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1947 - 2017 EVERY LITRE OF FUEL SUR LE LITRE D’ESSENCE Shilo EVERY WEDNESDAY at CANEX SuperMart Shilo CHAQUE MERCREDI Stag au Supermart CANEX de Shilo WE WILL MATCH... ADVERTISED PRICES ON ELECTRONICS, CAMERAS, COMPUTERS & MAJOR APPLIANCES. DETAILS ARE Restrictions apply. Des restrictions s’appliquent. Your source for Army news in Manitoba AVAILABLE INSTORE OR ONLINE AT WWW.CANEX.CA Volume 59 Issue 1 Serving Shilo, Sprucewoods & Douglas since 1947 January 9, 2020 INSIDE This Issue 2PPCLI host Colonel-in- Chief in Latvia. Page 6 CAF testing new camou- fl age uniforms. Page 7 Sliding into 2020 Veteran recalls Canoe Jack Wilson and his siblings took advantage of the awesome mild weather conditions provided by Mother Nature to usher in Janu- River disaster. Page 12 ary, with a trip to the Base toboggan hill. Mom Seanna Wilson took in the winter activity, capturing this action photograph on her cell phone. The nearby outdoor arena also received a fresh coat of ice thanks to the staff at Gunner Arena. 2 Shilo Stag CELEBRATING 72 YEARS PROVIDING ARMY NEWS January 9, 2020 Alexa Cpl MCpl Kullberg Gould Gooderham Cpl Cpl MCpl Crowe Peters Landry Cpl Maj Pte (B) Buenaventura Cornish Patry Cpl Jean Cpl Cpl Kathryn Sgt Daniel Tremblay Blanchette Pellerin Farquharson McInnis BO Tech Cpl Jean Tremblay named ʻ19 Soldier of the Year Jules Xavier “Sonya is responsible for all vehicle rent- BGSO’s Darrell LeBlanc received an Shilo Stag als, fi nancial transactions and travel claims for award for fi ve years with the general Base Transport. After the Base Transport build- safety program. ing fl ooded in the spring, damaging substan- There were three recipients of a CFB For his level of “critical thinking” and “complex problem tial number of documents, Sonya worked tire- Shilo Command Team commendation. solving capabilities” at work, an EO Tech from Base Main- lessly to reproduce the fi les to ensure fi nancial Kathryn Farquharson received one for tenance has been recognized as CFB Shilo’s Soldier of the compliance and that members were paid out her “devotion” and exceptional support Year. in a timely fashion,” said Capt Hilbig. to the Base. Cpl Jean Tremblay was acknowledged with this annual “She also stepped up to assist other sections “[Kathryn] rises up to the ongoing award during the Base Christmas dinner held at L25 prior during the fl ood to ensure their documenta- changes and challenges that surround to block leave. tion was in order and tasks were completed as civilian human resources and goes “On many occasions, Cpl Tremblay assumed the role of scheduled.” above and beyond her regular duties to EO Sect Comd, a master corporal position responsible for Prior to these major awards being present- ensure the needs of all members of the the command and control and administration of the sec- ed, there were a few individual presentations G4 Branch are met,” said Capt Hilbig. tion,” noted emcee and Base Adjutant Capt Rachel Hilbig. made. Sarah Lamb was recognized for her “He has also taken on the role of planner, inputting work MCpl Landry received his Canadian Forces’ “dedication” to the Base as its Base com- orders into DRMIS and delegating maintenance tasks. Cpl Decoration (CD), which is awarded to offi cers pliance offi cer. “Sarah has a vast knowl- Tremblay’s level of critical thinking and complex problem and non-commissioned members of the Cana- edge of DRMIS and fi nancial policy and solving capabilities have been a tremendous benefi t to the Civilian of the Year dian Armed Forces (CAF) who have complet- Sonya Kampe is always willing to provide answers to unit.” ed 12 years of service and have a good record fi nancial queries and advice on correct The Civilian of the Year award went to Sonya Kampe for of conduct. procedures,” noted Capt Hilbig. her “tremendous” dedication to CFB Shilo as the fi nancial RPOU-W Det Shilo OC Maj Duncan Cornish and rental clerk at Base Transport. received his Special Service Medal with NATO bar, while See PTE (B) page 3 Pet of the Week Pet of the Week BELLA Pet of the Week Gunner Arena staffer Preston PetMacIntosh tookof on the role of the Week Santa for the Christmas Skate with Santa event. He brought along his own family pet, Bella, to meet the kids in attendance. Do you have a photo of your PEACEFUL VALLEY PET CREMATORIUM pet — cat, dog, bird, snake, hamster — you’d like to share Pet of“A treasuredthe memorialWeek for with our Stag readers? If so, e-mail it to us via stag@ your cherished pet.” mymts.net www.peacefulvalleypetcrematorium.com Karen & Rob Gardiner Pet of the204-748-3101 Week • Virden CANADIAN MILITARYʼS TRUSTED NEWS SOURCE January 9, 2020 CELEBRATING 72 YEARS PROVIDING ARMY NEWS Shilo Stag 3 Lt MCpl Pte Sgt Cpl Sutton Silber Neuls Oliver Kornelsen BComd LCol Jeff Lyttle (above) exchanged his dress uniform jacket with young- est Base soldier Avr Tekla Johnston from Base Supply, while A/CO Maj Patrick MCpl Pte WO Cpl Sgt Brown (below) exchanged his jacket with youngest 2PPCLI soldier Pte(B) Mat- Gouthro Kane Lemay Francisco Green thew Hudgin of A Coy. Photos Jules Xavier/Shilo Stag 2PPCLI soldiers prepare for their annual Coy photos at the MPTF gymnasium prior BComd Coin recipient to hosting their soldiers’ Christmas dinner. Photos Jules Xavier/Shilo Stag Pte (B) Philippe Patry’s work on HLVW wrecker acknowledged From page 2 hours required for the vehicle to become serviceable.” To show our appreciation to our Canadian Armed Forces families, “During March and April 2019, Sarah There were a handful of promotions prior Veterans and Reservists for everything they do, we would like to stepped up to assume additional roles in to Christmas dinner, with the following re- financial management and compliance dur- ceiving new ranks from BComd LCol Jeff offer 15 per cent off the cost of ALL dental work. ing a period of staff shortage. These are the Lyttle and BRSM CWO James Doppler: Cpl busiest months for financial management Blanchette, Cpl Gould, Cpl Peters, Cpl Pel- personnel and her reporting was critical to lerin, Cpl Crowe, Cpl Buenaventura, MCpl Present a piece of Military ID or Service Number to receive this a successful year-end.” Gooderham and Sgt McInnis. offer. Services offered are routine oral hygiene exams, root canal, The third recipient of a Command Team Following the awards and promotion cer- commendation was Alexa Kullberg, the emony, the exchange of tunics was held at implants, dentures, bridges, Invisalign, teeth whitening, and so Shilo MFRC’s deployment and the head table. much more. special events co-ordinator. A long-standing festive din- “With the surge of deployments ner tradition is the exchanging of [in 2019], Alexa worked with the the military tunics. Initially only We direct bill most insurances electronically. Base units to support families ex- exchanged between the Com- periencing deployments. She has manding Officer and the youngest also introduced programs and member of the unit, the tradition Please call us at to book your appointment today. events that reach out to a broader has since expanded to include an 204-728-3338 scope of families, to include fami- exchange between the Regimental lies with or without children and Sergeant Major (RSM) and the old- single members,” said Capt Hil- Sarah est member of the unit. Brandon Smiles Dentistry big. “Her events have increased Lamb Per tradition, once the tunics are Unit 10A 457 Ninth Street the visibility of the MFRC in the exchanged, the youngest soldier community and built partnerships will take on the role of CO and the Brandon, MB within Shilo and Brandon.” oldest will take on the role of RSM. R7A 4A9 Pte (B) Philippe Patry garnered a BComd’s For the 2019 Christmas dinner this fell to coin for his contribution to Base Mainte- (oldest) MCpl Trudy James, a driver at Base nance and CFB Shilo as a Vehicle Tech OJT. Transport, and (youngest) Avr Tekla John- Office hours Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. “He performed beyond expectation [last] ston, a supply tech at Base Supply. summer when the HLVW wrecker was The following day, 2PPCLI held its own Open Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and some evenings grounded. The repair was a high priority, Christmas dinner at the MPTF. The follow- but very complicated due to the complex ing soldiers were recognized: top private Walk-ins accepted layout of the electrical wiring system in the Pte Kane; top corporal Cpl Kornelsen; top cab,” noted Capt Hilbig. master corporal MCpl Silber; top sergeant “Pte (B) Patry took it upon himself to con- Sgt Oliver; Warrior Spirit Pte Neuls; top duct the repair. He thoroughly investigated lieutenant Lt Sutton; top tradesman MCpl A shuttle service may be offered in 2020 for appointments. the deficiency, suggested creative avenues Gouthro and top section Cpl Franciso. of approach, and sacrificed his own per- Sgt Green received his Special Services sonal time to complete the repair. His efforts medal with NATO bar, while WO Lemay considerably reduced the amount of work received his CD medal. CANADIAN MILITARY’S TRUSTED NEWS SOURCE 4 Shilo Stag CELEBRATING 72 YEARS PROVIDING ARMY NEWS January 9, 2020 Afghanistan monument consultation underway Volume 59 • Issue 1 Maple Leaf great losses. As we embark on a new year, it is also Stag Special a time to surround ourselves with our family and Regular Circulation: 3,000 friends and to refl ect. Take the time to have your say. Together we can con- Printed bi-weekly by We want to hear from you, your colleagues and tinue to recognize Canada’s mission in Afghanistan.