Day of Caring CFB Shilo Participated in Brandon’S Day of Caring Event in the Downtown Area

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Michelle Wright looks forward to Base visit. Page 2

Artist offers art classes at CANEX. Page 6 Day of Caring CFB Shilo participated in Brandon’s Day of Caring event in the downtown area. Along for the ride was the Ca- nadian Army’s mascot, Juno. The mascot was obliging on a number of occasions as individuals working on Day of Caring asked for group photos or selﬁ es (above). A building being renovated received a fresh coat of paint (left), while in a near- Lt Sao Miguel makes a by walk-in fridge Juno splash in pool. Page 12 helped with sorting of food, including a turkey. Photos by Sarah Francis 2 Shilo Stag May 18, 2017 Country artist here to celebrate Canadaʼs 150th

Sarah Francis the Arms of Love. The next one would be a song called Shilo Stag Your Love. Gosh, what would be the next one?” She paused for a while over the phone, and refl ected on some of her fi rst hits, and then thought about her New music is on the way for Canadian country art- most recently released album, Strong. Part of which ist Michelle Wright as she prepares to perform at CFB was inspired by her travel to Afghanistan in 2006 to Shilo’s Canada D’eh. perform. Wright said the July 1 celebration is not her fi rst visit “It’s a song I wrote as a result from a business man- to this area. ager dyeing from ALS — a long struggle, and going “I’ve played every dump on every corner, and every to Afghanistan and Capt Nichola Goddard was killed stadium and every theatre. Brandon, Manitoba I had in combat when we were there performing,” she re- an experience there,” she recalled. “I’ll never forget called. playing the Brandon Inn. Probably about 1993 or [94] “We went to her ramp ceremony when they carried or something and it was a pretty rough spot. I toured her coffi n covered in the Canadian fl ag off to her fam- the clubs for about nine years before I got my record ily. Those kinds of things are very, very powerful. I deal. I’ve had the opportunity to travel the world in wrote a song called Strong, and that would be some- some of the most amazing circumstances since then.” thing that is very special to me.” She holds a great deal of respect for the Canadian Being in the business for so long, she said there have Armed Forces (CAF) and the job soldiers undertake. been a lot of changes. Wright takes any opportunity she can to work with Today, new musicians need to work hard and stick the military. with it. “I’ve been up to Alert. We did Christmas there a “There were times in the 90s when, as Canadians, couple of years ago,’ she told the Shilo Stag in a phone many of us were signed to record deals. That was a interview from Nashville. “It was just incredible. I result of many things. Country music was exploding, think we spent about 10 days up there.” there were 26 country labels in [Nashville]. Right now, She added, “I’m not from a military family, so you I think there might be three or four.” have no idea. I knew nothing about … and then you Wright said statistically Canadians were being em- go to Afghanistan. You experience that and experience braced nicely by the Nashville scene, but then the in- the time with the soldiers and you meet with the fami- dustry changed. lies afterwards and you realize it’s such a sacrifi ce. “I think you’ve just got to keep showing up and un- “Everyone involved is sacrifi cing for our country in derstand that there just isn’t the deals that there used ways that you just don’t really understand.” to be. And don’t take it personally I guess is what I’m According to Wright, her visits up north and over- trying to say.” seas have helped shine light on what families and sol- Music has been a family affair growing up for diers experience. Wright. Her mother and father were singers and per- “I have an idea, and I can only imagine what it must formers on a local level and both from small towns. be like.” Her mom’s town totalled 500 people and her father’s When not on the road touring, lately she’s been Michelle Wright will showcase her country music when village, a mere 50 people. writing and in the studio working on a new album. she visits CFB Shilo July 1 to help us celebrate Cana- “They both played in bands,” she recalled. “I saw This is something she said keeps her on her toes, and da’s birthday. Photo supplied my father dressed up in his rhinestone suit and guitar learning about her own style and skills. in hand off to some Moose Lodge, or the Kinsmen’s For Wright, creating music is a task best done with and Kinnettes or something like that, for some local no distractions, during a set time. nies. I was like, when did that start happening! I just ‘Trees in the weddings and dances … my mom did exactly the “I have to sit down and go, ‘Today I’m writing.’” think of the beginning of that verse to that. desert, castles to sand, when a penny costs a penny again. same thing. As for inspiration, it can come from just about any- Hand written letters, sent to a friend. Black and white, you “Music was a really big part of our lives. We had where. For instance, the now Nashville resident’s real- and I in the camera lens. If the world turned backward.’” a garage full of instruments and I use to go to band ization that she wouldn’t be getting her penny back at practice all the time.” a Tim Hortons when that small coin was discontinued Out of the songs she has recorded, there are a few personal favourites. Her top-fi ve would start with the She had her fi rst paid band at the age of 17 and went in Canada. on the road three years later. If the World tune Take it like a Man. “Another song I wrote recently is called, “I was in college, but I fi nished by fi rst year of col- Turned Backwards “That was my big break through single. My next ,” Wright explained, “because I went lege and went on the road and it took me down this to Tim Hortons and they didn’t give me back my pen- song I would say that’s been really impactful would be He Would be Sixteen. The next one would be Safe in journey,” she said. Pet of the Week Pet of the Week DAISYPet of the Week This is Daisy. 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CANEX & DFIT Delissio ® BBQ Sauce ® Frozen Pizza Bull’s Eye Collaborating to provide healthier food • Assorted Varieties • Assorted Varieties • 539 gr - 860 gr • 425 ml environment for the CAF community • Reg. 9.99 2/ • Reg. 4.99 2/ Dr Michael Spivock and proteins for each of the 27 different Stag Special food categories. 10 6 Based on the nutrient content, food items either lose or gain points and the Heinz ® Mott’s ® In 2016, representatives from DFIT fi nal total numbers of points is what de- Health Promotion and CANEX began termines whether these foods meet the Picnic Pack Clamato working together to develop a program threshold for its category and are con- which identifi es and promotes health- • Ketchup, mustard, relish •Original, Extra Spicey, Pickled sidered to be a healthier choice. Bean ier food options — includes beverages Now the CAF community can simply •3 x 375 ml and snacks — customized to the nutri- seek out the BeneFit logo which will •8.19 • 1.89 L tional and lifestyle needs of the Cana- appear alongside food items in-store • Reg. 5.49 dian Armed Forces (CAF) community. and online at CANEX/CANEX.ca and 99 2/ Building on the successes of a similar know they are making the healthier program at Canadian Forces Leader- choice. ship and Recruit School in Saint-Jean, The idea is not to completely elimi- 5 6 Que., Registered Dieticians and other nate junk food, but merely to offer op- PSP Health Promotion specialists per- tions and enable informed choices for Selection ® Selection ® formed extensive research on existing CANEX customers — there’s certainly programs, to come up with the best nothing wrong with an occasional possible program for the CAF commu- Juice Boxes Marshmallow “treat” in the context of a healthy and • Assorted Flavours • A bonfire staple! nity. balanced lifestyle. The result of this work was the de- Dr Michael Spivock is senior manager •10/200 ml • 545 gr velopment of a point system and cal- Health Promotion Delivery, Directorate of • Reg. 4.39 • Reg. 2.89 culator that takes into consideration Fitness, CFMWS fats, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, fi bre 99 99 CFMWS contest winner announced 2 1 Selection ® Selection ® Stag Special Paper Towel Paper Plates Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) launched the Be One of • Jumbo paper towel • Paper plates a Million contest in March to close out its 20th anniversary celebrations. • 6 pck • 30’s Between March 1 and 31, all new CFOne card registrants, as well as the people who referred them, were automatically • Reg. 6.49 • Reg. 6.19 entered into a draw for a chance to win a prize valued at $7,000. 99 99 A winner was randomly picked April 19 at CFMWS headquarters in Ottawa from the pool of 4,600 people who participated. The lucky winner is Catherine Corrigan, a veteran 3 3 from Kelowna, BC. Corrigan was entered as a referrer to this contest as she Clorox ® Cashmere/Purex ® told numerous people about the CFOne card. When contacted and told she had won the $7,000 prize, she Disinfecting Wipes Bathroom Tissue mentioned she had never won anything like this ever before. • Fresh, lavender, and lemon • Double roll She had heard about so many friends enjoying the vacation CATHERINE scent • 8 pk opportunities, and is excited to try it out for her fi rst time. • 258 ml • Reg. 10.99-12.99 CORRIGAN On behalf of CFMWS, and the 20th anniversary committee, we would like to thank everyone who participated and to • Reg. 3.49 congratulate Corrigan. 99 99 We would also like to invite members of the CAF community who haven’t yet registered for a CFOne card to do so by visiting www.cf1fc.ca 1 The 20th anniversary virtual gallery at www.cfmws20-sbmfc20.com will also re- 5 main available to those who wish to learn more about CFMWS and the signifi cant May 18 to May 31, 2017 milestones that marked our organization’s existence. 4 Shilo Stag May 18, 2017

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General manager Mike McEwan ext 3073 Managing editor Jules Xavier ext 3093 Base Photographer ext 6008 Assistant editor Sarah Francis ext 3013 Editorial advisor Lori Truscott ext 3813 Proof reader Elaine Rempel ext 3736 Fax: 204-765-3814 Email: [email protected] Signifi cant action taken with Op HONOUR Mailing Address: Box 5000, Stn Main Stag Special that Op HONOUR is having a positive impact on CANADIAN CFB Shilo, Manitoba, R0K 2A0 CAF members’ awareness of harmful and inappropri- COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Jonathan ate sexual behaviour and the impact on individuals AWARD 2014 Vance released the third CAF progress report on ad- and the institution. dressing sexual misconduct last last month. CAF members are acquiring a greater understand- This newspaper is issued by authority of LCol John Cochrane, During the nine months covered by this report, the ing of the critical role of bystanders including re- Base Commander, CFB Shilo. The views expressed herein are Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has taken signifi cant sponse and support, as well as increased reporting not necessarily those of the Department of National Defence or action to improve victim support; initiate prevention and confi dence in the chain of command, military po- of the editorial staff. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit, programs; update policies; enhance subject matter ex- lice and military justice. to abridge, to reject copy or advertising to adhere to the policy, In the past few months we have also seen positive as outlined in CFAO 57-5, and for clarity and/or content. pertise of those who provide support and assistance to victims; embed Op HONOUR concepts across all impacts in reporting and greater confi dence in care, levels of education and training; hold leaders to ac- support, investigations, and action. The Shilo Stag is produced every second Thursday. count for their response and actions; take decisive ac- While the majority of reports are made by those di- tion to deter perpetrators; and engage and empower rectly impacted or targeted, 40 per cent of reports of Deadline for submissions is the Thursday prior to the all members of the CAF to take action to address and incidents are now coming from others who have ob- week of publication. Submissions can be sent to the Stag eliminate sexual violence and harassment. served harmful and inappropriate sexual behaviour via email at [email protected], dropped off at the Stag of- Op HONOUR began with a Roto Zero in August and took action. fi ce located in CANEX or via Inter-base mail. 2015. The focus in the initial stage was to complete the Change is possible and we are seeing positive necessary recce, gather intelligence, initiate engage- change across the institution. Submitting articles and photos for print: ment and awareness activities, and set the conditions But to really make a difference and to truly elimi- • Please submit articles as a MS Word Document. for success. nate sexual violence and harassment, we need to • Include the author’s full name, rank, unit and contact information. The focus of Roto One covered in progress report take action on all forms of conduct in the CAF and • Include photos with your articles whenever possible, three, has been the implementation of policies, pro- reinforce the military ethos that sets the Profession of however, do not embed photos in word documents. grams, and performance measurement to initiate the Arms apart from others. • Please submit photos as high resolution jpegs (if necessary culture change and for a workplace free This is not something to be implemented by a single scanned 300 dpi), digital images or in hard copy format. from harassment and discrimination while ensuring group and must be implemented together from the re- • With photos, include a caption that names the individu- those who experience harmful and inappropriate sex- cruiting centre through all training institutions, from als in the photo; what is taking place; and the name, ual behaviour are provided the care and support they the unit level to national headquarters and from the rank, and unit of the photographer. need. most junior members to the most senior. • • • At the progress report release, Gen Vance said, Roto Two that has just begun is an opportunity for “Leaders need to be consumed with an abiding desire us to take stock of our work on Op HONOUR, evalu- Follow the Shilo Stag on to take care of the troops. And if we take care of them ate our actions and initiatives and ensure that we have not only the programs, policies, research and initia- Facebook by visiting: properly, we’ll recognize when someone’s hurt and they need care. tives necessary for mission success, but a longer term, enduring campaign plan to ensure we have a culture http://www.facebook.com/ShiloSTAG “We’ll recognize that they could get hurt by harmful behaviour, and we stop it.” of respect and dignity and one that values our people, There are encouraging indications across the CAF and supports and cares for them.

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Lynn Capuano zations did as well. Stag Special This did not sit well with Fells, who wanted to make sure her sister war brides could re- Saskatoon — Look out Ot- main connected. tawa, the Canadian War Brides “I was the instigator of orga- of the Second World War are nizing the group here in Sas- planning to whoop it up at their katoon,” she said. “Because we next three-day reunion starting are getting older [I am going to May 19, be 90 this year], we thought we And no one, apparently, par- should begin including our chil- ties like a war bride. It is esti- dren and so it is now called the mated that one in 30 Canadians Canadian War Brides and Fami- have a war bride in their family lies.” tree. Originally from Leeds, Eng- “We are part of Canadian his- land, she met Canadian Sapper tory, 48,000 brides and 22,000 Robert George Fells of the 8th kids. We have more than a mil- Joan Reichardt with husband John met in England in Field Squadron, Royal Cana- 1946 at a dance. Photo submitted lion descendants in Canada,” dian Engineers (RCE) at a dance said war bride Jean Fells, who in England in 1945. is a past-president of the Cana- He left the Army to farm with was lots of food!” dian War Brides and Families his father in Saskatchewan af- She added, “But anyway, here I am, I’m 89 and my (CWB&F), a national organiza- ter the war and died in 2003 marbles are intact! Yes, I’m one of the lucky ones,” she tion based in Saskatoon, Sask. at the age of 83. They had two said. It is holding its sixth reunion girls and a boy in the Village of In 1992, she was awarded the city of Nelson’s high- since the group was formed in Girvin, Sask. est municipal honour — the Freedom of the City — 2010. Sadly, the couple lost their and the Canada 125 medal. In 2012, she was awarded In the more than 70 years Jean and Robert Fells on their wedding baby son Glen at one month of the Queen’s Jubilee Medal, primarily for her lifelong which have passed since they day. Photo submitted age from a heart condition. One volunteer work. first made Canada home, there daughter had three children, the The organization has dedicated itself to keeping the have been many provincial and other had eight — there are 10 War Bride story alive. Its website defines war brides regional war brides organizations. As time went on, grandchildren to date. as women from abroad who married Canadian Ser- the women’s numbers dwindled and the local organi- Joan Reichardt, current president of the CWB&F, vices personnel and Canadian women who married said of her own experi- Commonwealth Service personnel during or immedi- ence, “When I look back ately after the Second World War. on more than 70 years Most of the war brides were from Great Britain, ago, it is amazing to me with a smaller number from Ireland, the Netherlands, now that we put all of our Belgium, France, Italy and Germany. PUBLIC NOTICE belongings in a very small “There were a few war brides from the First World trunk and left everything War, but not anything like the numbers and the va- You’re invited else behind, our childhood riety so to speak from the Second World War,” said memorabilia, in my case at Reichardt. to share your views about the proposed rate increases least. And off we went — The first national reunion of the CWB&F was held from Manitoba Hydro talk about a leap into the in Saskatoon in 2012, followed by Victoria in 2013. Re- unknown.” unions continued in London in 2014 and Calgary in Manitoba Hydro has applied to the Public Utilities Board (Board) for a 7.9 per cent Her husband, John 2015. increase to hydro rates on August 1, 2017 and another 7.9 per cent increase on Reichardt, was a member Fells offered, “Then last year in 2016, it was the 70th April 1, 2018. of the Royal Canadian year since we came to Canada, so what better place For a residential customer not on electric heat (using an average of 1,000 kilowatt- Electrical and Mechanical to have it than Halifax, Nova Scotia where most of us hours (kWh) per month), the combined impact of these rate increases is an additional Engineers. They met in arrived?” Fells said they were pleased with the number of war $14.31 per month after April 1, 2018. 1946 at a dance in England and were together for 50 brides who came to the Halifax reunion, which was For a residential customer that has electric heat (using an average of 2,000 kilowatt- years, raising five children also a celebration for children who came with their hours (kWh) per month), the combined impact of these rate increases is an additional in Saskatoon before retir- mothers 70 years before. Pier 21, Canada’s Immigra- $27.33 per month after April 1, 2018. ing to British Columbia tion Museum hosted it and provided the entertain- Further details are available at: www.pubmanitoba.ca. before he died in 1996. ment. “I was from the south She said she and the other war brides and families How do I share my views? of England where we are looking forward to visiting Ottawa and seeing the endured bombing and official Canada 150 tulips at the Tulip Festival, among You can share your views on the proposed rate increases with the Public Utilities Board bombing and more bomb- other events, including a visit to the Canadian War in three ways: ing, not to mention the Museum. • Oral presentation – If you wish to make a verbal presentation to the Board at a Public hardships and the short- Want to party with the war brides? Any war bride Hearing, please register with the Public Utilities Board by writing to the Board o ce ages,” she recalled. “There or family member who is interested in attending the at the address listed below, or by sending an email to [email protected]. were so many positives in reunion may contact the organization through its Presentations are limited to a maximum of ten minutes. Canada that the negatives webpage at www.canadianwarbridesandfamilies.ca were easier to handle. It Their website also contains a wealth of information • Written comment – If you would like to comment on the rate increase, please go to was difficult to be in a dif- about their experiences, including some fascinating www.pubmanitoba.ca and provide your comment. ferent culture in a way but first-person accounts. • As an approved intervener – If you want to be an Intervener, please go to on the other hand there Lynn Capuano is with Army Public Affairs www.pubmanitoba.ca and register to become an intervener. Manitoba Public Utilities Board “When I look back on more than 70 years ago, 400-330 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0C4 it is amazing to me now that we put all of our Phone: 204 945 2638 Email: [email protected] belongings in a very small trunk and left everything else behind, our childhood memorabilia, Available in accessible formats upon request. in my case at least. And off we went — talk about a leap into the unknown.” Five days notice required. Wheelchair access is available. — Joan Reichardt 6 Shilo Stag May 18, 2017 PHOTOS BY SARAH FRANCIS BY PHOTOS

Art instructor Nole Moes is offering art classes at his studio located in CANEX. Classes are open to both children and adults.

Hone your artistic skills with Nole Moes

Sarah Francis from basic artistic principles, to use that as a starting their hand at creating art. When choosing an image Shilo Stag ground,” he offered. to teach there are certain characteristics Moes looks Sometimes he offers other mediums other than for. canvas and paint. “I look for a simple composition that doesn’t have Art has come to CFB Shilo through artist instructor “I do painting and drawings as sort of the basic a lot of detail, but has a certain — you can kind of see Nole Moes. part of the art class,” he explained. “I’ve also been where the brush strokes are. You can kind of see how A new art studio has been established through the doing collages … this is mainly with the kids. I’ve it was produced.” Naturally Amourifi ed salon located at CANEX. Moes been doing — trying to get into using multi-media, While he teaches the basics, you don’t need to fret told the Shilo Stag art has been a part of his life from like tissue paper and Mod Podge, cardboard, con- about being overwhelmed. Moes said he doesn’t a young age. struction paper. Using that to create a composition as instruct classes as though they were courses like he “I picked up art as a child and I realized I had a well.” took in university. talent for it, but I never started pursuing it as a full- He taught English Second Language (ESL) previ- “I don’t think that’s a really useful way of looking time interest or professionally. I didn’t start feeling ously and uses those skills in teaching various art at it. Because adult students want to be able to sit that until high school. I had an art teacher who really techniques. down and do something like this — it’s kind of like pushed me to step out of my comfort zone.” “Teaching English was trying to fi gure out tools in a Paint Night approach, which I remember doing in Classes are being offered through the studio for the classroom, tricks of the trade as an ESL teacher,” Shilo not too long ago. It was interactive. Everyone both adults and children. For his students, Moes likes recalled Moes. “How to get students to be able to get had a great time. It was incredible.” to start with the basics. that confi dence they needed to improve fl uency.” To sign up for classes drop by the Naturally Amou- “Being a teacher I think it’s really important to be Classes are open to art enthusiasts of all levels. rifi ed salon at CANEX — his studio is just around the able to instruct a student how to do something from Children and adults are welcome to come and try corner. a viewpoint of starting with basic shapes and line, May 18, 2017 Shilo Stag 7 Gala raises funds for Women’s Resource Centre Event goers dine, dance en route to raising funds

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The Women’s Resource Centre in Brandon is one step closer to finding a new home. Through ticket sales, raffles and a silent auction — more than $8,000 was raised toward the facility being relocation following an event at the Officers’ Mess. “It was a huge success,” said Chief of Staff (COS) Maj Kathy Haire. Most of the revenue comes from fundraising. That’s where the Hearts to Home Gala comes in. Executive director Brandy Robertson told the Shilo Stag the Women’s Resource Centre’s cur- Prior to dinner, Hearts to Home Gala goers check out the items available during the silent auction. rent space is quite cramped. “We are pretty much bursting at the seams in our current location. We have seven staff who share four offices. So it gets pretty hectic in there.” In her two years at the Women’s Resource Cen- tre, the organization has seen growth. “We’ve added an additional counsellor, which is really important and awesome,” she said. “It’ a good thing we’re expanding. We just need more space.” Many of the women seeking aid from the centre have experienced violence in their life. “We predominantly focus on women and children who have been affected by domestic violence,” explained Robertson. “That can be intimate partner violence, or family violence. We have women’s counselling, children’s counselling and Spanish speaking women’s counselling. We also have community resource advocacy, which is for any woman, and it’s navigating social services.” Robertson said situations can include women looking for legal representation, housing, a doc- tor or women looking for info on employment and income assistance. “We help them navigate those services, sit with them and go through the process with them.” The centre also offers a number of activities for women. This includes free programming like yoga, ZUMBA, stress management, assertive- ness and drum making. “Programming for women to come and relax, have some fun, that kind of thing,” said Robert- son. All self-identifying women are welcome to Padre Matthew Ihuoma (above) showed off his dance moves following take part. the gala dinner. It was a night to dress up, with COS Maj Kathy Haire en- To become involved in any activities, or use joying the evening with husband 1RCHA CO LCol Stephen Haire (above the Women’s Resource Centre’s services call 204- right). Community librarian assistant Tracy Askeland (right) attended with 726-8632. You can also contact them on Facebook husband BRSM CWO Don Askeland. and Twitter. Photos by Sarah Francis Robertson said they are seeing an increase in women requiring help, but looking to the future would like to see the facility in Brandon not to “We predominantly focus on women and children who have be so busy. been affected by domestic violence. That can be intimate “The sad part about what we do is that women need our services,” she offered. partner violence, or family violence. We have women’s “It means that there are women who are in counselling, children’s counselling and Spanish speaking domestic violence situations, there are children women’s counselling. We also have community resource who are seeing this violence and experiencing this violence and it means that there are a lot of advocacy, which is for any woman, and it’s navigating social marginalized women that need our help to navi- services.” gate these services.” She added, “We always say our goal is to work — Women’s Resource Centre ourselves out of a job.” executive director Brandy Robertson 8 Shilo Stag May 18, 2017

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For more info, contact the community recreation o ce at 204-765-3000 ext 3317/3588 1RCHA CO LCol Stephen Haire addresses (above) the A Bty Change of Command (CoC) ceremony that saw Maj Keith Woodill, with son (below), pass Bat- 1RCHA A Bty CoC tery Command (BC) on to Maj Lee Bellemore. The two majors (below left) had their CoC ceremony held in the training area while out on an artillery exercise. Photos by Sarah Francis

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Shilo Stag “Together, with the troops under my command, we will continue the outstanding work 2PPCLI’s CO is back at work on of our Canadian colleagues in enhancing the Canadian soil. military capabilities of our friends and part- LCol Wayne Niven returned to ners in the Ukrainian Armed Forces,” said Canada along with his RSM CWO LCol Lubinecki. James Smith, plus soldiers on ROTO Canada is providing military training and 2 of Op UNIFIER, following their capacity building to Ukrainian Armed Forces time overseas in the Ukraine. personnel to support Ukraine in its efforts to The commander of Joint Task maintain sovereignty, security and stability. Force - Ukraine (JTF-U) LCol Mark Since the start of the mission in September Lubinecki assumed command ear- 2015, more than lier this spring from LCol Niven 3,200 Ukrainian during a ceremony held at the Inter- Armed Forces national Peacekeeping and Security members have Centre in Starychi, Ukraine. participated in The ceremony marked the transi- training provid- tion between ROTO 2 and ROTO 3 of Op UNIFIER, sion in Ukraine. ed by the CAF through Canada capacity building and military training mis- “Sergeant Major James Smith and I are extremely some 90 course serials. proud of the work done by our team to help build ca- Back in early March, pacity within the Ukrainian Armed Forces,” the Canadian govern- said LCol Niven. ment announced the ex- “After working alongside our multi-na- tension of Op UNIFIER tional partners and outstanding Ukrainian until March 31, 2019. hosts for the past seven months, we depart with a strong sense of accomplishment.” As CO of JTF-U ROTO 3, which includes 2PPCLI soldiers from additional 2PPLCI and a few 1RCHA sol- ROTO 2 of Op UNIFIER diers, LCol Lubinecki commands about leave their plane at 17 about 200 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Wing Winnipeg after ar- personnel with the mission to conduct riving home from the training with the Ukrainian Armed Forces Ukraine. in areas such as tactical army skills, lead- Photos submitted [email protected] ership development, explosive ordnance disposal, battle- ﬁ eld medical aid, MP skills and logistics modernization. Got Bulk Garbage? Bulk items, yard waste, tires, and electronics may be disposed of Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Shilo dump located two kilometres east of Rick’s Restaurant on Aldershot Road

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Stag Special them. In 2009, the last living veteran of the Great War died. In 2011, to ensure Among Canada’s defining events, the that the Canadian sacrifices in the Great Battle of Vimy Ridge in the First World War or the “War to End all Wars” were War ranks high. It was a triumph — a not forgotten, the Army Cadet League major victory for the Allied side after of Canada embraced the Battle of Vimy a long, bloody stalemate — and a trag- Ridge and commemorate it annually. edy. Starting in 2011, annual commemora- In the four-day battle, 3,598 Cana- tions led by Army Cadets and the Army dians died and another 7,004 were Cadet Leagues, with support from the wounded. In the near-century since it Regional Cadet units, have been hap- ended, on April 12, 1917, it has become pening across Canada something else: an event bordering on This year, with it being the 100th anni- myth. versary of the Battle “In those few min- The ridge was “an of Vimy Ridge, and utes,” said Canadian Canada’s 150th an- BGen A.E. Ross of open graveyard,” niversary, the Mani- the victory, “I wit- bearing the remains toba Army Cadets nessed the birth of a celebrated and “RE- nation.” of some of the more MEMBER THEM” Observed through on two occasions and history’s rearview than 100,000 French in two countries. mirror, Vimy Ridge’s Between May 15 significance is clear. soldiers killed or and 23, more than At the time, how- wounded in previous 100 Manitoba Army Antique search at arena ever, the bringing Cadets will be travel- together of the Ca- efforts to remove the ling to Europe on an Mother’s Day was more than going out for a meal when you observed those at nadian Corps’ four educational tour of the arena in Wawanesa during the eighth annual antiques and collectables flea divisions, for the Germans. First World War his- market. More than 200 vendors showcased their goods, from antique cameras to first time, seemed to — Tim Cook torical sites. a Kentucky Fried Chicken Col Sanders piggy bank. Photo by Jules Xavier simply throw fresh Three years ago, blood onto the kill- the Army Cadet ing field that the sev- League of Canada in en-kilometre-long ridge north of Arras, Manitoba embarked on an ambitious France, had become after more than undertaking of engaging the 12 Army three years of fighting. Cadet Corps in the province in fund- As historian Tim Cook describes it, raising in their communities to support the ridge was “an open graveyard,” sending local cadets to Vimy, France bearing the remains of some of the more this year. than 100,000 French soldiers killed or Vimy Trek 2017, like the battle of wounded in previous efforts to remove Vimy Ridge, was a very long-shot and the Germans. a very big undertaking. For the Allies, winning the ridge Despite the great odds, but with the would destabilize German lines across support of local communities, busi- the region. For the Germans, the ridge nesses, generous members of their was the “hinge” of their line, protecting communities, the Cadet Corps and their newly constructed Hindenburg their families did what many people Line and a long stretch into Flanders. did not believe they could do. A loss would leave those entrenched 100 in the 100th, Vimy Trek 2017 is a positions open to the Allied guns above reality, with more than 100 very lucky cadets taking the “trip of a life time.” Veteran Family program pilot extended MFRC Special

In October 2015, CFB Shilo’s Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) was one of seven pilot sites to launch the Veteran Family Program (VFP). The program began as a four-year pilot which extended the Military Family Ser- vices Program (MFSP) to medically released members and their families to support their transition to civilian life. The seven pilot locations included CFB Shilo, Garrison Edmonton, CFB Esqui- malt, CFB North Bay, CFB Trenton, CFB Val Cartier, and CFB Halifax. A veteran family co-ordinator was established at each location to facilitate the program. In addition to the extension of the regular MFSP programming, services include transition programs, access to intervention support, and enhanced information and referral. Availability of these services begins at notification of release, and extends to two years post-release. Since the onset of the program, the funder, Veterans Affairs, has completed a review of the program which was extremely favourable. As a result, MFSP will be receiving funding for the extension of the VFP across all MFRCs. This expansion will provide access to medically releasing and released members and their families to 32 MFRCs across Canada. The pilot centres will continue providing services under the VFP, while Military Family Services works with Veterans Affairs and MFRCs on the actual rollout set for April 1, 2018. To keep up with local programming sign up for the MFRC’s newsletter, or like the CFB Shilo MFRC on Facebook. If you have questions related to VFP, contact veteran family co-ordinator Pa- mela Hall via e-mail [email protected] or dial 204-765-3000 ext 4557. May 18, 2017 Shilo Stag 11 www.rcamuseum.com Call 204-765-3000 extension 3570 CFB SHILO EXPERIENCEThe RCA HISTORY Museum WITH A BANG! Canada’s National Artillery Museum (204)765-3000THE RCA MUSEUM extension 3570 CANADA’Swww.rcamuseum.com NATIONAL ARTILLERY MUSEUM

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Base Transport Officer Lt Emma Sao Miguel confers with an MP during the Base’s Force Protection Exercise. She returned to CFB Shilo for the exercise following a trip to Ontario where she swam at the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) national swim championship held in Markham. Swim photo supplied/Exercise photo by Jules Xavier Lieutenant makes a splash on national stage

Jules Xavier minutes, 59 seconds, and this time I finished at five tling and softball,” she recalled. Shilo Stag minutes, 41 seconds.” She was also a school prefect and helped out on the Swimming the 400-metre distance at nationals was school’s musicals. a first for Lt Sao Miguel. Wearing a school uniform, it was also mandatory How often can you say you were hugged by a Ca- “It’s a different race from the shorter distances, like that King’s Edgehill School students be part of canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Brigadier-General? the 50-metre, which is like a sprint,” she explained. dets. This meant she was part of the Blackwatch. Base Transport officer Lt Emma Sao Miguel can “I’ve never really swam the 400 as an adult. I did it at Following high school, Lt Sao Miguel started work- while participating at her third CAF national swim time trials while swimming at the regional camp at [4 ing on a 90-horse farm alongside her best friend. championships held in conjunction with the On- Wing] Cold Lake.” She also studied recreation and facility management tario Masters Swimming Championship held at the Swimmers from the prairie region qualify for which she used for her job. Markham Pan Am Sports Centre. nationals based on their swims held at the regional A career change was in the offing when she decid- “It’s a small circle of CAF swimmers,” she told camp. ed to join the CAF, choosing a career with artillery. A the Stag during a break from work. “This time, since “There’s no ambience of a swim meet at time tri- right knee injury, three re-constructive surgeries later, it was my third trip to nationals, I met new swim- als,” she said. “You’re swimming against the clock, and a military career took her in a new direction. mers. Now you start learning each other’s names not seven other swimmers as we did at nationals. While rehabilitating the knee, her physiotherapist because in my first year, I only knew the swimmers There’s no pace doing time trials. “encouraged” her to use the pool at CFB Gagetown. who I came with [to Ontario]. At the end of this meet “When you’re going from the 200 to a 400 [race] “I worked as a staff officer for four years while my I received a hug from our swim patron BGen Bruce you must adjust and settle into a pace with your knee was healing,” she said. “I couldn’t run as part of Ploughman.” stroke. My goal was five minutes, 45 seconds. I could PT, so I continued swimming.” BGen Ploughman was not on the pool deck just in have pushed harder, but had no pace.” This led to her first trip to CAF swim nationals, his capacity as the CAF swim patron. He also wore She added, “I don’t train with anyone [at the GSH and she decided to continue after being posted to goggles, swim cap and competitive swim attire as a pool], so there’s no one to push me in the pool.” CFB Shilo, when she switched her trade from artil- competitor in the 55-plus age category. Prior to the regional swim camp in Alberta, Lt Sao lery to logistics, and her specialty transport. “I’ve noticed you seem to lose the swimmers in Miguel used her lunch break to work on her strokes Of all of her races, Lt Sao Miguel was not happy the 30 to 40 age brackets because people are starting and stamina. It’s not the same when you have team- with her result in the 200-metre freestyle. She fin- facilities,” said Lt Sao Miguel. “Then they return after mates who can push you in training for a major meet ished fourth, 15 seconds back of the winner. 40 and you see more swimmers in the pool.” like nationals. Here are her results: 50m free third 30.74 seconds; There were swimmers in the pool, not competing Two of Lt Sao Miguel’s teammates did not allow 100m free fourth 1:08; 100 IM (individual medley) against the much younger military swimmers, who their pregnancies to keep them from nationals. seventh 1:24; 200m free fourth 2:39. were as old as 75-plus. “She’s my hero,” she said of Capt Stephanie Den- She did have success in the relay race portion of Because the military is not centralized, the CAF nis, who was seven months pregnant when she stood nationals, earning four first-place finishes. She was does not qualify to win the team title at the Ontario on the starting block. “She swam faster than me!” pulled from her last relay race after experiencing swim competition which features club teams from Capt Dennis, who is also working on her PhD, numbness in her arm and fingers. across the province. recorded a 5:05 time in the 400-metre freestyle race, “I’ll need an MRI on my shoulder to see if some- The CAF does not host its own nationals as they while Lt Sao Miguel finished in 5:41. thing, like a nerve, is being pinched,” she said. do with ball hockey, volleyball or soccer following The other pregnant teammate was Capt Mallory It’s not injury, like her knee problems, that will regionals. Instead, CAF nationals piggyback with the Whitmell. keep her from work, or deter her from jumping back Ontario Masters Swimming Championship. Born in Mississauga, Lt Sao Miguel grew up on the into the GSH pool to continue training for the 2018 When the water had settled in the Markham pool, east coast when her family left Ontario when she was nationals. CAF had garnered 1,311 team points, good for first- three. She started swimming at age six, joining her The Army relay teams earned bragging rights fac- place overall. However, the Toronto-based Granite mother’s best friends two kids in the pool. ing the Navy and RCAF relay teams. Club, with 1,099 team points, took the team trophy While in Halifax, she swam for the Trojans Swim There are the four gold medal swims turned in by home. Club. Lt Sao Miguel, and her relay teammates: Although aged 29, Lt Sao Miguel swam in the 30 to When she was 14, Lt Sao Miguel left competitive • 4x100 free 4:30.27 1st Sgt Frederick Morissette 34 age group. In her CISM races, she placed second swimming after her mother was stricken with a Pte Mariepier-Mayrand Capt Lesley Quinlan Lt Sao in the 200-metre freestyle race; third in 400-metre serious illness. That same year she was off to board- Miguel 2nd Navy 5th Air Force freestyle and fourth in 100-metre freestyle. ing school, where she was told the high school was 4x50 IM relay 2:19.72 1st Lt San Miguel Sgt Moris- While the freestyle is her forte in the pool, Lt Sao getting a pool. sette, Pte Mayrand Cpl Claire Bortolotti 2nd Middle- Miguel conceded she’s not fond of the always tough Looking forward to attending King’s Edgehill sex SC 2:20.26 butterfly stroke. School, started in 1811 and the oldest in Canada, 4x100 medley relay 5:08.50 1st Cpl Bortolotti Sgt She had a personal best (PB) in her 50-metre free- and taking up competitive swimming again, Lt Sao Morissette Pte Mayrand Lt Sao Miguel 2nd Middle- style sprint race, and shaved 11 seconds of her PB Miguel would have to wait until 12th grade before sex SC 5:12.33 time in the 400-metre freestyle race. the pool finally opened following construction. 4x50 free relay 2:00.98 1st Lt Sao Miguel Pte “I think I could have swam better in that race, and “I didn’t have swimming, but I was very active Mayrand Cpl Bortolotti Sgt Morissette 2:00.98 2nd taken off more time,” she said. “My best time is four with school sports like rugby, skiing, soccer, wres- Navy 2:01.99