ShiloBrats Guestbook

Submitted by
Name: ShiloBrats

Comments:
In the Shilo History section it is noted that construction of PMQ�s began sometime in 1948, and by April 1st of 1949 families began to move in. By April of 1950, a total of 246 units were occupied with another 250 under construction. The first 250 units were heated by coal. The remaining units were heated by oil heat, and upon their completion the earlier units were converted to oil heating as well. For the first time, Shilo was given street names rather than grid references, and true civilian life began in Shilo.

Added: March 15, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Denise Hall
From: Red Deer AB
E-mail: denisehall@shaw.ca

Comments:
Hey I was just wondering does anyone know what yr some of those houses were built that are being demolished? My family lived in a few of em in the early 70's
Cheers

Added: March 15, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Faye McLoughlin (Johnson)
From: Melita
E-mail: fmcloughlin@arha.ca

Comments:
I have spent a couple hours reminiscing on this wonderful site. Such memories! Most even fond ones ha ha. It was shocking to see how many friends have since passed on. I live in Melita, MB (since 1977) and now proud Grandma of 3 boys. Still married and contemplating retiring - though I do need my job to pay for all the volunteer things that I do. Love to be able to connect with past friends. Faye

Added: March 15, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Gary Patterson
From: Nova Scotia

Comments:
Great Site. Thought I might find some army buddies-no luck. Found this site from Army.ca

Added: March 4, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Greg Greene
From: Calgary

Comments:
Faye - You got to ride the horses

- man all I got was a snowmobile that I spent more time digging out of the drifts than riding.

Amzing all the different experiences we had in such a smallplace.

Added: March 2, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Melody Wojnarski (Martin)
From: Shilo
E-mail: melody@goinet.ca

Comments:
Want to pass on sad news.Mr Don Brow has passed away. He is survived by his wife, Ann and daughter, Donna. Funeral service is March 13 in Douglas and interment will be in the Madford Cemetery. Many of you will remember them as teachers in Shilo for many years. We were neighbours for a few years. He will be missed.

Added: March 2, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Faye Helgason
From: Ottawa, Ontario/Lakeland, Fla
E-mail: fayeh51@yahoo.com

Comments:
Geez, where was I? Missed the jump tower AND Waggle Springs??? (okay maybe I was busy getting bucked off Dianne Gray's horse.)

Added: March 2, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Greg Greene
From: calgary

Comments:
I loved the jump tower - best carnival ride I ever had! I think the first time I went down I gripped the bar so hard I bent it - well at least it felt that way. !!

Added: March 2, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Theresa (Poirier) Easterby
From: Calgary
E-mail: tessa5291@hotmail.com

Comments:
Congrats Greg, love to hear of our brats' successes.
I too remember Army Days, Doug. I was terrified of hights and it used to take me 3 runs up the jump tower before I would open my eyes and look around.

Added: March 1, 2010

Submitted by
Name: harvey mcghie
From: brandon mb
E-mail: hmcghie@hotmail.com

Comments:
This June I will be retired 23 years. I visit the site often and think of the great times I shared with many of you. Iam coming up 83 and am beginning to feel like it.
Al mcknight and I play cards on a regular basis in the summer. He winters in Arizona. Doug crandle passed away last year.
I would enjoy hearing from you Jean is in a personal care home with alzhiemers.
Take care everyone.

Added: March 1, 2010