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Great War project wants your help. Page 4 Joyce

It was Joyce Smid’s day at 2PPCLI Feb. 19, as she was surprised with a going away party. After 12 years the friendly smile greeting visitors to the command suite has retired. She dropped the puck (above) be- tween 2PPCLI RSM CWO James Smith and 2PPCLI CO LCol Wayne Niven at Gunner Arena in early De- cember. She was also hugged by then CDS LGen Tom Lawson (left) in 2013. For more on Joyce Smith Blood donor clinic back on and “her boys”, see page 10. Base March 4. Page 9 Photos by Jules Xavier Shilo Country Club We o er a fully stocked pro shop with friendly and helpful sta to assist you. Shilo’s club selection is expansive and specializes in Titleist, Cobra and Mizuno products. With tting carts from these companies, the SCC’s PGA of Canada golf professionals are fully qualied to custom-t golf clubs suited specically for your game. contact the pro shop at 204-765-3623 2 Shilo Stag February 25, 2016 Physiotherapy team work with injured soldiers

Sarah Francis many years in the military — disk-related inju- Shilo Stag ries, [and] joint-related injuries. “Then you have here on an Army base with 2VP and 1Horse, there is a lot of sport-related The physiotherapy team at CFB Shilo’s MIR are injuries and also that of trauma. Just bad luck working with soldiers in order to return them back someone tackles you [playing] Broomaloo, and to fi ghting fi t condition. you get injured. That’s considered trauma.” Each day brings in a range of injuries, both sports He did see a few sports-related injuries in Ot- and service-related. tawa, but not as many. While working on an Air One of the individuals helping soldiers mend Force base he saw a number of repetitive stress from their injuries is Capt Victor Pak, a Base phys- injuries. He said these can happen from work- iotherapist, who entered the Canadian military in ing on fuel tanks and being bent backwards fre- 1998. He was inspired by a sense of adventure. quently. Prior to studying physiotherapy, Capt Pak was As he described it, he contorted himself into a with the Royal Canadian Dragoons at Garrison Pet- very uncomfortable position with his arms over awawa as an armoured offi cer. Sustaining a sports his head and head arched backward. Something injury, and seeing post-deployment injuries encour- that defi nitely seems as though it could cause aged his decision to remuster and take on a his cur- some pain in the long run. No one body is the rent trade. same, meaning there are a number of ways to “I myself was injured, not in operations, but in treat an injury. With the exception of a few ail- a sports-related event, that being running. I had to ments, the physic team at CFB Shilo is able to undergo rehab,” he recalled. “I saw the power of re- handle all cases. They will externally refer cases habilitation, not only in helping me get back on my for pelvic fl oor (after giving birth) cases as well feet but, more so in soldiers who received traumatic as some specifi c foot cases such as podiatris. The injuries. Blast injuries, amputations as a result and staff are able to do physical therapy, acupunc- so forth. Restoring their function and [getting] back ture as well as spinal manipulations and adjust- on their feet.” ments. As an avid athlete, including running, mixed “It just so happens that we have a very good martial arts, cycling and downhill skiing, he fi gured Capt Victor Pak discusses a knee brace with a client. team. We have an advanced manipulative why not combine his passion for sport with work. Photo by Sarah Francis therapist, who does spinal manipulation. Very He completed his physiotherapy training in 2011. much like a chiropractor — that’s Leo Laroque. With three major branches, these injuries can af- “They will say, ‘We’re forming a running team in We have Brianna Coulter, who does traumatic fect your joints, bones, muscles and even your brain. the spring and we want a presentation on new trends brain injury and concussions. And myself, with my Musculo/skeleto, which is your muscles and bones, in the prevention of running injuries.’ We give that. background in Mckenzie, it’s an approach to physi- cardio/respiratory, which is heart and lungs, and fi - There is a lot of questions — I’ll give you an example, cal therapy and also, functional movement screening nally neural, which is post-stroke or spinal injury or since were on the topic of running — a lot of questions and selective functional movement analysis. That’s a neurological disorder to name a few examples. on minimalist running shoes. Either fi ve-fi ngered sports-based approach to rehabilitation.” Now with a better knowledge of how the body shoes or soles that are very thin.” If you need help with an injury, Capt Pak said one works, he has been able to reduce his own personal Another popular topic based on questions from sol- great thing about their offi ce is you can now self-refer. injuries. diers is proper lifting techniques. Every day is a little This mean you no longer need to go to a doctor or sick “I know for a fact that before I did physical therapy, bit different. However, there is sometimes a pattern of parade to get an appointment with them. This could with my limited knowledge of anatomy and physiol- injuries when it comes to soldiers. take up to a few weeks. He said the self-referral has ogy, I was probably — not probably, [I was] doing cer- “Not that a back is a back and a knee is a knee, helped soldiers receive treatment faster. tain exercises wrong from a strength and conditioning but because of the patient population and what they “People were waiting and waiting to come into re- perspective.” do, the injuries they come in with are the same,” he hab and in that time they’re running on injuries — in- Reducing your risk of injury through patient educa- said. “At broomaloo you can expect to see traumatic juring themselves more,” he explained. “They can lit- tion is also part of the physio team’s day. injuries, traumatic brain injuries, concussions and erally come through the door and say, ‘Hey, my back “If we can empower the patient to know what to so forth. Brianna [Coulter] is ready to respond. [Ex] hurts. Can I have it assessed?’ We book you in based look out for or how to prevent injury then we’ve al- HEAVY LOADER, we can expect back injuries. [For] on priority.” ready done half the battle,” he offered. Mountain Man, we can expect foot, knee, hip and If do you come in without an appointment, and they He added that patient education is a corner stone back-related injuries” have an opening that afternoon, they can book you in. of what they do in the Base physiotherapy area of the Capt Pak also said injury patterns can vary by Base. “If I could get one message out to the entire CFB Base hospital. Units will also ask them to give brief- “I served in Ottawa, where the population is varied. Shilo population is that they can directly refer them- ings on how to prevent injuries doing certain activi- So you have the very old people, who present with selves to physical therapy by walking through the ties. a multitude of degenerative pathologies. Obviously door,” offered Capt Pak. 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International Womenʼs Day 2/400 2/ 00 Shilo Stag sion in Afghanistan’s history. 9 She has been recognized for her lead- Mott’s ® Bounce ® To celebrate International Women’s ership and courage by dozens of hu- Day, CFB Shilo BComd LCol John man and women’s rights organizations Garden Cocktail Fabric Softener Cochrane and Shilo’s MFRC invited globally, and continues her work in Af- • Get your daily veggies in a ghanistan. Sheets two internationally acclaimed human glass rights advocates to the El Prado Club. Moreover, she also served as the fi rst • Assorted Scents • 1.89 litres Dr. Sima Samar and Marilou McPhe- vice-president in the transitional Af- • 80 pack dran will speak at 1 p.m. on the Base, ghanistan government under Hamid • Reg. 4.89 then are at the library at Brandon Uni- Karzai. • Reg. 6.49 versity for another event at 7 p.m. Dr. McPhedran is a human rights 2/ 00 2/ 00 “When I fi rst met Doctors Samar and lawyer who founded the International McPhedron in Afghanistan in 2004 I Women’s Rights Project at Ontario- 6 9 was deeply impressed,” recalled LCol based York University. Cochrane. “These women are world- She was the only Canadian to be Purex ® Spongetowels ® renowned for their advocacy for wom- invited by the High Commissioner en’s rights and I knew they would of- for Human Rights to present in the Bathroom Tissue Paper Towels fer something of immense value to our 23rd Session of the UN Human Rights • Two ply • Two’s community.” Council. • Four rolls • Reg. 5.79 He added, “We are thrilled to have Professor McPhedran currently di- the opportunity to bring them to CFB rects the Institute for International • Reg. 4.69 Shilo and Brandon.” Women’s Rights and teaches human Dr. Samar is an international advo- rights courses at Global College in cate for human and women’s rights. Winnipeg. 2/ 00 2/ 00 Born in Afghanistan, she is currently The Base event is open to every- the chairwoman of the Independent one who would like to hear the guest speakers discuss human rights on In- 6 7 Afghanistan Human Rights Commis- sion, the fi rst Human Rights Commis- ternational Women’s Day. February 25 - March 9, 2016 4 Shilo Stag February 25, 2016

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Mailing Address: CANADIAN Box 5000, Stn Main COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER CFB Shilo, Manitoba, R0K 2A0 AWARD 2014 Great War project requires citizen historians This newspaper is issued by authority of LCol John Cochrane, Base Commander, CFB Shilo. The views expressed herein are Rosie Willan the Military Cross (MC) — making him one of only a hand- not necessarily those of the Department of National Defence or ful of people who have won all three and survived the war. of the editorial staff. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit, Stag Special The research will consider not only individual migra- to abridge, to reject copy or advertising to adhere to the policy, tion histories like these, but also the way individuals and as outlined in CFAO 57-5, and for clarity and/or content. A global project has been launched to research the lives communities saw their own identities — as “Geordies” and and wartime service of “Geordies” — from the northeast of Britons, but also Australians, Canadians, or New Zealand- The Shilo Stag is produced every second Thursday. England — in the armies of Australia, New Zealand, New- ers. foundland and Canada during the Great War. The information for the database will be gathered by citi- Deadline for submissions is the Thursday prior to the Dominion Geordies in the First World War, funded by zen historians and the 12-month project is open to anyone week of publication. Submissions can be sent to the Stag the UK’s Arts and Humanities Research Council, will seek — all you need is an interest in the First World War. via email at [email protected], dropped off at the Stag of- to crowd-source research by recruiting volunteer research- Using this information, the project organizers plan to fi ce located in CANEX or via Inter-base mail. ers in Canada and overseas. “The fi rst stage of the project produce a short fi lm and write a number of research papers will involve collecting information that will help us build in order to profi le the men of the northeast who fought in Submitting articles and photos for print: a comprehensive and fascinating insight into the stories of the armies of the Dominions. “It will be an interesting and • Please submit articles as a MS Word Document. so many of the local men and women of the northeast who, challenging project to work on,” said Dr. McConnel. “We • Include the author’s full name, rank, unit and contact information. having left their native land in the three decades or so be- want to get as many people as possible involved, from ex- • Include photos with your articles whenever possible, fore the war, found themselves volunteering to return and perienced researchers to fi rst-time historians. however, do not embed photos in word documents. fi ght for the homeland in the campaigns of the war across “Participants will have the opportunity to learn the skills • Please submit photos as high resolution jpegs (if the world,” said Dr. James McConnel, who is a history lec- necessary to research the lost stories of these service men scanned 300 dpi), digital images or in hard copy format. turer at Northumbria University. and women’s lives and to work with other researchers • With photos, include a caption that names the individu- “By better understanding their complex identities, we across the world.” als in the photo; what is taking place; and the name, hope to get a clearer picture of a fascinating aspect of the He added, “We are confi dent that anyone who can take rank, and unit of the photographer. First World War that has been almost completely forgot- the time to learn just a little about the scale and impact of • • • ten.” the war will be encouraged to play a part in the project.” Take, for example, George Burdon McKean. To be part of the Dominion Geordies in the Great War Originally from Willington, County Durham, he was a project or for more information, visit http://dominiongeor- Follow the Shilo Stag on student at the University of Alberta when the Great War diesinww1.co.uk/ Facebook by visiting: broke out and served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force Or you can contact Dr. McConnel via e-mail at james. (CEF). [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/ShiloSTAG/ He was awarded the Victoria Cross (VC), the Military Rosie Willan is with Northumbria University in Newcas- Medal (MM) and, after he was commissioned as an offi cer, tle, UK

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CFB Shilo’s community council extended a warm welcome to two new members during a recent meeting. 1RCHA A/Z Bty (red) needed overtime to win intersect- Pte Alexandra Otis from Base Transport has signed on as Ward 1 representative, tion playoffs at Gunner Arena 8-7 over 2PPCLI Combat while this writer has taken over as representative of Ward 4 as well as became the Playoffs Support in a two-game total goals series. A/Z Bty led 5-3 publicity co-ordinator. after the opening game. Photo by Jules Xavier For a full list of Ward representatives, and for details on how the PMQs are di- 0000000_VeteranFamilyProgram_Layout 1 16-02-11 11:49 AM Page 1 vided into wards, visit www.cfcommunitygatway.com Also available on this website is contact information for your ward’s representative. Should you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions for the community council feel free to get in touch with your ward representative. Before the snow melts, your community council would like to thank the organizers of the Twas the Night Before Christmas Parade. The event, put together by community members, along with Shilo Emergency Services, saw beautifully decorated EMS vehicles roll through the PMQs. Hot chocolate and goodie bags, provided by council, were handed out to children watching the parade. Looking forward to spring and summer, council is improving at least two of its projects. Registration for the community garden plots will open April 1. Council is hoping to make improvements to the gardens this year, including availability by increasing the number of plots, and improve maintenance to the patches. Details on registration will be made available as spring approaches. Improvements to the Base’s skateboard park will also be underway once the snow melts. Two new concrete ramps are to be installed this spring, and should be ready for skaters by early summer. The next Shilo community council meeting at Base headquarters is March 23 at 2:30 p.m. As always, council is looking to hear from you. If you have suggestions, concerns, ideas, or would like to volunteer contact your ward representative.

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What is the Veteran Family Program Examples of services include: (VFP) pilot project? • One-on-one support with the Veteran As of October 1, 2015, the Shilo MFRC was Family Coordinator (VFC) one of seven MFRCs to launch a Veteran’s • Referrals to additional services within the Family Pilot Program. This four-year pilot community program will assist medically releasing • Access to the 24 hour Family Information CAF members and their families line (1-800-866-4546). • A transitional Booklet that helps How can the MFRC help my family? individuals and families work through the stages of transitioning The VFP can assist CAF families with the • Prevention Programs including FOCUS transition to civilian life by providing services (Families Overcoming Under Stress). in the following areas: A resilience training for military families • Specialized Information Services designed to help families develop skills to • Transition and Prevention Programs better manage the challenges that arise • Support Services. from military lifestyle, deployments, and operational stress injuries.

For more information, please contact: Pamela Hall TOGETHER WE Veteran Family Coordinator Tel: 204-765-3000 ext. 4557 ARE STRONGER E-mail: [email protected] www.familyforce.ca

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Siding work Work continues on the new Base homes being built, with drywall going up indoors, while workers place siding on both the homes and adjacent ga- rages. If all goes according to planning, expect the new homes to begin welcoming residents later this summer. Photo by MCpl Janie Jacobsen

Sense of fashion at RCA Museum

Shilo Stag ing a signifi cant centenary of the fi rst women gaining the vote, greatly accelerated by their contribution to The newest exhibition being unveiled Feb. 26 at the the war effort. RCA Museum has a sense of fashion. It was decided to pursue this storyline within the Called Designed for Victory: Women, War and the exhibit, which has an opening ceremony Feb. 26 at 1 Vote, this exhibit was developed in partnership with p.m. another museum and Brandon University’s history Necessity brought about a great partnership for this department. exhibition. Research needed to be done to develop Initially started as a simple loan from the Costume this exhibit, with Brandon University president Dr. Museum of Canada’s exhibit of women’s wartime Gervan Fearon, who is also a director on the RCA Mu- vintage clothing of the 40s and 50s, the RCA Museum seum board, bringing together the museum with Dr. worked with its volunteers to expand this to include Rhonda Hinther, a BU history professor. First World War clothing as well as interior war pe- Dr. Hinther and the history department were seek- riod. ing mentorships on behalf of their students for the In discussion of how war infl uenced the fashion public history aspic of their study. Student Brooke and lives of women in Canada, and particularly the Drummond was selected to work with the RCA Mu- prairies, RCA Museum curator Kathleen Christensen seum and the Costume Museum of Canada, provid- and Maralyn MacKay Hussain of the Costume Mu- ing the detailed research and text for the exhibition seum of Canada, recognized that Manitoba is reach- which will run until June 24. Outbreak affects Manitoba Stag Special

There is an outbreak of syphilis in Manitoba which is affecting the local area and has included several confi rmed cases on the Base. That’s the message from the Base Surgeon, Maj Keith Wilson, from 11 CF H Svcs Centre. “Syphilis is an infectious disease that can lead to serious long-term complica- tions if it is not treated. The vast majority of cases are transmitted through sexual activity,” he reported in a release from BComd LCol John Cochrane’s offi ce. “Avoiding sexual activity is the most effective way to prevent syphilis, however, correctly using condoms every time you have sex can signifi cantly reduce your chances of becoming infected.” Maj Wilson acknowledged condoms are available to all Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, free of charge at 11 CF H Svcs Centre. They are located in the waiting room and can also be provided at the Base pharmacy. If you are a CAF member and you are concerned about your risk of syphilis, would like to be tested, or have further questions, visit 11 CF H Svcs Centre. Sick parade occurs daily at 0730 hours. If you are a civilian working on the Base with similar concerns, visit your regular primary care provider or local walk-in clinic. More detailed information on syphilis can be found at the following link: www. gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/factsheets/syphilis.pdf February 25, 2016 Shilo Stag 9

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(LocatedShilo in the GeneralTheatre Strange Hall) PHOTOS Feb. 26 The Good Dinosaur Rated G March 4 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II Rated PG BY March 11 Sisters Rated 14A SARAH FRANCIS March 18 Alvin & The Chipmunks: Road Chip Rated G Children aged 10 and younger require adult supervision at all times. All movies start at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.

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Where’s Willie? Somewhere on the pages of this Shilo Stag is a picture of Willie, the Wheat Giving Kings mascot. blood Tell us on what page, in what Soldiers and civilians particular gave a pint of their blood when Canadian Blood advertisement Services visited CFB Willie was Shilo last fall. They are found and back at the MPTF March 4. You can offer your gift correctly answer of life from 10 a.m. to 2 the following p.m. You can book your skill-testing appointment in advance of this blood donor clinic question for by visiting www.blood.ca your chance to win two tickets to an upcoming Wheat Kings home game in Brandon.

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Cut out your entry form and fax it to 204-765-3814, or scan it and e-mail to [email protected] or drop it off at the Stag’s office at CANEX. Draw will be made on the Monday prior to game day. 10 Shilo Stag February 25, 2016 Former COs have fond memories working alongside Joyce Smid Jules Xavier to fill the position of CO’s secretary. French Grey Cup floats, the puck or ball dropper at Shilo Stag “I was the Adjutant of the Battalion at the time and the officers versus warrants’ and sergeants’ hockey or took part in the interviews along with our DCO at the Broomiloo games. time, Steve Carr,” he recalled. “We were impressed “Or the one getting everything organized for the Arriving in the 2PPCLI command suite, the famil- with Joyce right off the bat, and offered her the job. numerous parades and ceremonies the Battalion held iar face of Joyce Smid would greet the command team Her first day was the Tuesday after Labour Day in Sep- in Shilo over the past 12 years. Joyce also was here each morning and daily visitors with a ready smile tember 2004, the very same day the Battalion moved when 2VP lost soldiers in Afghanistan, starting in — perhaps a sweet treat from the candy dish she kept out of our temporary setup in the Base HQ building March 2006 with MCpl Tim Wilson and Cpl Paul Da- filled on her desk. into Kapyong Barracks.” vis. I know that it was hard for her because she really But as you read this copy of the Shilo Stag, Joyce During Joyce’s inaugural year at 2PPCLI, Col loved the Battalion, and it was hard to see some of her as she’s known to “her boys”, is enjoying retirement Wright worked closely with her in the upstairs com- Patricias never come back.” from her job after ensuring 2PPCLI ran efficiently mand suite. After leaving CFB Shilo in 2001, Col Wright kept in from vantage as the CO’s executive assistant. “[I] got to know that, aside from her husband Gerry touch with Joyce while he went off to staff college in “Since 2004, Joyce has loyally served 2PPCLI and and daughter Jenna, she had two great loves … the Toronto, then spent a couple of years in the Brigade befriended our cherished Korean veterans,” recalled Brandon Wheat Kings and curling,” he recalled. “Any HQ in Edmonton. former CO LCol Bob Ritchie, who was posted in the time you were at a Wheaties game you could always “I joked that if Joyce kept spreading the rumour that summer of ‘15 to CFB Ottawa following his two-year stop by the top row of the west side to chat with Joyce I was coming back as CO, it would eventually come stint at CFB Shilo. “She has provided flawless support and Ger. true … and it actually worked,” he quipped. “When I to six command teams and countless soldiers in our “Whenever a big curling event like the Brier or the came back to 2VP in 2011 it was just like coming home, Patricia family.” Scotties was on, the TV in the command suite would and having Joyce there reinforced that. Joyce was surprised on her last day at the office Feb. get switched to curling and Joyce would keep us up to “One of the things I enjoyed most about my time 19 when current staff, and former COs spent the day date on Kevin Martin or Jennifer Jones.” as CO was when the Korea Vets would come in for celebrating her retirement. Among them were LCol Unlike businesses where staff are often a constant, coffee every couple of weeks. Joyce would move the Ritchie and Col Mike Wright, now with CJOC J3 in Col Wright had to explain to Joyce why posting sea- chairs into a circle and set the vets up with their cof- Ottawa. sons will see new soldiers coming and going. fees, and then we’d just sit there and talk for as long “I first met Joyce in April 2013. I was immediately “I remember a few months into Joyce’s tenure with as we could.” seized with her kindness, warmth, and love of the 2PPCLI explaining to her all of the officers that would He added, “I can honestly say that it just won’t be Wheat Kings,” said LCol Ritchie. “During our two be moving the following summer, and that I’d be the same without Joyce in the short hallway. I’ll just years in Shilo, Joyce was a staunch ally and close moving out of the Adjutant’s office and that the CO, need to plan to spend some extra time in Westman friend to me and my family. Stu Sharpe, would be gone a year later,” he said. and get into Brandon to share a coffee with Joyce and “My young kids often ask about Ms. Joyce and have “Joyce couldn’t believe how quickly people moved thank her in person for the 11-plus years of service she just realized that work offices outside of 2PPCLI do on, and I remember Stu and I joking with her that gave to 2PPCLI. not come with candy jars, generously filled by the best soon, she’d be the one with the longest time in 2VP — “Joyce, you are now part of the history of the Sec- employee our Regiment has known.” turns out we were right.” ond Battalion, and although you may not be working Col Wright is not sure about the timeline, but be- Prior to his own departure for Ottawa after LCol in Shilo anymore, you know better than anyone — lieves Joyce’s first day with 2PPCLI was his very first Ritchie arrived, Col Wright acknowledged Joyce ‘Once a Patricia, Always a Patricia!’ day at Kapyong Barracks in Shilo. The Battalion had was a part of the fabric of the Battalion — not only “We’ll miss you, but hope that you enjoy your re- moved from Winnipeg to Shilo during the summer of a friendly voice on the phone or a smiling face at the tirement, and that those Wheaties win a Memorial 2004. In August that year, interviews were conducted entrance to the command suite, but also the judge for Cup for you this year!”

     SHILO RANGES Day and night firing will be carried out at the Shilo Ranges until further notice.

The range consists of DND controlled property lying approximately 32 kms SE from Brandon and N of the Assiniboine River in Townships 7, 8 and 9; Range 14 WPM, Townships 8, 9 and 10; Ranges 15 and 16 WPM and Townships 9 and 10; Range 17 WPM in the Province of Manitoba. If required, a detailed description of the Shilo property may be obtained from the Base Construction Engineering Office at Canadian Forces Base Shilo.

All boundaries, entry ways, roads and tracks into the Range are clearly marked and posted with signs indicating that there is to be NO TRESPASSING. Hunting is no longer Joyce Smid always enjoyed her time hanging out with the Korean veterans who permitted on the Shilo Ranges. visited 2PPCLI (below). Smid is surrounded by “her boys” (above) when she posed with (left to right) former COs LCol Bob Ritchie and Col Mike Wright and current STRAY AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVE OBJECTS CO LCol Wayne Niven. Photos supplied Bombs, grenades, shells, similar explosive objects, and their casings are a hazard to life and limb. Do not pick up or retain such objects as souvenirs. If you have found or have in your possession any object which you believe to be an explosive, notify your local police and arrangements will be made to dispose of it.

No unauthorized person may enter this area and trespassing on the area is strictly prohibited.

BY ORDER Deputy Minister Department of National Defense

OTTAWA, CANADA 17630-77

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