Current Events

2 PPCLI Memorial Wall of Honour

On Friday 14 November, the 2nd Battalion unveiled the 2 PPCLI Memorial Wall of Honour. The wall Honour's the Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion and 2 PPCLI Battle Group who made the supreme sacrifice in Afghanistan. The unveiling was part of the 2 PPCLI BG Memorial Service that was held at the Caserne Kapyong Barracks.

Click here to view the online Wall of Honour.

Important Notices

All hard copy condolence messages for the families of 2PPCLI Fallen Soldiers can be sent to:

Family of (insert name)
C/O. Sergeant Chris Desjardins
2PPCLI Deployment Support/Casualty Support Section IC
PO Box 5000 Station: Main
Shilo, Manitoba, Canada
R0K 2A0

Deployment Support Line
1-888-711-5533
LFWA Deployment Support Group website
A Personalized and confidential 24/7 service for all families of CF members and civilian employees of DND as a result of deployment over long periods due to operations, tasking's/courses (28 days or more)

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DVA Appointments
DVA is Now Open for Business On Tuesdays and Thursdays L102 HQ Rm 239

Call 1-866-522-2122 to book your appoinment
POC Release Section EXT. 3064.

The O'Kelly School Parent Council has recently obtained a Club Xtra Card We will use this much as the Padre Fund for purchases at the Canex in support of our school. The number is 8104888 so if you either do not have number or just forgot we encourage you to donate to our cause and support Your School. Points may be used to obtain foods for breakfast programs as well as any supplies not covered by Division or School fees.

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off

Shilo residents are now able to drop off household hazardous waste at the disposal bin located at the CFHA office. Many items are accepted, including paint cans, aerosols, batteries, and engine oil.

You can contact CFHA to find out if specific products are accepted:

Occupants wishing to use this service must drop off the items during regular working hours. For safety purposes the bin is locked and a log will need to be signed when items are dropped off. We are very excited with this base initiative. The household hazardous waste bin will help the environment by ensuring that hazardous waste is disposed in a safe and proper manner.

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Palliser Travel Lounge at the Richardson International Airport

As of March 17, 2008, members of the Canadian Forces and their families can use the Palliser Travel Lounge at the Richardson International Airport in Winnipeg for no charge. Military members are required to show their military identification at the door, and families must be traveling with the member to be admitted for free.

The lounge, open Monday through Friday (7am - 8pm), is located on the second floor past Central Security (turn right, just past the Duty-Free store on the "WestJet" side) and offers a private and tranquil environment. There is a red hanging sign outside the Palliser Travel Lounge. Tastefully and comfortably furnished, the travel lounge features private office space with telephone and internet access, complimentary snacks, magazines and newspapers as well as a wide screen television.

This is a year long trial arranged by the Royal Military Institute of Manitoba, the Canadian Forces Liaison Council, the Winnipeg MFRC, 17 Wing, and the Province of Manitoba.

17 Wing Winnipeg Accommodations

Any military members and dependants traveling into Winnipeg for appointments such as medical/dental and/or any unforeseeable circumstances (Family Related) can stay cost free on the Winnipeg base. Effective as of 19 March 08 there will be no charge for these Members and their spouse. Military spouses/families must be referred by Deployment Support Centre Clerk located in the MFRC in Shilo. MCpl Jennifer Greer can be contacted through the Deployment Support Centre toll free number 1-888-711-5533 or visit her at the Shilo MFRC.

Members and families coming to Winnipeg for recreation will have to book and pay the Non-Duty rate.

Military Family ID cards

CF Military Family Identification Card programme. The cards are not mandatory but are available to all military spouses (including common law) and children over the age of 12; children under the age of 12 do not receive a family ID card but can have their fingerprints taken at the Identification Section as part of Operation CHILD FIND.

If families are interested in receiving a Family ID Card, the serving member must contact the ID Section at 3383. The serving member of the family must be present for the issuing of the ID card, presenting his/her service number and signing for his family. The ID Section will give priority to the families of deploying members over the next month.

As stated earlier, there is no requirement for families to have a Military Family ID Card. If the Base was to move to a controlled-access state the Military Family ID card would greatly aid families moving off and on of the base. Those Brandon businesses which grant discounts to military members also accept Military Family ID cards.

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Safety Tips For Power Failures

It's Manitoba and winter is coming. When preparing yourself for winter survival by pulling out the boots, hats and mittens, why not take a few minutes to ensure you're prepared for what we know winter can dish out. Do you have an emergency plan if power fails? In the event of an extended power outage, it's a good idea to be prepared. Keep essential items in an emergency box and store where it will be easy to find in the dark. Your kits should include:

• candles and matches
• flashlight(s) with supply of batteries
• a portable radio to keep you informed on the status of the power outage
• food supply that doesn't require cooking
• manually operated can opener
• extra blankets
• a corded phone-cordless phones don't work when the power is out.

If you have a fireplace or woodstove - keep wood supply available.

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Alternate Heat Sources

Never use gas ovens, gas ranges, babecues, and most portable or propane heaters for indoor heating.

Think carefully before you bring a fuel-burning appliance into your home. Any device that burns fuels requires oxygen to provide complete combustion and ventilation to remove the products of combustion.

Any device fueled by natural gas, propane, heating oil, Kerosene, coal, charcoal, gasoline or wood produces carbon monoxide.

• Use only portable space heaters that have been designed for indoor, residential use.
• Before using a portable heater, review the manufacturer's recommendations for usage and follow the instructions carefully. Only use the fuel for which the appliance was designed.
• When using the heater, provide adequate ventilation by opening a window slightly.
• Before refueling turn off the heater, wait for it to cool and take the heater outside to refill.
• Never use propane or charcoal barbecues indoors. They are designed for outdoor use only. It is preferable to eat a cold meal that die from carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Keep all heaters at least 1M (3 feet) away from combustible materials including drapes, carpeting and furniture.
• Turn portable space heaters off when you are not in the room and before you go to bed.
• Generators should not be brought inside the home for many reasons. Keep generators outside and run a cord into the house. Generators produce carbon monoxide.

Furnace Inspection

CFHA is beginning their annual furnace inspections. If there are any problems entering houses due to soldiers being deployed they will contact the unit.

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