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3 June 2014
800 Hit the Road for
4 Wing Community Run
Weather
Tuesday
Wednesday
High 24 oC
Low 10 oC
High 18 oC
Low 9oC
Sunny
Chance of Showers
Thursday
Friday
High 10 oC
Low 4 oC
Rain
High 12oC
Low 3oC
Cloudy
The weather is provided by
The 4 Wing Meteorology Office
Local 8001
Local News
WComd & WCWO
2
Message
ATF 1401 Confirmed for 3
High Readiness
Camp Day Supports
4
Tim Horton Children’s
Foundation
Annual ALS Walk
4
Saturday
Air Canada Boosts
5
Baggage Allowance
for CAF Members
Cold Lake Air Show
7
Takes to the Air(waves)
Wing Commander,
8-9
Wing Chief Warrant
Officer Answer
Members’ Questions
D-Day and 4 Wing’s
10
Year of Anniversaries
The “Beat” on Skipping 12
Top-Ten Finishes for
12
Local Runners
Weekly
Classified Section
MFRC Bulletin Board
4 Wing Library News
Padre’s Corner
Entertainment
4
11
12
14
15
Jeff Gaye
It was a beauitful day for the 4 Wing Community Run Saturday.
JEFF GAYE
Almost 800 runners – 791,
to be exact – participated in
the 4 Wing Community Run
on Saturday.
Participants hit the road
under sunny skies for halfmarathon, ten-kilometre and
five-kilometre races. Runners
and organizers were thrilled
with the event.
"It doesn't get much
sweeter than this,” said Fitness
and Sports Director Josey
Yearley. “We had near record
attendance, and that's without
our
typical
international
participation from Maple Flag
participants. So turnout was
outstanding, and 69 runners
for the half-marathon is a
record.”
4 Wing Commander Col
Eric Kenny ran the 10-km
race. He said the idea of 4
Wing hosting the run as a
community event is a winner.
“It’s great that anybody can
participate,” he said. “It fits
into my theme of integrating
with the community to make
Cold Lake our home.”
Col Kenny said the run’s
organizers and sponsors, who
made it possible to run the
event without charging an
entry fee, deserve big thanks.
Yearley
agrees.
“The
PSP staff, volunteers and the
weatherman all did a simply
outstanding job,” she said.
“Top it off with a healthy lunch
provided by Wing Foods and
terrific prizes from our sponsors
and you’ve got a winner.”
The start/finish area at
Col JJ Parr Sports Centre had
a festive atmosphere with the
hundreds of participants on
hand. Individuals, families,
sports teams and other groups
came out. There were many
young runners entered, and
many parents ran the race with
babies or toddlers in heavyduty strollers.
“It was a great day at the
office in my books,” Yearley
said. “I think everyone went
home happy and tired. I know
I did!"
Race results are on page
13.
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Tuesday, 3 June 2014
WComd & WCWO Message
Over the past month
and a half, WCWO Viel
and I have visited all the
4 Wing units. This
provided
us
an
opportunity
to
witness first-hand the
tremendous work that
you do on a daily basis.
It also allowed us to
explain our priorities,
answer
questions
and understand your
concerns.
The professionalism,
focus,
pride,
and
dedication
of
our
defence team were truly
evident
everywhere
we went to visit. Most
of
the
concerns
expressed related to
resources (manning and
funding), condition of
working
environment
(i n f r a st r uc t u re),
opportunities for career
advancement, and cost
of living. In this edition
of The Courier, we have
tried to capture the
most common questions,
thereby providing you
better information on
where we are going in the
future.
As you know, Maple
Flag
was
reduced
this
year
with
a
focus on training the
Air Task Force 1401
and it’s associated Air
Expeditionary
Wing
operating
in
Cold
Lake and Wainwright.
Although much smaller
in scale than normal
Maple Flag exercises, we
did successfully achieve
the objective of training
and
certifying these
units to assume a High
Readiness posture to
rapidly deploy in support
of any operation at home
or abroad.
House hunting trips
are taking place for those
posted to/from Cold
Lake. The later posting
cycle has created stress
for many members, so
Brookfield is rapidly
responding to member’s
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needs to ensure you are
supported to the full
extent possible. We look
forward to welcoming all
those arriving in Cold
Lake this summer, while
wishing all the best to
those moving on to a new
location.
Many are starting
to think about plans
for summer vacations
while others prepare to
deploy or are deployed
in operations around the
world. At the beginning
of July we will see a
large contingent from
409 TFS deploy to
Hawaii to participate
in
RIMPAC
2014,
the
world’s
largest
international maritime
exercise run by the
United States Navy every
two years. All this while
the Wing maintains dayto-day operations and
prepares to meet new
tasks over the coming
months.
This is the time
of year referred to by
many leaders as the
"Critical Days of Spring
and Summer." It is
the timeframe
when
the
Royal
Canadian
JEFF GAYE
Since
taking
command of 4 Wing in
April, Col Kenny has
taken the time, along
with WCWO Viel, to
visit all of the wing’s
various units. They
shared information and
welcomed questions
from members.
Our centre spread
this week (pages 8 and
9) includes some images
from the visits along
with the command
team’s answers to many
of your questions.
***
Saturday’s 4 Wing
Community Run was a
big hit. The weather was
perfect and the whole
event was thoroughly
enjoyable.
The
re-branding
to “Community Run”
appears to have paid
off, as 4 Wing welcomed
hundreds of our Cold
Lake area friends and
neighbours to come
and run with us. Thanks
go out to the event’s
sponsors (see page 13),
who made it possible to
Air Force tends to
experience our greatest
number of mishaps. As
you make your plans
it is paramount you
keep safety in mind.
Our collective goal is to
achieve zero mishaps;
however,
doing
so
requires an on-going
personal commitment to
safety from all of you.
We ask for your
stage the event without
charging an entry fee.
When something
comes off so well, it’s
clear there was a lot of
hard work behind it. The
whole PSP team and a
small army of volunteers
deserve a vote of
thanks for making a
huge undertaking look
effortless.
***
There are a couple
of important charitable
initiatives coming up,
you can read about
them both on page 4.
Tim Hortons Camp
Day is Wednesday,
June 4, and I’ll be there
pouring coffee for
the cause. Last year
I had the pleasure of
taking a busload of
young people to the
Tim Horton Children’s
Ranch in Kananaskis,
Alberta. I can attest
that everybody at Tim
Horton
Children’s
Foundation
–
the
management
and
administration as well
as the outstanding
camp staff – puts
the kids first. It’s a
continued
efforts
in
beautifying the base, and
restoring the pride in
ownership of our living
and work spaces. We
have a lot to be thankful
for and creating a safe
and enjoyable community
will go a long way to
making Cold Lake our
home.
Thank you for your
service and support.
valuable program, well
worth your support.
One hundred per cent
of coffee sales on
Wednesday goes to
support the work of the
foundation.
The annual ALS
Walk goes on Saturday.
Amyotrophic Lateral
Sclerosis, or “Lou
Gehrig’s Disease,” is a
heartbreaking, deadly
condition that can
affect anybody. If you
can’t join in the walk,
consider making a
generous pledge.
***
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on 38-down.
From the Editor’s Desk
NEWS
Tuesday, 3 June 2014
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ATF 1401 Confirmed for High Readiness
JEFF GAYE
The
Air
Task
Force
(ATF)
1401
has
concluded
its
training
at Exercise
Maple Resolve 1401
in Cold Lake and
Wainwright. The ATF
1401 was comprised of
an ATF Headquarters
in
Wainwright,
the
Air
Expeditionary
Wing (AEW) and their
detachments in Cold
Lake, and 408 Tactical
Helicopter Squadron in
Wainwright.
At the conclusion of
training, the ATF 1401
was confirmed as being
prepared for a state of
high readiness.
The
AEW
had
set up camp next to
Medley terminal for its
participation in Exercise
Maple Resolve. Capt
Christopher Daniel said
the overall experience
was “very good.”
“The environment
provided us with the
training we need to be
on high readiness. The
situations
they
put
us in were realistic
situations,” he said. The
AEW
was
evaluated
last week
and
was
confirmed operationally
ready by the evaluating
team.
“We’re
very
appreciative
of
the
support
4
Wing
extended to us,” Capt
Daniel said.
Cpl J.W.S. Houck
Corporal Nicole Murphy and Master Corporal Scott Rhoads prepare the static lines in a CC-130J Hercules
used for parachute operations during Exercise Maple Resolve at 4 Wing Cold Lake.
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Camp Day Supports
Tim Horton Children’s
Foundation
JEFF GAYE
Your double-double
on Wednesday, June 4
will help send a kid to
camp.
Wednesday is Tim
Hortons annual Camp
Day. All of the day’s
coffee sales from the
chain’s 3,500 restaurants
go to the Tim Horton
Children’s Foundation,
which operates half a
dozen youth camps in
Canada.
The
camps
offer recreation and
personal
development
o p p o r t u n i t i e s
to
economically
disadvantaged youth at
no cost to them.
Tim Bishop, owner
of the Cold Lake Tim
Hortons stores, says the
camps can make a big
difference for young
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people. “They come back
from camp with a whole
different perspective on
their world,” he said.
Camp Day is the
foundation’s
single
biggest
fundraiser,
although Bishop says
fundraising is a yearround effort. “Customers
donate their change
when they buy their
coffee. A nickel here,
a nickel there – it
definitely adds up,” he
said. Whether it’s through
the in-store collection
boxes, buying a coffee on
Camp Day or making a
major donation to the
foundation, Bishop says,
it all helps.
“You can give a nickel
or fifteen cents, or
you can give a hundred
dollars. No one is
judging. We’re grateful
for the donation and we’ll
put it to good use,” he
said.
The Tim Horton
Children’s
Foundation
runs camps in St George
and
Parry
Sound,
Ontario; Quyon, Quebec;
Tatamagouche,
Nova
Scotia;
Kananaskis,
Alberta;
and
Campbellsville, Kentucky.
The camps run yearround, and offer a variety
of different participant
programs.
Bishop
says
Camp Day is not just a
fundraiser, it’s a fun event
for the stores and their
customers. “We have
volunteers come in and
help out,” he said. “Not
just local dignitaries,
but some of our regular
customers come out and
volunteer for Camp Day.
We decorate the stores
and we have a lot of fun.”
Annual ALS Walk
Saturday
JEFF GAYE
The
Cold
Lake
Walk for ALS will step
off
from
Lakeland
Lutheran
Church
Saturday
morning
with a goal of raising
$15,000.
Amyotrophic Lateral
Sclerosis
(ALS)
also
commonly known as
Lou Gehrig's Disease,
is a rapidly progressive
and
ultimately
fatal
neuromuscular disorder
that affects a select
group of nerve cells in
the brain and spinal
cord. As the nerve
cells die, people with
ALS lose control of
their muscles, which
makes breathing, eating,
even
smiling
almost
impossible.
According to the
Walk for ALS website,
every dollar raised goes
to provide equipment,
support
services,
education
for
the
ALS community, and
fund research to find a
cure.
Michelle
Feduniak
is a volunteer walk
coordinator
for
the
Cold Lake Walk. She
says participation has
been good since the
annual
walk
started
here a dozen years ago,
“but we can always use
more.”
Last
year’s
walk
raised
more
than
$12,000. “We want to
raise at least $15,000
this year,” Feduniak said.
“But we also want to
raise awareness about
ALS.”
For
information
on
donating
or
participating,
contact
Michelle
or
Pat
Feduniak
at
coldlakewalk@alsab.ca
or call 780-812-0954.
Tuesday, 3 June 2014
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Air Canada Boosts Baggage Allowance
for CAF Members
THE COURIER
Air
Canada
is
permitting active and
retired members of the
Canadian Armed Forces
(CAF) to check three
bags on its flights without
extra charges.
The airline offers
members of the Canadian
and US military an
enhanced
baggage
allowance when travelling
on a flight by Air Canada,
Air Canada Rouge or
Air Canada Express.
Eligible active and retired
members are entitled up
to 3 pieces of checked
baggage, weighing up
to 32 kg each, free of
charge.
Angela
Mah,
a
spokesperson for Air
Canada, said “this is
consistent
with
the
baggage
allowances
offered to Air Canada’s
most frequent travelers
at the Super Elite 100K
level.”
CAF
personnel
welcomed
the
announcement. 4 Wing
Chief Warrant Officer
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Q
Sometimes banks come
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sale called a “low discount
mortgage”. What is that exactly?
A
Each Mortgage Centre office is
independently owned and operated.
You have to be careful not
to just look at the rate for
a mortgage. As some of these
mortgages have higher penalties,
or either you cannot pay extra onto
your mortgage or you can pay less
on it than a regular mortgage,
or sometimes they have more
restricted rules on the mortgage.
For example when you sell a
house and purchase a new one
sometimes you cannot take it with
Shannon Parker,
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mortgage.
Bob Viel said “we’re
happy Air Canada is
doing this. It’s a great
way of supporting our
troops.”
WestJet offers similar
baggage allowances to
military personnel.
To take advantage of
the Air Canada policy,
eligible members must
complete their check-in as
usual either online or at a
kiosk, and then present
their official military ID
to an Air Canada agent to
waive associated baggage
fees.
the True Patriot Love
Foundation
and
the
Royal Canadian Legion’s
annual Poppy Campaign.
“One
sad
but
sacred duty Air Canada
employees are entrusted
with and accept with great
solemnity is repatriation
of fallen soldiers on their
final flights home across
Canada,” she said.
Mah said many of
the company’s employees
are current or former
military members or
families
of
military
members.
Are there times when you need a little professional advice?
Ask a Professional
can help! You send in the questions,
they give you the answers.
To ask your question call 780-594-5206
or email: thecourier@telus.net
COSMETIC AND MEDICAL DERMATOLOGY
My cat occasionally coughs up a hairball.
Is this dangerous? How can I prevent them?
A
When a cat grooms itself it swallows hair. This collects in the
stomach and can form a ball of fur too big to pass through the
digestive tract. Some cats are able to vomit the wad of fur, while
others can become constipated and lethargic. Hairballs that are
impassable will require surgery.
Prevent hairballs by combing and brushing loose fur from your cat’s
coat. You should also treat your cat with a hairball preventative two
or three times a week. These are petroleum-based, usually fishflavoured and readily accepted by even finicky felines.
Hours:
Mon. - Tues. 9 am - 8 pm
Wed. - Fri. 9 am - 9 pm
Sat. 9 am - 6 pm
Sun. 11 am - 5 pm
#105, 4902 - 69 Avenue, Cold Lake, AB
(Tri-City Complex)
Phone 780-594-7387 Fax 780-594-5927
Q
Certificate
of
Service (CF 54 or CF 75)
from any branch of the
Canadian Military
Valid
DND
Temporary ID card (NDI
10)
- Canadian Forces or
Former member CFOne
card (with photo ID)
Mah
said
Air
Canada’s association with
the Canadian military
dates back to the airline’s
beginnings
in
1937.
Air Canada is active
in
military-oriented
charities
including
Ask A Professional
PETS
Q
Acceptable
forms
of Canadian military
identification include:
- DND ID card for
National Defence (NDI
20)
- Record of Service
Card (NDI 75)
- Any Veterans Affairs
Canada (VAC) Benefit
Card
Discharge
Certificate from any
branch of the Canadian
Military
- Statement of Service
from any branch of the
Canadian Military
HOME INSPECTION
Our basement feels damp in the
summer. Anyway of stopping that?
A
Humidity is typically higher in the summer. That
humidity in a cool basement can lead to a damp
“feel” in the living area. A proven method in reducing
this is with a dehumidifier. This appliance draws
air into it and removes the moisture, collects it in a
enclosed tank and if equipped, empty into a floor
drain. Lowering the humidity can greatly improve
the comfort of a living space and help control the
moisture of building materials and furnishings.
Kevin Lester, RHI
Home Inspector
Cell 780-812-5849
Fax 780-639-2175 kevin@klhomeinspections.ca
www.klhomeinspections.ca
Q:
DOES THE WINDSHIELD OF MY CAR
BLOCK HARMFUL UVA/UVB RAYS?
SHOULD I WEAR SUNSCREEN WHILE DRIVING?
A:
During my consultations, when I am reviewing a patient’s
photograph, I often find evidence of increased wrinkling
and sagging on the driving side (or passenger side, whichever is
more frequent) of my patients.
UVA has a longer wave length than UVB and as a result,
penetrates through glass. Many people have seen the shocking
picture of a truck driver after 28 yrs of sun exposure through his
windshield, http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2153611.
It is revealing how small amounts of UVA exposure, over time,
increases the signs of ageing.
Dermatologists recommend wearing a broad spectrum sunscreen
of at least SPF 30. Most sunscreen in make-up and lotions are
inadequate.
Dr. Annette Turenne
780-826-2215
www.turennesthetics.ca
Active Medical Practice
for 25 Years
4 - 6601 44 St
Lloydminster
T9V 2X1
61009 RRd 454 (34 St)
Bonnyville
T9N 2H4
BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, MEDIATORS & NOTARIES PUBLIC
Q: WHAT IS A PERSONAL DIRECTIVE?
A:
A Personal directive is a legal document in which you would
name a decision maker to act as your health care agent. If you
were to be declared incapacitated, due to illness or injury, your agent
would then act on your behalf based on the written directions outlined
in your personal directive. It is recommended that you choose someone
you trust, such as a family member or close friend, to carry out this
important role.
In the personal directive you are able to provide instruction regarding
medical treatment/life-prolonging procedures and personal matters.
You may also wish to indicate if you would like your organs and tissues
to be used for transplantation purposes. It is recommended that you
outline your instruction in a personal directive so that your wishes are
known if such a situation was to arise.
Joely Patrick
Barrister, Solicitor,
Mediator
Areas of practice
include:
Family Law,
Real Estate and
Wills & Estate
www.tdlaw.ca
Phone: 780.594.7151
Fax: 780.594.7155
4807 51 St.
Cold Lake, AB
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$549,900
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780-812-0372
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780-812-0979
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780-812-7979
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780-815-0440
5118 50 Avenue, (Main Street), Cold Lake
(780) 594-4414 FAX (780) 594-2512
Joanne Halldorson
780-573-0208
Donna Michaud
780-812-1688
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780-812-9550
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Let us help you find
your way home…
with our real estate page! From individual
homes, to condominiums or buildable lots,
our real estate page has the best of what the
Lakeland has to offer.
2932 Yarrow Way
$499,900
Joanne Roch
780-573-9389
Tammy Read
780-573-6862
3409, 901 16 Street
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And it’s right at your fingertips.
Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage
Where: 4 Wing Theatre
When: June 27, 2014 (6:30 pm - 9:30 pm)
June 28, 2014 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Cost: Free
Childcare will be provided for those who need and want it. Refreshments
will also be provided between video sessions for dialogue and discussions.
To register, please email Steeve.Arseneau@forces.gc.ca or call
(780) 840-8000 ext 7716. Deadline is June 20, 2014.
The Compassionate Friends
The Compassionate Friends is a non-denominational self-help support
group for parents who have lost a child of any age to any cause. The group
meets in the lounge at the Parent-Child FCSS Building in Bonnyville on the
third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
For more info call Terry 780-207-7147 or Bonnie 780-573-0404.
Coming Soon to Cold Lake
Public
Library...Hoopla
Digital...
Watch for 3D Printer...
coming Soon!
The Library will be closed on
Saturdays starting in June.
Reopening on Saturdays
again after September Long
Weekend.
Fathers Day Contest
Open to everyone.
Pick up a tie colouring
template at either branch
of the Cold Lake Public
Library and return it to us
by June 10th.
One prize with be randomly
drawn from all entries
received.
Summer Reading Program
Join us this summer for
some
great
programs
and activities....Pin Hole
Camera’s, Dr. Junkology
from BC, Mary Lambert,
National Batman Day and
many more exciting times.
Watch for schedules out
soon!
Seniors Day
Watch for the Bookmobile
at Seniors Day
Energy Centre
June 6th
All Day.
All Types of Senior Resources
Available.
Hand Massage
Massage Therapist will be
on hand to give Seniors a
hand massage. Snacks and
conversation.
June 16 from
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Grand Centre Branch
Books on Wheels
The Cold Lake Public Library
offers a Books on Wheels
service to Cold Lake Lodge,
Points West and Cold Lake
Long Term Care every other
Wednesday. We offer books,
books on CD and movies.
If you know someone
who could benefit from
this service, please call
780-594-7425 for more
information.
Manga and Anime Night
If you enjoy watching Anime
or reading Manga, come
on out and join us! We
meet the first and last
Wednesday of every month
at the Grand Centre Branch.
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Ages: 12 and up
Grand Centre Branch: 5513 B 48th Ave.
780-594-5101
Harbour View Branch: 1301 8th Ave.
780-639-3967
Monday & Wednesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday & Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday, 3 June 2014
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CF18 DEMO, SNOWBIRDS, 417 COMBAT SUPPORT SQUADRON SAR DEMO, HAWK ONE, AND A
4 WING MASS ATTACK PLUS A GREAT STATIC GROUND DISPLAY
Cold Lake Air Show
Takes to the Air(waves)
JEFF GAYE
The Cold Lake Air
Show has produced
a 30-second TV spot
to be shown on CBC
Edmonton.
The ad includes
dramatic video of the
show’s
performers
including the 2014
CF-18 Demonstration
Team, the Snowbirds
and vintage aircraft.
It was produced in
Winnipeg for air on
CBC.
The ad spots are
part of an in-kind
sponsorship agreement
with the broadcaster,
who
is
providing
$5,000.00 worth of
air time. Production
costs were low, said
air show director Maj
Yanick Gregoire, and
the air show bought an
additional $5,000 worth
of time.
“It’s an excellent
opportunity for us,”
Maj Gregoire said. “We
want to get the event
out there, and this is
a cost effective way
to gain the required
exposure.”
CBC had offered
to include its Calgary
station in the deal, but
the Air Show committee
decided to concentrate
on
the
northern
Alberta audience. “If
people come from too
far away, they will face
challenges
finding
accommodation,” Maj
Gregoire said. “People
from around Edmonton
can make it a day trip,
but from much further
away it’s likely they
would want to stay
overnight.”
Hotel rooms and
campsites are hard to
come by in Cold Lake.
The Cold Lake
Air Show is part of
CFB Cold Lake’s and
4
Wing’s
60th
a n n i v e r s a r y
celebrations.
A
Freedom of the City
parade will launch the
festivities on Friday,
July 18, followed by
a Gala dinner that
evening. The air show
will take place on
Saturday, July 19 with
the City of Cold Lake
closing the festivities
with a “Canadian Rock
Legends” concert. The
city is also the principal
sponsor of the air
show.
The video spot
can be seen on The
Courier’s website, www.
thecouriernewspaper.
ca. The Cold Lake
Air Show website is
w w w.coldlakeairshow.
com.
Patti Ouellette Larry Melanchuk Barbara Simonar Wendy Bardick
780-812-6655
780-826-0100
780-573-6636
780-207-7726
RE/MAX Cold Lake 2000
Cold Lake
July 19, 2014
at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake
Gates open from 9AM - 4PM
Aerial Show starts 1PM
Cold Lake Air Show presented by
Tickets $5 per adult,
(under 16 free)
in advance and at the gate
Advance tickets available May 30th:
1. Col JJ Parr Sports Centre
2. Lakeland Credit Union
3. Value Drug Mart – Tri City Mall
4. Value Drug Mart – Marina Mall
FM
www.cbc.ca/edmonton
www.coldlakeairshow.com
DawnaLee Clark Lyle Melanchuk Petrina Tapscott Erwin Thompson
780-812-6257
780-573-0010
780-815-6162
780-207-1488
Bus: 780-594-4445
Cold Lake, AB
5419 56 St
$399,900
5023 44 St
$354,900
916A 9 St
$289,900
50 Pine Ave, Cherry
Grove
$139,900
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$479,900
518 26 St
$524,000
4604 43 Ave
$369,900
18 Falcon Rd
$521,427
1302 Marina Estates Dr
$299,900
3727 44 Ave Bonnyville
$419,900
41306 RR 264, Cherry
Grove
$479,900
4904 47 Ave
$199,900
2610 6A Ave
$499,900
7 912 2 Ave
$499,700
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$89,000
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$370,000
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$75,000
166 2 St W, SK
$149,900
152 4 St W, SK
$74,900
151 1 St E, SK
$199,900
150 1 St W, SK
$355,000
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$379,900
South of Goodsoil, SK
$799,900
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$550,000
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$55,000
RE/MAX Beaver River Realty
Bus: 306-839-2251
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Patti Ouellette
Broker/Owner
780-812-6655
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Wing Commander, Wing Chief Warrant Officer Answer Members’ Questions
Cpl Vlassova
Visiting the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Cpl Vlassova
Wing Construction Engineering.
Cpl Houck
Col Kenny and CWO
Viel recently toured
the Wing and met with
members from all units.
They discussed various
subjects of interest to
members and answered
as many questions as they
could.
These pages show
some of the highlights
from the visits, and
contain WComd’s answers
to
some
questions
raised by personnel at
4 Wing.
of care for a total of
$610.00 per month or
$3.33 per hour vs. the
day care center which is
$650.00 per month or
$3.61 per hour.
If members choose
to
simply
register
their child for MFRC
daycare
then
they
would not have to pay
the administration fee,
but if they register
for the Day Home
care then there is an
administration fee.
Why does a member
have to pay $13.00 to
place a child on a waiting
list for home day care?
If members travelling
for medical appointments
in Edmonton cannot
make the medical run or
if they want to bring a
spouse as an escort, why
do they have to pay out
of pocket for parking and
fuel when they travel via
PMV?
There
is
an
administrative/
registration
fee
for
the Day Home Project
given the additional
paperwork
required
for
this
particular
entity.
The
MFRC
holds the provincial
license
to
contract
individuals (providers)
to provide child care
in
their
homes.
These individuals are
considered to be selfemployed.
Therefore,
in order to attain the
provincial registration/
accreditation, the MFRC
is required to screen the
home and individuals,
and provide certification
in first aid. There is also
the registration with
insurance underwriters
for
providers
and
children in the home
to ensure each space
is insured
for
$2
million.
This is a one-time
registration fee. Once
a child is accepted in
the Day Home, every
month there is a $10.00
administrative fee which
is included in the cost
Reference: ADM (HRMIL)
INSTRUCTION
08/05
“Health-related
Travel”
(http://cmpcpm.forces.mil.ca/mpiipm/08-05-eng.asp)
Canadian
Armed
Forces members’ healthrelated travel outside
the
geographical
boundaries
of
the
member’s support base
is the responsibility of
CF Health Services.
In
accordance
with
reference,
Clinic
Managers have been
delegated
as
the
approval authority for
all medical-related travel
arrangements
covered
at reference. Similarly,
Dental
Detachment
Commanders
have
been delegated as the
approval authority for
all dental-related travel
arrangements covered at
reference.
Travel
by
CAF
members is always via
the most practical and
economical
means
possible. When a medical
escort is required and
authorized
by
the
treating clinician, the
same
set
of
rules
continues
to
apply.
If in the opinion of
the treating clinician
(i.e. due to medical
restrictions) the member
cannot use the medical
run
(a
dedicated
CAF asset specifically
dedicated
to
the
transportation of CAF
members for out-ofgeographic area healthrelated travel), and/
or when appointment
times fall outside of the
medical run hours, then
this will be indicated
by the treating clinician
and/or CDU clerk and
the authorized means of
transportation will be
reimbursed
according
to CAF travel policies.
CAF members
can
find specific details at
paras 3 and 4 of the
reference for additional
clarification.
We are told that
the base wants to spend
money on getting the
community back together.
As a member of St.
Marks Church (on base),
I see firsthand that
the church needs some
money, not only to draw
more people in, but for
upkeep and events. We
believe that the churches
are an excellent way of
bringing
community
together. More time,
effort and money should
be spent in that area.
Depending on the
requirement,
public
and non-public funds
are used to support
the Wing Chaplain’s
requirements
when
possible. The Chaplain’s
office is currently in the
midst of working on a
proposal to update the
infrastructure.
Childcare Benefits.
Maybe some kind of a
deal with the childcare
providers in the area for
discounts for military
members would be a
great way to help their
wallets a bit. With the
local economy it would
be nice to see this to help
struggling
members
with the high costs
of childcare in the
area. Averages are $700
- $800 per child which is
inflated due to oil. And
we heard first hand from
the Wing’s senior staff
that they are working
with the city and Mayor
to get local businesses
on board for military
appreciation programs.
Is there a plan to help
with this?
In discussions with
MFRC, once the new
day care at Art Smith
Aviation Academy is
operational
(expected
NLT
1
September
2015), any waiting lists
should
be
minimal,
and costs should be
in-line
with
current
costs
(approximately
$650/month).
As
for
engaging
local
businesses
to
offer
military discounts, please
see further details in
this edition of the
Courier. The Cold Lake
Chamber of Commerce
has sent a letter to
all
local
businesses
encouraging
them
to sign up on the CF
Appreciation
website
to offer discounts to our
members.
4 CES.
Cpl Berger
417 Squadron.
Is there any plan to
change the way we take
care of our members with
respect to dependant
medical travel, and is
there any plan to change
the way we take care of
our members with regards
to taking the day off
work to accompany their
spouse, if their spouses
have specific needs?
Dependants
of
military members are
often referred by their
health care provider to
medical
appointments
outside of the local area
and the Minister of
National Defence has
recently redesignated CFB
Cold Lake as an isolated
unit for medical purposes.
As such dependants of
military members may,
and are expected to,
travel to their medical
appointments on the
medical run. Where use
of the medical run is not
possible, the travel cost
for dependants to travel
to their appointment
may be reimbursed. The
policy of reimbursement
for travel costs was
suspended for a period
over the winter however
it was recently reinstated
and is currently under
final review at higher
headquarters.
Note
that
meals,
lodging
and incidentals are not
normally reimbursable.
Where a military
member needs to travel
with their dependant to
a medical appointment,
Commanding
Officers
may grant short or
compassionate
leave
as
appropriate
in
accordance
with
the
Canadian Forces Leave
Policy Manual. Members
are not on duty status
when travelling with their
dependant to a medical
Cpl Vlassova
Wing Foods.
appointment and must
be on authorized leave
in order to be away from
their place of duty.
The 4 Wing policy
for dependant medical
travel is under revision
and will be promulgated
in a revised Wing
Standing Administrative
Instruction.
Can you comment
on past ineffectiveness of
some Wing committees
like
the
Community
Council?
The
Community
Council falls under the
WCWO as an ex-officio
and you will see more
activity in this realm
soon. They are actively
planning activities for
the 4 Wing Community
under the theme “Making
4 Wing Our Home.” Some
activities planned are
Wing BBQs, community
gardens, and opening
the movie theatre.
When
is
Axiom
expected to be ready for use
and will it accommodate
user access points beyond
the Squadron. I believe
the last time the ramp
gates were controlled the
restrictions were too tight
making it hard for users
to gain access to the gate.
WCE and MPs have
been looking into this and
should have a solution
as soon as July. We are
expecting to activate
Axiom in a phased
approach. User access
points will not be limited
to the Squadrons and
the ramp restrictions will
be assigned in a logical
manner.
Is it possible to set
up a fence around the
parking lot across from JJ
Parr for RV’s?
The
RV
Storage
area is available to all
members. A second RV
Storage area that can
accommodate
larger
trailers will be ready
by end of June 2014.
Therefore, there are no
plans at this time for
fencing to be installed
at that location. Of note,
once all RV Storage areas
are open for use, it is
expected that RVs will be
stored in the Storage Lots
rather than in the RHU
areas (except for short
periods of time during
planned use).
Is the Twisted Lizard
bar out of bounds, and
can a Serving member
be denied from working
there?
The Twisted Lizard
bar is not out of bounds.
There are no listed Out
of Bounds areas for Cold
Lake at this time. QR
+ O 19.42 specifies the
regulations in regards to
employment of an officer
or
non-commissioned
member engaging in any
civilian employment. All
requests for a civilian
employment by a serving
member are to be sent
to the member’s CO for
review and authority
under the QR&O.
What is the possibility
of having a “Self Help”
type program for RHUs
(e.g. painting inside)?
CFHA does have
a policy for self-help
projects (interior and
exterior)
to
include
touch up paint, but does
not include complete
room or full wall paint
projects. CFHA will be
having our painting
contractor paint some
of the RHUs that have
been occupied long term.
The RHUs chosen will be
based on availability of
funding and the need as
determined by the CFHA
inspector.
Why can’t we get
an
HVAC
(heating,
ventilation
and
air
conditioning) system that
works?
Heating
will
be
turned off shortly and the
HVACs will be turned on.
Our HVAC systems are
old and they are prone to
failure. At the same time,
we do not have enough
qualified technicians and
insufficient maintenance
money to support a
Wing of this size and
scope. Therefore, we
must prioritize our work
and when it comes to
air conditioning, we put
our emphasis on mission
critical systems to include
the Navigational Systems
on the airfield, our server
rooms, the simulators and
other distributed network
areas,
all
requiring
very
cool
operating
conditions. During the
few days of summer we
had last week, WCE RM
techs were pulled in a
dozen different directions
trying to keep all these
above mentioned items
serviceable.
In
one
instance, the failed A/C
units on the PAR had our
technicians working late
into the wee hours of the
morning to troubleshoot
and keep the system from
catastrophic failure. After
these mission critical
HVAC priorities are
addressed, we then move
out to the secondary
priorities
which
are
predominantly
office
comfort issues and when
it comes to HVAC repairs,
nothing is inexpensive.
If there is a problem
with your HVAC systems
please contact CE for a
Work Order number.
Cpl Berger
410 Squadron.
Cpl Thompson
10 FTTS.
Cpl Houck
409 Squadron.
Cpl Vlassova
Wing TEME.
Cpl Houck
42 Radar Squadron.
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Tuesday, 3 June 2014
D-Day and 4 Wing’s Year of Anniversaries
CPL PAUL
COLTERMAN, WCE
As we at 4 Wing
go about our business
keeping the base and
its units at the front line
of the RCAF, I wonder
how many people know
the depth of history and
heritage
accumulated
here.
With
all
the
anniversaries the RCAF
and the Canadian Armed
Forces celebrate this year,
including 4 Wing and
CFB Cold Lake’s 60th,
let’s pause for a moment
and take a look at where
we came from. There are
many other dates that
play a large part in our
history.
2014 is also the 100th
anniversary of the start
of World War I and
the 90th anniversary
of the RCAF. But the
anniversary that intrigues
me the most this year is
the 70th anniversary of
the D-Day invasions at
Normandy.
While
D-Day
is
largely known for the
immense army and navy
contributions, the RCAF
also played a huge role in
the success of Operation
Overlord (the official
code name for D-Day)
Without total air
superiority the entire
landing force would have
taken
immeasurable
casualties once we hit the
beaches and attempted
to advance inland. Our
overall ability to make the
charge would have been
in jeopardy as the Axis
would have had a better
capability not only to
attack the force, but also
to better prepare once
they knew the exact size
of the advancing forces.
Canada sent 14,000
troops, the third-largest
contribution of forces to
the beach head. We also
used our own air force
to cover our landings at
Juno beach.
In
addition
to
clearing the skies of
the dreaded Luftwaffe
and attacking ground
emplacements on the
beach, the RCAF had the
responsibility of gathering
intelligence
on
Axis
positions and strength.
They helped collect data
for the weather forecast,
as the weather played a
huge part in choosing
the exact day of the
assault. All this time, they
continued with bombing
raids deep into German
territory.
The RCAF was also
tasked with the airdrop
of troops before and
during the main invasion
to
put
paratroopers
behind enemy lines for
the eventual “beginning
of the end” for World War
II. The RCAF ended up
with air superiority as far
as 100 miles into enemy
territory.
All RCAF fighter
planes,
pilots
and
ground crew were put
under control of the
83 Air Group. Days
before the assault they
began to ensure passage
RAF
Ground crew push a 4,000-lb blast bomb towards the bay of a Vickers Wellington
bomber of 419 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force at RAF Mildenhall,
May 1942.
for the ground troops
and destruction of the
Axis’
infrastructure
and ability to mount a
counter offensive. To
accomplish this task
our squadrons flew the
Hawker
Hurricane,
Hawker Typhoon and the
venerable Supermarine
Spitfire fighter planes.
Bomber
Command
squadrons were flying
Wellington, Halifax and
Lancaster bombers.
Our paths cross with
history here at 4 Wing,
as all of 409 and 410
squadrons took part in
the D-Day invasions.
Meanwhile 419 Squadron
had spent months on
bombing missions into
Germany to weaken the
enemy’s ability to wage
war, and continued the
bomb runs on D-Day
itself.
Not to be outdone,
417 Squadron was in
Italy at the time as the
only Canadian squadron
in place there. They
had fought their way
from North Africa and
Sicily, keeping the Axis
embroiled in battle and
spread out to help the
fight in Europe.
In true Canadian
fashion, 441, 442 and
443 Squadrons helped
set the pace by being the
first allied squadrons to
have a base on French
soil since 1940 – an
accomplishment
most
people here probably
were never taught.
So as all of us at
4 Wing prepare to
celebrate 60 years in
Cold Lake, let’s take a
moment to look back and
remember where we came
from, not only as a base
but as the RCAF as well.
As we gain more
understanding of where
we came from, and take
inspiration from our past,
it gives more meaning
to our RCAF motto: Sic
Itur ad Astra (such is the
pathway to the stars).
Submitted by 410 Sqn
Artist’s depiction of a Mk XXX Mosquito as it would have been flying on D- Day. This aircraft MM 767 (D-RA)
was flown by F/L Harrington, a USAAF exchange officer with 410 Squadron through most of the war.
Submitted by 417 Sqn
Original caption: “Bert Houle and Snooks sit and
listen to a 417 Sq briefing (sic), Marcianese, Italy”
Tuesday, 3 June 2014
The Courier News & Publishing
Page 11
Packed Up and Brought Home:
Repatriating Material From Afghanistan
LUCY ELLIS
The last of Canada’s
soldiers
deployed
to
Afghanistan returned on
March 18, but what about
the materials they used
while they were there?
The
magnitude
of
planning
behind
the transportation of
materials to and from
Afghanistan during the
Canadian Armed Forces
(CAF) mission there
over the past 12 years is
astounding.
Weapons,
vehicles,
ammunition,
food and more – it all had
to get there, and it all had
to go somewhere when
the mission ended.
Canada’s
Mission
Closure Team (MCT)
was tasked to identify,
locate and account for
all CAF material within
Afghanistan and either
dispose of it in theatre
or return it to Canada.
“The
mission
closure effort was done
concurrently
with
the ongoing training
operation,”
said
L ieuten a nt- C olonel
Tim O’Shea, Deputy
Commander
of
the
MCT. “It required a
considerable amount of
effort to phase things
through production lines
as training tasks wound
up in theatre.”
Back in Canada, a
team from the Canadian
Joint
Operations
Command (CJOC) in
Ottawa planned and
coordinated the effort.
Items that retained
value were sent back to
Canada. Items that were
damaged, outdated or
no longer needed were
sold
in
Afghanistan
whenever possible. If
sale was not feasible, the
materials were donated
to charities and not-forprofits. Finally, anything
that was beyond use was
disposed of.
The MCT sorted
the materials based on
the Operation’s Material
and
Infrastructure
Disposition
Directive,
which accounted for all
CAF items that were
deployed to Afghanistan
and
detailed
the
disposition based on
cost, requirement and
customs regulations.
Items were packed
into shipping containers
or aircraft pallets and
were
inspected
to
ensure that they met
the proper certifications
and
complied
with
CAF,
national
and
international movement
regulations.
Material
prepared
for
transport
from
Kabul was stored in
one of three locations:
Camp SOUTER, Camp
PHOENIX, or the MCT
Staging Area at Kabul
International
Airport.
Sensitive items such as
weapons,
ammunition,
i n f o r m a t i o n
management
data,
and
communications
were stored at Camps
SOUTER or PHOENIX
for security reasons.
The
most
efficient
method
of
transportation out of
Afghanistan
was
by
air. For cost efficiency,
many of the containers
were
moved
on
a
space available basis,
loaded
onto
aircraft
that were hauling non-
CAF materials but were
not full. This allowed
Canada to share the
costs with other parties
while preventing wasted
space on aircraft.
The
process
of
scheduling
materials
for return to Canada
was complex and fluid.
With
the
pack-andmove starting before
the mission ended, the
retrograde
schedule,
disposal
plan
and
material
production
schedule changed almost
daily.
Sensitive
material
was loaded onto a CC177 Globemaster. Items
such as ammunition and
explosives were flown
directly to Cold Lake
and delivered by truck
to the Canadian Forces
Ammunition Depot in
Dundurn, Saskatchewan.
Materials coming out
of Kandahar travelled to
other ports in the Middle
East to be processed
while containers from
Kabul were sent to the
Operation
Support
Hub in Kuwait. The
Intermediate
Staging
MFRC
Bulletin Board
Summer Fun 2014
Registration at the MFRC has begun and will continue
throughout the summer. Register your child for a day, week,
month or whole summer.
Our provincially certified child care staff will make sure your
child’s summer is full of fun; themed weeks, art, sports and
games activities, special guests, swimming and field trips.
This Provincially licensed and accredited program begins
Friday, June 27 and will run Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to
5:00 pm at the Art Smith Aviation Academy until the end of
August. Summer fun is open to all Cold Lake and area children
ages 5 to 12 (must have completed Kindergarten). Provincial
child care subsidies are available for those who qualify. PLEASE
NOTE: THERE IS A GRANT AVAILABLE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES.
For more information call the MFRC office at 780-594-6006.
Busy Little Hands Drop-In Playgroup
Free drop-in at the 4 Wing MFRC for parents and
children from birth to 5 years old, on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. We’ll
be doing arts & crafts, sensory play and song and
dance. Snacks provided. All Cold Lake and area families
welcome (military or not). Pre-registration not required.
(No drop-in on stat holidays)
West Edmonton Mall Passes
are available at the MFRC at a discounted price. The
pass entitles you to a full day admission to the World
Waterpark OR a full day admission to Galaxy Land OR
your choice of two of the following: Ice Palace, Marine
Life, Prof. WEM’s Adventure Golf, Putt”N” Glow, Ropes
Quest and Ed’ Rec Room.
Café Jasette
Calling all Francophones to drop by the MFRC
on Wednesdays between 10:00 am and 12:00
pm to meet other French speaking community
members. We’ll supply the coffee, you supply
the conversation. This program is open to the
community at large. There is a small play area for
children.
Terminal
in
Kuwait
was
responsible
for
final cleanliness of the
shipment. From either
port, containers were
shipped to Montreal.
For Major Gordon
Bennett, CJOC Logistics
Officer, the ability to
react
quickly
and
provide
innovative
solutions was crucial to
the mission. “You come
into work in the morning
and have no idea what is
going to be requested
that day. Could be
lumber,
could
be
personnel repatriation,
moving
ammunition,
a problem with the
weather, aircraft that
can’t land because of
too much fog or too
much dust... It certainly
didn’t make for a boring
day.”
Once in Canada,
everything was sorted,
checked for serviceability
and
repaired
if
necessary. The material
was then redistributed
either to the unit that
originally owned it or
back to the depot to be
stored for upcoming
operations.
Spot a Typo?
Coffee’s On Us.
Spelling mistakes and typographical errors
happen to the best of us. At The Courier, though,
we take pride in striving for an error-free paper.
If you find a typo or a spelling error in The
Courier, report it to thecourier@telus.net. We’ll buy
a coffee (or equivalent) at Cinnamon Grove Café for
the first person to report the error. If you’re the first
to find a mistake in a headline, we’ll buy you lunch!
Error reports (if any) from each Tuesday edition
will be accepted until Friday of that week.
Happy hunting!
P.O. Box 5260, Station Forces
Cold Lake, Alberta T9M 2C3
Tel: (780) 594-6006
Fax: (780) 594-5776
Email: adminclmfrc@familyforce.ca
Hours of Operation:
Mon - Fri 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Medley Youth Centre
The Medley Youth Centre now has Facebook!
Check out our page to see what’s happening every night at
the YC. The Youth Centre is open to all youth in
Cold Lake and surrounding area.
Children with Special Needs Support Group Meeting
Thursday, June 19 7:00pm at the MFRC. This meeting is open
to Cold Lake and area parents or caregivers of children with
special needs, disabilities or chronic illnesses. This group is
designed to relationship build as well as be informative. For
more information call or stop by the MFRC office. While here
make sure and take a look at the up-to-date resource library.
Crop Haven Scrapbooking Weekend June 20 -22
Enjoy
E
the benefits of the bright, spacious, child free, fun and
friendly
fr
atmosphere of the MFRC for your scrapbooking
needs!
n
Your registration fee provides you with a 6 ft table,
Friday
F
5 pm to 1 am, Saturday 9 am to 1 am, and Sunday 9
am
a to 4 pm. Saturday lunch included, as well as, light snacks
and
a refreshments throughout the weekend. Vendors carrying
the
t latest products will be on hand. Open to the whole
community.
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Pre-registration at the MFRC, with payment is
required.
For more information call the MFRC office.
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Cold Lake Salsa
‘If you can walk, you can dance! So spice it up and come
have some fun!’ Group Classes; Salsa, Bachatta and Merenge
on Mondays for all levels. MFRC Assembly Hall 7:00 pm.
Open for both singles and couples and for all Cold Lake and
area residents! Register at the MFRC or call 780-594-6006.
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For more specifi
c details call Elena at 780-594-1099.
Photography Discussion Group
Thursday, June 5 at 6:00 pm at the MFRC. Joining the group requires no fees,
equipment or prerequisite skill level. Bring your camera/equipment, examples
of your photos and your questions. Open to Cold Lake and area community, no
charge, just drop in and share your enthusiasm for photography. If there is a topic
or a technique you would like to talk about, please post it on the facebook site
www.facebook.com/coldlakephotogroup and it can be added to the meeting.
Family Friday (Summer’s Here)
June 6 at the Medley Youth Centre
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Ages 10 – 17
Summer Snack Mix
Cup Cake Boss
June 14 at the Medley Youth Centre
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Ages: 10 – 12
Ever seen the show Cake Boss? This is our take on a friendly
cupcake creating competition.
Pre-register no later than June 11
Tye Dye Fun
June 28 at the Medley Youth Centre
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Ages 10 -12
School is out and summer is here! Come make yourself a funky
new accessory for the warm weather! You can save on the cost
by bring your own white t-shirt or tank top.
Pre-register no later than June 25
Must register for these events, please call the
Youth Programs Coordinator at 780-594-6006 or
the Youth Centre at 780-594-6707
WANTED 4 WING PAPER CARRIERS:
Youth ages 9 and over who want to earn extra money.
(Must have a social insurance number to apply)
The MFRC is looking for motivated and responsible paper
carriers for delivery of papers on Tuesdays and Fridays each
week For more information call the MFRC at 780-594-6006.
week.
Youth Centre Hours of Operation
NOW CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
Teen (Ages 13 - 17)
M, Tu, Th 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
F & Sat 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Pre-Teen (Ages 10-12)
W 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sat 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
PERSONNEL SUPPORT PROGRAMS
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Tuesday, 3 June 2014
The “Beat” on Skipping
TOVAH FENSKE,
PSP FITNESS
COORDINATOR
Skipping
is
an
excellent activity any time
of year, but especially
during the warm weather.
Why not get outside and
skip?
Skipping
is
the
exercise part to this year’s
Wing
Commander’s
Summer
Wellness
Challenge. The challenge
is to complete 500 skips
per day. If you require
lower impact activity,
you can do 500 high
knee lifts or climb 20
sets of stairs (only “up”
counts). But don’t just
do it for the coveted
Wing Commander’s Cup
points!
Skipping
is
an
inexpensive
form
of
exercise that can be
done almost anywhere
by most people of any
age. Skipping is a higher
impact activity, and it’s
body-weight
bearing
which is what our bodies
need to keep our bones
strong.
Jumping rope can be
a beneficial exercise for
osteoporosis prevention.
Osteoporosis is more
prevalent in women, but
it happens to men as well.
Top-Ten Finishes
for Local
Runners
JEFF GAYE
All four of 4 Wing’s
entries in the CAF
running championships
finished in the top
ten in their respective
categories.
The championships
were
conducted
in
conjunction with the
National Capital Race
Weekend
in
Ottawa
May 25 and 26. 4 Wing
runners competed in
5-kilometre and halfmarathon distances.
Capt Joel Maley of
AETE finished first in the
half-marathon. His time
of 1:17:13 was tops among
CAF runners, ninth out
of 13,180 overall, fifth
of 653 in his age/gender
category and ninth out of
5,763 male runners.
Capt Matt Setlack,
also of AETE, was the
third CAF finisher in the
5k run, just four seconds
behind the winner. He
finished in 16:06 – fifth
of 9,995 overall, second
of 212 in his age/gender
category and fifth out of
4,065 male runners.
Capt Alana Cadieux
of Wing Headquarters
ran her half-marathon in
1:37:25 to finish fourth
among CAF runners in
her age/gender category.
This was good for a 568th
overall, 21st of 1,336 in
her age/gender category
and 69th out of 7,417
female runners.
Capt James Gray
of 417 Squadron was
the eighth CAF runner
across the line in his
age/gender category for
the half-marathon. His
1:35:36 time was 468th
overall, 53rd of 653 in his
age/gender category and
410th of 5,763 male halfmarathoners.
Building strong, healthy
bones is important at
every age and for every
gender.
Jumping rope is
also a plyometric-style
workout and is excellent
for developing power,
speed and endurance.
One advantage of
skipping is you don’t
need to do a ton of it to
get the benefits. A few
minutes a few times per
week can be a great
addition to any fitness
regime. Skipping at a
pace of 120 turns per
minute is the same as
running at a 9.5 km per
hour pace.
So if you don’t
love to run or have a
hard time increasing
the intensity in your
workouts, try skipping.
This intense form of
exercise
will
elevate
your heart rate into
the higher end of your
cardiovascular training
zone or, depending on
how hard you skip, it
can also be great for
anaerobic training (short
hard work bouts, like
sprinting).
Here are two jump
rope programs that you
can try:
Skip two minutes
Climb the stairs for
two minutes
Run two minutes
Row or bike two
minutes
Repeat 1-4 times
Or add skipping to
your strength routine –
between each strength
exercise skip for one
minute.
Not
only
will you boost your
cardiovascular
fitness,
but the skipping will tax
your body and make
the strength portion
more challenging. This
is a great option anytime,
but especially if you are
training with lighter
weights or doing body
weight exercises.
Involve your family,
friends or other kids in
your
neighbourhood
– get outside and play
some fun skipping games
like Double Dutch. See
who can skip the most
turns without stopping,
or try to break your
own record for double
unders (passing the rope
under your feet twice
in only one jump). You
can also check out other
skipping games at http://
w w w. b u y j u m p r o p e s .
net/Jump_Rope_
Rhymes_s/39.htm.
If you are not already
an avid skipper, what are
you waiting for?
4 Wing Community
Library News
Located in the 4 Wing Community Access Building • 780-594-7456
Yes, There Is a 4 Wing Library
KELLY MCKEAGE,
4 WING COMMUNITY
LIBRARY
Since taking over
the position of Librarian
at 4 Wing Community
Library it has been my
goal to get the word out
that 4 Wing has a library
– a library that is open to
anyone!
The
library
is
attached to Art Smith
Aviation Academy and
is used by the students
and staff of the school;
however the Library has
a separate entrance for
the public as well.
The library has been
changing in the last few
months. We have new
tables for the kids’ area
– cute red and blue
tables and chairs! There
is also a bright, colorful
rug to sit on while
reading with children.
A couple of new shelves
have been purchased,
as well, to display new
books.
My current project
is to have an area for
adults to sit and read.
I hope to have some
comfy reading chairs,
rug and tables in the
area to make it more
inviting in the next
month. In June, the
library will also have wifi access.
The library has a
lot to offer our patrons.
Check out www.tracpac.
ab.ca to look for books,
DVDs and much more!
You can order books
online with your library
card, and have your
books come to 4 Wing
Community Library for
pick up. If you are
driving off 4 Wing, you
can drop off your books
at the Grand Centre or
Harbor View Branches
of Cold Lake Public
Library.
4 Wing Community
Library will be open
through the summer,
Monday to Friday 10 am
to 4 pm. We are excited
to be hosting a Summer
Reading Program for
the Summer Fun kids
at JJ Parr this year.
This is a free program
that will run starting on
Friday, July 4 and run six
consecutive Fridays until
August 8.
The
library
collection
is
always
being updated and we
welcome gently used
donations of books less
than five years old.
So think of 4 Wing
Community
Library
when you are cleaning
bookshelves before a
move or when your kids
outgrow their favorite
stories!
Photo by: Jeff Gaye
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Librarian Kelly McKeage
welcomes
patrons
of
all ages to the 4 Wing
Community
Library,
located in the Art Smith
Aviation
Academy
building.
Monday to Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Tuesday, 3 June 2014
The Courier News & Publishing
Page 13
4 Wing Community Run Results
Race results for the 4 Wing Community Run, Saturday, May 31, are as follows:
Half Marathon
10 Kilometres
Top three overall Female finishers
Top three overall Female finishers
1st - Alana Cadieux (Cold Lake) 1:37:59
2nd - Tanya Brooks (Cold Lake) 1:38:35
3rd - Catherine Walker (Cold Lake) 1:44:07
Top age category winners for Women
Youth 13-16: NA
Junior 17-34: Tanya Brooks (Cold Lake) 1:38:35
Masters - 35 and over: Alana Cadieux (Cold Lake) 1:37:59
1st - Emily Setlack (Cold Lake) 18:22
2nd - Ali Grzela (Cold Lake) 24:39
3rd - Victoria Ark (Cold Lake) 27:38
Top age category winners for Women
Youth 13-16: Jamie Braybrook (Cold Lake) 50:02
Junior 17-34: Jamie Lendvay (Cold Lake) 46:24
Masters 35 and over: Julie Loney (Cold Lake) 56:12
Top three overall Male finishers
Youth 13-16: NA
Junior 17-34: Joel Maley (Cold Lake) 1:20:52
Masters 35 and over: Jason Furlong (Cold Lake) 1:39:45
Top three overall Female finishers
1st - Jamie Lendvay (Cold Lake) 46:24
2nd - Jamie Braybrook (Cold Lake) 50:02
3rd - Sarah Rogers (Cold Lake) 50:51
Top three overall Male finishers
1st - Joel Maley (Cold Lake) 1:20:52
2nd - James Grey (Cold Lake) 1:37:59
3rd - Jannick Vincent (Cold Lake) 1:38:20
Top age category winners for Men
5 Kilometres
Top age category winners for Women
Youth 13-16: Parker Hubl (Cold Lake) 29:14
Junior 17-34: Emily Setlack (Cold Lake) 18:22
Masters 35 and over: Ali Grzela (Cold Lake) 24:39
Top three overall Male finishers
1st - Johnny Coffin (Belleville) 40:43
2nd - Pierre Sylvestre (Bonnyville) 43:45
3rd - Don Keizer (Cold Lake) 47:00
1st - Matt Setlack (Cold Lake) 17:16
2nd - Denis Grzela (Cold Lake) 21:14
3rd - Cory Gudjonson (Cold Lake) 23:19
Top age category winners for Men
Youth 13-16: Austin Nowotczynski (Cold Lake) 50:02
Junior 17-34: Johnny Coffin (Belleville) 40:43
Masters 35 and over: Pierre Sylvestre (Bonnyville) 43:45
Top age category winners for Men
Youth 13-16: Ammon Kozlow (Cold Lake) 25:42
Junior 17-34: Matt Setlack (Cold Lake) 17:16
Masters 35 and over: Denis Grzela (Cold Lake) 21:14
Jeff Gaye
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It’s a sprint to the finish!
Jeff Gaye
Go Mel Go!
4 WING
COMMUNITY RUN
For the third year in a row, the 4 Wing Community Run was a huge success. We would like to thank all of our sponsors
who became involved and provided for such a fantastic event. It is an occasion such as this that creates community spirit and
encourages residents to live a healthy lifestyle. Your overwhelming support brought smiles to everyone who attended.
Thank you for making it possible.
Event Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
(Lunch/Water Bottle Sponsor)
Gold Sponsor
(Safety Sponsor)
Silver Sponsor
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The Courier News & Publishing
Tuesday, 3 June 2014
Sgt Clapham
Retires
After 42 Years
Climate Outlook for June
PTE WESLEY LAMBERT
June is home to
the annual occurrence
of maximum daylight
hours, known as summer
solstice. Derived from
the Latin words sol (sun)
and sistere (to stand
still), summer solstice,
which falls on June 21st,
witnesses sunrise at 4:44
and sunset at 22:01 at CFB
Cold Lake. Naturally,
summer is well underway
by this point.
Traditionally,
May
marks the transition
to summer. May 2014
however, opened with
an unexpected blast
of
winter
weather.
Overnight lows fell below
zero between the 2nd and
11th of the month while
two snowfall records
were broken on the 5th
and 6th contributing
to the total of 12cm for
the month – well above
the seasonal average.
Fortunately, the situation
changed
dramatically
mid-month
with
temperatures
soaring
close to 30 on several
days for the rest of May.
Though thunderstorms
occurred frequently in
the Lakeland region,
none were reported at
CFB Cold Lake as of
May 26th.
Residents of 4 Wing
can rest assured that
snowfall will no longer be
an unexpected irritation.
Since the establishment
of a weather observation
program at Cold Lake
in 1954, measurable
snowfall has never been
reported in June. As
one might expect, those
warm temperatures from
late May will become
much more common
with averages of 21 for
daytime highs and 8.8 for
overnight lows. Liquid
precipitation,
falling
largely in the form of
showers from convective
clouds, generally exceeds
70mm for the month;
after all, June 5 also holds
Cold Lake’s all-time daily
rainfall record of 93.7mm
(1962). Expect to see
increasing thunderstorm
activity: the month of
June has had an average
of four storms over the
last five years.
Members
of
the
4Wing community can
pride themselves on
surviving yet another
Cold Lake winter and
begin to reap all the
rewards that summer
naturally provides, even
if it always seems just a
little too short.
Cpl Maillet, Wing Imaging
Col Kenny presents Sergeant (Retired) Don Clapham with his Canadian Forces
Decoration, Third Clasp, on May 23. The clasp represents 42 years of service to
Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces. Sgt Clapham retired April 6.
The Religion of Sport
PADRE HENRY HOY
As the NHL playoffs
reach
towards
the
finals, I am reminded
that hockey is for many
Canadians a religion in
itself – or so I am told.
Even when I was a civilian
pastor,
I
remember
having very low turnouts
on
Sundays
when
children had hockey
practice.
However if we were to
compare all the different
flavours of the major
religions that exist in the
world, hockey is not that
far off being considered
a religion. For example
we have folks who are
Christian,
Muslim,
Jewish, Buddhist, etc.
and many of them will
show they are proud of
that identity by wearing
or presenting something
that associates them
with their faith, such as
a Christian who wears a
cross. Similarly, hockey
fans are often fanatical
[Across from Art Smith Aviation Academy]
Chapel Life Programming
All local military/DND and visiting military/
DND personnel and their families are welcome
and encouraged to join our opportunities of
worship, social events, and charitable service
activities. St. Mark’s Ladies Guild and St. Mark’s
Men’s Fellowship are always open to receiving new
members.
• Men’s Monthly Fellowship Breakfast,
last Saturday of the month 8:30 am,
September to May.
• Military Christian Fellowship, Wednesdays
11:30 am - 1:00 pm, September to June.
would watch their team’s
games, where possible at
the cathedral (insert home
arena). I know many who
can quote their team’s
records and know the
stats of each player as if it
were scripture.
I personally love
playing sports, and I
watch the occasional
Padre’s Corner
St. Mark’s Protestant Chapel
Sacraments
For information on Spiritual guidance, Baptism, or
to register for Marriage Preparation Courses call the
office. You must register six months in advance and
please note that marriage preparation is required.
Funerals and memorial services can be requested by
first contacting our Administrative Assistant.
about their team and
wear their jersey proudly.
I have friends who
get into heated debates
with other fans about
why their chosen team is
better than all the others.
It is a faithfulness that
is hard to shake despite
many losses or setbacks
(insert team name). Fans
Sunday Service
10:30 am Divine Worship
Communion - 1st Sunday of the month
Sunday School - September to June
Chaplains - Protestant
Padre William Hubbard (Anglican) ........... 8165
Padre Henry Hoy (Anglican) .................... 7975
Padre Steeve Arseneau (Alliance) .............. 7716
Holy Name Roman Catholic Chapel
[Corner of Kingsway and Queensway]
Sacraments
Sunday Eucharist
11:00 am in English
Children’s Liturgy - September to June
Chaplains - Roman Catholic
Padre Marian Korzeniowski ..................... 8170
Padre Elisabeth Duggan CLC .....................8169
Administrative Assistant: Nicole Laframboise..….....................7969
You may call her for more information or to register.
[Our offices are located in Building 115 next to the CFHA.]
playoff game, but I do not
consider myself a fanatic.
In today’s society, I would
compare religion to the
underdog team that
competes for humans’
attentions. Who doesn’t
cheer for the underdog?
Whatever team you
choose, may yours be the
winning team.
Information on Baptism, 1st Reconciliation, 1st
Communion, Confirmation, Holy Matrimony, Holy
Orders/Ordination, or Sacrament of the Sick, you may
contact any of the RC chaplains or the Administrative
Assistant. A pre-matrimony (marriage) course is
mandatory with a minimum of six months - preferably
one year - notice prior to the intended wedding date.
Sacrament/Anointing of the Sick or Sacrament of
Reconciliation can be at any opportunity upon request to
a priest. Funerals and memorial services can be requested
by first contacting our Administrative Assistant.
Chapel Life
All local RC military/DND and visiting RC military/
DND personnel and their families are welcome and
encouraged to join our opportunities of worship, social
events, and charitable service activities. Catholic
Women’s League and Knights of Columbus are
always open to receiving new members. Additionally,
confidential pastoral counselling in regard to personal
faith, family, or employment related matters can be
available upon request/appointment.
The Beehive Thrift Shop
Hours: Tuesdays 1 pm - 3 pm
H
Thursdays 7 pm - 9 pm
Saturdays 10 am - 12 pm
m
The Beehive Thrift Shop is now open in their new location behind the Expressmart Convenience Store and Gas Bar.
We accept customer items on consignment; we gladly accept donations. Profits go back into the community. Phone 780-840-8000 ext. 4056
ENTERTAINMENT
Tuesday, 3 June 2014
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Crossword
Sponsored by Club 41
ACROSS
S
1. Ten years
7. Bus tokens
15. Deserved
16. Underwater researcher
17. Strained
18. Clear-cut
19. Babysitter’s handful
20. Place
22. Hindu queen
23. Arctic dwellers
25. Litmus reddeners
27. “Catch-22” pilot
28. Ashtabula’s lake
29. It’s a piece of cake
30. Copy
31. Emaciated
33. Baggage handler
35. Amount of work
36. 100%
37. Compliance
40. Cloche ribbons
44. Attack
45. Exorbitant rate of
interest
47. Convene
48. Bottom line
49. Control, symbolically
50. Grave marker
51. Mourning armband
(var. spelling)
53. Coil of yarn
55. Family head
56. Become dormant in
summer
58. Showing courage or
strength
60. Wizard
61. Excite
62. Paints like Pollock
63. Olio
DOWN
1. Corrupts
2. Designate
3. Edible N. American
sunfish
4. “___ calls?”
5. Dispose of
6. Taro’s edible root
7. Will supplement
8. ___ acid
9. Call, as a game
10. Bazaars
11. “___ and the King of
Siam”
12. Sports event
cancellation due to weather
13. Muse of lyric poetry
and music
14. Helmsman
21. “Rabbit food”
24. Ball
26. Sheriff’s assistant
29. Carved or sculpted
figure
30. Imagined
32. Long, long time
34. Sun, e.g.
36. Analyze, in a way
37. Inflamed tissue with
pus
38. Large, spiny tropical
fruit with tart pulp
39. Mountainous island in
western Indonesia
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40. Haunches
41. Necessary
42. Remove lice
43. Brand of hand tools
46. Female sibling
49. Face an embankment
with stones
50. Animal catcher
52. Ancient Briton
54. Mosque V.I.P.
57. “___ we having fun
yet?”
59. Affirmative action
CAPRICORN - December 22 - January 19
Don’t look now, Capricorn, but someone has got your number.
Making amends will lead the way to amazing things, both
professionally and personally.
AQUARIUS - January 20 - February 18
A long-term feud finally comes to an end thanks to you,
Aquarius. Celebrate with a night on the town. The madness
continues at work. Stay calm.
PISCES - February 19 - March 20
Uh-uh, Pisces. This is not the time for games. Keep your nose
to the grindstone. A compromise at home puts everyone on
cloud nine.
ARIES - March 21 - April 19
Cheekiness at the office makes for a fun week. Enjoy, Aries.
Business will soon be back to normal. A blessing at home
inspires you to pay it forward.
TAURUS - April 20 - May 20
Bright hopes for the future must not be dashed, no matter
how unrealistic, Taurus. A mystery at home deepens. Look to a
youngster for help.
GEMINI - May 21 - June 21
Sarcasm does not suit you. Do something fun to lighten your
mood, Gemini. A change in procedure proves not to be the big
fix every-one was hoping for.
CANCER - June 22 - July 22
Peace and prosperity descend upon your home. Take everyone
out to celebrate. A trade is made among old friends. Stay out of
it, Cancer.
LEO - July 23 - August 22
Less really is more in this case, Leo. Pare down your plans. The
secrecy builds at home. Don’t snoop unless you are prepared
for a real shock.
VIRGO - August 23 - September 22
Usually what others think matters little to you, but not this week,
Virgo. Heed all reasonable advice given, and success will be
yours.
LIBRA - September 23 - October 22
Too little progress, Libra? Take a trip someplace special, and
you will return with a fresh perspective. A gift for an associate
sets the tone for things to come.
SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21
Please, Scorpio. Two heads are almost always better than one,
so take help where you can get it. A letter sets things right with
a friend.
SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 21
Dream on, Sagittarius. You can’t be in two places at once.
Learn how to say no and mean it. Travel plans come off without
a hitch. Show your appreciation.
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Programs and services for Veterans
and their families
Programmes et services pour les
vétérans et leurs familles
From career transition services to rehabilitation support
and mental health services, there are programs and
services to help Canada’s Veterans and their families
as they transition to civilian life. Get started today.
Des services de transition de carrière à la réadaptation ou aux
services psychologiques, divers programmes et services sont
en place pour aider les vétérans canadiens et leurs familles en
transition à la vie civile. Passez à l’action dès aujourd’hui.
Call 1.866.522.2122
Visit veterans.gc.ca/services
Informez-vous 1.866.522.2022
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