Editing CFB Shilo (section)

== History and demographics ==
[[File:KingAddressingSoldiers.jpg|thumb|left|The [[Prime Minister of Canada]] [[William Lyon Mackenzie King]] talking to soldiers at CFB Shilo]]
CFB Shilo has been a training facility for the [[Canadian Army]] since 1910,<ref name="salutes">[http://www.brandonsalutes.ca/cfb-shilo-facts CFB Shilo Facts]</ref><ref name="CFBS"/> and saw an increase in its use as a training facility following the outbreak of [[World War I]]. The base is also home to the [[Royal Canadian Artillery Museum]] and many artillery pieces are on display including a cannon used at the [[North-West Rebellion]].<ref>[https://www.therecord.com/living-story/3243285-travel-museum-tells-the-story-of-canadians-who-served-their-country-at-war/ Travel: Museum tells the story of Canadians who served their country at war]</ref>

The principal purpose of this base is for training in artillery and  munitions, activities audibly recognized, though not begrudged, by generations of nearby residents. In 1942, training of the [[1st Canadian Parachute Battalion]] was transferred here from [[Fort Benning]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] and [[RAF Ringway]] in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.89fss.com/affiliated/1canpara.htm |title=1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, 6th Airborne Division |access-date=2018-10-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090106175253/http://www.89fss.com/affiliated/1canpara.htm |archive-date=2009-01-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The existence of the base has enhanced the [[economic stability]] of the surrounding area through contracted employment with the [[Department of National Defence (Canada)|Department of National Defence]], and provision of off-base services to staff and trainees. CFB Shilo provides employment for approximately 1,400 military personnel,<ref name="salutes"/> as well as an additional estimated 450 civilian personnel. The base is located within the federal electoral district of [[Brandon—Souris]].