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Feeding time for birds in winter

The recent warmer winter temperatures has seen an inﬂ ux of birds enjoying the cuisine provided in hanging feeders in PMQ backyards. Spring does not arrive until March 20, but don’t tell these birds enjoying their meal. Un- seasonably warm for a Manitoba winter in January, including single digit temperatures, so enjoy the respite from the Christmas frigid temperatures. Photo Jules Xavier 2 Shilo Stag January 25, 2018 Award recipient ʻsurprisedʼ by Base honour

Sarah Francis book page in 2013 after a friend starts off making sure the duty Shilo Stag had committed suicide. centre and various components “I thought, he might have been at headquarters are running calling for help. It was the middle smoothly as the BRSM’s assistant, The successful creation and running of a Facebook of the night when he decided to much of his day looks different page in support of soldiers and suicide prevention take his life,” he recalled. “Ev- from the last. has garnered MCpl Daniel McInnis the honour of CFB erybody has Facebook. It seems “Typically, the rest of my day is Shilo’s 2017 Soldier of the Year. enough people, that if it’s the not typical. It’s the same type of The Facebook page he created allows soldiers, fi rst middle of the night, you don’t stuff, but it’s never the same day. responders and spouses to reach out in a time of need. need to call one person and hope One of my various duties is to in- MCpl McInnis told the Shilo Stag it was an extension they answer the phone to help sure the operation of [headquar- of a letter written by a Reservist that led to his idea to you. You could go on Facebook ters building] is going smoothly.” use the social media platform. and if enough people see your He added, “If there are main- “It was the brainchild of two Reservists, they were post, they might be able to step in tenance issues that came up, or out west at the time,” he recalled. and help you.” work being done, then I have my “They knew each other. I had no idea who they The group is used as a discus- fi ngers in it to make sure people were. At the time there was more and more suicides, sion wall and posts are not anon- [working on] it have what they whether it was serving members or veterans, that ymous. need and people who work here were in the media. It was starting to snowball in the It has a “closed” status, mean- have what they need. media.” ing you can search for it, but only “That extends to the RPOU, The two Reservists, Sgt Brian Harding and Sgt Jor- access content if you’re a member. that extends to Base Mainte- dan Irvine, were friends and moderators on an unof- “People are going to be able nance for certain things and the fi cial Facebook page for the Canadian Armed Forces to say whatever they want, post SIGS Squadron for certain things (CAF) which served as a discussion group. what ever they want. Whether its because everybody here has a Sgt Harding wrote what was akin to an essay en- [to] share a picture, a Meme, or a phone and a computer and stuff titled Send up the Count. post about themselves or some- happens.” “It was about watching after your buddies and it one they know. I knew that was MCpl McInnis serves as a rep- was about recognizing a threat when it’s made and going to be a part of it and that resentative in the building for doing something about it essentially,” said MCpl Mc- was the most that I was going to various departments. This gives Innis. need to stick handle,” he said. him a close working rapport with The title came from a practice used by the infantry “The other side of it … using a number of sergeant majors on on foot patrols. it as a direct intervention tool for Base. “The person in the back will send up the count to people with self harm and harm “We use each other every day or ensure that everybody is there,” he explained. “Every- MCpl Daniel McInnis with his Soldier of to others. It’s been used as both.” at least every week,” he offered. body is accounted for. He’ll start at the back [and] say the Year trophy. The page moderators, himself Photo Jules Xavier The ability to create a good rap- one and tap the next guy, he’ll go up tap the next guy and fi ve others including Hard- port with other military members and say two and so on all the way to the front.” ing and Irvine, manage the page and co-workers is important for The essay touched on the reality that due to the na- and work to ensure action is taken if there is a threat. MCpl McInnis. This is a skill which allows him to ex- ture of employment in the military, soldiers are often “When there is an active attempt or threat, stopping cel in his job. moved around, including taking part in training exer- anybody else talking about anything else is the fi rst Receiving the Soldier of the Year award was a sur- cises and deployed on tours overseas. thing we do,” said MCpl McInnis. “So, we can keep prise for MCpl McInnis. “Especially for Reservists, they come back and just up with it without being inundated with other things “This page has been four years and counting now. spent six months doing their job overseas and might that don’t apply.” CWO [Don] Askeland was in the Battalion, as was I, be augmented back to their unit, which is not who He joined the CAF in 2006, with intention of serving when I started this group. He knew about this group they went with,” he explained. “They’re now sort of in Afghanistan. A position in the military also meant when it started. He’s known about it all along, and on their own, while the rest of the organization they providing a stable standard of living for his family. there was quite a few people who obviously have went with might have stayed together. It’s about look- CFB Shilo is a fair distance away from his home in known about it all along, but it was defi nitely surpris- ing in on that guy. Thinking about him and saying, North Bay, Ont. ing to get formal recognition for it.” ‘You know, I haven’t talked to so-and-so, maybe I’ll Posted to CFB Shilo for 11 years, MCpl McInnis was Prepping Base awards with CWO Askeland is actu- give him a call.’ Checking up on him because he may with 2PPCLI from 2007 to the summer of ‘17. ally part of MCpl McInnis’ job. not be doing well.” Nowadays the infantryman can be found during “He kept it hidden from me and kept it a secret pret- The essay was his inspiration for starting the Face- his working day at Base headquarters. While his day ty well,” he said. 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It took doctors a total of 300 stitches to close a six-inch wound, with the NHL goalie back on the ice in 10 days. The goaltender who almost lost his life on the ice 29 years ago is Clint Malar- chuk, who is sharing his story as part of Shilo MFRC’s speakers program at the El Prado Club Jan. 27 starting at 7 p.m. During a game on March 22, 1989, between the visiting St. Louis Blues and Ma- larchuk’s Buffalo Sabres, Steve Tuttle of the Blues and Uwe Krupp of the Sabres crashed hard into the goal crease during play. As they collided, Tuttle’s skate blade hit the right front side of Malarchuk’s neck, severing his carotid artery and injuring the surrounding carotid sheath and jugular vein. With blood spurting from Malarchuk’s neck onto the ice, he was able to leave the ice on his own feet with the assistance of his team’s athletic trainer, Jim Pizzutelli. Many spectators were physically sickened by the sight. The excessive amount of blood caused a number of fans to faint, two more to suffer heart attacks and three players to vomit on the ice. ESSO GAS PUMPS ARE OPEN Local television cameras covering the game cut away from the sight of Malar- chuk bleeding after noticing what had happened, and Sabres announcers Ted Dar- ling and Mike Robitaille were audibly shaken. McCain ® McCain ® Malarchuk, meanwhile, believed he was going to die. “All I wanted to do was get off the ice,” Malarchuk told reporters. “My mother Fries, Onion Rings Deep ‘N Delicious was watching the game on TV, and I didn’t want her to see me die.” • Assorted Varieties Cake Aware that his mother had been watching the game on TV, he had an equipment • 397 g - 650 g • Chocolate, Vanilla, Marble manager call and tell her he loved her. Then he asked for a priest. • Reg. 4.59 Malarchuk’s life was • 510 g saved due to quick action by 3/ • Reg. 6.99 the team’s athletic trainer. 99 Pizzutelli, a former Army combat medic who served 10 4 in Vietnam, gripped Malar- chuk’s neck and pinched off Kraft ® Kraft ® the blood vessel, not letting go until doctors arrived to Kraft Dinner Shake ‘n Bake begin stabilizing the wound. • Original • Assorted Flavours The team doctor led the • 225 g • 140 g - 283 g pair off the ice then applied • Reg. 5.19 extreme pressure by kneel- • Reg. 2.29 ing on his collarbone — a 79 99 procedure designed to pro- duce a low breathing rate and low metabolic state, 1 2 which is preferable to exsan- guination. Kraft ® Maxwell House ® He was conscious and talking on the way to the Cheez Whiz Coffee hospital. • Original • Original & Rich Dark Roast Malarchuk jokingly asked • 900 g • 925 g paramedics if they could bring him back in time for • Reg. 12.99 • Reg. 17.99 the third period. 99 99 The game resumed when league personnel received Clint Malarchuk played for three NHL teams, includ- word that the player was 8 8 ing the Buffalo Sabres. in stable condition. Malar- Photo Great Goalies Magazine chuk lost more than a litre of General Mills ® Kleenex ® blood. There’s more to Malar- Cereal Tissue chuk’s story besides stopping pucks for a living in the NHL, which he did from • Assorted Varieties • Three-ply Facial Tissue 1981 to 1992. Besides the Sabres, the 56-year-old started his career on Dec. 13, 1981 with the Washington Capitals. He suited up for the defunct Quebec Nordiques • 330 g - 460 g • 120 s - 160 s also. • Reg. 6.99 • Reg. 3.39 - 3.59 Born in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Malarchuk will also share his life story post- 99 99 NHL when he attempted suicide on Oct. 7, 2008 in Fish Springs, Nevada following a period of stress and domestic problems. 3 1 He spent approximately six months in a rehab hospital being treated for alcohol- ism, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Malarchuk released an autobiography called The Crazy Game in November 2014. Purex ® Purel ® In the United States the book was published with the title A Matter of Inches — How I Survived In The Crease And Beyond. The book was made into a documentary ﬁ lm. Bathroom Tissue One Step Hand There are many other demons — stress disorders and mental illnesses — which • Double Roll Sanitizer could have made anyone give up on life, but Malarchuk is visiting CFB Shilo to • 12 s talk about it, and he does that openly, according to Shilo MFRC executive director • 473 L • Reg. 9.99 Willemien van Lankvelt. • Reg. 6.79 Doors open for Malarchuk’s talk at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance from the 99 99 MFRC. This money will be refunded at the door when you attend. A light snack is provided, with childcare vouchers available to families. Ask 3 about the voucher when you receive your ticket. 6 A product of the WHL’s Portland Winter Hawks, Malarchuk ﬁ nished his profes- sional career with a 141-130-45 win-loss-tie record, that included 12 shutouts. Jan. 25 - Feb. 7, 2018 4 Shilo Stag January 25, 2018 Customer service important, says Cpl Blais

Sarah Francis they’re coming to the counter. It’s nice to have interac- Shilo Stag tions with others. That’s what I like. I don’t like to do always the same thing.” Cpl Blais added, “We have probably 20 things to do Customer service is Cpl Marie-Eve Blais’ priority during the day.” when you come to her counter at CFB Shilo headquar- A true enjoyment of her job is one aspect which al- ters. lows her to perform well everyday. Cpl Blais received her promotion as well as a Com- Volume 57 • Issue 2 “I really like having people at the counter always mand Team commendation last month during the happy. It’s really nice to have interactions with them,” Base’s Christmas dinner celebration. While she knew she said. “For me my Regular Circulation: 3,000 about an impending pro- priority is always the motion, the award was a member. If the member Printed bi-weekly by surprise to her. is coming to the counter “I wasn’t thinking about Struth Publishing, Killarney MB with questions I will fi nd that at all. I knew — kind the answer by myself or I of knew I was getting a will ask for help if I’m not promotion, it wasn’t 100 sure. per cent sure, but I kind “That’s one more point, of knew because I’m ful- I’m not shy to ask ques- ly qualifi ed already. The tions if I don’t know the award was something dif- answer. For me, it’s im- ferent,” she told the Stag. portant [the member] has “I didn’t know at all I was their answer and has the receiving that. I was su- information they need. I per surprised and super General manager Mike McEwan ext 3073 really pay attention to de- happy. I’m always giving Managing editor Jules Xavier ext 3093 tails. I’m not perfect, I’m 100 per cent and I like my Base Photographer ext 6008 still making mistakes like job, so I was really happy Assistant editor Sarah Francis ext 3013 everybody, but I’m really to receive that.” taking care of what I’m Editorial advisor Lori Truscott ext 3813 She has been in the doing.” Proof reader Elaine Rempel ext 3736 Canadian Armed Forces Cpl Marie-Eve Blais with her Command Team com- Photo Sarah Francis Job satisfaction is im- (CAF) since June 2015, mendation. portant to Cpl Blais. Fax: 204-765-3814 Email: [email protected] and has called CFB Shilo “I really like my job. I home for seven years. Her husband is also been in the think that’s the most important point,” she explained. Mailing Address: military since 2009. “When people don’t like their job, they’re maybe not Cpl Blais and the team behind the counter on the Box 5000, Stn Main going to give 100 per cent. In the morning I’m waking CANADIAN CFB Shilo, Manitoba, R0K 2A0 fi rst fl oor north wing at Base headquarters are respon- COMMUNITY up and knowing that I’m going to be happy to come NEWSPAPER sible for HR components. AWARD 2014 here.” “We’re administrating the pay for all the guys. Ev- As well as performing above and beyond during erything regarding their paperwork, so emergency the work day, her award also represents her volunteer This newspaper is issued by authority of LCol David MacIntyre, contacts, they have some forms everybody needs on Base Commander, CFB Shilo. The views expressed herein are work. Cpl Blais has been involved in a number of vol- their [personal] fi le. That is always following them, so not necessarily those of the Department of National Defence or unteer efforts, including the United Way and volun- we make sure they are up-to-date, that they’re clean, of the editorial staff. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit, teering for the G1 Branch Christmas party. making sure all the information is up-to-date in our to abridge, to reject copy or advertising to adhere to the policy, “Sometimes it’s other stuff like going to help to put systems.” as outlined in CFAO 57-5, and for clarity and/or content. some tents up or stuff like that. Usually I’m always Her choice to join the military refl ected her desire to raising my hand because I like helping.” take care of her young family. The Shilo Stag is produced every second Thursday. She put some volunteer hours in before joining the “I got pregnant at 18. For me, the only thing I had military as well. was my high school,” she recalled. “I did everything Deadline for submissions is the Thursday prior to the “Before, during the evening I was still doing the in Quebec so it’s a little bit different from the Anglo- week of publication. Submissions can be sent to the Stag Thrift Shop at the MFRC. I did that for a few months phone provinces. That was the only thing I had and I via email at [email protected], dropped off at the Stag of- before joining the military.” was at home taking care of my two kids, but I was at fi ce located in CANEX or via Inter-base mail. Taking on volunteer opportunities where she can is the point where I needed to do something.” important, according to the corporal. She wanted more of a career opportunity than Submitting articles and photos for print: “It’s important to help. Raising money for the Unit- • Please submit articles as a MS Word Document. working at a local store. ed Way is raising money for other people who need • Include the author’s full name, rank, unit and contact information. “For me going to Wal-Mart wasn’t a nice job. People it,” she said. “My husband and I are in the military.We like it and that’s good for them,” she said. “It wasn’t • Include photos with your articles whenever possible, both have a salary. I’m not worried about paying my what I wanted. I wanted something where I would be however, do not embed photos in word documents. bills, I’m not afraid. I know I’m going to have food. able to push myself and I would love and enjoy.” • Please submit photos as high resolution jpegs (if For some people it’s harder because they’re trying to Although joining the military was tough, Cpl Blais scanned 300 dpi), digital images or in hard copy format. have a job, but the opportunity is just not there.” obtained what she wanted out if it. • With photos, include a caption that names the individu- She added, “I know I have the money to help and I “I really enjoy it today and I’m not regretting any- als in the photo; what is taking place; and the name, have the time to do it. So for me it’s nice to be able to thing.” rank, and unit of the photographer. help people and give to others.” The opportunity to come to work with an array of • • • While Cpl Blais was surprised and grateful for the tasks is a favourite component of the job for Cpl Blais. recognition of her work from her peers. She said it’s She enjoys performing many of her various duties. Follow the Shilo Stag on also rewarding to receive a simple thank-you from “It’s nice to do different things every day. I’m not Facebook by visiting: those she helps during the day. going to do one thing all the time. You have so much “I like when people are sending you an e-mail or http://www.facebook.com/ShiloSTAG stuff to do, so many different things with people. telling you, ‘Hey, thank you for the information. It There is a lot of communication with people when was really appreciated.’’

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You'll feel more like you're walking into an aunt's "Making the office comfortable for other people and home for tea as you are greeted by Linda Hildebrand making it more like a home," explained Hildebrand. at the BPSOs office. "A lot of people are quite anxious when they come in The office is decorated as if it's a cozy sitting room here." with couches, books, chairs and holiday-themed de- They also have a library available as they help mem- cor. bers study for tests, including their Canadian Armed All done by Hildebrand, her Christmas decor nev- Forces aptitude test. Another large task she takes on er ceases to surprise when you enter the conference every year is Christmas decorations in various rooms room at headquarters or scan the hallway at the main at Base headquarters. She also added the RCA Mu- entrance as well as upstairs. Her decor skills and her seum to her list of decoration locations this year. hard-working attitude and job expertise are what gar- "I'm very lucky they allow me to do it. I have no- nered her CFB Shilo's Civilian of the Year award. ticed a huge increase in morale at Christmas time and Civilian of the Year winner Linda Hildebrand enjoys "We are a very busy office. Probably from mid-Oc- how people are just happier when they see decora- decorating her office, and Base headquarters during tober to mid-February, we are extremely busy because tions." Christmas season. Photo Sarah Francis that's the occupational transfer time. This year we Believe it or not all the have a huge number of them." decorations are her own. Hildebrand is busy, tracking clients and their needs "I'm coo-coo with and booking appointments. The BPSO office also han- Christmas," she said. dles education needs for members as well as putting Fortunately. Hildebrand on Second Career Assistance Network (SCAN) semi- has been given space to nars twice a year. set up and store her vast "I do it from start to finish," she explained. "The collection of decorations. BPSO is always very busy, or doesn't really have time Her decorating has not to do it all. I've done it a number of times. I've got all gone unnoticed. She's the lists and things that need to be done. I contact pre- started getting requests senters, set up an agenda and get everything going." from units to decorate. She aims to go above and beyond and even bakes "This year CE had called cookies for those attending the seminar. me and said, 'Do you "I feel people like to have a snack. It ends up, that think you have some extra I'm starting to make huge amounts of cookies because decorations that you think they eat a lot if you have lot." you could come and deco- Making sure everything is in order and all the office rate with?' I said no. IPSC tracking is an area Hildebrand said she excels at. also wanted my help, but I "There was no one in the job prior to me taking it just don't have the time to on," she recalled. "I had to set up a lot of the actual do everybody." spread sheets and stuff where I track everything. It's Her decorating skills very important because there's always deadline dates have also been put to use that have to be met. If you don't meet them, that's a at Christmas dinners on persons career on the line." Base. She also serves as a proctor for testing. Hildebrand "It's a busy time for me has been working as the BPSO clerk for nine years. at Christmas, but I enjoy While she does not have direct personal connection to it," she said. the military, she has seen her share of the world. Much While taking a walk like a military family. down to the basement to "I’ve lived in the Brandon area since 1985. Prior to show a Shilo Stag reporter that I lived in Tanzania for two years and prior to that her collection it's hard not URAS in Winnipeg. I grew up on a farm in Sanford, Mani- to miss the trail of glit- PINES HOND ETIS PHILIP toba.” ter leading to the storage D IRELAND M CO SCOTLAN Hildebrand said what brought her to working and space. RAINE MEXI ND INDIA UK living in this area of Manitoba is a bit of a funny story. "They finally gave me ENGLA Her husband Reg, who is a Red Seal in heavy duty me- a room in the basement chanic for farm machinery and transport, decided to because I was lugging it go to Red River Community College in 1980. He was home every year," Hildeb- tired of working in cold ditches, and bad conditions, rand explained. fixing machinery and wanted to instruct instead. Much of the decor con- "While he was at Red River, one of the assignments struction happens in a was to invite someone to their class to talk. One of the testing room across the students brought in this person who worked for Ca- hall, which allows her to nadian International Development Agency (CIDA)," keep on top of answering she recalled. "After the talk, he approached Reg and phones and e-mail. asked him if he would be interested in working in The testing rooms are Tanzania on a project that the Canadian government also a sight to be seen. was involved in." Walls are covered in art- Her husband came home and asked her if she had a work, including large choice would she like to go to Tanzania or to Brandon cross-stitch pieces. because Assiniboine Community College wanted him The decor, treats and there as an instructor. homey components of the "Being from the Winnipeg area, I told Reg I wouldn’t office reflect her drive to be caught dead in Brandon and opted for Tanzania. put the customers first. We had two wonderful years in Tanzania, but I was Helping the people walk- missing family too much," she said. "There was no In- ing through the door and ternet or phones that worked and a lot of times letters on the phone are the re- didn’t get through to us. warding part of her job. "So, we decided not to renew our contract and de- "Trying to make their cided that we deserved a trip around the world on our life as easy as possible," way home. Well, when we were on our way home, said Hildebrand. Reg’s dad got in touch with us and told us that ACC "I know a lot of the was calling and they had a job waiting for Reg. members don't have an "So, I think I made the right decision in going to Af- easy life. Military life is @wmmfest @wmmfest rica first, as that was a once in a lifetime opportunity. not easy." 6 Shilo Stag January 25, 2018 Can I quote you? Stag scribes scribbled these words from interviews in 2017

Jules Xavier ing system to try and transition to a Shilo Stag NATO standard. It will take a bit of work, but in conjunction with our international partners and our Ukraini- History was made in 2017 — be- an forces, we’re already starting to see sides the Base helping Canada cel- signifi cant progress in certain lines of ebrate its 150th birthday — when operation.” 2PPCLI’s Capt Megan Couto be- — Former 2PPCLI CO LCol Wayne came the fi rst female captain of Niven, who was the incoming Com- the Queen’s Guard when she took mander Joint Task Force Ukraine part in the Changing of the Guard (JTF-U) ceremony at Buckingham Palace in MARCH London in late June. “We were always conscious of do- “To be captain of the Queen’s ing the wrong thing, but we had Guard is an exceptional hon- good training and the only time I was our for any offi cer, but to be the nervous inspecting a parachute was fi rst female offi cer to ever to it is where they brought it in after a crash tremendous and historic,” said and it had burned. And we had to go former 2PPLCI CO LCol Wayne through it. We, when I say we, I had Niven. “We’re honoured that the to … I was the only one that worked Queen requested the Patricia’s to on it, to make sure there were no body mount her guard this summer, and OC LoE1 Coy Op UNIFIER Roto 3 Capt Chris Hartwick from 2PPCLI takes aim with his parts in it. And the smell of that burnt it’s quite fi tting, being Canada’s AK-74 during winter training. Photo Jules Xavier/Stag Feb. 9/17 silk was very, very strong, it was nau- 150th.” seating. And it was kind of a daunting This past year was a year for ner Jennifer Greer job. But we had to do it, that was part of the ritual, change on the Base, with construction underway on “Our Ukrainian colleagues have been outstand- before they could throw it out.” a second apartment complex, this one featuring two ing hosts, and JTF-U has made it a priority to con- — Anna Dundas, a CWAAF ‘chute girl who did storeys, not three. Plenty of road work was done on nect with the local community. Under the lead of the parachute rigging for the RCAF major arteries, plus a major facelift for residents living Task Force Padre, JTF-U members have raised money “I seem to get under their skin at times with my in the Lundy’s Lake area fi nally occurred. Moreover, for the family of a fallen UAF soldier, donated plas- trash talk. With Jim [MacKenzie], he gets shaken new security fencing is being installed to replace the tic bottles to raise funds for prosthetic limbs for UAF when he’s challenged on a court call or violated regu- farmer fencing previously used. soldiers, and visited the Dzherelo Children’s Rehabili- lation. Chuck [Roeder] gets riled when I pick on his The Base welcomed a new Base Commander, with tation Centre in Lviv. Additionally, our combat engi- lack of skills.” the arrival of LCol David MacIntyre and his family, to neers located in Kamyanets-Podilsky have made their — Cutthroat warrior Rick Kehler on his trash talk- replace LCol John Cochrane, who was posted to To- own local connection via weekly visits and donations ing playing racquetball ronto, Ont. following his two-year stint in Manitoba. to a local orphanage. These opportunities have been APRIL 2PPCLI changed its Commanding Offi cer during very rewarding for our soldiers.” “After school walks around Base, in all weather the summer, too, replacing LCol Niven, returning to — Op UNIFIER CO LCol Wayne Niven conditions. The best part Ottawa, with LCol Jay MacKeen. in the Ukraine of delivering was getting Besides Canada, your award- “On other Bases we can paid and probably spend- winning Shilo Stag also celebrated be briefi ng pilots. We’re ing all my paycheques on a birthday, turning 70 in July. The doing observing and talk- the games Double Drag- Base newspaper has been providing ing to the air crew. That’s on or Rampage at the old news for its residents following the skill fade we can lose here. Shilo Arcade in CANEX.” Second World War when Camp Shi- We’re always practicing — Former 1RCHA lo was being built to provide train- that, in case we get posted A Bty OC Maj Joe ing for Canada’s artillery soldiers as somewhere else. We’re do- O’Donnell recalling his well as parachute training for infan- ing training pretty much time as a Stag paperboy try. So housing and other amenities every day. If we’re not “Being an older female were built, and to keep new resi- launching balloons spe- and on the shorter side, dents informed, The Shilo Observer cifi cally for an exercise, I like showing people I published its fi rst edition on July 18, then we’re doing our own can do more than they’d 1947. It cost you a nickel. trades training. Here in think. Plus, I think the Here, in quotes, is a look back at Shilo we pretty much military and society in CFB Shilo’s 2017 with words record- spend most of our time general need more strong, ed or scribbled in a reporter’s note- supporting 1RCHA. So positive female role mod- pad by the Stag Team: we’re just launching bal- JANUARY els. It’s not about being loons for them to basically skinny. It’s about being “When I went through my release, aim their gun.” strong. Continuously I went through a lot of programs and — Ballistic meteorolo- striving to improve. No I struggled to fi gure out what my gist Cpl Bradley Stouffer excuses.” entitlements were. I was on the pri- FEBRUARY — 1RCHA’s MCpl Beth mary reserve list when I released, so “The goal to today’s 2PPCLI Capt Eric Henderson from Marie Thompson on tak- I didn’t actually have any exposure Pte Randall Hays was with training was to familiarize the fl ag party hoists the consecrated ing part in the Westman to the release section at all. I didn’t the 44th Battalion during the ourselves on all the weap- Queen’s Colours during the April cere- Strength Classic have an initial interview, my fi nal Battle of Vimy Ridge, returning to France after recovering ons we will be using in the- mony attended by the PPCLI Colonel- MAY interview was done over the phone from a wound he sustained atre to instruct members of in-Chief Adrienne Clarkson. “The Queen’s Colour is with the paperwork sitting in front Photo Jules Xavier/Stag May 4/17 in July 1917. He survived the the Ukrainian Armed Forc- a most cherished symbol of me. It was very impersonal. It was battle, but was KIA on Aug. 15, es. We’re also using the ac- of a unit. It receives the tough to navigate it, and there was 1918 and has no known grave. tual ranges practices that utmost respect wherever nobody that even shook my hand His name is carved among the the Ukrainians use. Knowing the drills it is paraded. This is an important ceremony for us. on my last day. I didn’t like the way missing on the Vimy Memorial. and how to employ these weapons will The Queen’s Colour represents our heroism and hon- that felt. So, when I came in here I The RCA Museum’s Vimy ex- give us a better understanding of them our on the battlefi eld.” wanted to make sure every client hibit featured this photo, and when conducting training overseas.” — Former 2PPCLI CO LCol Wayne Niven during had a positive experience and that his death ‘penny’ which the — 2PPCLI’s Capt Chris Hartwick the consecration of new Queen’s Colours when I shook their hand and they British government presented during Op UNIFIER ROTO 3 training left, they were ready to transition.” to the deceased’s family. “They are transitioning from a Soviet See WO SHELDON QUINNʼS page 7 — 2016 Civilian of the Year win- Photo Jules Xavier/Stag April 20/17 state-style infrastructure and train- January 25, 2018 Shilo Stag 7 WO Sheldon Quinnʼs emotional trip to Vimy From page 6 songs. Covers wasn’t really a thing that I did. I would be more attracted to writing my own “This scenario could happen, so we’re stuff and creating my own stuff than trying to ready to assist them. With a hostage situa- copy another song. Which is kind of ironic be- tion, you want to have the right people deal- cause I got my start at a covers competition.” ing with it. Sure, we’re here to apprehend the — BC-born singer Tyler Shaw performed bad guys, but we’re here also to help the MPs during Canada Day festivities at CFB Shilo to ensure people are safe.” “We know we have to be on our best when — S/Sgt Marc Alain of Brandon Police Ser- it comes to our footwork, and how we pres- vice during a Base force protection and secu- ent ourselves because you never know when rity exercise featuring military and civilian the Queen will be watching. She also likes to police working together on hostage scenarios. come out and mingle with soldiers, so we’re “There’s no ambience of a swim meet at learning our etiquette when it comes to meet- time trials. You’re swimming against the ing the Queen.” clock, not seven other swimmers as we did — 2PPCLI A Coy OC Maj Jason Hudson on at nationals. There’s no pace doing time tri- preparing for a trip to England to be part of als. When you’re going from the 200 to a 400 the Queen’s Guard ceremonies [race] you must adjust and settle into a pace “We weren’t there celebrating the battle … with your stroke. My goal was fi ve minutes, it’s important to commemorate all those who 45 seconds. I could have pushed harder, but fought in that battle, which is what we were had no pace. I don’t train with anyone [at the Captain of the Guard, 2PPCLI Capt Megan Couto, during her Mounting doing to mark the centennial of the Battle of GSH pool], so there’s no one to push me in of the Guard ceremony June 26 in Westminster, London, England. Vimy Ridge. This was a signifi cant honour for the pool.” Photo Cpl Jay Ekin/June 29/17 me to go, to represent the Patricias in France — Base Transport offi cer Lt Emma Sao on this historic occasion. We were up early for Miguel on training for CAF swim nationals the ride to the Vimy ceremony, leaving Bel- held in Ontario gium for the 90-minute ride. I was focused on “We went to her ramp ceremony when they carried her coffi n cov- looking sharp.” ered in the Canadian fl ag off to her family. Those kinds of things are — 2PPCLI’s Capt Megan Couto on being the CO for the Third very, very powerful. I wrote a song called Strong, and that would be Canadian Division Guard during Battle of Vimy Ridge centen- something that is very special to me.” nial ceremonies in France — Country singer Michelle Wright wrote a song after witnessing “I cannot begin to explain the emotions I felt as I stood on pa- the ramp ceremony in 2006 for 1RCHA’s Capt Nichola Goddard, who rade with a symbol so highly revered by my own culture. There was KIA while Wright was performing for the troops at the time in I was in front of up to 25,000 people who were witness to the Afghanistan commemoration and I was holding the Eagle Staff as a repre- JUNE sentative to not only the CAF, but to my culture. Talk about hu- “We’ve learned a lot of new music, particularly for the ceremonies mility! I would hope I was not only humble enough to realize at Wellington Barracks and at Buckingham Palace. The band plays the CAF has other carriers, but I was wise enough to know that incidental music while the Guard performs various functions. It’s being chosen to carry it on that special day was not about me. entertainment music for the audiences while the guards are do- It was about every Aboriginal who served, are serving and ing either inspections or being assigned their posts for the guard will serve in the CAF.” mount.” 2PPCLI WO Sheldon Quinn proudly 2PPCLI’s WO Sheldon Quinn on holding the Eagle Staff — Royal Canadian Artillery Band member WO Curtis Bam- holds the Eagle Staff during his jour- at Vimy, France during centennial ceremonies ney to France to take part in Battle of ford on preparations for a trip to England, accompanying Vimy Ridge ceremonies. 2PPCLI as part of Queen’s Guard ceremonies Photo Fred Parker-CBC/Stag June 29/17 See CAPT TROY DENNIS page 9 “I taught myself how to play guitar and I started writing

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Shilo Stag the Game award, scoring a game-high 18 points, 12 of In other day two round-robin action, Garrison Ed- them coming from three-point range. Pte Liam Glenn monton downed winless CFB Comox 77-49, then The adage in sports “there’s always next year” is scored another 15 points for the winners, including bounced CFB Winnipeg with a 75-62 triumph. something CFB Shilo Stag’s coach WO Sheldon Quinn nine of them from three-point distance. In opening day action from the tournament, Pte can extoll to his players following a convincing loss at Garrison Edmonton led 47-21 at halftime. Keely was named Player of the Game as the Stags the hands of the defending prairie region champions, Earlier in the three-day tournament, it came down opened the tournament with a 67-51 victory over CFB Garrison Edmonton. to sinking two shots from the foul line in the dying Cold Lake. The host team bounced the Stags from advancing second of the contest, with CFB Esquimalt doing just The Stags led 42-23 at the half, and never relin- to the gold medal game Jan. 17 during the inaugural that to edge the Stags 63-61 in a round-robin game. quished the lead the following two quarters. Pte Keely Canada West basketball tournament. The loss dropped coach Quinn’s Stags to a 1-1 win- scored 13 points, while teammate Cpl DJ Barrett had a When the dust had settled on the hard court, Gar- loss record, good for second-place in its pool. game-high 14 points. Sgt Rob West led CFB Cold Lake rison Edmonton defeated CFB Shilo 80-33. Key to the The dramatics earning CFB Esquimalt the oppor- with 12 points. victory was 11 three-point bombs from the floor by the tunity to win with two foul shots came in the final No longer playing in a Prairie region format, with host squad. In contrast, the Stags only managed two minutes with the Player of the Game award recipients CFB Comox and CFB Esquimalt playing each other three-pointers. for both sides dropping three-point bombs to knot the on Vancouver Island for the right to earn a berth at With the win, Garrison Edmonton faced CFB Win- score at 61-61. nationals held at CFB Borden, the Stags were in a pool nipeg in the final after 17 Wing sunk CFB Esquimalt Pte Batara of the Stags finished with a game-high with CFB Cold Lake and the Navy team based outside 76-42 in the other semi-final tilt. 25 points with his three-pointer, while PO2 Jeff Snook of Victoria. The winner of the Garrison Edmonton/CFB Win- sunk his team-high 24 points after his three found the The other pool featured CFB Comox, CFB Winnipeg nipeg game earned a berth in the CAF nationals in range. and Garrison Edmonton. Saskatchewan this spring hosted by CFB Moose Jaw. At one juncture in the game he scored 15 of 18 points In other tournament action on day one, CFB Esqui- Garrison Edmonton claimed this road trip with a gold for the Vancouver Island-based team, with 12 points malt downed CFB Cold Lake 53-47, while CFB Win- medal 52-40 win over the team from 17 Wing. coming off three-pointers. nipeg bested CFB Comox 71-62. Pte Kevan Keely earned his second Player of the At the half, CFB Shilo led 36-35 after winning the While the men were in action, at the same time there Game honour for the Stags, scoring eight. Teammate opening quarter 19-18. CFB Esquimalt led 51-47 af- was a women’s basketball camp featuring 11 partici- Pte Quinn Batara added a team-high nine points. ter three quarters, with Cpl Barrett finishing with 13 pants from across Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Bas- Maj Joseph Boland garnered his team’s Player of point for the Stags. es located in Western Canada.

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Shilo Stag therapists and, just like with physical first aid, we need to ensure that those most in contact with mem- Entry Form Two different training sessions for Mental Health bers of the veteran community can identify an emerg- Name: ______First Aid (MHFA) for the veteran community are ing mental health problem and respond effectively in Address: ______scheduled for this winter. the event of a crisis. Phone: ______A course will be offered during the week as well as Who is eligible to participate in the training ses- during a weekend to accommodate community needs sions? Page #, ad: ______as much as possible. CAF military/veterans, RCMP veterans, family Answer skill-testing question: Held at CFB Shilo’s Faith Centre, there was a course members, friends, relatives, health professionals, pro- viders of veteran services, volunteers and other caring What was the final score in the gold medal game featuring held Jan. 27 and 28, with registration deadline Jan. 19. The second session is slated for Feb. 7 and 8, with reg- community members. eventual winner Garrison Edmonton versus CFB Winnipeg? istration deadline Feb. 1. Each course requires a minimum of eight partici- Early registration is recommended. pants to a maximum of 25. What does the course entail? To register, or for more information on becoming Cut out your entry form and fax it to 204-765-3814, or scan it MHFA is the help provided to someone who is de- certified in MHFA, contact Veteran Family program and e-mail to [email protected] or drop it off at the Stag’s office veloping a mental health problem or experiencing a co-ordinator Pamela at Shilo’s MFRC. at CANEX. Draw will be made on the Monday prior to game day. mental health crisis. Call her at 204-765-3000 ext 4557 or use e-mail at pa- It does not train people to become counsellors or [email protected] January 25, 2018 Shilo Stag 9 Capt Troy Dennis challenged training for Ex MOUNTAIN MAN

From page 7 of the office and observe what the [Battalion] is doing. I strive to speak to our soldiers, and leaders to “It’s funny, when asked my thoughts after the see what is working, and what changes can be made release of the CANFORGEN, I am told my answer to improve the [Battalion]. This helps me to advise has caught a number of people off guard — likely the CO on morale, problems, [training], and further given I’ve never spent any time with the Battalion develop the [Battalion] to prepare for future opera- — less serving alongside a platoon from the Second tions.” in Bosnia. My gut reaction, when asked, was that — 2PPCLI’s RSM CWO William King on what I’m excited, not only because I get to command a makes a good CWO when it comes to dealing with Battalion … arguably the highlight of any officer’s the day-to-day military duties/operations career, but more so that I get the opportunity to “Here, we’re basically doing the insurance side of serve two more years with what is arguably our things for people. The major focus is insurance, fi- most famous and operationally focused Battalion nancial counselling, making sure we’re looking after doing what I joined to do – SOLDIER! Words can- the investment side of things. We have our CAF [Ca- not express what that means to me and how truly nadian Armed Forces] savings program, we have our excited I am to get back to what we all joined to do investment accounts, but then I’m also working re- … and to do so here with the Second Battalion.” ally hard to broaden those things. Anything financial — New CO LCol Jay MacKeen’s response when is what I want people to come here for. If you need asked what were his thoughts when informed he help with regard to wills and estates. If you need help would be taking command of 2PPCLI with banking and mortgages and things like that … JULY I helped a gentleman get a mortgage the other day at “My final trip to the dunk tank, built by Base two-and-a-quarter per cent for five years.” Maintenance, was a combination of dread and — New SISIP Financial advisor Terrence Popady- pride. Dread because I suspected I would be a pop- netz on what he does for those who serve their coun- ular target, and pride because of the work the Main- try from his CANEX office tenance team did building it.” “Our games are always entertaining. We play up — Outgoing BComd LCol John Cochrane experi- New 2PPCLI CO LCol Jay MacKeen voices a command to the talent of the other team. It’s still competition enced his final trip to the Canada D’eh dunk tank for his soldiers for the first time on the Kapyong Parade when you play a hockey game, and as players, we “There haven’t been very many female officers in Square following the CoC ceremony held on a blustery are still competitive. We might not be as fast as we the Canadian infantry. By the nature of the situa- morning at CFB Shilo. were once playing in the NHL, but we still want to tion, a lot of the things I do, I’m the first to do it. Photo Jules Xavier/Stag June 29/17 win. One thing we don’t do is run up the score on our For me personally it’s just part of what I do. I was opponents. We give them a chance, but we don’t go surprised and honoured to be asked to be Captain — Former 2PPCLI CO LCol Wayne Niven reminisc- out to lose a game either.” of the Guard. And definitely it’s a privilege.” ing about his two years leading the Battalion — Retired Boston forward Rick Middleton on what — 2PPCLI’s Capt Megan Couto downplayed the “We are intentionally pushing our bodies, and the fans could expect to see at Gunner Arena when significance of her serving as Captain of the Queen’s sometimes they push back. I’ve dealt with a few is- the Bruins alumni played a team comprised of Shilo Guard on June 26 when she marched her fellow Cana- sues in my knees and feet, but I’ve come back after soldiers dian soldiers to St. James Palace in London, England pulling back on the training along with stretching and NOVEMBER “I suspect the biggest challenge that our team faced rolling. The long runs and ruck runs are harder on the “I’ve learned things about my family I did not know were based on a lack of understanding of CFB Shilo, mind. I know it is going to be a long time on my feet, since [the Stag] started looking at my grandfather’s its location, its uniqueness, it requirements, etc. We and it will be difficult, but I have to settle into that. life, from being in the army to working on this Base addressed this by explaining these challenges at every When the legs feel heavy, and I’m tired and feel the for all those years.” opportunity and were successful in some areas such pangs of cramping muscles, it is hard to keep going. — Kelvin Schrodt’s reaction to the Stag’s research as Base security, and less so in others such as Range That is a real battle.” on Great War veteran Bill May, who kept scrapbooks clearance. This being said it’s important to remember — Base padre Capt Troy Dennis on preparing for Ex filled with photos he took during training at Camp that CFB Shilo is but one Base out of many and priori- MOUNTAIN MAN in Edmonton Sewell (late Camp Hughes), his time in the trenches ties need to be established — sometimes we were high SEPTEMBER overseas, then returning to Camp Shilo where he on that list and sometimes we were not. It was impor- “It’s still early in the release process for me. So worked until retirement in 1961 tant to pick the top issues and push them as hard as far Invictus, for me, has meant hope. It’s given me a “For me, if my wife had not been involved in my we could.” chance to see there is life outside [of the military] and treatment plans, I definitely wouldn’t be in uniform — Outgoing BComd LCol John Cochrane on some it can be great. There can be fulfilling opportunities anymore. She went past the enabling me unintention- of the challenges he faced during his two-year stint and you can do and see so much more.” ally to challenging me and forcing me to — I wouldn’t running the Base — 1RCHA’s Capt Nicholas Verleun on his partici- say forcing, but encouraging me. So here I am, some- “There are a lot of common themes, like the dog pation as a powerlifter in the 2017 Invictus Games one who’s walked through that journey and [I’m] park and revitalizing the skateboard park. And the held in Toronto alive and kicking and fighting and more than happy community gardens, which was quite popular when “There is something really great about feeding the to share my story and walk [with you].” it first opened a few years ago, now we have garden troops and providing for the troops. Food is really key — New Base Chaplain Maj Leslie Johnston on plots that are not being used. So the council will look to morale. Especially when they’re in the field.” spouses being involved in the process related to treat- at that to figure out what people want from their com- — Food services officer Lt Victoria Evans reflecting ing a soldier’s PTSD munity garden.” on a point of pride to be able to serve soldiers “Joining the Reserves lets you do things you — New Shilo mayor Capt Thomas Oh on challeng- “The main purpose of the choir is to bring people to- couldn’t imagine, such as commanding a 105 or call- es facing the Shilo Community Council gether. For women to connect, women in the military ing down fire. It gives you leadership skills, as well “John [LCol Cochrane] has given me great advice: community to connect. It’s no audition. If someone as planning and organizing skills and instills in you ‘Drag them in and drag them out.’ He told me that the isn’t comfortable singing, that’s okay. They can still a sense of discipline and accomplishment. Skills that time flows very swift and that I need to enjoy the Shilo join. There’s women I’ve met in the choir in Ottawa will last you a lifetime. It can also be a springboard to and surrounding communities while I can. This place who for the first two years, just mouthed the words. the Reg Force, the professionals who do it every day.” grows on you and that the team of quiet profession- They’re there to meet and be with other people and — Advice retired Capt Geoff Popovits has for any- als we have supporting the Base are second to none. build those friendships and gain support. It’s really one thinking about the CAF’s Reserves as a career I am very thankful for the things he has managed to about building community among women.” DECEMBER accomplish and I would like nothing better than en- — Shannon MacIntyre on starting a Canadian Mil- “We now have a growing portfolio of housing that sure that these efforts continue. He also let me know itary Wives Choir at CFB Shilo people want to live in. Judging by our wait list they that my boss lives 1,200 kilometres away, and while “I need a priest to consecrate the Eucharist. I can are choosing to want to live in Shilo.” news can travel fast, generally the Base RSM and I get go into the field or do liturgy of the word with pre- — BComd LCol Dave MacIntyre addressing the me- a free-hand to keep things moving in the ‘Shilo way.’” consecrated hosts — wafers. Only a priest can give ab- dia following a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new- — Advice from the outgoing Base Commander to solution, only a priest can hear a confession and give ly-opened three-storey 18-unit apartment on the Base incoming BComd LCol Dave MacIntyre that absolution, which is so important. My best case “Fifty years ago, you joined the military, you were AUGUST scenario is that I can pray with an individual who’s told where you were going to live and how it’s going “Some of my most cherished memories are of hav- dying. If they want me to, I can take what they tell me to go. Now soldiers and their families have a lot more ing the opportunity to have breakfast with our Ka- and then tell a priest.” options, including living in the private sector as well.” pyong veterans, who continually remind us of where — Padre Shanahan explains the difference between — Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) Shilo we come from and pass the baton to our young Patri- being a priest, or what she does, a pastoral associate Housing Services Centre manager Jodi McFadden on cias such that we never forget the sacrifices that have OCTOBER providing two-bedroom apartments for soldiers in- forged our regiment in the crucible of combat.” “Engagement — I always make an effort to get out stead of PMQ 10 Shilo Stag January 25, 2018 www.facebook.com/ShiloSTAG/

PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that CFB Shilo Country Club intends to conduct the following pesticide control programs during 2018:

• To control noxious weeds at the CFB Shilo Coun- try Club. The projected dates of application will be from May 1 to Nov. 1. The herbicides to be used include: 2-4-D Amine and Glypho- sate

• To control the following turf grass diseases including Dollar Spot, Anthracnose, Melting Out, Pink and Grey Snow Mould etc. The proposed dates of application for these programs will be from May 1 to Nov. 1. The fungicides to be used include: Banner Maxx, Daconil 2787 and Tril- ogy

The public may send written submissions or objections within 15 days of the publication of this notice to the following address: Manitoba Conserva- tion, Pesticide/Fertilizer Section, Suite 160, 123 Would you like a Base calendar? Main St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1A5 The 2018 Base calendar is fresh off the presses at Leech Printing in Brandon. This year’s cover features the Base receiving Freedom of the City, with a parade to City Hall. Drop by the Stag’s office in CANEX and see the Stag Team about acquiring   your copy which would look great in your office or wall of your PMQ kitchen.   Photo Jules Xavier  Home Station Regiment Senate wants you! SHILO RANGES Day and night firing will be carried out at the Shilo Stag Shilo Ranges until further notice. The newly-established Home Station Regiment Senate (HSRS) exists to advance The range consists of DND controlled property lying approximately 32 kms SE from the welfare of members who are currently in service at the Home Station Regi- Brandon and N of the Assiniboine River in ment, as well as retired and former serving members of the Home Station Regi- Townships 7, 8 and 9; Range 14 WPM, ment. Townships 8, 9 and 10; Ranges 15 and 16 Senate membership is open to the following: WPM and Townships 9 and 10; Range 17 WPM in the Province of Manitoba. If required, • Past Commanding Officers (serving and retired), Seconds in Command (2ICs) a detailed description of the Shilo property (serving and retired) and Regimental Sergeants Major (RSMs) (serving and re- may be obtained from the Base Construction tired) of 1RCHA and 3RCHA; Engineering Office at Canadian Forces Base • Past Home Station Commanders (serving and retired) and Base Sergeants- Shilo. Major (BRSMs) (serving and retired); All boundaries, entry ways, roads and tracks • Past Battery Commanders (serving and retired), Battery Sergeants-Major into the Range are clearly marked and posted (serving and retired) of 1RCHA and 3RCHA; with signs indicating that there is to be NO • Past Detachment Commanders (serving and retired), Detachment Sergeants- TRESPASSING. Hunting is no longer permitted on the Shilo Ranges. Major (serving and retired) of 3rd Canadian Division Training Centre – Det Shilo; • Past Regimental Majors RCA (serving and retired) and Regimental Headquar- STRAY AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVE ters Sergeants-Major RCA (serving and retired). OBJECTS If you’d like to be involved, contact the HSRS’s president Col (Ret’d) Peter Wil- Bombs, grenades, shells, similar explosive objects, and their casings are a hazard to liams via e-mail at [email protected] life and limb. Do not pick up or retain such The next HSRS meeting is June 21 at 10 a.m. Central time. objects as souvenirs. If you have found or have in your possession any object which you believe to be an explosive, notify your local Golf course unveils pesticide control program police and arrangements will be made to dispose of it. Shilo Stag thracnose, Melting Out, Pink and Grey No unauthorized person may enter this Snow Mould, from May 1 to Nov. 1, the area and trespassing on the area is strictly There might be snow on the golf following fungicides will be applied prohibited. course at the moment, but staff at the Banner Maxx, Daconil 2787, Heritage Maxx and Trilogy. BY ORDER Base’s Shilo Country Club are already Deputy Minister preparing for this year’s pesticide con- The public may send written submis- Department of National Defense trol program. sions or objections within 15 days of Why spray the golf course? To con- seeing a notice on this page in the Jan. OTTAWA, CANADA hilo Stag 17630-77 trol noxious weeds. Application of pes- 25 S to Manitoba Conservation, ticides will occur sometime from May 1 Pesticide/Fertilizer Section, Suite 160, to Nov. 1. The golf course must notify 123 Main St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1A5. the public using the 18-hole course that If you have any questions regarding the following herbicides are being used to the golf course application of pesti- 2-4-D Amine and Glyphosate. cides or herbicides you can also speak  To control the following turf grass with Shilo Country Club general man- diseases including Dollar Spot, An- ager Scott Ramsay. January 25, 2018 Shilo Stag 11 www.rcamuseum.com Call 204-765-3000 extension 3570 CFB SHILO EXPERIENCE HISTORY WITH A BANG! THE RCA MUSEUM CANADA’S NATIONAL ARTILLERY MUSEUM

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Goaltender muscles opposition You will have to wait until Feb. 2 to watch Brandon Wheat Kings goaltender Logan Thompson turn aside op- posing WHL shooters. Thompson and his teammates are on a 11-day, seven-game road trip to the west coast where they will face opponents on both sides of the border. Thompson has been stellar between the pipes for the Wheat Kings. Up next Feb. 2 7:30 p.m. is a clash with the Prince George Cougars. The following night at the same tiime will see the Red Deer Rebels visiting Manitoba for a WHL contest. Tickets for all Wheat Kings games are available at the door, or you could win two free passes by ﬁ nding Willie inside your Stag. Photo Jules Xavier CLASSIFIED ADS Email: [email protected] • Phone 204-765-3000, ext 3013 • Fax 204-765-3814 $10 for rst 20 words, 10¢ for each additional word Deadline for next issue: February 1 at noon Free ads (non-pro t only) restricted to members of the CAF, employees of CFB Shilo and the residents of the surrounding area. Services Services Services Employment

Greg Steele Canadian Fire- NEED YOUR TAXES CANEX needs you: Clerk/ca- arms safety course instructor/ DONE? Fast, friendly, and shier part-time position with 13 examiner offering Red Cross personal service. Located out- fi rst aid training. Manitoba side the gate. For all your in- hunter safety instructor. CFSC, to 32 hr /week required. Must CRFFC safety courses offered come tax needs contact Ingrid We want you on our team at least monthly and on de- Wasserberg at 204-763-4357. be available days/evenings, OPEN ALL YEAR. mand. Firearm/hunter safety and weekends. Starting salary The Shilo Stag is looking for another sales consul- courses planned seasonally. tant for its team. Help us sell the Brandon business Restricted and non-restricted. Employment is $11.68 per hour, and after market on advertising in the Stag. They have a cap- Dial 204-729-5024. E-mail tive audience — especially with people here who are St. Barbara’s [email protected] Looking for a job on the two-month probation increases new to the community after being posted here from Protestant Chapel Base? Submit resumes to NPF Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with HR offi ce via e-mail quoting to $11.94. Apply in person at elsewhere in Canada. Where do you shop for new We buy and sell good used Sunday school & nursery competition # to npfhrshilo@ furniture/appliances and we CANEX admin offi ce, or NPF glasses; groom your dog; take the wife out for an an- cfmws.com OR for more de- niversary dinner; buy a new car or have winter tires put Padre Johnston - ext 3381 deal in coins and coin/stamp Padre Dennis - ext 3088 supplies. People’s Market tailed information on the jobs Human Resources offi ce at on the van with the advent of winter; shop for back to Padre Neil - ext 6836 Place, 32-13th St., Brandon, offered at CFB Shilo visit: school clothes and supplies? Working on commission, 204-727-4708. www.cfmws.com base HQ. you can set your own hours. The more you hustle and Our Lady of Shilo sign advertisers up to promote their business in the Roman Catholic Chapel CANEX POST OFFICE HOURS CHANGE Stag, the more you earn. Drop by the Stag's office in Sunday at 10:30 a.m. CANEX and see Jules or Sarah about the job. Or call Confessions by appointment There will no longer be service at the post offi ce Saturday from 204-765-3000 ext 3013/3093. Be part of the award- Padre Ihuoma - ext 3089 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Instead, Monday to Friday the hours have winning Shilo Stag team. Padre Shanahan - ext 3698 been extended one hour, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 12 Shilo Stag January 25, 2018 Base golf course applying herbicides, pesticides after May 1

Shilo Stag used 2-4-D Amine and Glyphosate. To control the following turf grass diseases includ- There might be snow on the golf course at the mo- ing Dollar Spot, Anthracnose, Melting Out, Pink and ment, but staff at the Base’s Shilo Country Club are Grey Snow Mould, from May 1 to Nov. 1, the follow- already preparing for this year’s pesticide control To control noxious weeds. Application of pesticides ing fungicides will be applied Banner Maxx, Daconil program. will occur sometime from May 1 to Nov. 1. 2787, Heritage Maxx and Trilogy. Why spray the golf course? The golf course must notify the public using the 18- The public may send written submissions or objec- hole course that the following herbicides are being tions within 15 days of seeing this in the Jan. 25 Shilo Stag to Manitoba Conservation, Pesticide/Fertilizer Section, Suite 160, 123 Main St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1A5. If you have any questions regarding to the golf course application of pesticides or herbicides you can also speak with Shilo Country Club general manager Scott Ramsay.

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