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April 29, 2020 – Moose Jaw, SK – National Defence / The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will cross the country to salute Canadians doing their part to fight the spread of COVID-19. This unique mission is being aptly dubbed Operation INSPIRATION. “The iconic Snowbirds have a special place in the hearts of many Canadians. We hope that their presence over Canadian cities and towns to acknowledges the hard work being done by Canadians in our grocery stores, our pharmacies,” said The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence.

Master Seaman Roxanne Wood Continued on page Canadian Forces Snowbirds are planning a cross-Canada tour as a tribute to those involved in the pandemic fight. 2... May 1: Letter from Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) regarding COVID-19

NATIONAL DEFENCE Det, currently tasked under NATO command in the our inability – thus far – to recover all of our fallen Mediterranean Sea. comrades. To the family and friends of the fallen, Dear Families and Members of the Canadian This is a particularly difficult situation for the on behalf of all ranks of the CAF and our families, Armed Forces, families, for all ranks of HMCS Fredericton, for please accept our deeply heartfelt condolences. These are difficult days. 12 Wing and the RCAF, and for MARLANT and The investigation will proceed and answers We lost six members of the CAF, four from the the RCN. It’s also hard on Nova Scotia, the home about cause will hopefully be found. In the meantime, RCAF and two from the RCN, in a helicopter crash at base province of the crew; itself no stranger to recent we grieve: sea off the coast of Greece. The crew were members tragedy. of HMCS Fredericton and the embarked HELAIR What makes this all the more difficult to bear is Continued on page 8...

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song that was inspiring The Queen said in her The Queen said the current troops during the Second address last month: “I am situation reminded her of her AWorld War is resurfacing speaking to you at what I know first broadcast in 1940. That’s in England as the battle cry for is an increasingly challenging when she spoke to children many raging against the feared time. A time of disruption in the who had been evacuated from COVID-19. life of our country: a disruption their homes to be safe from Centennial Building(#67), We‘ll Meet Again was sung that has brought grief to some, bombing. PO Box 6190 Stn Forces, by Second World War songstress financial difficulties to many and “Today, once again, many Cold Lake, AB T9M 2C5 Dame Vera Lynn. It offered hope enormous changes to the daily will feel a painful sense of Phone: (780) 594-5206 and inspiration to British and lives of us all.” separation from their loved ones. Email: [email protected] allied troops in 1940. The song We don’t hear from the But now, as then, we know, deep was written in 1939 and made Queen often, except for the down, that it is the right thing to famous by Lynn, who at the time regular Christmas message, her do,” she said. THE COURIER STAFF in England was a favourite, and speeches are a rarity. She spoke She concluded by recalling MANAGER was meant to cheer troops as to the commonwealth at the end the words of the song: We’ll Janae Wandler - [email protected] they went off to war in Europe of the Second World War and Meet Again. EDITOR/REPORTER and left sweethearts behind. after the death of Diana. You This Friday, May 8, the Cliff Kenyon - [email protected] It’s a powerful ballad which don’t have to be a monarchist to Queen will lead celebrations to PRODUCTION COORDINATOR the Queen turned to in her feel compelled to listen to what mark the 75th anniversary of Alina Mallais - [email protected] address to the Commonwealth she says. Her words, based on the liberation of the Netherlands ADMIN/SALES last month when she talked a long life of experience, are and VE (Victory in Europe) Day. Jasmine Ouellette - [email protected] about the pandemic. worthy of attention. Many planned events Our link to the monarchy The Queen last month have been canceled due to EDITORIAL ADVISOR at 4 Wing is clear. You see her admitted self-isolation can be the pandemic, such as street 4 WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS photo prominently throughout difficult, but thanked all those parties. The Queen will address Capt Julie Brunet 4 Wing. Let’s not forget the staying at home and sparing the Commonwealth, as did King Royal in Royal Canadian Air others from the grief felt by George VI, on the day when the DEADLINE Force. The Royal was added in many families. war in Europe ended. Wednesday at 1500 hrs for the following Tuesday 1924 when King George V gave She paid tribute to health And celebrations Friday royal sanction to the Canadian care staff and their contribution. are to include a national public CIRCULATION Air Force. She said she had heard singing of We’ll Meet Again. 2600 COVID-19 is in many ways “heart warming” stories from Seems a fitting battle cry similar to a wartime threat. To throughout the Commonwealth as many of us are isolated and The Courier is published weekly with the permission of overcome the threat requires that went beyond delivering missing friends and relatives. the 4 Wing Cold Lake Wing Col Moar. sacrifice, determination and food and medicines to those The opinions expressed are those of the contributor and encouragement. who needed them. [email protected] do not reflect those of the Editor, Canadian Armed Forces, or DND. The Editor reserves the right to reject, edit, or condense any editorial or advertising material. EMPLOYMENT Printed by Star Press, Wainwright, AB. www.couriernews.ca Publié hebdomadairement avec la permission du Commandant de l’escadre, le col Moar. Les opinions personnelles exprimées dans ce journal sont celles des collaborateurs et ne représentent pas les opinions de la rédaction, des Forces armées canadiennes ou du Ministrère We are just a de la Défense nationale. La rédaction se réserve le droit de refuser, d’éditer ou de condenser tout article et matériel de réclame soumis. Imprimé par Star Press, Wainwright, AB. Dr. May Conlin click away! FULL-TIME LEVEL Ⅱ RDA in Cold Lake, Alberta MEMBER OF: Please fax your resume to: 780-594-5111 or email to: [email protected] *Must be certified* Tuesday, May 5, 2020 The Courier News & Publishing Page 3 Cold Lake develops COVID-19 response

SUBMITTED reopen while taking all steps necessary to implement Cold Lake is not recommending that residents hold the health and safety precautions the province puts or attend any garage sales at this time, and to consider In keeping with the Government of Alberta’s into place.” alternative methods to exchange goods. Should a direction surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Also, Cold Lake Transit is reducing its hours of resident feel the need to hold a sale, both sellers and the City of Cold Lake is taking steps for the orderly operation in response to COVID-19. buyers are reminded to obey Public Health Orders, cancellation of summer events. “Ridership has seen an impact with the closures which currently includes: “Of course we all want life to get back to normal, of schools and many businesses in the city,” said - No gatherings over 15 people but with the government signaling a lengthy course Copeland. “A lot of people are staying home right - Maintain a physical distance of two metres of physical distancing and limitations on gatherings, now, which is what the Province of Alberta is asking In addition, it is recommended that residents we are taking action to ensure that summer events of all communities – to stay home as much as possible. consider e-transfers instead of handling cash, and are cancelled,” Mayor Craig Copeland said. “The Unfortunately, this continues to have a significant provide hand sanitizer for both sellers and buyers. cancellation of summer events across the province effect on our local economy as well.” Alternative methods of sale are being encouraged, will, of course, be devastating for the economy but Council voted to reduce the hours of operation such as online market places and using e-transfers to continue to plan for these events when their by three hours each day during the week, and remove and porch pick-up methods to minimize contact with continuation is unlikely would only serve to put public the Saturday schedule entirely. The new hours would other residents. It is recommended that any items dollars at risk.” be Monday to Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to the service brought into your home are sanitized thoroughly. In response to the cancellation of the 2020 Cold ending at 6:00 p.m. As things continue to evolve with COVID-19, the Lake Air Show, the City of Cold Lake is taking steps Though Cold Lake Transit is still seeing an decision on garage sales may change, either by the for the orderly cancellation of the associated Full average of 122 riders per day, this is a decrease from province, or at the municipal level. Throttle Festival, as well as other events such as the average 549 riders per day the bus system would The annual City-Wide Sale, usually held near Canada Day and Aqua Days. normally be seeing this time of year. the end of August, and typically very successful, is Also, the City will be not be accepting any bookings The City will continue to monitor the utilization postponed this year, as it can bring thousands of for sports fields throughout the community, including of its programs and services during these hard times. people into the community. the soccer/rugby pitches and baseball/softball Updated bus schedules will be available online at fields. The soccer and rugby pitches are considered www.coldlake.com and through the TransLoc Rider DR. ERIC HANSEN open spaces for the public to use with proper social App. Hon. B.Sc. D.D.S distancing measures in accordance to public health Meanwhile, the city said you should expect to see DR. MAY CONLIN rules, but the City will not be booking them for any fewer garage sales. Hon. B.Sc., D.M.D. events, games, or leagues. Other spaces have been The Province of Alberta is not prohibiting garage closed to the public, such as the Thomas Varughese sales, and is leaving the decision to each municipality. General Dentists Artificial Turf Field, ball diamonds, playgrounds “We have been following the recommendations structures, outdoor courts, outdoor rinks, skate park, put forth by the Government of Alberta when it comes 780-594-5150 and splash park. to COVID-19 and the restrictions that come with it,” 5213 - 51 Ave “We continue to carefully follow the leadership said Copeland. “We are not going to put a restriction gentle hands, caring professionals Cold Lake provided by the Government of Alberta through AHS, in place at this time, but this could change as the www.lakecentredental.com and to support them in every way possible,” Copeland situationRINK withBO AtheR Dvirus - 9 develops.”6” X 30” said. “We will balance a state of preparedness to safely Though it is not being(8’ X 2prohibited,.5’) the City of

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PERSONNEL SUPPORT PROGRAMS the COVID-19 pandemic due to the temporary request a piece of government photo ID to verify your closure of the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre and to name and cross-reference it with the membership list Below are some of the common questions that 4 protect our staff and RV Compound users. They are provided to them by PSP. Wing RV Compound users have while utilizing the RV as follows: If you have authorized your spouse to obtain Compound service. Step 1: Complete the online RV Compound access, he/she will be able to pick up a key from the Signing up: Who can get a secure a site at the 4 Withdrawal request form on CAF Connection (click MPs as well. If your spouse is not currently listed on Wing RV Storage Compound? here to access the form) your membership and you would like to have him/ Regular members (Currently serving Military Step 2: Take a picture of your site to confirm that her listed, please contact [email protected]. members, Reserve Force, and Foreign Fighters), it has been cleared Please allow 3-5 business days for your request to be Ordinary members (DND employees, NPF, PSP, Staff Step 3: Take a picture of your Community Card to processed. of MFRCS’, DCC, RCMP, and Honorary ), confirm that it has been cut in half and can no longer Can my friend sign out the key for the RV and Veterans. be used Compound on my behalf? What do I need to provide PSP to obtain a site at Step 4: Once you are contacted by PSP to confirm Unfortunately, no. Only the member and their the RV Storage Compound? that they have received your request for withdrawal, he/ spouse (IF they are listed on the membership) may Name, address, phone number(s), service number, she will request that you email the pictures requested sign out a key to the RV Compound. This measure current valid insurance certificate, vehicle registration, in Step 2 and 3 is in place to prevent unauthorized access to the RV name and number of an emergency contact, and the Once PSP has all the necessary information, a Compound thus protecting the property of all users. size of your vehicle. refund request will be processed What do I do if someone is parked in my spot? What size vehicle can I store in the Compound? Insurance: Why do I require a letter from my Visit the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre Welcome Desk North Compound is for trailers 26 feet and under. insurance company if my vehicle is under my and the staff will resolve the matter. Please provide South Compound is anything over 26 feet. homeowner’s policy? the plate number of the vehicle that is parked in your What type of vehicle am I permitted to store at If your trailer is covered through your homeowners site, if possible. the 4 Wing RV Compound? insurance policy, it may only be covered while it During the COVID-19 pandemic the Col J.J. Trailers, RVs, boats, and ATVs can be stored at the is stored at your residence, not in the 4 Wing RV Parr Sports Centre is temporarily closed. Therefore, RV Compound. Compound. This policy is in place to protect you in please contact the Welcome Desk Supervisor at Edney. All vehicles must be in good working condition. the event that your vehicle is damaged or broken into. [email protected]. I have more than one vehicle. Am I able to secure 4 Wing cannot be held accountable or liable for any Is the RV Compound plowed during the winter? more than one site? loss or damage to your vehicle and its contents. Do I have access to my trailer all year? If space permits, yes. All members eligible to PSP must maintain a valid insurance certificate The RV Compound is not plowed during the obtain 2 sites. For Regular and Ordinary members, on file. Therefore, please ensure you provide us with winter. the first 2 sites are free. Any additional site rentals a revised certificate upon renewal of your insurance You are able to access your vehicle year round. will be subject to a fee. policy. For how long can I maintain my RV Compound Fees: Is there a cost for the site? Access: How do I access my site? membership? There is no rental fee for Regular and Ordinary In order to obtain a key for the RV Compound, Your membership is valid for as long as you are members. please visit the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre Welcome posted to Cold Lake by the Canadian Armed Forces. Rental fees apply to Veterans and members Desk during regular operating hours. For after hour Please note that you will be required to renew your requiring additional sites. They are as follows: access, please visit the Military Police (MP) detachment. membership yearly in April. North Compound: $31.50/site per year In order to obtain a key, you will be required to Is the 4 Wing RV Compound secure? South Elongated Compound: $52.50/site per year present your Community Card. The RV Compound is gated and locked and All members are required to pay a $50 security If you have misplaced your card, please visit the the MPs patrol the area regularly. However, it is deposit per site. Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre Welcome Desk. not monitored at all times. It is the responsibility of When is the security deposit refunded? Please ensure you return keys promptly so other individual members to ensure their vehicle is secured Once you submit a request to withdraw your site users may access the compound. and that they hold valid insurance coverage to protect (can be submitted online here). We will complete a site We have arranged different procedures during the them against damage and theft. check to ensure it is fully cleared. A refund request is COVID-19 pandemic due to the temporary closure of If you have any further questions/concerns, please then processed. the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre. They are as follows: contact our staff at the Col J.J. Parr Welcome Desk at A refund cheque will be mailed to you. This can Members are able to obtain the key only at the MP 780-840-8000 ext. 7823. take anywhere from 6-8 weeks. Therefore, we request detachment. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Col J.J. Parr that you provide us with your new mailing address (if You will be required to present your Community Sports Centre will be temporarily closed. Therefore, please you are leaving Cold Lake). Card, which will be held until you return the key. email our Welcome Desk Supervisor Kaytie Edney at Edney. We have placed additional measures during If you have misplaced your card, the MPs will [email protected].

Meditation 101 Padre Zibby Jonczyk CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

editation is a process of training your mind to context of the love of God. Christian meditation aims the body moves with each inhalation and exhalation; focus and redirect your thoughts. You can use to heighten the personal relationship based on the love - Pick a simple word or a phrase such as “love”, Mit to increase awareness of yourself and your of God. It brings us into a communion with God, our “Jesus” or imagine a symbol such as a cross which is surroundings. There are many benefits of meditation. neighbours and ourselves. particularly comforting to you; Meditation has been often used to reduce stress Although I tried different forms of meditation, I am - Repeat the word, phrase or visualize the image and develop concentration. Studies have shown that by no means an expert in any meditation technique. that you have chosen over and over with every out- meditation is a powerful and natural treatment for You can find many meditation and relaxation videos breath. The monotony will calm you down. people who suffer from depression and anxiety. It helps online. Allow me to share with you some simple steps Mindfulness meditation creates a relaxation to improve your health by strengthening your immune of how you can teach yourself to meditate. You can use response throughout your body – opposite of the system, improving your heart rate, reducing your blood guided audio meditation, relaxation and meditation arousal response. During mindfulness, observe pressure, and lowering cholesterol levels. As your body music or do it in complete silence. your thoughts without either suppressing them or receives a message to relax it also removes tension - Find a quiet place where nobody will disturb judging them. Act like a detached observer of what is and tightness, not only from your muscles but also you; impacting your mind. For each thought, simply observe from your mind. - Sit or lie comfortably. You can use a chair, an its contents and how it makes you feel, that’s all. There are many kinds of meditation techniques, exercise mat or a cushion; The result? Over time, you will be more aware of for example: mindfulness meditation, body scan - Set up time you want to meditate. You can how you are now reacting to a particular stressor and relaxation, Christian or Zen meditation, transcendental start with 15-30 mins (do not be surprised if you fall have better insight regarding the stressors your mind meditation, etc. asleep); is dealing with. You will also develop a new and better The one perhaps I am the most familiar with - Close your eyes. Avoid any visual stimulation; way of responding to such stressors in general and is a Christian meditation which is the process of - Begin by taking deep, controlled in-breaths accepting them as a normal part of your life. intentionally focusing on specific thoughts such as a and deep controlled out-breaths; bible passage and reflecting on their meaning in the - Focus your attention on the breath and on how [email protected] Tuesday, May 5, 2020 The Courier News & Publishing Page 5 Remembering sacrifice for Netherlands

WAR AMPS the Netherlands helped bring peace and freedom to fathers pointing at the Canadian veterans, saying, the people of Europe. During Chadderton’s visit to ‘Those are the guys that saved our country,’” he said. 75 Years Since the Liberation of the Netherlands the Netherlands in 2000, he felt immense gratitude “Now I know why we fought the war, now I know why from the Dutch. “You can see the mothers and the we were here.” In May 2000, the late Cliff Chadderton (1919 – 2013) led a parade of fellow Canadian veterans through the streets of Apeldoorn, Netherlands, where they were met with cheering crowds and words of “thank you.” This May marks 75 years since Canadians sacrificed life and limb to help liberate the Netherlands from Nazi occupation. Chadderton lost part of his right leg while in command of a company of The Royal Winnipeg Rifles battling for the Scheldt Estuary in Belgium and Holland. In Faces of War (1998), a collection of veterans’ stories, he said, “I should have died right there. I stepped one foot into Holland and left it there.” While recovering in the army field hospital, Chadderton had an epiphany that would define how he approached the rest of his life. “I don’t need my legs. My head was ok, so I could go out and challenge the world and find something to do that would be useful,” he said. On returning to Canada, Chadderton and his fellow Second World War amputees were welcomed as members of The War Amps, an Association originally started by First World War amputee veterans to help each other adapt to their new reality. An active member, he held several positions within the Association until his appointment as Executive Secretary (later CEO) in War Amps 1965. He was also Chairman of the National Council Cliff Chadderton (1919-2013), former CEO of The War Amps and Chairman of the National of Veteran Associations (NCVA). Council of Veteran Associations, receives a warm welcome at a veterans parade in Apeldoorn, The Canadians who fought in the Liberation of Netherlands in May 2000.

Bomb: This Canadian tank fought from D-Day to VE Day

SHANNON MORROW, took command of the tank and led B ARMY PUBLIC AFFAIRS Squadron from inside Bomb. Who would have thought it could , — Bomb was float? one of the few Canadian tanks to survive After aiding in the fight of the from the day Allied forces landed on Hochwald Forest in Germany, Lt White the beaches of France (D-Day, June 6, led Bomb to the banks of the Rhine 1944) to the final day of the war (Victory River. in Europe, or VE-Day, May 8, 1945). Since the ground was muddy and Bomb was built at General Motors’ wet (which was difficult for tanks to Fisher Tank Arsenal in Flint, Michigan traverse), the crew improvised – they and belonged to the 27th Armoured made Bomb amphibious. By sealing all (The Sherbrooke Fusiliers openings on the tank and wrapping it Regiment), which was composed of with compressed air hoses, they were two units now known as Les Fusiliers able to float across the Rhine, surprising de Sherbrooke and The Sherbrooke the Germans from behind. . A few weeks later in Deventer, Bomb’s name was inspired by the Netherlands, Lt White was injured stylized golden grenade on the Fusiliers’ when shrapnel struck his leg. cap badge. Lieutenant Ernest Mingo of The Regiment embarked for Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia took Britain on October 27, 1942. On June 6, command of Bomb and pressed on. DND archives 1944 it landed in Normandy, France as Tank named Bomb was rescued for a scrapyard and returned to Canada The cleared German army a unit of the 2nd Canadian Armoured after the war. units along Ijsselmeer and through Brigade and it continued to fight in northern Netherlands before pushing north-western Europe until the end of The Sherbrooke Fusiliers Regiment. after arrival, the tank fought in two into Germany. of the war. The overseas regiment was While preparing for the invasion of German-occupied villages, Authie and The war ends with the crew still disbanded on February 15, 1946. France, the regiment changed to newer Buron, and the crew was ordered to aboard The tank was retrieved from Sherman tanks. In B Squadron, all occupy those villages. In the final days of the war, the crew a Belgian scrapyard and sent to tanks were given a name that started Battles intensified in Normandy, as fought off German attacks until finally, Canada after the war. Today, Bomb with ‘b’, such as Barbara and Bohunk. German Panzer and Schutzstaffel units in the border town of Emden, Lt Mingo is preserved at the William Street Bomb’s original crew was led by tried to destroy the beachhead while received a call over the tank’s radio: the Armoury in Sherbrooke, Quebec, which Crew Commander Sergeant Harold the Allies tried to break out of it. war was over. is the present-day headquarters of The Futter. Bomb was driven by Lance- Bomb fought around Caen, Bomb had fired 6,000 rounds in . It was originally Corporal Rudy Moreault and Trooper participated in the seizure of the battle by VE Day and had survived on display at the Champs-de-Mars Park, “Red” Fletcher. Bourguebus Ridge and the capture of two hits from enemy shells but never also in Sherbrooke Quebec, before Trooper A.W. Rudolph acted as the city of Falaise. missed a day of fighting. Though it had being restored and moved to Armoury gunner and Trooper J.W. (Tiny) Hall After the Allied breakout from suffered some damage through the in 2011. was the loader. the beaches, Bomb travelled 2,500 action, all repairs were done by the crew The tank actually made it home Sherman tanks were built to be fast kilometres across northwestern Europe, aboard. to Canada before Lieutenant Walter and agile, with thin armor and a lighter aiding in the liberation until the end of Bomb is one of only two Canadian White of West Gore, Nova Scotia, one of gun than older tanks had used. It could the war. tanks known to have seen action Bomb’s commanders, as he was still in fit five crew members snugly inside. Crew Commander Sgt Flutter and from D-Day to VE-Day and returned a European hospital when the war was On D-Day, June 6, 1944, Bomb driver Tpr Red Fletcher were wounded to Canada. The other one, the Holy over. landed at Juno Beach with The in Normandy by shell fragments. Roller, has been on display in London, Bomb was assigned to B Squadron Sherbrooke Fusiliers Regiment. Soon In the Netherlands, Lt White of Ontario’s Victoria Park since 1956. Page 6 The Courier News & Publishing Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Try making your own positive sign

SUBMITTED during Mental Health Week. That includes asking local businesses and In recognition of Mental Health community organizations to post Week (May 4-10), Northern Lights positive messages on their digital Public Schools and the Successful signs, sandwich boards, windows Families, Successful Kids Project are and displays. It also includes asking pleased to announce our “Positive Signs grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, for Mental Health” initiative. and anyone else you know to create a Our goal is to spread positive Positive Sign. messages of hope and encouragement 4. Share your signs on social throughout our community and show media. people that we care about them and After you create or put up your are here to support them. We will sign, take a picture and post it on social need everyone’s help to do this and media (or have your parents post it). are hoping you will do what you can to Tag us @nlpsab on Facebook, Twitter support us. or Instagram and use the hashtag Here’s how you can get involved: #NLPSpositivesigns. This will help 1. Become a host location for one us share all of our Positive Signs with of our Positive Signs lawn signs. people who may not be able to see them Northern Lights Public Schools outside or even people outside of our and the Successful Families, Successful communities who may need some words Kids Project gave away 500 18X24 lawn of encouragement. signs with positive messages on them In addition to our Positive Signs to display during Mental Health Week for Mental Health initiative, we are (May 4-10). Find your sidewalk chalk and 3-D! continuing to add the resources 2. Get creative and make your write positive messages on your 3. Encourage others to post their available for parents and students in the own Positive Signs to display. sidewalks or driveways. You own Positive Signs. Mental Health section of our website. Make your own lawn sign could even use found or recycled We are challenging the entire Please check back regularly to see what or put one up in your window. materials to create something community to display Positive Signs new items we have added. Sleep for your health

LISA FISHER, HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST seven to nine hours per night and you are still be found on the 4 Wing Connection Facebook page. feeling fatigued, you may wish to discuss this with Here are some highlights of the campaign: The Health Promotion Department wants you to your healthcare practitioner to rule out a sleep • Sleep & You Webinar Series held “Sleep for Your Health!” The May virtual campaign is disorder. on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1200- focusing on sleep: what it is, why you should do it and As a fundamental need, we spend 1/3 of our 1230hrs how to make it a priority. lives sleeping. Even though research has shown the • Stress Management Webinar Series held on Sleep is one of the fundamental needs for optimal importance of sleep for our health, 1/3 of Canadians Thursdays from 1800-1845hrs health, much like nutrition and physical activity. sleep fewer hours per night than the National Sleep • #MythMonday, debunking sleep myths every The National Sleep Foundation’s recommendations Foundation recommendations. Furthermore, over Monday at 1200hrs state that adults between the ages of 18 to 64 half of Canadians state that they sleep less because • TUNESdays Spotify playlists to help with should sleep seven to nine hours per night. Some they want to accomplish more during the day. It sleep, released every Tuesday at 1200hrs adults may need six hours or less whereas others appears that oftentimes we put sleep on the back There will also be a Sleep Survey released on May need more than nine hours of sleep per night for burner and believe that being tired the next day is a 7 at 1200hrs; this will be a quick survey that can help optimal functioning. Keep in mind, however, that small price to pay for more productivity in the present. to inform PSP on their future sleep programming. these “short” and “long” sleepers are quite rare, in Unfortunately, when we continue to think this way and There will also be tons of other activities, including that they represent less than 10 per cent of the adult cut back on our sleep, we are accumulating a sleep sleep hygiene tips, nutritional videos and app population. To understand what your individual sleep debt. When the sleep debt becomes too large, we are recommendations. PSP Community Recreation need is per night, you must acknowledge whether you unable to fully pay it back, resulting in increased and will also be hosting family friendly sleep campaign are well rested both upon awakening and throughout constant fatigue. activities. To learn more about sleep, contact the Health the day. If you are not, you may be sleeping less If you want to learn more about sleep, check Promotion Department at 4WGHealthPromotion@ than your body needs. If you are sleeping between out Health Promotion’s virtual campaign which can gmail.com.

Youth Reporter Competition: Time to vote for your favourite story VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING CAF NEWSPAPERS late January to go through all the youth the means by which to applications received and select express themselves.” Last fall, Canadian Armed the five most unique and powerful CAF Newspapers are now Forces (CAF) Newspapers* invited stories with the best editorial merit. inviting community members to youths from military families The six finalists were informed in vote for their favourite story for a PSP Cold Lake is happy to provide between 13 and 18 to take part early February and were given a chance to win a prize**. Voting will training and activities offered through in this new and exciting Youth few weeks to deliver their unique be open until 31 May 2020 (closes at our various social media platforms. Reporter Competition for a chance stories, all of which are featured midnight EDT) at CAFconnection. to win a grand prize package and in a special PLAY e-zine edition ca/YouthReporter. They hope Head over to http://couriernews.ca/ scholarship valued at $2,500. published on CAFconnection. many of you will take the time to cfmws-virtual-programming/ to view Youths were asked to submit ca as well as in Canadian Forces get to know these young finalists, a story idea about something Newspapers across the country. read these unique stories and cast the current May 4 - 10 schedule! important to their life or the “What a great opportunity your vote to crown the best Youth community around them. Over 50 for the youth of our military Reporter of 2020! applications were received from community to share their voices,” *CAF Newspapers are managed CAF youths from all over the says Colonel Telah Morrison, by Personnel Support Programs, a country and around the world. A Director, Military Family Services. division of Canadian Forces Morale selection committee comprised of “I thank CAF Newspapers for and Welfare Services (CFMWS). CAF Newspaper Editors met in creating this program and giving **Voting rules apply. ENTERTAINMENT Tuesday, May 5, 2020 The Courier News & Publishing Page 7 HOROSCOPES CAPRICORN - December 22 - January 19 Capricorn, your fantasy world may mesh with your real world activities this week. You may experience some difficulty figuring out what is real and what isn’t, but enjoy. AQUARIUS - January 20 - February 18 Aquarius, things may not feel like they are in place lately. You may be tempted to turn off your brain and Crossword retreat into a fantasy land. Don’t avoid the situation. ACROSS 56. Musical composition PISCES - February 19 - March 20 1. Expression of sorrow 58. Famed Falls You may embrace physical vitality this week, and go or pity 60. Reiterations with that, Pisces. Maybe switch up your workout to 5. Not bad 62. Eras incorporate something new. 11. NYC Mayor 63. Track event ARIES - March 21 - April 19 14. Essays Confusion may come into the equation this week, 15. Walk lightly DOWN Aries. In an effort to make sense of the situation, 18. Those who utilize 1. Defensive nuclear you seek the advice of others. Don’t try to be in 19. Actress Judd weapon (abbr.) control; relax and let it run its course. 21. One-time community 2. Instead TAURUS - April 20 - May 20 of nations 3. Gifts for the poor You are on call for the next several days, Taurus. 23. Norwegian river 4. A type of gin You are ready to spring into action. Just use a little 24. Unconscious states 5. Torments caution when choosing which projects to take on. 28. Make muddy 6. One point south of GEMINI - May 21 - June 21 29. Unit of volume due east It may be challenging to get to the heart of the 30. Consciousnesses 7. Actor Pacino matter between friends, Gemini. As hard as you try, 32. Envision 8. Feline solving this will take time. Be patient and consider 33. When you aim to get 9. Chinese dynasty any and all information. there 10. Short cries for help CANCER - June 22 - July 22 35. Electronic data 12. Straits can sometimes Cancer, enjoy a week in which you indulge in some processing be this 29. This can sting from side to side (abbr.) of your favorite pastimes that have been on the back 36. Passports are some 13. Further 31. Sunscreen rating 50. S-shaped line burner for awhile. Now is the perfect time to have a 39. Snakelike fish 16. Variety shows 34. Brew 51. Small bunch of hay little fun and let loose. 41. Military flyers (abbr.) 17. Supernatural 36. Religious leader 53. Ripened LEO - July 23 - August 22 42. Popular computers 20. A university in 37. Indigo bush 54. Crater on Mars You may be concerned with some people in your 44. Ecological stage Connecticut 38. Burn with a hot liquid 55. Humanities immediate circle, Leo. If you suspect something is 46. Wings 22. Atomic #27 40. Jr.’s father 57. Of the ears amiss, team up with a spiritual leader or another 47. Used in combination 25. Of I 43. Ray-finned fish genus 58. To the __ degree helper. 49. Laid back 26. We all have one 45. Morning 59. Wood VIRGO - August 23 - September 22 52. Princess’s headgear 27. Religious guilds 48. Straight line passing 61. Cools your home Virgo, this week is full of action and you may not be able to settle in to relax until later in the week. Take a step back and find some time to relax when a break arrives. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22 You probably will have to roll with the punches at least one or two days this week, Libra. Don’t take things too seriously, even when the rumor mill is in full force. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21 Make sure your head is entirely in the game before you jump into action, Scorpio. Part of the problem is trying to juggle too many things at once and getting distracted. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 21 Sagittarius, the more information that comes your way this week, the more confusing things may seem. You can ask someone to help filter extraneous messages first. SUDOKU

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To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: - Each of the nine vertical columns - Each of the nine horizontal rows - Each of the nine 3x3 boxes Weekly Answers Remember no number can occur more than once in any column, row, or box. For this week’s answers, check out our website at Answers can be found at www.couriernews.ca. www.couriernews.ca Page 8 The Courier News & Publishing Tuesday, May 5, 2020 CWO Peter Stauffer Memorial Scholarships

MEDLEY CFB SOCIETY be planning on pursuing full-time post-secondary studies at a recognized educational institution The CWO Peter Stauffer Memorial Scholarships (academic or technical), must have maintained a were created by the Medley CFB Society in honour of consistent academic standing and have contributed to Peter Stauffer, the Wing Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) the community in a demonstrable manner. Students and an active member of the Society from July 2000 should note that a consistent academic standing does until July 2004, who passed away due to cancer 19 not indicate they must be on the “honour roll”. If you September 2004. In Peter Stauffer’s name, the Society have maintained a consistent grade point average – presents three $2500.00 scholarships each academic whether at a “C” level or an “A” level – you meet that year. eligibility requirement. Peter Stauffer never insisted In June 2005, the first two CWO Peter Stauffer that personnel “be the best” – only that they DO Memorial Scholarships were presented by Mrs. Rae THEIR BEST and try to better themselves. Stauffer in her late husband’s name. To date, the The most important application requirement is Medley CFB Society has presented twenty-eight the 500-word essay on either ‘Leadership’, ‘Quality of scholarships to deserving students. Life’ or ‘Community Spirit’. These were the qualities CWO Peter Stauffer was dedicated developing that defined Peter Stauffer and were the qualities he and strengthening the character of the military family most encouraged others to develop. It is critical that and improving the Quality of Life for the community applying students provide a clear and well thought in general. He was well-known for his commitment out presentation of what their selected quality means and support to the entire Cold Lake community. He to them and illustrate that quality’s influence in their was a strong advocate of community participation own lives. throughout his tenure as WCWO at 4 Wing. The Medley CFB Society is very proud to sponsor The application process for the Memorial the CWO Peter Stauffer Memorial Scholarships Scholarships is open to all graduating high school for dependents of 4 Wing personnel and eagerly students who are dependents of personnel currently anticipate the application submissions we receive CWO Peter Stauffer Memorial Scholarships and the serving at 4 Wing in the Canadian Armed Forces each year. We encourage all eligible students to apply application process, please contact the 4 Wing CWO (CAF) whether in the Regular or Reserve Force or for these scholarships. The deadline for this year’s Executive Assistant, Sergeant Nicholas Broczkowski at: as a Department of National Defence (DND) or Non submissions is 5 June, 2020. 780-840-8000 ext. 8112 or email directly to: Nicholas. Public Funds (NPF) employees. The students must Should there be any questions regarding the [email protected].

CAF members to stay at home, remained disciplined

...continued from front page (PPE), and will train on its use in pre- influence your move, whether it be done at the speed we can, when it is safe deployment. Procedures (think TTPs) real estate (such as using virtual tours), to do so, or, if there are residual risks, • Brenden MacDonald, will be taught to everyone based on the access to education, child care or family only if safe procedures can be adopted. Pilot, from New Glasgow, NS recce and the unique circumstances at health care. From there we can work Keep in mind that many of you will not • Captain Kevin Hagen, Pilot, each facility. Rations and quarters and collectively to try to remove some of the be able to adopt a business-as-usual from Nanaimo, BC other sustainment activities will be put uncertainties from your posting and posture due to disruptions in family • Captain Maxime Miron-Morin, in place to ensure our safety, the safety work towards a smooth transition. care plans, which is entirely reasonable. Air Combat Systems Officer, from Trois- of our families and self-sufficiency of Reserve Service Provincial restrictions, the availability Rivières, QC our deployed teams. Once again, our Reserve Force of PPE, the current status of COVID-19 • Master Corporal Matthew This is a unique task, and one that has stepped up. The Class C contract in your region, and many other factors Cousins, Airborne Electronic Sensor will be uncomfortable for many, but was selected as the best means to will be taken into consideration as our Operator, from Guelph, ON our professionalism and sense of duty employ Reserve personnel, allowing Force Generators ramp things up again. • Sub-Lieutenant Matthew Pyke, prevails. The defence of Canada and for employment on Op LASER or We must be able to operate and train Naval Warfare Officer, from Truro, NS Canadians comes in many forms, and subsequent Force Generation activities. where COVID-19 still exists, but we • Sub-Lieutenant Abbigail in this case, has come in a form we These activities could include individual must do so while protecting ourselves, Cowbrough, Marine Systems are not routinely prepared for, but are courses, either as a student or instructor. our families and others. We continue Engineering Officer, from Toronto, ON dealing with very well. The response of Rest assured, if you signed a Class C to experience an extremely low rate of May they Rest in Peace. We will our Health Services and those tasked contract, you have a Class C contract infection in the CAF, so the care you remember them. to support has been superb. For those through to the end of August. Further are taking is working. Thank you all. COVID Response Ops assigned to LTCF duties I want you to information on Reserve pay benefits I want to end by thanking all those This week saw the CAF increase know that I have directed my staff to is available in the recently released contributing, in their special way, to support to Long Term Care Facilities examine the assignment of Hazard Pay CAFORGEN 059/20, Reserve Pay, the efforts to counter COVID-19 across (LTCF) in Ontario and Quebec. The to set the level of allowance that this Benefits in Relation to COVID-19, Canada. To the material technicians, scope and scale of these operations will task deserves. available on the CAF App. (MAT TECHs) whose sewing machines be reported on separately, but I wanted Postings We have, unfortunately, had are employed for making non-surgical to convey to you some key aspects of As I write, the APS 2020 posting to cancel our Indigenous Summer masks for the force, the dentistry this challenging and atypical mission. plot is approved and posting messages Programs for this year. These include staff manning the phones to support First, I am incredibly humbled by, and are being cut. Expect to experience Bold Eagle, Black Bear, Carcajou, Grey COVID-19 help lines, to our teams proud of, all our people, medical and delays and added difficulty managing Wolf and Raven. I know our indigenous helping to manage the warehousing non-medical, for their positive and house hunting trips (HHT), pack, communities look forward to this of critical PPE, and to our teams now professional response. The CAF has load and move, as well as interim annual summer training and, while working around the clock at care been tasked with helping Long Term accommodations and meals, due to they understand the decision, they are facilities – you have my sincere thanks Care staff save lives. The situation in COVID-19. My senior leadership disappointed that members of their and admiration. many of the facilities was and remains and I are committed to ensuring that communities won’t have the opportunity As talk turns to re-opening society dire, and we can and will help, to the anybody experiencing insurmountable this year. We look forward to restarting and economies, the CAF must remain best of our ability, until we are relieved difficulty in conducting their move will each of these programs, given the right disciplined with the orders that we of the task. The basic concept is to group have their posting delayed or cancelled conditions, in the summer of 2021. currently follow until further direction is small military medical teams with based on the best outcome for you and The Re-Start provided. We will continue to stay home, non-medical teams of approximately your family. The CAF will be sensitive Plans have been developed, and stay healthy, and remain prepared to platoon size to cover off a range of jobs to and respect local situations, real very soon direction will be issued to return to work in a responsible and needing to be done in the facilities estate market conditions, regional re-open our training system and adopt deliberate manner. where we are needed. Medical staff self-isolation requirements, schooling over time a routine force generation Once again thank you for what you perform medical duties and patient/ and many other factors which may posture. The direction will contain continue to do for Canada and for what resident care, while support troops help be specific to you and your posting some principles and conditions for us you have done for our fallen comrades with facility support tasks and, under situation. You are expected to do your to live by as we re-open. For example and their families. We will remember supervision, some patient/resident best, and you should seek help early if we will not do this training if we do not them. support functions. Maximum attention experiencing any difficulty. This is a have sufficient testing and PPE and, we will be paid to force protection and the team effort between the CAF, you, and will ensure that all involved will adopt Sincerely, protection of residents. Medical and your families. Please stay in touch with proper protective measures such as support staff will wear and use medical your chain of command and begin the physical distancing where it is possible/ J.H. Vance grade personal protective equipment process of studying what factors might advisable to do so. The opening will be General