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Liberal Budget ‘16 features DND ﬁ nances. Page 4 Artillery bubble dribble CO pushes himself during 20X SEALFIT. Page 11 There were plenty of laughs, plus collisions, when 1RCHA A Bty participated in a bubble soccer game at the GSH. It took awhile for soldiers to adjust to their protective bubble while at the same time trying to kick a soccer ball. Photo by Jules Xavier Shilo Country Club We o er a fully stocked pro shop with friendly and helpful sta to assist you. Shilo’s club selection is expansive and specializes in Titleist, Cobra and Mizuno products. With tting carts from these companies, the SCC’s PGA of Canada golf professionals are fully qualied to custom-t golf clubs suited specically for your game. contact the pro shop at 204-765-3623 2 Shilo Stag April 7, 2016 Dr. Sima Samar wants to make a difference in Afghanistan

Shilo Stag Dr. Samar believes women have to fi ght for their own For more than 30 years, she rights. has been a target for those “Rights and freedom will not who want to silence her voice be gifted to you. It is used by when it comes to speaking politicians as bait before elec- out on women’s rights and tions, then forgotten and then against war crimes. used again at the next elec- She might be soft-spoken, tions,” but she maintains a resolve Before Dr. Samar was al- that won’t see Dr. Sima Samar lowed to attend university she silenced. As the chairperson fi rst had to meet her father’s of Afghanistan’s Independent requirements of being married Human Rights Commission, fi rst. Her marriage to her phys- Dr. Samar says one must do icist husband was short lived. what they know is right. He went missing after he was An international advocate taken from his home. for human and women’s Recalling her life under the rights, Dr. Samar was part Russian occupation, Dr. Samar of an International Women’s acknowledged Afghan’s had Day event presented by CFB their freedom taken away, and Shilo and Shilo’s MFRC held the occupiers could arrest you at the El Prado Club and Bran- for no reason at all — listening don University. to the BBC news was a crime. During her talk, Dr. Samar Widowed in her early 20s shared a slide show, includ- and with a young son, Dr. Sa- ing one image featuring her mar wanted to avenge her hus- with now BComd LCol John band’s death and was involved Cochrane. in many street protests until it It’s hard to imagine when became too dangerous for her you observe Dr. Samar work- Dr. Sima Samar showed a slide from a meeting with BComd LCol John Cochrane in Afghanistan as to stay in Kabul. ing the GSH stage, an atten- part of her presentation at the GSH Theatre as part of International Women’s Day. Photo by Sarah Francis Four years after the Russians tive audience listening to her arrived, she fl ed to Jaghori, the words, that someone would district where she was born in want her dead. Because of these threats in the past, nority Hazara community. She wanted to be a road and did her doctoring with little she had to hide in a hotel kitchen while a suicide at- construction engineer, but instead became a doctor. in the way of medical equipment and proper ameni- tack was underway at the Serena Hotel in 2008. When She has helped open schools and hospitals in war-rav- ties. Her village was no stranger to bus bombings, the attack was over, she had to walk out past lifeless aged countries, and now stays busy with her Afghani- shootings, and fear of Russian soldiers taking over. bodies on a bloodied fl oor. stan Independent Human Rights Commission work. An anti-Russian sentiment was palpable in the village Afghan-born Dr. Samar is part of the fi rst Human Prior to her current role in Afghanistan, Dr. Samar where she worked. Rights Commission in her country’s history. For her served as the fi rst vice-president in the transitional Af- Leaving her counter two years later for Pakistan, tireless work she has been recognized for her courage ghan government under president Hamid Karzai. Dr. Samar started a hospital for Afghan women and and leadership by numerous human and women’s Dr. Samar has stood up for human rights and fought children refugees in 1987. She went on to start several rights organizations globally, and continues to work discrimination at many levels —gender, religion, eth- schools in the country where she lived for almost 17 in Afghanistan. nicity — through the Russian invasion of her country years. She acknowledges she feels safest everywhere by in 1978 and later the Taliban oppression, and contin- “Yes, I was under threat and still am; it has become her home country, where a person can end up dead ues to do what she thinks is right. “The discrimination a part of my life. I was afraid, but I was determined to visiting a restaurant with your family, or attending a that I saw within the family and within society (being do something,” she said. wedding. a girl) as well as amongst the different ethnic and re- Her work has its consequences. Her bodyguard Yet, amazingly she still returns home in the hope ligious groups living in Afghanistan, motivated me to count of two has now increased to four. Even today of making a difference to the lives of young women prove that we are no less human,” she said. her relatives and friends have to be cautious. and bringing war criminals to justice. No easy task, Her own sister was pushed into marriage against She continues to be a target for backlashes, but but this does not deter Dr. Samar as she shares her her will at 17, which ensured Dr. Samar was more de- laughs it off. She concedes opposition is good because thoughts. termined to resist by taking not calculated action, but it shows she still exists. 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General manager Mike McEwan ext 3073 Managing editor Jules Xavier ext 3093 Members of the Military Police and the Area Security Force practice their weapons handling skills during Op- Base Photographer ext 6008 eration IMPACT last March. Minister of National Defence Harjit S. Sajjan (inset) announced the 2016 Budget earmarked an additional $306-million for Op IMPACT. Photo by Op IMPACT DND Assistant editor Sarah Francis ext 3013 Advertising rep Elaine Bullee ext 3736 Editorial advisor Lori Truscott ext 3813 Proof reader Elaine Bullee ext 3736 DND budget features money for housing Last week, the Government of Canada tabled Bud- ramps, and infrastructure, such as armouries, to sup- Fax: 204-765-3814 Email: [email protected] get 2016, outlining our commitments to provide secu- port the Reserve Forces. rity for Canadians at home and abroad, and to ensure Other Budget 2016 highlights which fall outside Mailing Address: the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has the capabilities the mandate of the DND/CAF but may be of interest CANADIAN Box 5000, Stn Main it needs to carry out the important missions we ask of to Defence Team members includes $78-million over COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER CFB Shilo, Manitoba, R0K 2A0 you. fi ve years to reopen Veterans’ Affairs service offi ces AWARD 2014 The 2016 Budget contained several highlights of in Charlottetown, Sydney, Corner Brook, Windsor, note for members of our Defence Team. Thunder Bay, Saskatoon, Brandon, Prince George and This newspaper is issued by authority of LCol John Cochrane, The Government is respecting its commitment to Kelowna and open an additional offi ce in Surrey. Base Commander, CFB Shilo. The views expressed herein are consistent and predictable funding for National De- We will also expand outreach to veterans in the not necessarily those of the Department of National Defence or fence. This includes a planned two per cent increase North and additional case managers will be hired to of the editorial staff. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit, to abridge, to reject copy or advertising to adhere to the policy, as a result of the annual defence escalator, which is reduce the client to-case manager ratio overall. as outlined in CFAO 57-5, and for clarity and/or content. calculated on the basis of key operational expendi- The Disability Award maximum was increased to tures. The full amount of the defence escalator for fi s- $360,000 in 2017 for injuries or illnesses caused or cal year 2016-17 is $361.1-million. worsened by military service and access will be ex- The Shilo Stag is produced every second Thursday. Of capital expenditures that had been planned over panded to higher grades of the Permanent Impair- the next six years, $3.7-billion has been moved to later ment Allowance to better support veterans who have Deadline for submissions is the Thursday prior to the years, to match the timing and delivery of key capital had their career options limited by a service-related week of publication. Submissions can be sent to the Stag projects. This was done at our request to protect this illness or injury. via email at [email protected], dropped off at the Stag of- funding and ensure it is available when needed. Budget 2016 provides additional funding for VAC’s fi ce located in CANEX or via Inter-base mail. These funds remain reserved for the exclusive use of Earnings Loss Benefi t (ELB) program, mainly to in- the Department of National Defence (DND) and can crease the long-term disability benefi t from 75 per Submitting articles and photos for print: be requested as needed — even before the six years are cent to 90 per cent of salary. • Please submit articles as a MS Word Document. up, should that be required. The government remains Further, the budget includes more than $77-million • Include the author’s full name, rank, unit and contact information. committed to accelerating the procurement process to over fi ve years to improve the security of Govern- • Include photos with your articles whenever possible, ensure members of the CAF are well-equipped to per- ment networks and information technology systems. however, do not embed photos in word documents. form the missions asked of them. More than $106-million will be provided for the Inter- • Please submit photos as high resolution jpegs (if Overall, spending in 2016-17 is currently expected national Police Peacekeeping and Peace Operations scanned 300 dpi), digital images or in hard copy format. to be about the same as 2015-16, or $19.7-billion. Of Program. • With photos, include a caption that names the individu- that, $18.6-billion has already been requested in the In response to the commitments outlined in the als in the photo; what is taking place; and the name, Main Estimates, which were tabled earlier this month. budget, DND and the CAF will work to ensure that rank, and unit of the photographer. As usual, requirements not identifi ed in time for those Canada maintains a modern, combat-effective, multi- • • • Estimates will be sought later. role military able to conduct the missions the Govern- The budget confi rmed an additional $306-million ment asks of it. Follow the Shilo Stag on for Operation IMPACT and announced $200.5-mil- As the Budget also announced, we will soon be Facebook by visiting: lion for infrastructure, both over two years. The latter launching consultations with Canadians and a range includes $50-million to upgrade or construct military of other key stakeholders as part of an open and trans- http://www.facebook.com/ShiloSTAG housing across Canada. parent dialogue that will inform the development of a The funding will also address CAF infrastructure new defence policy for Canada. needs to support readiness, such as airfi elds and Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence

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ROYAL MANITOBA WINTER FAIR

The 109th opening of the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair featured Canadian Armed Forces Day, with CFB Shilo on parade at the Keystone Centre. 17 Wing rapellers dropped in and presented the Base flag. As well, the Base and RCA Museum had displays for fair goers to explore West- ern Canada’s only royalty-approved equestrian and agriculture show. Photos by Jules Xavier April 7, 2016 Shilo Stag 7 International Women’s Day ‘Justice has not yet been done’ - Dr. Samar

From Page 2 she still hopes to start a university for girls, not so much to promote segregation but to create the Dr. Shamar gave up her position as Minister of possibility of education, for the ones who are not Women’s Affairs in Karzai’s interim government, allowed by their families or culture or community over objections to her calls for justice and account- to come to a co-ed college. ability for war crimes and equal rights for women. Besides Dr. Samar’s visit to the Westman, she Now as the chair of Afghanistan’s Independent was joined on stage by human rights lawyer Mar- Human Rights Commission, she continues to ilou McPhedran, who founded the International speak about human value and the need for jus- Women’s Rights Project at Ontario-based York tice. The only difference is now, she’s not the only University. one talking. The professor currently teachers human rights “Now people are talking openly about warlords courses at Global College in Winnipeg. and people who commit crimes against human- She has the distinction of being the only Cana- ity. Justice has not yet been done, but things are dian to be invited by the High Commissioner for Dr. Sima Samar looks on as BComd LCol John Cochrane changing,” she said. Human Rights to present at the 23rd session of the presents Marilou McPhedran with a BComd coin following Satisfied with what she has achieved so far, UN Human Rights Council. their presentation at the GSH Theatre. Photo by Sarah Francis Historical milestones for women in the Canadian Armed Forces

Women have been involved in Canada’s military SkyHawks, the Army’s skydiving demonstration team. the first woman Combat Chief of a major warship. service and contributed to Canada’s rich military his- 1979 - 1985 Trials take place as part of the Servicewomen in 2000 The Chief of the Maritime Staff announces that women tory and heritage for more than a century. Non-Traditional Environments and Roles (SWINTER) project. can serve in submarines. Maj Micky Colton becomes the first fe- They have been fully integrated in all occupations 1979 Military colleges at Royal Roads and RMC open their male pilot to complete 5,000 flying hours in a Hercules aircraft. Lt and roles for more than two decades, with the excep- doors to women. Ruth-Ann Shamuhn of 5 Combat Engineer Regiment becomes tion of serving on submarines, an exception which 1981 2Lt Inge Plug becomes the first female helicopter pilot. Lt the first female combat diver. was lifted by the Royal Canadian Navy on March 8, Karen McCrimmon becomes the CAF’s first female air navigator. 2001 Capt Maryse Carmichael is the first female Snowbird pi- 2000. 1982 The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is signed. lot. The Snowbirds are the CAF’s aerobatic demonstration flying Below is a non-exhaustive list of milestones and It prohibits discrimination based on race, national/ethnic origin, team. is not a definitive compendium of all the histori- colour, religion, sex, age, and mental/physical disability. 2002 CWO Camille Tkacz is the first woman appointed to a cal achievements or accomplishments of Canadian 1987 Col Sheila Hellstrom, a graduate of National Defence Col- Command Chief position as Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Armed Forces (CAF) female members. lege, became the first women serving as a Regular Force officer Resources - Military) Chief Warrant Officer. to be promoted to the rank of BGen. Combat Related Employ- 2003 Maj Anne Reiffenstein is the first female to command a 1885 Women serve as nurses for the first time in Canadian ment of Women trials are announced for selected army units and combat arms sub-unit. She is currently a BC at 1RCHA at CFB military history during the Northwest Rebellion. naval vessels. The Air Force announces that no further trials are Shilo. LCol Marta Mulkins is the first woman to serve as a captain 1901 A permanent Canadian Nursing Service is created. required and all areas of Air Force employment, including fighter of a Canadian warship. Maj Jennie Carignan of 5 Combat Engi- 1898-1902 Nurses once again support the Canadian military pilot, are open to women. neer Regiment (5CER) becomes the first female Deputy Com- with the Yukon Field Force in 1898 and the three Canadian con- 1986 - 1988 Following a discrimination complaint, Canadian manding Officer (DCO) of a combat arms unit. LS Hayley John tingents in the Boer War in South Africa. During this war, they Human Rights Tribunal orders the CAF to: continue the Combat and LS Marketa Semik are the first female non-commissioned become a permanent part of the Royal Canadian Army Medical Related Employment trials as preparation for the full integration of members clearance divers. MS Colleen Beattie becomes the first Corps. women in all occupations of the CF rather than as a trials program; individual qualified as a submariner, followed shortly by MS Carey 1906 Nurses are admitted to the Regular Force. fully integrate women into Regular and Reserve Forces (with the Ann Stewart. The first and only all-female CAF team completes 1914 - 1918 More than 2,800 women serve with the Royal exception of submarines); remove all employment restrictions and the Nijmegan March in Holland carrying the same weight as male Canadian Army Medical Corps during the Great War between implement new occupational personnel selection standards; and teams. They are team leader Lt Debbie Scott, 2IC Capt Lucie 1914 and 1918, with the majority serving overseas in hospitals, devise a plan to steadily, regularly and consistently achieve com- Mauger, Lt Jody Weathered, Cpl Elizabeth Mutch, WO Nathalie on board hospital ships, in several theatres of war, and in combat plete integration within 10 years. Mercer, WO Jackie Revell, MCpl Denise Robert, Cpl Melissa zones with field ambulance units. First World War also sees the 1988 The first serving women gunners in the Regular Force Cedilot, Cpl Danette Frasz, LCol Teresa McNutt, LtDonna Rogers first organization of women in a military capacity other than nurs- graduate from qualification three training and are posted to 5e and Cpl Anne MacDonald. ing. Canadian women form paramilitary groups, outfit themselves Regiment d’artillerie in Valcartier, Que., as part of the Combat 2004 CPO 1 Jan Davis is appointed Coxswain of HMCS Regina in military-style uniforms, and undertake training in small arms, Related Employment trials. Pte Shannon Wills wins the Queens and is the first woman Coxswain of a major warship. drill, first aid, and vehicle maintenance in case they are needed Medal for champion shot of the Reserve Forces at the Connaught 2006 BGen Christine Whitecross becomes the first woman as home guards. Ranges in Ottawa. serving as a Regular Force officer to command Joint Task Force 1939 - 1945 Approximately 5,000 nurses serve in the Army, 1989 Pte Heather Erxleben becomes Canada’s first female North. Capt Nicola Goddard serving with 1RCHA was killed in Navy, and Air Force Medical Corps during the Second World War. Regular Force infantry soldier. Lorraine Francis Orthlieb becomes action in Afghanistan. They serve overseas in hospitals, casualty stations near combat the first woman to hold the rank of Commodore. Maj Dee Brasseur 2007 LCol Tammy Harris becomes the first woman serving as zones, mobile field hospitals and in many theatres of war. How- and Capt Jane Foster become the first women fighter pilots of a a Regular Force officer to become a Wing Commander at 9 Wing ever, they are not permitted to serve in warships, combat aircraft, CF18 Hornet. Gander. Commodore Jennifer Bennett becomes the first serving or combat arms units. 1990 The Minister’s Advisory Board on Women in the Canadian woman to be appointed Commander of the Naval Reserve and is 1941 The Canadian government decides to enrol more than Forces is established by the Minister of National Defence to moni- thus the first woman to command a naval formation. 45,000 women volunteers for full-time military service other than tor the progress of gender integration and employment equity in 2009 Commodore Josee Kurtz is the first woman appointed to nursing. All three services establish women’s divisions and the the CAF. command a major warship – HMCS Halifax. range of duties broadens during the war from traditional trades— 1991 HMCS Nipigon becomes the first Canadian mixed-gender 2010 LCol Susan Wigg, Director for Cadets, one of the initial clerks, cooks, drivers, and telephone operators—to mechanics, warship to participate in exercises with NATO’s Standing Na- women to enrol at Royal Military College (RMC) in 1980, becomes parachute riggers, and heavy mobile equipment drivers. val Forces Atlantic. Lt Anne Reiffenstein (nee Proctor), Lt Holly its first female director of cadets. LCol Maryse Carmichael be- 1942 Mary Greyeyes of the Muskeg Lake Indian Reserve be- Brown, and Capt Linda Shrum graduate from artillery training as comes the first female Commanding Officer of the Snowbirds. comes the first Aboriginal woman to enlist in the Canadian Army. the first female officers in the combat arms. 2011 The Royal Canadian Navy marked two historic milestones 1950 - 1953 Women are once again recruited for military ser- 1992 Cpl Marlene Shillingford becomes the first woman select- when Commodore Jennifer Bennett was promoted and became vice when military personnel are committed to the Korean War. ed to join the Snowbirds team. She takes part in the 1993/94 show the first woman to reach the rank of Rear-Admiral, as well as More than 5,000 women are serving by 1955. season as a technician. The Snowbirds are the CAF’s aerobatic the first woman to be appointed Chief Reserves and Cadets, the 1965 A government decision is made to continue to employ demonstration flying team. CAF’s highest Reserve Force position. women in the Canadian military. A fixed ceiling of 1,500, to include 1993 Lt (N) Leanne Crowe is the first woman to qualify as a 2012 Commander Michelaine Lahaie becomes the Com- women in all three services, is established. The limit represents clearance diving officer and is subsequently the first woman to manding officer for the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit roughly 1.5 per cent of the total force of the day. become an Officer Commanding the Experimental Diving Unit. School. Capt Ashley Collette receives the Medal of Military Valour 1970 The Royal Commission on the Status of Women recom- 1994 MGen Wendy Clay becomes the first woman promoted for her “fortitude under fire and performance in combat” as a Pla- mends changes necessary to provide a climate of equal opportu- to that rank. toon Commander in Nakhonay, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan nity for women in Canada, with six recommendations aimed spe- 1995 CWO Linda Smith is the first woman to be named Wing during the period of May to December 2010. cifically at the CAF: standardization of enrolment criteria; equal Chief Warrant Officer in the CAF at 17 Wing Winnipeg. 2013 Rear-Admiral Jennifer Bennett becomes the Defence pension benefits for women and men; opportunity for women to 1996 LCol Wafa Dabbagh becomes the first Canadian Muslim Champion for Women on Feb. 21. Col Jennie Carignan becomes attend Canadian military colleges; opening of all trades and officer woman to wear the hijab in the CAF. Commandant at Royal Military College Saint-Jean, the first wom- classifications to women; and, termination of regulations prohibit- 1997 Col Marcia Quinn assumes command of 41 Canadian an to command this institution. CWO France Dupuis is appointed ing enrolment of married women and requiring release of service- Brigade Group. Col Patricia Samson is appointed Canadian Forc- Chief Warrant Officer at Royal Military College Saint-Jean. women upon the birth of a child. es Provost Marshall; she is later promoted to BGen. 2015 LGen Christine Whitecross becomes first female promot- 1974 Maj Wendy Clay, a doctor, qualifies for her pilot’s wings 1998 LCol Karen McCrimmon is appointed Commander of 429 ed to that rank and first Commander of Military Personnel Com- six years before the pilot classification is opened to all women. Transport Squadron in Trenton, Ont., becoming the first woman to mand. BGen Lise Bourgon becomes first female Commander of a 1978 Cpl Gail Toupin becomes the first female member of the command an Air Force squadron. CPO 2 Holly Kisbee becomes Joint Task Force overseas 8 Shilo Stag April 7, 2016 CAF Challenge starts May 1 VFP welcomes soldiers

Shilo Stag Those with enough checkmarks will be entered into transitioning to civy life a draw to win one of our great local prizes. Join us for the fi fth annual Canadian Armed Forces Registration started April 1. Shilo Stag (CAF) Health and Wellness Challenge. By registering for the CAF Health and Wellness Running from May 1 to 31, this annual event is in Challenge you will have access to health information, When it comes to the Veteran Family Program support of the CF Health and Physical Fitness Strat- healthy eating tips, updates, and many other “exclu- (VFP), Pamela Hall’s door is always open to medi- egy. sive” resources. cally releasing soldiers. Register with the Shilo Health Promotion offi ce to Not only is it a great way to increase your motiva- The VFP is a four-year national pilot project which become part of the team. tion to engage in healthy behaviours, but it’s fun to will provide support to medically releasing Canadi- When you do, you will receive a checklist of “daily challenge your friends, family members, and cowork- an Armed Forces (CAF) members and their families choices” — healthy activities to complete. There are ers to see who can get the most checkmarks. through their transition from military to civilian life. even one-time monthly “bonus choices” to increase The CAF Health and Wellness Challenge is open to According to the Hall, the VFP co-ordinator work- your total number of checkmarks. CAF personnel and their family members (aged 18 ing out of Shilo’s MFRC offers the following services Don’t worry — anyone can make these healthy and older), veterans, DND, NPF, and MFRC staff. through the program: enhanced information and re- choices, regardless of their level of fi tness, or whether Full rules and regulations can be found by visiting ferral, transition programs, and intervention support. they are at home, in the fi eld, or away on exercise. www.cfgateway.com and navigating to Shilo Health Since the VFP was initiated Oct. 1, 2015, Shilo’s By making healthy choices, participants will accu- Promotion. MFRC has been working hard at building up the mulate checkmarks. Remember to register today. fundamentals of the program. This includes raising awareness, building partnerships, and developing specifi c programming. “Our goal has been to develop programming specifi c to the needs of our community,” she said in a (LocatedShilo in the GeneralTheatre Strange Hall) release. “In order to do so, a community discussion was April 8 Joy Rated PG held in February, where members who are in the pro- April 15 Kung Fu Panda 3 Rated G cess of medically releasing or are medically released, April 22 Star Wars - The Force Awakens Rated PG along with their spouses, had the opportunity to April 29 Ride Along 2 Rated PG voice their needs and share their stories.” Children aged 10 and younger require adult supervision at all times. Hall encourages all medically released or releasing All movies start at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. members and their families to contact the Shilo MFRC For more info, contact the community and voice their requirements as part of this process of recreation o ce at 204-765-3000 ext 3317/3588 transitioning from military to civilian life. Providing feedback to Hall’s offi ce enables her to tailor VFP activities based on the needs of CFB Shilo and soldiers’ families. Grace Flynn shows off the last ceramic piece to come Currently, the VFP is running a series of fi nancial out of the now defunct Base ceramics club. Lunch N’ Learns which SISIP Financial is running. POSTED Photo by Sarah Francis For these programs, lunch is provided and members and their families have the opportunity to attend IN 2016? and learn different strat- egies during the lunch Check Out Board members required hour to better accommo- date their busy sched- Your Options The Shilo Military Family Resource Centre is looking for volunteer ules. board members. Topics covered include saving money, credit 7.3 Eligibility Call to find out how our management, and retire- 7.3.1 The Board of Directors shall be made up of a group of people ment planning. The next session at Shilo’s MFRC innovative MovePLUS® who bring a variety of skills to the Board and the Board shall seek to is April 13 from noon to recruit people to the Board who round out the skillset present at the 1 p.m. This session will program can save time, focus on credit manage- Board table. At minimum the qualifications for a Director shall be as ment. stress and money when follows: As well, licences psy- chologist and executive you relocate. • A member of the Shilo MFRC coach Suzanne Nault, who specializes in the • 18 years of age or older transition from mili- • Is able to obtain a satisfactory criminal tary to civilian life, will be here from Ottawa to record and child abuse registry check speak May 3. • Has not been found of unsound mind by Nault will cover topics surrounding transi- a court in Canada or elsewhere tions that include but • Not hold a paid position within the Shilo are not limited to fi nding out what matters besides MFRC and not entered into a contract for work, getting to know MILITARY AND IRP services with the organization oneself, defi ning strate- EXPERIENCE gies for a meaningful • Be interested in furthering the objects of the organization transition whether sin- • Not be in bankruptcy status gle or in a partnership, and building a strong Contact us at: support system. As co- This year we are needing military family members who are also a author of a number-one international best-selling 1-866-683-7587 Shilo MFRC daycare or Pre-K parent or a regular OCC user, but we novel The Expert Success encourage anyone to apply as we anticipate other openings as well Solution with more than or 35 years of experience, due to posting season. Nault is an informative moveplus@ and engaging facilita- tor who should not be go-envoy.com If you are interested in making a difference in your military commu- missed VFP can be ac- nity, please e-mail your resume to: [email protected] by cessed through self-referral, medical or communi- www.go-envoy.com May 1, 2016 or call 204-765-3000 ext 3367 for further information. ty referral. For additional information contact Hall at 204-765-3000 ext 4557. April 7, 2016 Shilo Stag 9 Guide aims to help veterans transition to civilian employment Peter Mallett open up their level of knowledge about the veteran did extensive research with military friendly employ- Staff Writer population,” said Maj Flawn-LaForge. “It might also ers and Veterans Affairs Canada. It’s a comprehensive be quite helpful for any member of the military who is resource that is rich with information.” considering entering the civilian workforce.” Military to Civilian Employment: A Career Practi- Making the transition from the military to the civil- CERIC chair Jan Basso, the director of Co-operative tioners Guide was launched in association with Can- ian world can be a challenging leap for both veterans Education and Career Development at Wilfrid Laurier ada Company, a charitable organization that serves and their future employers. University, advised receiving input from the military to bridge the gap between community leaders and This year, approximately 5,000 highly skilled vet- was key to producing the guide. the military. Print copies are currently available via erans will enter the competitive job market, and one “It was essential to have Maj Flawn-LaForge and Amazon and Chapters Indigo for $17, but can also be in four will have difficulty transitioning to civilian other military people involved,” said Basso. “We also downloaded for free at www.ceric.ca life despite their skills and experiences, according to the Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling (CERIC). To help make the journey a smoother one, CERIC has produced a new book called Military to Civilian Employment: A Career Practitioners Guide. Aimed at those who work in career counselling and career development circles, the 250-page document is designed to help them better understand what former military members bring to an employer. That knowledge will make counsellors more effective at helping veterans identify competencies, which in turn will make the individual more competitive in their job search and with the job application process. Maj Jo-Anne Flawn-LaForge, a 30-year Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member who is the national transition advisor for the CAF, acknowledged the “desperately needed” guide is an effort to help capture and identify the full potential and skill sets of former military members who have entered the job DEMOCRAC market. Y “It’s easier to “It’s easier to retain an employ- retain an employee ee when you understand where when you they are coming from and where understand where they fit best,” said Maj Flawn- they are coming LaForge. “The biggest challenge from and where is truly being able to capture they fit best. The everything that a biggest challenge veteran can bring CANDIDATE AFFILIATION OFFICIAL to their working AGENT environment.” is truly being able She was part to capture of a CERIC’s study group and everything that a worked closely with author and veteran can bring career development expert to their working Yvonne Rodney to produce the environment.” guide. The idea for — Maj Jo-Anne Flawn-Laforge a guide was developed at last year’s Cannexus conference and was very timely with the passage of the Veterans Hiring Act in 2015, which gives preferential hiring to veterans who hope to enter the public service. Maj Flawn-LaForge said the biggest challenges facing today’s veterans include employers not un- derstanding military culture and systems, the career development needs of veterans or how to determine civilian equivalencies. She noted that one important feature of the guide is a passage that encourages career professionals to help former military members translate their skill sets into civilian terminology. “Once employers learn about the varied work experience and multiple competencies that are well ar- ticulated in a résumé, they are quite amazed at what that person can bring to the table,” she said. Other content of the guide includes advice for career service professionals to understand military culture and systems, career development needs of MANITOBA ex-military personnel including transition and ad- Download our mobile app VOTES aptation, determining civilian equivalencies of mili- 2016 tary training and education, a list of veteran-friendly employers, implications of employment for military families, education/training providers and support programs. “This is also a valuable tool for hiring managers, whether they are in the public or private sector, to

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Kudos to Capt Kelly Holden and his crew for the work they did on consecutive weekends during a novice and atom spring shootout tournament at Gunner Arena. Road Here, novice players battle for the puck on Easter Sunday. Photo by Jules Xavier trip for army trucks Base Reps sweep B pool It was a hive of activity on the Base in recent weeks as numerous transport trucks were laden with an to garner hockey title array of vehicles needed to be shipped to Alberta Danny Hamilton minutes left, Bdr Boucher-Dumont tied for Ex PROMETHIAN. Stag Special the two-game total goal series at 7-7. Soldiers from this Base This led to overtime, with both teams will be leaving this week using four skaters. Despite having a for more than two months With Ex PROMETHIAN training powerplay 2PPCLI Combat Support of high-readiness train- looming on the horizon, the Base’s Coy could not finish off 1RCHA A/Z ing at CFB Wainwright, community recreation hockey league Battery. Just 12 seconds after killing off and the support vehicles concluded its season at Gunner Arena the penalty, 1RCHA A/Z Bty notched were transported in ad- at the end of February. the winning goal from Bdr Leslie. vance of their departure. Because teams played a different Photos by Jules Xavier Scoring the other goal for 1RCHA amount of games, the formula per A/Z Bty was A Bty’s MBdr Benson cent points won into points available Chow. was used to determine regular season For 2PPCLI Combat Support Coy it champs. 2PPCLI’s Combat Support was MCpl Robb Hutchison with two Company was declared the regular goals, while single markers went to Cpl season champions based on a better Tom Corley-Smith and Cpl Robertson. percentage, .955 to 1RCHA B Bty’s .923. With the OT victory, 1RCHA A/Z Bty 2PPCLI Combat Support Coy played was declared the 2015-16 Community two fewer games than 1RCHA B Bty, Recreation League playoff champions. which finished with a 12-1-0 win-loss- In the B pool, Base Reps ran the table tie record. The regular season champs going unbeaten in three games and played only 11 games, going 10-0-1. capturing the playoff title with a 7-2 It was decided at a league meeting win facing 1RCHA HQ Battery. that for the playoffs, teams would be In other military hockey news, the divided into two pools. Prairie Region women’s hockey cham- Pool A consisted of four teams, pionship was held at 17 Wing Winni- 2PPCLI Combat Support Coy, 1RCHA peg from Jan. 31 to Feb 4. A/Z Bty, 2PPCLI Rifle Coy and 1RCHA Capt Nicki Witham and Pte Isabelle B/C Bty. Each series was a two-game Dubord from CFB Shilo were members total goals, with the team scoring the of the winning team, when they suited most goals advancing. up and played for 4 Wing Cold Lake. Starting with the first round, it was Pte Dubord of Base Transport was 2PPCLI Combat Support Coy win- selected the MVP for Prairie Regionals. ning 8-1 facing B/C Bty, while A/Z She also participated with 4 Wing Cold Bty advanced with a 24-8 triumph over Lake at the Canadian Armed Forces 2PPCLI Rifle Coy. (CAF) women’s hockey nationals held This meant the championship final CFB Borden from March 19 to 24. featuring 2PPCLI Combat Support Due to military commitments CFB Coy and its unbeaten season battling Shilo was unable to send a team or 1RCHA A/Z Bty. players to old-timers Prairie Regional In the opening game, 1RCHA A/Z hockey which was held at CFB Wain- Bty emerged with a 5-3 lead going into wright Feb. 1 to 5 or Prairie Regional the final game. Pacing A/Z Bty with basketball held at Garrison Edmonton two goals each were Z Bty’s MBdr Ty- Feb. 14 to 18. ler Perry, A Bty’s Bdr Alex Boucher-Du- Garrison Edmonton emerged victori- mont. Chipping in with a single goal ous in both sports. was A Battery’s Bdr Craig Leslie. At the Prairie Regional volleyball For 2PPCLI Combat Support Coy, tournament hosted by Edmonton Gar- it was Pte Devin Robertson with two rison, 28 Feb. 28 to March 4 CFB Shilo goals while Cpl Ryan Richardson- was able to send two players as float- Guest added a solo marker. ers — Capt (N) Milena Johnson in the In game two, on a two-man advan- ladies division, while Avr Kyle Van tage powerplay with less than two Genne took part in the men’s action. April 7, 2016 Shilo Stag 11

1RCHA CO LCol Stewart Taylor is a study in concen- tration as he endures the 12-hour crucible. CO enjoys 20X SEALFIT We want you on our team The Shilo Stag is looking for another sales consul- tant for its team. Help us sell the Brandon business market on advertising in the Stag. They have a cap- experience tive audience — especially with people here who are new to the community after being posted here from Jules Xavier elsewhere in Canada. Where do you shop for new Shilo Stag glasses; groom your dog; take the wife out for an an- niversary dinner; buy a new car or have winter tires put A casual observer with 1RCHA hosted Ex SEALFIT on the van with the advent of winter; shop for back to GUNNER in 2015, this time CO LCol Stewart Taylor school clothes and supplies? Working on commission, was a participant during the four-day 2016 edition. you can set your own hours. The more you hustle and Wet and tired following the intense 12-hour crucible sign advertisers up to promote their business in the on the fi nal day, LCol Taylor conceded the experience Stag, the more you earn. Drop by the Stag's office in doing it with his soldiers was uplifting physically as CANEX and see Jules or Sarah about the job. Or call well as mentally. 204-765-3000 ext 3013/3093. Be part of the award- “I found the 20X SEALFIT program to be a unique training event that focused on enhancing physi- winning Shilo Stag team. cal toughness and mental resiliency,” he offered. “Moreover, it compliments the Regiment’s existing performance optimization program insomuch that it promotes a number of the mutually reinforcing initiatives nested within the recently released Canadian Army Integrated Performance Strategy (CAIPS) such as the Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR) and the per- CLASSIFIED ADS formance triad. Email: [email protected] • Phone 204-765-3000, ext 3013 • Fax 204-765-3814 “Together, these initiatives arm soldiers with the tools they need not just to survive, but to thrive in $10 for rst 20 words, the face of adversity. Stress is no longer viewed as an impediment, but rather as an opportunity for self- 10¢ for each additional word growth.” Deadline for next issue: As a participant, LCol Taylor found each day, in April 14 at noon fact, each activity was a learning experience. 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Apply in person at [email protected] or call 204-765-3000 ext 3736 or He added, “Congratulations to all participants for Roman Catholic Chapel CANEX admin offi ce, or NPF taking on the 20X SEALFIT challenge and ‘embracing Sunday 10:30 a.m. contact Sarah Francis at [email protected] or Human Resources offi ce at the suck’ in pursuit of their desire to improve their Wednesday 12:05 p.m. call 204-765-3000 ext 3013 base HQ. physical and mental toughness.” Confession by appointment Pick up your FREE copy at any of the following locations: Brandon Forbidden Flavours All Messes Minnedosa Legion Safeway ANAF Carberry Neepawa Brandon Armoury CFB Shilo East Side Service Legion & Fas Gas Hwy. 16 Women’s Resource Centre - Town Centre CANEX Mall Carberry Legion Sprucewoods Mall Shilo Community Centre Douglas The Shilo Inn & 340 ESSO Royal Cdn Legion Branch No. 3 GSH General Store Wawanesa Sobeys Country Club (Rick’s) Minnedosa Family Foods 12 Shilo Stag April 7, 2016 Easter Egg hunt at GSH

It was a hive of activity at the GSH for the annual PSP Easter Egg hunt. Thousands of Easter eggs were scattered about the building, with certain areas designated for speciﬁ c age groups. In the small upstairs gymnasium a young boy shared his chocolate goodies with youngsters aged three and younger who arrived to ﬁ nd all the Easter eggs gone. Easter Bunny posed for photographs with kids afterwards.

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