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Volume 57 Issue 9 Serving Shilo, Sprucewoods & Douglas since 1947 May 3, 2018 INSIDE This Issue Spring yet?

Pharmacy stresses cus- tomer service. Page 5

Rangers instruct soldiers visiting far north. Page 6

A sure sign of spring —winter has fi nally melted away — on the Base are the arrival of robins, dandelions sprouting on the lawn BGen observes training in and prairie gophers poking their heads out of their dens following hibernation. This curious gopher checked out her surroundings Arctic. Page 7 near the Shilo Country Club, where the golf course opened April 22 much to the delight of golfers who arrived for a round of 18. Our snow-covered PMQ yards and the golf course are starting to show green following our long winter. Photo Jules Xavier 2 Shilo Stag May 3, 2018 Honorary Cpl Juno enjoys successful deployment Sgt Carin Dodsley many different types of environmental enrichment ac- She will continue to develop her species-specifi c Stag Special tivities to encourage “species-appropriate” behaviour. behaviours — or trade-specifi c knowledge — on Op “Some of it is interactive. We’ll take different types SOCIALIZATION, most likely through the summer. of toys down to the fence line and run back and forth When she has achieved the standard for success as It has been a full year since Honorary Cpl Juno, the or roll a ball back and forth in front of them for direct an adult polar bear — or, to put it in military terms, Canadian Army’s adopted polar bear and live mascot, interaction with the animal care staff.” has obtained her qualifi cations as a trained member arrived at the Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg to HCpl Juno also has enrichment built into her habi- of the Army suitable for her role and rank — she is participate in Op SOCIALIZATION. tat. Objects such as balls and large barrels help to sim- expected to receive her marching orders to return to During the course of this operation, HCpl Juno has ulate natural polar bear behaviours, such as pouncing the Toronto Zoo where she was born. experienced training opportunities and social inter- to break through the ice to get to seals. Once her current training mission is successful, actions required “We do different types of puzzle-feeders where we HCpl Juno will be well-trained and well-equipped to for development can hide food and different things and they have to handle any challenges she may face when she returns from a cub — or work to get the food out,” explained Ginsburg. to her home unit in Toronto. private — to a In her leisure time, HCpl Juno can be found frolick- What is the history of HCpl Juno? young adult po- ing in the snow and interacting with guests of the As- The feisty bear was born on Remembrance Day in lar bear — now a siniboine Park Zoo — from a distance, of course. 2015 and named after Juno Beach, the code name for corporal. Shortly after her arrival in Winnipeg in March 2017, the Canadian landing area in France on D-Day in June At two years HCpl Juno was introduced to two young male polar 1944. The Toronto Zoo decided that Juno would be an and four months bears her age, Nanuq and Siku. appropriate name. of age, HCpl On HCpl Juno’s fi rst meeting with the bears, she The zoo contacted the Army to ask if they would Juno is showing performed a bit of reconnaissance before joining adopt her as an offi cial mascot to help bring aware- her warrior spirit ranks. ness of the plight of polar bears in the wild. by remaining “She was very tentative when she fi rst met them, The symbolism of the Nov. 11 birthdate coupled brave, strong and and took several days to go anywhere near them. She with the strong symbol of Canada that is the polar resilient during kind of watched them from afar to see what they were bear brought instant agreement. this phase of her doing and after a while she would slowly join in and She stands as a living example of the bravery, tenac- development. play,” said Ginsburg. ity and strength of the soldiers who were instrumen- In early March Since that fi rst introduction to her troop, HCpl Juno tal in the success of D-Day operations on the shores of HCpl Juno 2017, HCpl Juno has come a long way. In November 2017, she fi rst met Normandy in 1944 and is a fi ne example of the Army deployed from York, a male polar bear just over three years old, with motto: Strong, Proud, Ready. her birthplace at whom she now lives. the Toronto Zoo to Winnipeg to socialize with other She didn’t hide this time, but started interacting polar bears in her age group, or in Army-speak, to with York immediately, proving her growing confi - earn her trade qualifi cations. dence in being around other bears. Her quarters at the Assiniboine Park Zoo are lo- HCpl Juno has already competently met many cated at the Leatherdale International Polar Bear Con- of the standards for polar bear development. Her servation Centre, a transition and research facility for weight, currently at 208.5 kilograms, is normal for a young polar bears. female polar bear her age. HCpl Juno’s “rations” consist of a variety of fi sh, Ginsburg reported the young polar bear is respond- specially developed polar bear “chow,” and a meat ing well to training. HCpl Juno is learning many polar product specialized for polar bears, which contains bear maintenance behaviours that are necessary for a proteins and nutrients needed for polar bear growth. polar bear living in the zoo, such as how to sit, open According to Allison Ginsburg, the Assiniboine her mouth for an exam and stand up all the way so the Park Zoo’s Curator of Animal Care — Large Carni- zoo staff can get a good look at her body — similar to vores, HCpl Juno has a very full and active schedule. military drill and health inspections. “The polar bears are always fed multiple times a HCpl Juno’s habitat is made up of three different day, they have enrichment, they have access to their environments, and she has to get used to shifting from outdoor habitats as well as their indoor ones, and they one to another. Much of her training is ongoing, said HCpl Juno, the Canadian Army’s adopted polar bear have lots of interactions with their animal care staff,” Ginsburg: “We’re always working on comfort level, (left), interacts with her friend York in the Leatherdale she noted. There are currently nine polar bears at the trust and relationship with the handlers.” International Polar Bear Conservatory at the Assini- zoo. So, what’s next for HCpl Juno? boine Park Zoo in Winnipeg last November. Ginsburg reported that HCpl Juno participates in Photo Assiniboine Park Zoo Pet of the Week Pet of the Week MANDY Monica Armstrong’s rescue from Pet of the Week Manitoba Mutts turned one April 19. Mandy is believed to be a lab-husky cross. MonicaPet says her dogof enjoys thePet outdoors, playing ofat the dog park, the and playing with her rope. 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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 2PPCLI soldiers hone their infantry skills during a fall exericse in the Base’s training area. Photo Jules Xavier Proof reader Elaine Rempel ext 3736 Fax: 204-765-3814 Email: [email protected] 3rd Canadian Division explores Mailing Address: Box 5000, Stn Main CANADIAN CFB Shilo, Manitoba, R0K 2A0 COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARD 2014 wellness culture, mindset change This newspaper is issued by authority of LCol David MacIntyre, Capt Bonnie Wilken spectrum of wellness — physical, psychological, emo- Base Commander, CFB Shilo. The views expressed herein are tional, social, familial, spiritual and intellectual. not necessarily those of the Department of National Defence or Stag Special of the editorial staff. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit, “To use a hockey analogy, this is about looking after our bench by bringing in some enforcers,” said 3 Cdn to abridge, to reject copy or advertising to adhere to the policy, It’s a common narrative in Army circles. Soldiers Div CO BGen Trevor Cadieu. as outlined in CFAO 57-5, and for clarity and/or content. get injured, “gut through it” out of pride, loyalty, or “If we expect our troops to fi ght for this country fear of career implications. while their families make sacrifi ces on the home front, The Shilo Stag is produced every second Thursday. Their neglected injuries get worse, and ultimately we are going to mobilize all available resources to bet- cost those soldiers deployment opportunities, their ter look after them.” Deadline for submissions is the Thursday prior to the careers, and even their long-term health. The team that shares this hockey bench are the Reg- week of publication. Submissions can be sent to the Stag This is the reality faced by some of our members ular Force, Reserve Force, Canadian Rangers, and ci- via email at [email protected], dropped off at the Stag of- despite a multitude of health-oriented programs that vilian staff — the 3 Cdn Div One Team. fi ce located in CANEX or via Inter-base mail. can seem overwhelming and confusing. Previous wellness initiatives have not always ad- That way of thinking is being challenged by 3rd dressed the different levels of access to resources that Submitting articles and photos for print: Canadian Division (3 Cdn Div)’s wellness working challenge members working outside a base construct. • Please submit articles as a MS Word Document. group, conducted in Edmonton earlier this year. The 3 Cdn Div wellness working group is looking • Include the author’s full name, rank, unit and contact information. Uniformed and civilian members were brought to- to link-in all members of the One Team to bridge gaps • Include photos with your articles whenever possible, gether to consider the tools our soldiers need to be- and increase overall awareness and effectiveness of however, do not embed photos in word documents. come elite warriors who not only survive but thrive Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) wellness initiatives. • Please submit photos as high resolution jpegs (if in operations. After refi ning the concepts considered by the work- scanned 300 dpi), digital images or in hard copy format. One of the concepts that was examined was how to ing group, soldiers and leaders from all 3 Cdn Div • With photos, include a caption that names the individu- modify the familiar Army concept of “service before units gathered in Edmonton for wellness training in als in the photo; what is taking place; and the name, self,” into an understanding of how putting individu- mid-March. rank, and unit of the photographer. al self-care fi rst leads to better, more effective military This forum was used to stress-test a draft Division • • • service. A “well” soldier is a stable, balanced fi ghter wellness campaign, to inspire leaders with the help who will be more effective in all aspects of his or her of a broad array of experts, provide them with practi- Follow the Shilo Stag on life. cal tools that can be used to enhance the fi tness and Facebook by visiting: The broad base of knowledge brought by partici- wellness of our members and introduce emerging pating health care professionals, academics, military http://www.facebook.com/ShiloSTAG concepts such as post traumatic growth. leaders, Canadian Rangers, and civilian representa- Capt Bonnie Wilken 3 Div PAO tives was generated to best refl ect and capture the full

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Shilo Medsafe Pharmacy manager Dhawi Salih stocks his shelves with products after opening at CANEX. Photo Jules Xavier Customer service important for pharmacy users Sarah Francis allergies. Shilo Stag The local pharmacy carries a wide variety of medi- cation, but the ones they stock are generally generic — brand names are available. Switching your prescriptions over to CFB Shilo’s “We don’t stock brands because they’re expensive. new pharmacy is quick and easy. And mostly the government has pushed everything to The newly opened Medsafe Pharmacy in CANEX generic. People prefer generic because they are cheap. is looking forward to serving the military community If someone prefers a certain brand then we might ask and its hinterland. to order it for the next day.” A pharmacist since 2013, manager Dhawi Salih said Getting in touch with Salih is easy if you do not getting to know clients is an important part of the job stop by his venue at CANEX, around the corner from for him. Health Promotion. Besides a phone call or an e-mail, “I enjoy serving my clients and being open, espe- Medsafe Pharmacy uses the social media platform, cially to develop a relationship, more than just being a Facebook. Visit www.facebook.com/medsafeshilo/ pharmacist dispensing medication,” he told the Stag. Medsafe Pharmacy is open Monday to Friday from “ Trying to know people more closely, that’s what I 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 204-702-0114. enjoy more.” Salih chose to follow in his brother’s footsteps and join the medical world. “In university I started first with engineering, but didn’t finish it,” he recalled. “I switched to pharmacy half way through. I had been influenced by my family. 2018 Military My brother is a pharmacist and cousins, so I switched careers.” His brother works at the Brandon Medsafe location. After hearing from a friend CFB Shilo did not have Membership Rates a pharmacy, but previously did, he was glad to step in to be able to offer this service. All you have to do to switch your prescriptions is speak to Salih and he will begin the process of contact- ing your current location to have them moved. “We do internal transferring prescriptions,” he ex- plained. “We get the patient’s information — the pa- tient has to authorize us to give [their] full name, date of birth, and what pharmacy [they] deal with — a phone number or name of the pharmacy. We contact Adults $649 the pharmacy [and] the pharmacy will transfer the prescription or file to us. We contact the patient to see Student $399 what medication they are interested to transfer or be filled.” Shilo’s Medsafe Pharmacy also offer a number of Junior $125 services for clients, including free delivery. “In both branches, we are authorized to give injec- Family $1,299 tions and vaccines. I have the certificate [to do] that. Especially in flu season and that, we encourage peo- Couple $1,199 ple to get vaccines. We have the vaccines provided to us by Manitoba Health.” Salih added, “I do also have authorization to give Golf & Ride Membership $399 prescriptions for minor ailments.” He said those can include prescriptions for acne and Starting April 1, all amounts include taxes 6 Shilo Stag May 3, 2018 Canadian Rangers use Ihuma to help train Arctic operations advisors

Lynn Capuano that community. Stag Special “A lot of that preparation is learning traditional Ranger

skills: how to live on the land, how to fish and so on. Their Military operations and advice is outstanding and their exercises in any environment knowledge is such that we have an inherent element of listen to them. danger, but when the most “This year has been one of northern areas of Canada are the worst for weather that the staging grounds, the risks I’ve seen on this course. There are compounded by polar were a lot of high winds and weather and a vast and bleak white-outs in Resolute Bay.” terrain. Flexibility is a Ranger lesson Fortunately for the Cana- to be taken to heart. dian Armed Forces (CAF), the “As much as humanly pos- Canadian Rangers are part sible, when a Ranger looks of the team that trains Arctic out the window and says, ‘oh Operations Advisors (AOA) I wouldn’t go out today,’ then in Yellowknife, Northwest we don’t go out that day.” Territories and Resolute Bay, Heeding the Rangers’ advice Nunavut each season. The is hard for goal-driven sol- 2018 course concluded in late diers. March, with the Stag’s Sarah He noted that this advice Francis there to observe during sometimes goes against the Op NUNALIVUT. The Stag’s Sarah Francis spent a few days in the Far North as part of Op NUNALIVUT. She visited grain of the typical goal-orient- The Canadian Rangers Cambridge Bay (above), where a Canadian Ranger fills his snowmobile gas tank before venturing ed soldier. belong to the Army Reserve out on the Arctic tundra with a 2PPCLI patrol. Photo Sarah Francis “We like our timelines and (ARes), and they live and work we like meeting our objectives. in remote and northern regions solutions that he learned, in part, from the Rangers. So what we teach is that when we are acting as advi- of the country. They provide lightly-equipped, self- “Well, the obvious one is the cold. Not very many sors, before we go to our commander and give ad- sufficient mobile forces to support national security people get to experience that type of cold. It can go vice, we should first go to the Rangers and ask them and public safety operations within Canada. down to minus 75 degrees [Celsius]. I often find that what they would do. You know the saying, ‘you can As emphasized in the Strengthening the Army it’s the first thing that takes the candidates back a lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink?’ Reserve (StAR) directive, the AOA course trains Re- step,” he said. “It is the overarching challenge, just Well, it’s like that, but I think we’re getting better at serve and Regular Force members together as much being able to function in the extreme cold. You have it,” he said. as possible to ensure they can be combined into one to learn to exist in it.” “After all, you can’t tell candidates who are there team when the need arises. Bundling up is not always the answer to keeping to advise people to make good decisions and then The graduates who are ARes members will serve in toasty, according to Capt LeBlanc. make poor decisions just to get the course finished. their Divisions’ Arctic Response Company Groups, “We teach them how to dress for the cold, depend- And so we always have to err on the side of caution. which are ARes-only organizations, while the Regu- ing on what they will be doing. Avoiding sweating is The weather has the final say.” lar Force members will use their knowledge within one of the key things that we teach. Course evolution addresses psychological aspects. their units. “So if you are going to be working, for example, The course evolves each time it is given. True partners with the CAF in the North, the Cana- cutting snow blocks to build an igloo, you will take “We think the program’s going in the right direc- dian Rangers carry out more than 110 exercises and off layers — we call it kitting down – because you tion,” said Capt LeBlanc. “Lessons are being learned operations a year, including local sovereignty and don’t want that sweat building up in your parka — and that is exactly why we are up here.” training patrols, support to CAF operations and exer- because it will get wet and then it will freeze and you For the past two years, a new aspect of the train- cises, and support to federal and territorial partners will be that much colder. ing, called the Sub-Arctic Survival phase, has been or other stakeholders. “So you leave your parka open on your snow ma- delivered. Capt Wayne LeBlanc works closely with the Ca- chine so that moisture can evaporate and freeze. And Candidates spend three or four days out on the nadian Rangers to deliver a broad range of northern then you just bash it off your parka before you put it land without food or rifles. They may only use snares knowledge and skills. He has been the course com- back on.” to catch small game and a ferro — short for ferroceri- mander of the AOA course for more than three years. If Rangers think the weather is bad, heed their um — rod and metal striker to start fires. “We have one Ranger supporting in the Low Ihuma It emits a high-temperature spark when struck Arctic Phase but we employ the bulk of the Rangers’ “As for the High Arctic Rangers, I can’t really sing with a metal striker and is effective under cold, wet knowledge in the High Arctic,” he said. their praises enough,” he said. “They bring a lot of or windy conditions that would defeat matches or The 45-day AOA course, which sees candidates cultural wisdom and good decision-making process- lighters. split their time between Yellowknife and Resolute es that we’re looking for.” “We have a priority of survival, and that is shelter, Bay, provides Canadian Army personnel with the Ihuma is an Inuktitut word that has many mean- water, fire and food. Food is very low on the prior- tools they need to advise their commanders on how ings, but the most basic definition is reason, wisdom ity scale because of the ‘Rule of Threes,’ which is to more safely conduct military operations and exer- and knowledge, according to training materials used in the order of what’s going to kill you fastest,” he cises in Canada’s north, an environment that can be for the AOA course. explained. deadly if not understood and treated with respect. A person with Ihuma is considered to have adult “So three minutes without air, 30 minutes exposed “I think this year’s candidates in particular have competence, and has what is needed not only for to the elements, depending on the conditions; three been one of the best crops we’ve had. They have personal survival, but to have the ability to lead oth- days without water; and three weeks without food.” been very enthusiastic,” said Capt LeBlanc. ers in the harsh North. An aspect of Ihuma that becomes important is “One of the things we preach from day one is that Known as Isuma in some dialects, the concepts are keeping a positive attitude in the face of difficulty. you have to be enthusiastic about this. It is a once- important to Inuit across the Canadian Arctic. “Being out there without food contributes to what in-a-lifetime opportunity. It’s a part of the world that Someone who has Ihuma is calm, cheerful and we are trying to teach,” said Capt LeBlanc. very few people ever get to see.” patient, particularly in the face of difficulty and “We’re trying to create a psychological mindset. Originally from Nova Scotia, Capt LeBlanc has frustration, has a realistic and flexible approach to Things are going to start going bad if you don’t been a Regular Force Army member for 10 years. the environment and a strong respect for others’ maintain a certain level of positivity and keep your Now posted to the Canadian Army Advanced independence. mind working. Warfare Centre, which is part of the Canadian Army Capt Leblanc described how, during the final phase “You have to keep the human mind busy in a situa- Doctrine and Training Centre in Trenton, Ont., he of the course, participants must take advantage of tion like that. The moment you stop being busy and alternates between Resolute Bay in the winter and the Rangers’ knowledge. trying to improve your situation, the depression and Trenton during the warmer months, when he runs “Participants plan their own final exercise on this the self-doubt and the self-pity comes into play and the Mountain Operations Platoon. course, which involves a sovereignty patrol. They are those will impact your ability to survive, and so we “I spend my summers teaching mountain knowl- assigned a community and then they’re given Rang- want to put them in that state in as realistic a situa- edge,” he said. ers from that community to help them plan what tion as possible while still maintaining safety.” As for Arctic knowledge, he discussed some of they’re going to do during their sovereignty patrol in Lynn Capuano Army Public Affair the biggest challenges for those new to the far north, May 3, 2018 Shilo Stag 7 ‘Respect the Arctic environment’

During MGen Simon Hetherington’s visit to the Arctic, a local family of polar bears was sighted in Resolute Bay, Nunavut. Photo MCpl Jennifer Kusche Combat Camera MGen Simon Hetherington observes Arctic training

Lynn Capuano from everybody who is working up there.” manders who may not have had direct experience Stag Special From a safe distance, they observed sev- with the High Arctic and its unique challenges, in- eral polar bears in the area as well. cluding survival and navigation. They will put their “So it was great exposure, and people hard-learned knowledge to great use helping the MGen Simon Hetherington, Commander got a chance to get really cold, too,” he commanders plan future exercises or operations. of the Canadian Army Doctrine and Train- chuckled. “The partnership NRCan is in- As outlined in the Strengthening the Army Reserve ing Centre (CADTC), based in Kingston, Ont., valuable to us and I wanted to better un- (StAR) directive, the AOA course ensures that Reserve intended to spend a whirlwind weekend in derstand how we could expand it further and Regular forces train together as much as possible Resolute Bay in late February to observe Arc- and improve the use of the centre. In the to ensure they can be effectively combined into one tic training going on there — but the “whirl- wintertime, we are the primary users of the team. Accordingly, the course MGen Hetherington wind” was almost replaced by a blizzard that facility, and in the summertime it’s the sci- observed had 32 students that were a mix of Regular would have prolonged his stay. entists from NRCan.” and Reserve men and women. “It was a short visit. We were on the ground NRCan’s main use of the centre is “It was great to see the diversity of the group,” he for about 48 hours,” he said. “The weather MGEN SIMON the Polar Continental Shelf Project. He said. “This is our Force Employment concept for the was beautiful on the Saturday morning, but HETHERINGTON noted that lessons being learned benefit North using our Arctic Response Company Groups as we were flying out, the weather closed in. both the military and the polar research which are 100 per cent Reserve organizations.” Having been in a northern blizzard before, I sides of the partnership. The graduates are expected to go back and serve in can tell you it makes you feel very small. One of the “As we see the effects of climate change, and with the Arctic Response Company Groups in their divi- great lessons that has been pushed home by our Arctic technology making the Arctic more ac- sions. Operations Advisor (AOA) course is about respecting cessible, we have a role in ensuring that “It’s not just about how to put up a the land, the environment and the extreme weather, as our land, resources, and most impor- tent and how to light a stove,” he said. it can be potentially fatal.” tantly, Canadians remain secure.” In one phase of the course, they go He was accompanied by about 35 people, including He noted that cruise ships have be- into the Indigenous communities and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) personnel, as the gun visiting Resolute Bay and the ham- communicate that there’s going to be Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) runs the Arctic Train- let of Resolute. Having scientists in the a large Northern exercise coming up ing Centre in conjunction with NRCan. Also along Arctic is a way of exercising sovereign- and there are going to be soldiers and for the rare Northern exposure was Canadian Army ty, which supports Strong, Secure En- equipment there, and the Arctic Op- HCol Paul Hindo, foreign exchange officers from such gaged: Canada’s Defence Policy. erations Advisors’ task is to help them Allied nations as Brazil, the United Kingdom and the “If you’ve got scientists present in the understand the reasons behind it. The United States, and members of organizations that em- north, it’s a Canadian footprint on the Canadian Rangers are highly respected ploy CAF Primary Reserve members, including mem- ground. They might not have rifles or members the AOA course team. Part of bers of the Canadian Army (CA) Reserve. wear military uniforms, but by being the Canadian Army Reserve, the Rang- “The north is a wonderful place that 99 per cent of there, they are exercising our sover- ers live and work in remote and North- Canadians don’t ever get to visit. By including some eignty.” ern regions of the country, providing foreign military personnel and some of our employer From a military perspective, he said, lightly-equipped, self-sufficient mo- stakeholders on the trip, we were able to expose them “By training our men and women in A member of 1st Cana- bile forces to support national security to our soldiers operating in the Arctic environment,” uniform to be able to operate in the dian Ranger Patrol Group and public safety operations within said MGen Hetherington. Northern climate, ready to deploy on a pauses before departing Canada. “The Rangers never cease to He believes this visit will help Hindo and the em- search-and-rescue mission in the north, for weapons practice dur- amaze me,” said MGen Hetherington. ployer stakeholders more fully understand what part- this equates to sovereignty.” ing Op NUNALIVUT in “Many of them have spent their entire time Reservists, who often are also have full-time ci- A main reason for MGen Hethering- Cambridge Bay, Nunavut in lives north of 60 … how to live, how to vilian jobs, actually to do in terms of military service. ton’s visit was to observe training that March when 2PPCLI trav- survive in the north is something to be “We spent a full day out on the land just off the Base was being conducted around Resolute elled to the Arctic for winter learned from them. Always, my final watching the Arctic Ops Advisor course in action,” Bay. “One of our uniquely Canadian training. takeaway from the North is how small said MGen Hetherington. “We got into a Twin Otter individual training courses, the Arctic Photo Cpl Myki Poirier-Joyal we are as people. The North can be plane and flew around the area to see the hamlet of Operations Advisor course, was occur- beautiful but it can be in inhospitable. Resolute and get a feel for the terrain. We saw a herd ring, so as the lead trainer of the Cana- We need to respect the environment; of musk oxen from the air. We also were able to visit dian Army, I wanted to go see how it was going.” we need to respect the local people who are there ad- with some of the NRCan labs, and get good briefings The AOA course trains officers to advise unit com- vising us.” 8 Shilo Stag May 3, 2018 Parliament Hill Want to be part of Changing of the Guard?

Krysthle Poitras guaranteed employment Stag Special from May 1 to Aug. 31. Individuals have the abil- ity to conduct their Basic If you have ever visited Military Qualification Parliament Hill in down- training and then transi- town Ottawa on a sum- tion to learning how to mer day, you may have conduct Public Duties seen the men and women for the remainder of the of the Ceremonial Guard summer. (CG) in scarlet uniforms “Where else but in the with towering bearskin Army Reserve can you hats as they marched with join, become trained and precision to the sound of find yourself parading on an accompanying military Parliament Hill wearing a band. scarlet tunic and bear- Have you ever won- skin in front of 10,000 of dered who these people your closest friends and are? And did you know admirers, all in one sum- you could have this awe- mer?” some job? Pte(R) Mackenzie Some people may Burke, a new military assume the ceremony member recently ap- is performed by actors, pointed to the GGFG and much like those who staff who hopes to join the tourist attractions such as CG, described her experi- Old Fort Henry in Kings- ence in joining the Army ton, Ont., but this is not Reserve and undergoing so. training. All members of the “The training that I CG are serving members have completed so far of the Canadian Armed Practice makes perfect: both male and female members of the Ceremonial Guard perform drills at the Carleton has been exceptional,” Forces (CAF), many of University grounds in Ottawa. They support public duties such as the Changing of the Guard on Parliament Hill she said. whom have deployed on and the posting of sentries at Rideau Hall and at the National War Memorial during the summer months. Photo DND One of the things she domestic and internation- is looking forward to is al operations. Hall and at the National War Memorial, we are able when her Basic Military These seasoned members perform public duties, to remind Canadians that we serve them and even Qualification (BMQ) course does their weapons including providing support to official functions held though we are wearing uniforms that are historical training at the range on the weekend. at Rideau Hall, foreign embassies and other locations in nature, we want to demonstrate that we continue “Ever since I was a little girl, I was always inter- around the National Capital Region with music and to stand on guard to protect their freedoms and are ested in being in the military. I have always had the marching prowess. Part of a proud British tradition, ready to answer the call to duty when required.” drive to help and protect my country. Some of the these ceremonial duties have been performed for Is the Ceremonial Guard hiring? benefits for me being in the Army Reserve is that my almost 60 years for the Canadian public. The two main units tasked with supporting the BMQ course takes place on the weekends,” she said, The crowning glory of the summer is Fortissimo, CG, which are the GGFG of Ottawa and the Canadi- which makes it easier for her because she is taking a a military and musical spectacular created for the an Grenadier Guards (CGG) of Montreal, are hiring. full-time Police Foundations program at Algonquin lawns of Parliament Hill, featuring massed military Under the Strengthening the Army Reserve (StAR) College in Ottawa during the week. bands, pipes and drums, guest performers from strategy, public duties are a priority in supporting Another benefit that she highlights is that her Canada and abroad, and, of course, the members of the Commander of the Canadian Army’s intent to tuition gets covered to a certain extent through her the CG. reinvigorate the Canadian Army Reserve. service. It is a signature event in the Nation’s Capital that A member of the CG could be employed as a “There are so many great benefits that come with has drawn thousands of spectators since 1997. guardsman, musician or as support staff during the being in the Army Reserve,” she said. Maj Patrice Villeneuve, the Commanding Officer public duties season. Newly enrolled personnel will MCpl Christopher Hutchinson, who has worked (CO) of the Ceremonial Guard, recounts that the complete basic military training. in both administration for the CG and as a Section highlights of his time as CO have included, “com- How can I join the Ceremonial Guard? Commander for the GGFG Regimental Band, said the manding the Guard of Honour for His Excellency There is still time to join for the 2018 season as a most rewarding thing about being in the CG, even the Governor General and His Royal Highness, the guardsman or a member of the support staff. more than playing his instrument for thousands of Prince of Wales, on Canada Day during the 150th For prospective musicians, there is an audition people each week, was working with colleagues who anniversary of Canada. Another highlight was com- process which is now closed for the 2018 public du- have become lifelong friends. manding the Guard during Fortissimo 2017 with ties season. A call for auditions will be posted on the In addition to performing in the daily Changing of over 10,000 spectators on Parliament Hill.” CG website this September for musicians wishing to the Guard Ceremony and in local ceremonial musi- Why are public duties important? enrol in time for the 2019 season. cal support, MCpl Hutchinson said being part of the LCol Chris Lynam, Commander of the Gover- If you are interested in working for the CG, Maj administration team that helped to keep the human nor General’s Foot Guards (GGFG), describes why Villeneuve said “you have to join a Canadian Army resources side of the band flowing smoothly was a public duties are important: “It is important that the Reserve unit and successfully complete the Basic Mil- point of personal pride in a job well done. Canadian Armed Forces help to properly welcome itary Qualification (BMQ). Once done, you will have “I helped address everything from leave, to pay, foreign dignitaries to Canada and help to play a role to ask your chain of command to be nominated for a to transfers and everything in between. Being in the in honouring Canadians who are recognized for their summer employment with the Ceremonial Guard.” CG definitely requires dedication, perseverance and military service to their country. The best way to guarantee employment with the the ability to dedicate summers to get the training “The Governor General’s Foot Guards and the CG, he advised, is to join the GGFG or the CGG, as required to advance in one’s career,” he noted. “That Ceremonial Guard are proud to have this role in they are the two primary Canadian Army Reserve being said, the Army Reserve has proven to be a support of the Governor General of Canada when units that contribute members. diverse and practically limitless source of career op- she recognizes deserving Canadians for their efforts Are there full-time summer employment opportu- portunities for myself in a variety of career paths.” to help their fellow citizens and to make Canada a nities in the Ceremonial Guard? Initially, full-time summer employment as an better country.” “The Ceremonial Guard aligns very well with the undergraduate music student attracted him to the He added, “Public duties are also important as new full-time summer employment initiative of the Army Reserve. they help connect members of the Canadian Armed Canadian Army Reserve,” said LCol Lynam. “It is “After graduating, I have since remained and taken Forces to Canadians. Through public duties, and in perfect for post-secondary students who enrol in the advantage of the long-term full-time contracts that particular, the conduct of the Changing of the Guard Governor General’s Foot Guards who are looking for exist,” said MCpl Hutchinson. on Parliament Hill and posting of sentries at Rideau May 3, 2018 Shilo Stag 9

The Veteran Family Pro- gram (VFP), funded by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), is now available at 32 MFRCs across the country. Photo supplied

Releasing from CAF? Transitioning to civilian SOLDOUT life helped by VFP using MFRC programs Stag Special Got Bulk Garbage? Releasing from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) can be challenging, but it becomes even more so when it is as a result of a medical condition and a medical release is concerned. Bulk items, yard waste, tires, and electronics When a serving member leaves the CAF, their family does as well. The entire may be disposed of Monday to Friday from family begins to step away from their extended family and support structure — the CAF — one service at a time. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Shilo dump The serving member and their family may have to transition to civilian services in the areas of health care, employment and education and navigate in areas un- located two kilometres east of familiar to them. That is why the Veteran Family Program (VFP), funded by Veterans Affairs Can- Rick’s Restaurant on Aldershot Road ada (VAC), is now available at 32 MFRCs across Canada, to support medically releasing — as of April 1 — CAF members, medically released veterans and their families. Through local MFRCs, VFP co-ordinators provide a suite of VFP transition pro- grams to meet the unique needs of families. Programs address caregiving, com- munication and skill building, in areas like fi nance, mental health and coping. N The VFP is available through three access points: MFRCs, Family Information Line (FIL) and www.CAFconnection.ca, with no specifi c end date to eligibility pe- riod, to support the transition to post-service life and civilian services and pro- CANEX grams. To Dump

• MFRC — VFP is accessible in person at 32 MFRCs across Canada. VFP co- Aldershot Rd ordinators are located at each MFRC to provide services, resources and assistance Ave Royal Rick’s with referrals to local and national programs and services as required. Restaurant • Family Information Line: 1-800-866-4546 or online fi [email protected] — Shilo Golf and The program can be accessed by phone, e-mail or video session by contacting the Country Club FIL. The FIL offers 24/7 bilingual, confi dential services that provide supportive counselling, information and referral to services, and immediate crisis manage- ment and support. • www.CAFConnection.ca — this website is another way to access the VFP, dis- cover available online resources and connect with services that support medically released CAF members, medically released veterans and their families as they Items may be placed for curb-side pick-up the transition to post-service life. The VFP began as a pilot program in November 2015 at seven MFRC sites. Since following date ONLY for spring clean-up: then, VAC, Military Family Services (MFS) and MFRC teams have been working closely together to put the VFP in place to ensure a seamless transition for all. Since the VAC budget announcement in March 2017, each MFRC has hired a May 22 VFP co-ordinator and has participated in joint training sessions, including new co-ordinators and VAC service centre managers, to ensure an alignment of infor- Items should not be placed earlier mation and service offerings for families across Canada. For more information e-mail [email protected] than the evening prior to pick-up 10 Shilo Stag May 3, 2018 Fore! Golf playdowns for mili- tary golfers interested Volunteer Appreciation in making the Canada West team represent- ing CFB Shilo run June 1, 4 and 5 at the Shilo Country Club. Tee time Let’s celebrate with our volunteers is 8 a.m. Register with at the Prairie Firehouse in Brandon sports and recreation co- ordinator Brette Olsen at ext 3894. Deadline for registering May 25. Top May 5 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. fi ve males and two fe- males will leave for Gar- rison Edmonton for the regional golf champion- ship July 7 to 12. Photo Jules Xavier

Effective long-term planning Defence strategy for Canada addresses needs at home, abroad Harjit Sajjan Furthermore, all CAF members de-   Stag Special ployed on all international operations   designated as such by the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) will no longer pay On behalf of the Government of Can- federal income tax on their CAF salary  ada, I am proud to present Canada’s up to the level of Lieutenant-Colonel. new Defence policy — Strong, Secure, The Government of Canada has also SHILO RANGES Engaged. committed to signifi cant investment Day and night firing will be carried out at the In my mandate from the Prime Min- Shilo Ranges until further notice. and growth in the Canadian Armed ister, I was directed to conduct an open Forces (CAF) during the next 20 years. The range consists of DND controlled proper- and transparent review to create a new Defence spending will increase dur- ty lying approximately 32 kms SE from defence strategy for Canada. ing the next decade, from $18.9-billion Brandon and N of the Assiniboine River in What followed was an unprecedent- Townships 7, 8 and 9; Range 14 WPM, in 2016-17 to $32.7-billion in 2026-27. Townships 8, 9 and 10; Ranges 15 and 16 ed year-long consultation process with The policy includes $62-billion in new WPM and Townships 9 and 10; Range 17 Canadians, Parliamentarians, defence funding during a 20-year period. WPM in the Province of Manitoba. If required, experts, and allies and partners. The CAF will grow by 3,500 Regular a detailed description of the Shilo property The result of this review is a defence may be obtained from the Base Construction Force members and 1,500 Reserve Force Engineering Office at Canadian Forces Base policy that addresses what we heard members, as well as an increase in the Shilo. and presents a new vision for the Na- civilian workforce by 1,150. tional Defence — Strong at home. Se- There will be signifi cant reforms to All boundaries, entry ways, roads and tracks cure in North America. Engaged in the into the Range are clearly marked and posted the procurement process including an with signs indicating that there is to be NO world. increase to Defence contracting author- TRESPASSING. Hunting is no longer It identifi es what matters most to ity up to $5-million and a reduction in permitted on the Shilo Ranges. Canada and how Defence will contrib- approval times to accelerate the deliv- ute to the promotion and protection of ery of low complexity projects. STRAY AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVE Canadian interests and values in a fl uid OBJECTS The Government will invest $108-bil- Bombs, grenades, shells, similar explo- and volatile global security environ- lion in purchasing, maintaining, and sive objects, and their casings are a hazard to ment. upgrading CAF equipment, includ- life and limb. Do not pick up or retain such It puts our people at the core, and al- ing the full complement of 15 Cana- objects as souvenirs. If you have found or lows for effective long-term planning have in your possession any object which you dian Surface Combatants; 88 advanced believe to be an explosive, notify your local and the mitigation of the unique chal- fi ghter jets; land capabilities including police and arrangements will be made to lenges and long lead times associated ground based air defence, combat sup- dispose of it. with developing credible defence capa- port vehicles, and training simulators; bility. No unauthorized person may enter this and airborne intelligence, surveillance, area and trespassing on the area is strictly Through Strong, Secure, Engaged, and reconnaissance platforms. prohibited. Canada’s new Defence Policy, the re- This will ensure the Canadian Forces cruitment, retention, and training of BY ORDER is equipped to deal with challenges Deputy Minister personnel will be signifi cantly im- whenever and wherever they arise. Department of National Defense proved to capitalize on the unique tal- I would like to thank all members ents and skill sets of Canada’s diverse of the Defence Team who contributed OTTAWA, CANADA population. 17630-77 their insights, expertise and experience We will implement a comprehensive in the development of the new Defence Diversity Strategy and Action Plan; Policy. develop the Total Health and Wellness I am proud to present it to all Canadi- Strategy; and launch a joint Suicide Pre- ans and to share with you, the members vention Strategy with Veterans Affairs, of the Defence Team.  in support of our members and their Harjit Sajjan Minister of National De- families. fence May 3, 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

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 Shilo Theatre www.rcamuseum.com(Located in the General Strange Hall) Visit www.CAFconnection.ca to nd out what movies we have playing this month. Or check the Stag’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/ShiloSTAG/

Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Movie starts at 6:30 p.m. For more info, call the community recreation o ce at 204-765-3000 ext 3317/3588 Scoring with ball hockey Stags

GSH Bowling Alley Want to wear the CFB Shilo Stags’ ball hockey jersey at the Canada West regionals this summer at CFB Wainwright? The tournament runs from Jun 10 to 16. Prior to departing for Alberta, however, coach MWO Brad Open bowling for all ages LaRocque from 1RCHA will be holding practices at Gunner Arena. An initial start-up meeting was held May 1. Saturday 2 to 4 p.m. If you want to play for MWO LaRocque and possibly earn a trip to nationals at CFB Borden which goes July 26 Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. to Aug. 2 give him a call at 204-765-3000 ext 3293 or drop him an e-mail at [email protected] and Adult: $2.50 per game he’ll provide you with a practice schedule. His team will be selected no later than May 28. Photo Jules Xavier 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! 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: May 10 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 done? Fast, CANEX needs you: Clerk/ca- arms safety course instructor/ friendly, and personal service. shier part-time position with 13 examiner offering Red Cross to 32 hr /week required. Must Located outside the gate. For fi rst aid training. Manitoba be available days/evenings, We want you on our team hunter safety instructor. CFSC, all your income tax needs con- and weekends. Starting sal- CRFFC safety courses offered tact Ingrid Wasserberg at 204- ary is $11.90 per hour. After The Shilo Stag is looking for another sales consul- at least monthly and on de- two-month probation salary tant for its team. Help us sell the Brandon business 763-4357. OPEN ALL YEAR. increases to $12.15. Under the market on advertising in the Stag. They have a cap- mand. Firearm/hunter safety tive audience — especially with people here who are St. Barbara’s courses planned seasonally. direction of the department su- Protestant Chapel Restricted and non-restricted. pervisor, a clerk/cashier scans new to the community after being posted here from Dow Construction offers Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with Visit social media page www. customer purchases, processes elsewhere in Canada. Where do you shop for new home renovations, new proj- glasses; groom your dog; take the wife out for an an- Sunday school & nursery facebook.con/gregsteelehu- transactions, and accepts pay- Padre Johnston - ext 3381 ects. Call 204-901-0350 niversary dinner; buy a new car or have winter tires put nterfirearmsafetymanitoba/ ment. He/she prices, stocks Padre Dennis - ext 3088 shelves, counters and display on the van with the advent of winter; shop for back to Padre Neil - ext 6836 Dial 204-729-5024 E-mail school clothes and supplies? Working on commission, [email protected] House for Sale areas with merchandise and you can set your own hours. The more you hustle and Our Lady of Shilo keeps stock in order. He/she 148 Madison Crescent, Bran- sign advertisers up to promote their business in the Roman Catholic Chapel We buy and sell good used performs cleaning duties as don. 1,280 square-foot bun- Stag, the more you earn. Drop by the Stag's office in Sunday at 10:30 a.m. furniture/appliances. We also galow, 3 & 2 bedroom. Two required. Apply in person at CANEX and see Jules or Sarah about the job. Or call Confessions by appointment deal in coins and coin/stamp blocks to school. 60-foot lot CANEX admin offi ce, or NPF 204-765-3000 ext 3013/3093. Be part of the award- Padre Ihuoma - ext 3089 supplies. People’s Market newly renovated. Call 204- Human Resources offi ce at Padre Shanahan - ext 3698 Place, 32-13th St., Brandon, winning Shilo Stag team. 727-0233. 204-727-4708. base HQ. 12 Shilo Stag May 3, 2018