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Dieppe raid mistakes helped with D-Day. Page 2

18-unit apartment offi cially opens on Base. Page 5

B Bty wins Kingston Cup Former Boston enforcer Terry O’Reilly lifted a Shilo minor hockey player off the ice dur- with 4-2 victory. Page 12 ing a fi ve-minute game as part of the Bruins alumni tilt with the Shilo Stags at Gunner Bruins enforcer Arena. For more on the exhibition tilt see pages 6 and 7. Photo Jules Xavier 2 Shilo Stag December 14, 2017 Dieppe Raid paved way for D-Day

This year marks 75 years since were pinned down along- a largely Canadian force, drawn side reinforcements from the from 2nd Canadian Division, Black Watch (Royal Highland suffered heavy casualties land- Regiment) of . ing on the beaches near Dieppe, More than 200 of this group France. While the debate regard- died on the beach or suc- ing the raid continues today, cumbed to their wounds lat- the sacrifi ces made on Aug. 19, er, making the skirmish the 1942 contributed to the better heaviest single-day toll suf- outcome just under two years fered by a Canadian battalion later during the invasion of Nor- in the war. mandy. A main attack force, which included the Essex Scot- Steven Fouchard tish Regiment, Les Fusiliers Stag Special Mont-Royal, and The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment), was The raid on Dieppe, France unable to overcome Ger- was by no measure a military man defenders positioned success. Or, at least, not an on nearby cliff tops, suffering immediate one. massive casualties. Just a few months before It was at Dieppe that the the ill-fated mission took Canadian Armoured Corps place on Aug. 19, 1942, Al- saw its fi rst action of the war. lied forces in Europe were on In this undated photograph, veteran members of a Canadian division, which took part in the raid on Tanks from the Calgary Regi- the defensive, having been Dieppe, hold a service in the Canadian cemetery for their fellow comrades who fell in the famous Dieppe ment were delivered to shore pushed back across the Eng- Raid on Aug. 19, 1942 in France. Photo DND/Library and Archives Canada via amphibious tank landing lish Channel to the British crafts. Isles. the plan, it was dubbed ‘Op JUBILEE’ and postponed The 29 that landed success- Allied commanders knew they would have to take fully were hampered by both German weapons fi re the continent back to secure ultimate victory but they to Aug. 19. The multi-front attack got off to a bad start when and the seashore itself, composed of small pebbles. were in no position to mount a full-scale assault. Nevertheless, the tank crews were able to provide Dieppe, a port in France’s Normandy region, was cho- the element of surprise was lost on the eastern fl ank, where the assaulting troops unexpectedly encoun- support to infantry by fi ring from their positions. sen to be the site of a more modestly-sized raid. The South Saskatchewan Regiment and Queen’s To this point, troops had been sta- tered a convoy of German ships. Only one small group of commandos on the eastern Own Cameron Highlanders landed at Pourville and tioned in the for two years and had fought their way out of the town to attack German seen little action. fl ank made it to shore, taking a position less than 200 metres from German forces. They were able to keep positions to the east. Elements of the Camerons made LGen , who would later lead the First their way inland to Petit Appeville before they had to Canadian Army in the invasion of France, wanted to enemy guns from fi ring on other Allied assault ships for more than two hours. withdraw as German reinforcements arrived. see Canadians at the forefront of the raid and got his When the guns stopped at mid-day after nine hours wish. Troops of the Royal Regiment of Canada had been banking on both surprise and darkness. The latter ad- of fi ghting, more than 900 Canadians were dead, an- Some 6,000 troops would take part in total — 5,000 other 2,500 wounded, and 1,900 taken prisoner. of them Canadians. By late May 1942, members of 2nd vantage was also lost when their landing was delayed. They hit the beach just as the sun was rising and Two Canadians, LCol Cecil Merritt and military Canadian Infantry Division were chaplain Reverend John W. Foote, training for the operation on the were each awarded the Victoria Isle of Wight in the English Chan- Cross for their actions at Dieppe. nel. Op RUTTER, as the mission Lessons learned, such as the was then called, was set to take need for better intelligence, com- place in July but was postponed munication and more fi re support due to inclement weather. from air and sea would inform Despite some calls to abandon later assaults, including D-Day. Pet of the Week Pet of the BAXTER

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Volume 56 • Issue 24 As part of Canada’s new defence policy, Strong, This rate fl uctuates according to an individual’s cir- Secure, Engaged, the Government of Canada an- cumstances and previous operational rotations. The nounced an enhanced income tax relief measure for Regular Circulation: 3,000 intent of the Risk Allowance (RA) is to compensate for all (CAF) personnel who de- the risks associated with a specifi c post, and is based ploy on named, international missions. Printed bi-weekly by on the combination of both the probability of a hazard I am happy to advise that all arrangements are now occurring and the severity of the hazard should the Struth Publishing, Killarney MB in place to make this initiative a reality for members CAF member be affected by it. of the CAF on these named missions. When will the new tax measures be implemented? What this means in practical terms is that soon you Based on the Ways and Means motion, the Cana- will no longer have to pay income tax while deployed da Revenue Agency and the Ministère du revenu du on named international operations. Québec have agreed to allow the immediate imple- Here’s how it will work: CAF members who de- mentation of these new measures, as announced by ployed outside of Canada on a named international both the Ministers of Finance and National Defence. operational mission since Jan. 1, 2017 are eligible for This means Federal income tax will continue to be income tax relief. This means they will be refunded deducted from the pay of the affected members (those the income tax they paid during the period of their whose missions were not previously considered tax deployment via their 2017 income tax submission to exempt) while they are deployed. However, they will manager Mike McEwan ext 3073 CRA. be able to claim the amount they are owed when they Managing editor Jules Xavier ext 3093 For those deploying after Jan.1, 2018, the military fi le their tax return. Base Photographer ext 6008 pay system will automatically calculate the income Who will get the tax relief under the new legisla- Assistant editor Sarah Francis ext 3013 tax to be withheld (if any). tion? Editorial advisor Lori Truscott ext 3813 Importantly, this new measure de-links tax relief All CAF members deployed on international opera- from risk levels, and raises the eligible deduction Proof reader Elaine Rempel ext 3736 tions named by the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) from income up to and including the maximum pay will receive the tax relief. The new measures will be incentive level of Lieutenant-Colonel (General Speci- Fax: 204-765-3814 Email: [email protected] implemented for the upcoming tax season, and will fi cation Offi cers – GSO). be retroactive to Jan. 1, 2017. For those on missions in 2017 already eligible for tax Mailing Address: This will be refl ected on the affected member’s T-4 relief, this change in pay incentive levels will also be or Relevé 1. Examples of such missions are: Op IM- Box 5000, Stn Main captured through your 2017 tax return. CANADIAN CFB Shilo, Manitoba, R0K 2A0 PACT (CAF’s support to the global coalition against COMMUNITY Commander MILPERSCOM will soon be issuing NEWSPAPER Daesh in Iraq and Syria) and Op SOPRANO (CAF’s AWARD 2014 a CANFORGEN to provide further technical details, participation in the Mission in the Re- and in the coming days, your respective chains of public of South Sudan). command will communicate more information on This newspaper is issued by authority of LCol David MacIntyre, Tax relief will also apply to those who are tempo- Base Commander, CFB Shilo. The views expressed herein are how these tax relief measures apply specifi cally to rarily assigned to a mission and are required for the not necessarily those of the Department of National Defence or you. conduct and administration of the operations, such as of the editorial staff. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit, Below you will fi nd a list of frequently asked ques- Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs), Staff Inspection Visits to abridge, to reject copy or advertising to adhere to the policy, tions — should you need further clarifi cation. Thank- (SIVs) or Technical Assistance Visits (TAVs). as outlined in CFAO 57-5, and for clarity and/or content. you for the incredible work you do on these impor- What’s the process for CAF members to get the tant operations across the globe. The Shilo Stag is produced every second Thursday. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS money? What is tax relief? CAF members affected by the new measure will be able to claim the amount they are owed on their tax Deadline for submissions is the Thursday prior to the As was announced in Strong, Secure, Engaged, CAF return for the 2017 taxation year. The amount of their week of publication. Submissions can be sent to the Stag members on deployed international operations do not total income that is tax exempt will be refl ected on via email at [email protected], dropped off at the Stag of- have to pay Canadian federal, provincial or territorial their T-4 (Box 43) or Relevé 1 (Box A-7). fi ce located in CANEX or via Inter-base mail. income tax earned during the period of time they are When they fi le their income tax return, they will be deployed. entitled to a refund for the amount of income tax de- Submitting articles and photos for print: In the past, the decision on who qualifi ed for the • Please submit articles as a MS Word Document. ducted during their deployment. relief was tied to the risk level associated with a mis- • Include the author’s full name, rank, unit and contact information. As of Jan. 1 2018, CAF member deployed on eli- sion. • Include photos with your articles whenever possible, gible operations will not have income tax deducted, This new measure de-links tax relief from hard- however, do not embed photos in word documents. up to the highest level of pay earned by a Lieutenant- ship and risk allowances and increases the maximum • Please submit photos as high resolution jpegs (if Colonel (General Specifi cation Offi cers – GSO) for the amount of tax relief, up to the highest level of pay scanned 300 dpi), digital images or in hard copy format. period of time they are deployed. This will align them earned by a Lieutenant-Colonel (General Specifi ca- with those members on missions currently considered • With photos, include a caption that names the individu- tion Offi cers – GSO) in the CAF. tax exempt. als in the photo; what is taking place; and the name, These new tax-relief measures aim to ensure all Will civilian members, such as Personnel Support rank, and unit of the photographer. members of the CAF are treated equally and recog- Programs (PSP) staff and political advisors, who de- • • • nize the commitment CAF members and their fami- ploy to the same operations with military members lies make for the defence of Canada. Follow the Shilo Stag on What are Hardship and Risk Allowances? receive the tax benefi t? The tax relief only applies to members of the CAF Facebook by visiting: The intent of the Hardship Allowance (HA) is to and police offi cers deployed on international opera- compensate for the living conditions at a specifi c post. http://www.facebook.com/ShiloSTAG tions. It is based on an assessment of how much harsher Gen Jonathan Vance is Chief of the Defence Staff and more diffi cult the living conditions are in-theatre

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The older hous- building, CFB Shilo is providing additional housing es have narrow stairs, narrower doorways and that for its soldiers and their families. makes it a real challenge for the furniture that [rent- The first PMQs on this Base were constructed in the ers] have, so we’ve tried to keep everything as open late 40s when Camp Shilo was being built following as we can,” she told media during the ribbon cutting the Second World War. New duplexes were opened in last summer. the summer of ‘16, while the three-storey apartment Rent rates differ from the older homes on the Base. saw its first residents move in after Thanksgiving in A four-bedroom is $900 per month, while the three- October. bedroom goes for $840. The spacious garage is anoth- Providing two-bedroom apartments for soldiers is a er bonus for the new homes. new direction for the Canadian Forces After his ribbon cutting in 2016, Housing Agency (CFHA), according to “We now have a LCol Cochrane told media having ad- manager of Shilo’s Housing Services ditional new homes on the Base takes Centre Jodi McFadden. growing portfolio some of the stress off soldiers who are “Fifty years ago, you joined the mili- of housing that posted to Manitoba. tary, you were told where you were go- “We all know that no house can ing to live and how it’s going to go,” people want to live eliminate the challenges families go she told media during a tour of the through being posted, but what it 18-unit apartment, with 17 of the units in. Judging by our does do is remove one of the many now occupied. “Now soldiers and wait list they are stresses individuals have when be- their families have a lot more options, ing posted. Ultimately, investment in including living in the private sector as choosing to want military housing is an investment in well.” the well-being of members and their There’s been two ribbon-cutting to live in Shilo.” families.” ceremonies for CFHA continually in- — LCol Dave MacIntyre Investments in Defence infrastruc- vesting to renew its housing portfolio. ture across Canada will provide nu- These investments, combined with merous benefits to the Canadian ongoing renovations, upgrades and Armed Forces (CAF). Modern and revitalized facili- repairs, are improving the overall quality of nearly Brandon Sun reporter Ian Froese focuses on the rib- ties will ensure soldiers’ ability to operate with excel- 12,000 housing units at 27 locations across Canada. bon cutting ceremony featuring BRSM CWO Don lence, and will provide support to our military mem- Former BComd LCol John Cochrane cut the ribbon Askeland, BComd LCol Dave MacIntyre and Shilo’s bers, reservists and their families. on the new PMQs located on Frontenac Crescent in Housing Services Centre manager Jodi McFadden. Of the $14.5-million invested on this Base, about late July 2016, while current BComd LCol Dave Ma- Photo Jules Xavier $10-million was spent this cIntyre did the honours for the three-storey apartment year. building last month. CFHA and Defence Standing out front at the building entrance, LCol Construction Canada MacIntytre said the new housing is ideal for today’s have worked together modern military family. with CFB Shilo and Shilo’s “This represents a new way we’re trying to of- Real Property Operations fer choice to our military families … giving them a (RPO) in the planning and choice that they want to live in. We’re starting to deal delivery of projects on the with our backlog. [Soldiers] could not get reasonable Base. housing where they want to live and work. They were In 2015, $103-million forced to look at other locations. We now have a grow- was allocated to the De- ing portfolio of housing that people want to live in. partment of National Judging by our wait list they are choosing to want to Defence (DND) to fund live in Shilo.” improvements to military McFadden acknowledged more than 70 military housing between 2015 members are currently on the wait list, with a second and 2017. two-storey building adjacent to the ribbon cutting cer- “The Government of emony being built. The 12 units are expected to see oc- Canada is committed to cupants sometime in spring 2018. The apartments at providing safe and suit- 23 Stonehenge Rd are the first to be built on the Base, able military housing to costing about $3.5-million. J&G Homes out of Bran- ensure Canadian Armed don is the construction company doing the work. Forces members and their Each two-bedroom unit features a walk-in closet, families can thrive,” said spacious bathroom, in-suite laundry, air condition- Defence Minister Harjit ing and patio. Rent, not including utilities, is $675 per Sajjan. “Proper housing month. Kitchen appliances are not provided. contributes to a positive McFadden said the apartments are ideal for a small quality of life for those family or young soldiers who previously called the who serve and protect our barracks home if they did not have a PMQ. country.” The apartment complexes are part of a $14.-5-mil- He added, “It is crucial lion investment in CFB Shilo housing during the that the women and men past two years from CFHA. Besides the Stonehenge of the Canadian Armed apartments, 12 two-storey duplexes were built and Forces and their families a number of older Base homes are receiving exterior have our support in all improvements or are gutted and rebuilt inside to ac- that they do.” commodate modern furniture thanks to wider doors, CFHA has been manag- plus a second bathroom downstairs. ing Crown-owned hous- McFadden said plans are in the works to renovate ing portfolio on behalf of 10 three or four-bedroom homes and the interior ret- DND for more than two rofits of another 15. decades. There are more The 12 new PMQs, with six built by Excel Design than 600 active hous- and Construction, feature either four or three bed- ing units available on rooms. the Base, besides the two McFadden said the inside design was done to ac- apartment buildings. 6 Shilo Stag December 14, 2017

Boston Bruins alumni game photo album

Photos Jules Xavier December 14, 2017 Shilo Stag 7

Ray Bourque flips the puck past his forecheckers, Matt Defrain (6) and Jordan Wilson (18) during first-period action at GunnerArena. Photos Jules Xavier Boston alumni 13, Shilo Stags 8 Soldiers play alongside boyhood Bruins favourites

Jules Xavier Following the victory over the Stags, the Bruins Shilo Stag alumni travelled east to Portage la Prairie for a game and sportsman dinner. Was Sgt Taylor nervous going into the game which He might be a little greyer and a step slower on attracted more than 300 fans? Yes, he was when he his blades, but NHL Hall of Famer Ray Bourque did saw action in the second and third periods. He did not not disappoint Boston Bruins fans watching from the dress for the opening period as he was too busy mak- stands of Gunner Arena. ing sure the event was running smoothly. The long-time Boston defenceman — he won his “To look up and possibly receive a pass from one only Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche after of them will be overwhelming,” he told the Stag in a waiving his no-trade clause — scored a hat-trick and pre-game interview. added four helpers to pace the Bruins alumni to a 13-8 Besides talking with Bourque, the other player Sgt triumph over the Shilo Stags during the recent exhibi- Taylor looked forward to meeting in person was Bru- tion tilt. ins enforcer 66-year-old Terry O’Reilly. With the cur- One diehard Bruins fan who felt like a kid in a can- rent Bruins, his favourite player is Patrice Bergeron. dy store when he was asked to play for the Bruins was While he had to contain his own excitement of be- military plumber Cpl Rob MacFarlane. He opened the ing around players who wore the Bruins jersey in game on the blueline for the national anthems sand- the NHL when he was growing up, Sgt Taylor was wiched between 56-year-old Bourque and Bruins equally happy for the minor hockey players who were sniper Rick Middleton. part of the game festivities, including the opening cer- After the game, he posed for photos and had the A diehard Montreal Canadiens fan, referee Jon Wil- emony where CFB Shilo’s Canadian Military Wives alumni players sign all of his Bruins paraphernalia, son from 1RCHA was surrounded by he NHL nemesis Choirs debuted by singing the US and Canadian na- from jerseys to mini-sticks. for the Boston Bruins alumni tilt. Here, he listens to tional anthems. “That was an awesome experience,” Cpl MacFar- Bruins defenceman Al Iafrate (43), who once had the “It means the world to me to skate with them, but lane said post-game. “I will remember that game for- distinction of owning the hardest slapshot in the NHL. I’m more excited to get the kids involved with the ever.” flags being skated on the ice and the kids playing with Sgt Ian Taylor from 1RCHA’s B Bty shared the same “My first Bruins jersey came when I was a teenager. them,” he said. sentiment. He was instrumental in organizing and There was no number at that time on it though, al- The last five minutes of the opening period had bringing the Bruins alumni to CFB Shilo as a way of though now I have roughly eight, including a [Joe] Shilo’s youngest hockey players going toe-to-toe with fundraising for Shilo’s minor hockey program. Thornton Team Canada jersey.” the likes of Bourque, Middleton, O’Reilly, Al Iafrate, “I always have been a Bruins fan,” he said. “Grow- How did Sgt Taylor land the Bruins alumni to travel Tom Fergus and Bob Sweeney. The players also vis- ing up in Newfoundland there were three teams to for the first time ever to play an exhibition game on ited O’Kelly School earlier in the day as part of their cheer for, Bruins, Habs and Leafs. My grandfather, the Manitoba prairies. visit to CFB Shilo. who passed away shortly after I was born was a fan “I initially started this endeavour in April after the “[Students] may not know exactly who they are, but so I guess that influenced me.” [minor hockey] season ended and thought what else they know they played in the NHL and that no matter When Sgt Taylor played road hockey he would pre- can we do for the kids and community,” he recalled. how young or old you are you can always play the tend he was the great No. 4, Bobby Orr. It was cool for “I e-mailed the Flames, Oilers and Bruins as a shot in game we love,” he said. him to lace on his blades and play alongside Bourque. the dark and the Bruins were the only team to reply.” Rory Kelly was the offensive catalyst for the Stags, “My favourite player from the start was Ray He added, “There was no convincing to get them who outshot the Bruins 41-37, with three goals and Bourque as Bobby [Orr] wasn’t playing when I was to come. They wanted to as they have never played three assists. Cpl Isabelle Dubord from Base Trans- able to watch games,” he said. out west. I gave them a few more communities along port had the distinction of scoring the first goal for Sgt Taylor’s PMQ closet is a testament to his love of [Hwy 1] between Winnipeg and here as they like to do the Stags, beating Bruins goaltender Roy Nolan, on a all things Boston Bruins. a few games to keep the cost low.” partial breakaway. 8 Shilo Stag December 14, 2017 www.facebook.com/ShiloSTAG/ Canadian soldiers made a name for themselves : Canadaʼs longest war

This is one in an ongoing series of articles recounting ion in Canada against the war. some of Canada’s most signifi cant military engagements The late summer of 2003 marked the start of Op to mark the country’s 150th birthday. Take a look back at ATHENA, in which a Canadian infantry battle group Canada’s role in the complex and costly Afghanistan mis- assisted in enhancing security around the Afghan sion. Canadian troops made their mark early and proved to capital, Kabul. There, under the leadership of Can- be important partners right up until the end of our combat ada’s LGen , Canadian and allied troops role in 2014. carried out a variety of missions, including foot pa- trols and raids on enemy weapons caches. Steven Fouchard For the second phase of Op ATHENA, beginning Stag Special in early 2006, Canadian troops focused on Kandahar Province in the south; long considered one of Afghan- istan’s most dangerous areas. The Canadian govern- They would lead the Multinational Brigade for ment was quick to ex- Command South until November 2006 — a period press its solidarity with that included Op MEDUSA, a major offensive against the fol- the insurgency in the region. lowing the 9/11 attacks The successful, three-week campaign was led by and was soon preparing The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group’s fi rst for combat in Afghani- battalion. They, along with US and Afghan troops, stan. faced an enemy force estimated to be 1,400 strong and The ground element killed more than 500. of what would become Twelve Canadians were among the casualties and Canada’s largest mili- fi ve members of The Royal Canadian Regiment Bat- tary deployment since tle Group were given the Medal of Military Valour the Second World War (MMV) for their actions. started small with the While the offensive itself was a success, Canada’s arrival in late 2001 of a fi ve years in Southern Afghanistan would prove to be few dozen troops from its deadliest overall. In 2008, the number of fatalities elite commando unit [email protected] passed 100, triggering an intense debate at home. Joint Task Force Two Canadians were deeply divided on the mission’s (JTF 2). value while Parliament debated a possible extension Canadians quickly beyond the original end date of February 2009. made a name for them- An independent report from former MP John Man- selves: JTF 2 members ley issued in 2008 recommended Canada stay in Af- would be credited with ghanistan while shifting focus from combat to train- killing more than 100 Tali- ing Afghan troops. ban and Al-Qaeda leaders The government of the day heeded that advice and early in the confl ict. Their a motion to extend and change the mission passed the fi rst mission, a raid on House of Commons weeks later. an enemy compound in In May of 2011, the mission focus moved to train- Pakistan, would see them ing. Canadian troops embarked on Op ATTENTION, recover a computer hard contributing the second largest contingent of the NA- drive containing valuable TO-led mission to train Afghan National Police and intelligence. National Army members. Canada’s fi rst full battle From July to December of that year, the Mission group, drawn from the Transition Task Force began to move most Canadian 3PPCLI, arrived in early assets out of the country as the combat portion of the 2002 under the auspices of mission was closed out. Op APOLLO. They would When our training commitments in Afghanistan spend the next six months were complete in 2014, Canada had suffered 158 mili- in combat. tary casualties in addition to the loss of diplomat Glyn Four members were Berry and Calgary journalist Michelle Lang. killed that April by friend- Two Canadian aid workers, Jacqueline Kirk of Mon- ly fi re from an American treal and Shirley Case from Williams Lake, BC, were F-16 fi ghter, which would among three civilians killed in August 2008. begin to turn public opin-

MCpl Kelly Harding smiles at an Afghan boy during a patrol in the compound vil- lage of Nakhonay in October 2008. Photo MCpl Karl McKay JTF-Afghanistan December 14, 2017 Shilo Stag 9

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Open bowling for all ages Saturday 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. Adult: $2.50 per game Youth: $2.25 per game Child: $2 per game For more info Shoe rental: 75 cents call the community Prices subject to tax recreation office Ask about Glow bowling at 204-765-3000 ext 3317 or 3588 birthday parties!

Base plates Long-time Base resident and former firefighter Kelvin Schrot brought in a plate used by Base motorists in the early 60s. The plate was used as a means of iden- tification when you arrived to enter Camp Shilo. The yellow plate with green lettering was attached to your vehicle prior to the use of stickers in the front wind- shield. Andrew Chaplin shared his plate he was given by MPs to place on his racing bicycle on the Base in the 1980s. He was asked to affix the dark green plate to his Italian road bike, but he never did. It’s now a keepsake on his office wall at work. Photos Jules Xavier/Andrew Chaplin Christmas greetings from CA Command Team Where’s Willie? At this most special time of year, CWO Alain Gui- deployed around the world. Somewhere on the pages of this Shilo mond and I would like to offer our best wishes to the This spring marked the Government of Canada’s Stag is a picture of Willie, the Wheat entire Canadian Army family. unveiling of Canada’s defence policy — Strong, Se- Kings mascot. This is also an opportunity to celebrate and reflect cure, Engaged — which has provided the clarity the on the year that has passed. I am extremely proud of Army needed to balance priorities, respond to emerg- Tell us on what the great work that our women and men in uniform ing challenges, and invest in future capabilities. page, in what and members of the Defence Team do every day. Maintaining the proper mix of combat capabilities, particular In the last year, we have achieved a number of great along with the ability to operate jointly with the rest advertisement successes and benefited from many learning experi- of the CAF, in concert with key Allies and partners, is ences. This year, we have taken on the responsibility crucial for Army success. Willie was for Army Reserve enrollment and streamlined the re- This year also marked the 150th anniversary of found and cruiting process. Confederation, and other significant military anniver- correctly answer This and other components of the Strengthening the saries, including the 100th anniversaries of the Battles Army Reserve initiative will continue to be one of our of Vimy Ridge, Hill 70 and Passchendaele, and the the following priorities in the New Year and years to come. 75th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid. skill-testing Our personnel were extremely busy this year while Many of our soldiers had the honour of represent- question for responding to various natural disasters across the ing the Canadian Army at these commemorative your chance to country as part of Op LENTUS including: the ice events in Europe. storm in New Brunswick, flooding in Kashechewan, In 2017, we also celebrated the 70th anniversary of win two tickets Ont., severe flooding in Quebec and wildfires in Brit- the Canadian Rangers, who do tremendous work in to an upcoming ish Columbia and Manitoba. northern, coastal, and isolated areas of Canada as our Wheat Kings Our members demonstrated time and time again, eyes and ears on the ground. home game in Brandon. and continue to demonstrate, that they are ready to To those of you serving Canada far from home, support and serve alongside our federal, provincial know that our thoughts and good wishes are with and municipal partners, who are working diligently you. Those of you who have served overseas during to serve Canadian citizens in need. the holidays know how difficult this can be: stay fo- Entry Form On a different note, I am also very proud of our ef- cused and stay safe. A special thanks to all our fami- Name: ______forts towards the enhanced Forward Presence mis- lies for supporting our soldiers each and every day. sion in Latvia, where Canada has assumed a leader- To each member of the Canadian Army (CA) Team: Address: ______ship role as one of four Framework Nations leading a Take care of yourself, your loved ones, and your col- Phone: ______multinational battle group. leagues during the holiday season and always. Take Page #, ad: ______This is our first permanent mission in Europe since advantage of the holiday season to spend quality time the end of the Cold War in the early 1990s. CWO Gui- with family and friends. Answer skill-testing question: mond and I had the pleasure of visiting the men and We also urge you to reach out for support if you, When Sgt Ian Taylor played road hockey who did he emulate? women of the Canadian Army in Latvia, as well as or someone you know, need it. CWO Guimond and I Who is his favourite player on the 2017-18 edition of the Boston Ukraine, who continue to display outstanding profes- wish you and your loved ones all the best for a safe, Bruins? sionalism in all that they do. healthy and happy holiday season, as well as a joyful On numerous occasions, the Army Sergeant-Major New Year. Cut out your entry form and fax it to 204-765-3814, or scan it has recounted to me how he is honoured to travel and LGen witness the high quality, the dedication and the pro- Commander Canadian Army and e-mail to [email protected] or drop it off at the Stag’s office fessionalism of our soldiers both across Canada and CWO Alain Guimond, ASM at CANEX. Draw will be made on the Monday prior to game day. 10 Shilo Stag December 14, 2017 Fence project underway

Motorists heading for Wawanesa or the south gate will notice the Base’s new fencing project is under- way. The main posts are being placed after holes are dug, and concrete is placed around the base. Work will continue throughout the winter. Photos Jules Xavier

(LocatedShilo in the GeneralTheatre Strange Hall) Dec. 15 Kingsman - The Golden Circle Rated 14A Dec. 22 The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Rated G Dec. 29 NO MOVIE Children aged 10 and younger require adult supervision at all times. All movies start at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. FREE GSH popcorn — h2o from CANEX

For more info, contact the community recreation o ce at 204-765-3000 ext 3317/3588

GOLF CLUBS FOR LESS

WHY PAY RETAIL? Tour Bags, TaylorMade M2 Drivers, Fairways, Iron sets for less and much more 204-761-1799 www.gc westman.com [email protected] Ex HEAVY LOADER A lot of weight was lifted at 1RCHA as the Regiment hosted its annual Ex HEAVY LOADER competition. From the bench press to squats, soldiers tested their mettle in pushing the limits of strength and technique. At press time, fi nal results were unavailable. Photos Sarah Francis December 14, 2017 Shilo Stag 11 www.rcamuseum.com Let there be light! Call 204-765-3000 extension 3570 Despite frigid temperatures adjacent to the splash park, fami- CFB SHILO lies took part in the inaugural tree lighting ceremony. A fire was The RCA Museum going nearby, while visitors enjoyed either hot apple cider or EXPERIENCE HISTORY WITH A BANG! hot chocolate. Then Shilo mayor Lt Thomas Oh, with help from Canada’s National Artillery Museum BRSM CWO Don Askeland and Base adjudant Capt Vanessa (204)765-3000THE RCA MUSEUM extension 3570 Durand, plugged in the Christmas lights. CANADA’Swww.rcamuseum.com NATIONAL ARTILLERY MUSEUM Photos Jules Xavier

LE MUSÉE NATIONAL DE L’ARTILLERIE DU CANADA LE MUSÉE DE L’ARC FAITES DE L’HISTOIRE AVEC UN BANG! BFC SHILO Contacter le 204-765-3000 poste 3570 www.rcamuseum.com

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: January 4, 2018 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- first 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- Wasserburg 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 office 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 office, 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 office 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 office 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 December 14, 2017

OPERATION RED NOSE is a way to get home safely with your car this holiday season. Volunteers will be on stand-by to provide safe transportation within Shilo, Brandon, Douglas, Cottonwoods Shilo & Area and Sprucewoods. The service is entirely confidential. Still looking for volunteers. Night shift 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. Dec. 15, 16, 31 Day shift 2 p.m. to 3 a.m. Dec. 14 CALL FOR A SAFE RIDE during operating hours 204-765-4444

KINGSTON CUP

PHOTOS JULES XAVIER PHOTOS CHAMPIONS B Battery

Jon Carroll scores the game-winner here, his second of the game, to pace B Bty to a 4-2 victory over A Bty.

Kevin Boisvert of A Bty slipped the puck under B Bty goalie Tyler Paynton for his team’s second B Bty goalie Tyler Paynton was stellar between the pipes to pace goal in the second period. his team to the win. Opening faceoff hijinx (below).

B Bty captain Tyler Perry (left) celebrates with the historic Kingston Cup following his team’s 4-2 triumph at Gunner Arena. The trophy is kept at the RCA Museum, and was fi rst presented when the two teams played outdoors in Kings- ton, Ont. Jon Carroll led the winners with two goals, with Jared Gossen and Tom Lofts adding single markers. Mickey Wilson scored for A Bty.