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CAF Sports Hall of Fame features two inductees with CFB Shilo connections

CAF Sports Hall of Fame features two inductees with CFB Shilo connections

February 23, 2023

Did you know the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Sports Hall of Fame features two inductees with connections to CFB Shilo? CWO Alan Lopes was inducted into the CAF Sports Hall of Fame in 2005 for his outstanding achievement in karate. Then MWO Lopes was nominated for the hall when he worked for Sigs.

Want to attend Manitoba Moose Military Appreciation game Feb. 25?

Want to attend Manitoba Moose Military Appreciation game Feb. 25?

February 21, 2023

The Manitoba Moose Military Appreciation game Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. will celebrate the 100th anniversary of HMCS Chippawa and the Canadian Naval Centennial. There will be a special pre-game ceremony as well the Moose players will be wearing special Navy-themed jerseys featuring the HMCS Chippawa and Naval Centennial crests on the shoulders.

Trip to Florida gives Patricia opportunity to earn spot on CISM swim team

Trip to Florida gives Patricia opportunity to earn spot on CISM swim team

February 13, 2023

A trip to Florida for 2PPCLI’s Cpl Nicholas Bartchouk could earn the water sprinter a berth on CISM swim team. “I feel good going to Florida in my preparation,” the 23-year-old told the Stag before a lunch hour swim practice. “I really enjoy competitive swimming. I feel refreshed after coming out of the pool … it’s like going for a run for me.”

Grapplers ready to garner gold in Alberta competing at Ex STRONG CONTENDER

Grapplers ready to garner gold in Alberta competing at Ex STRONG CONTENDER

February 11, 2023

1RCHA and 2PPCLI are no strangers to working together in the training area or on the battlefield, but lately we’ve been preparing together for a different kind of battle — on the mats. Both units calling CFB Shilo home are known for their training rigor and combat readiness, and our grappling teams are no exception.

Artillery knowledge propels 1RCHA’s Right of the Line to tactical training victory

Artillery knowledge propels 1RCHA’s Right of the Line to tactical training victory

January 23, 2023

Winning four of five events one would figure a team would triumph during an inaugural tactical training competition. Hosted by PSP staff, the four-person Honey Badgers team had the best times in four of five events, but 1RCHA’s squad built up a sizeable lead after breezing through the RCA Museum trivia challenge in seven minutes, 36.1 seconds to earn bragging rights while hoisting the trophy. Team captain Lt Nic McCabe’s 1RCHA foursome’s margin of victory was under eight minutes, when the dust had settled at the 2PPCLI LAV barn in the final event where participants were required to do — four times — four tire flips, 40 push-ups, 10 jumps in and out of the tire and 12 burpees.

YEAR IN REVIEW: Familiarity of golf course provides Maj Cam Lowdon with another Canada West regional golf title

YEAR IN REVIEW: Familiarity of golf course provides Maj Cam Lowdon with another Canada West regional golf title

January 1, 2023

A familiar golfer has won another Canada West regional golf championships at the par-72 Shilo Country Club. Leading the men’s division since opening day of the three-day tournament, visiting here from his posting to Colorado Springs, Maj Cam Lowdon recorded a 10-stroke victory over runner-up WO Paul Swansburg of 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta. Maj Lowdon, who was drenched by water from a recycle garbage can by a friend after he learned of the first-place finish, shot a 76, 73 and another 76 in the final round for a three-day total of 225.