, I discovered a large toy box my father built for me back in the late 1960s holds a small fortune. And not a cache of forgotten dollar bills or gold jewelry. I realized this after attending a recent sports card show. I was a neophyte to this event compared to the diehard collectors I bumped into at various tables.
Fore — Shilo Country Club open for golf season
April 28, 2023
It’s time to dust off your golf clubs, the Shilo Country Club (SCC) is now open for the season, after the first ball was crushed April 27 on the first tee box.
Gruelling fitness event sees two CFB Shilo soldiers garner top-three placings
April 26, 2023
Sgt Caroline Brooks and Cpl Derek Picklyk were among four local military members who competed in a two-day Fittest in Manitoba at CROSSFIT AUCTUS in Winnipeg.
Renamed Ex MOUNTAIN RAM scheduled for Aug. 30 in Edmonton
April 20, 2023
Are you currently a serving member of 1CMBG? Interested in participating in Ex MOUNTAIN RAM — previous moniker Ex MOUNTAIN MAN — with this year’s event slated for Aug. 30 in Edmonton, Alberta. Competitor instructions will be released in the near future from Garrison Edmonton.
New CAF Sports Strategy – a game changer
April 10, 2023
After much consultation and several drafts later, the first-ever CAF Sports Strategy was approved by Armed Forces Council in spring 2022 and is now available for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and leaders.
PHOTO ESSAY: Shilo grapplers showcase Brazilian Jui Jitsu skills on Brandon stage
April 4, 2023
An enthusiastic audience was exposed to four Shilo Brazilian Jui Jitsu (BJJ) grapplers during Brandon Bouts. The inaugural “submission only grappling” competition April 1 — “we’re not foolin'” — was held on the main stage of the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. Usually home to musicals like Mama Mia or musicians like the Stampeders, the only music being played on this night was the intro songs of each competitor during 18 matches
Wheat Kings battle visiting Winnipeg Ice March 24 — two-for-one military night
March 22, 2023
Two-for-one tickets using the code “MILITARY” are available for fans of the Brandon Wheat Kings calling CFB Shilo home. The next game for these tickets features the Wheat Kings hosting its provincial rivals Winnipeg Ice March 24 at 7 p.m.
RCAF Flyers stunned world by winning Olympic gold
March 21, 2023
Feb. 8, 2024, is the 75th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force Flyers’ historic Olympic win. The hastily-assembled hockey team came from nowhere to defeat the world favourites at the 1948 Olympic Winter Games and bring home the gold medal.
