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Change of command at 401

LS Erica Seymour, 4 Wing Imaging Outgoing 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS) Commanding Officer (CO), Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Forrest Rock (left) and Incoming 401 TFS CO, LCol Reid Surkan (right) salute for the National Anthem during the 401 TFS Change of Command Parade Ceremony in 4 Hangar on June 30, 2020 at 4 Wing, Cold Lake, Alberta.

CLIFF KENYON this great unit and to have worked From successful active air defence Alberta. In 2005, Surkan graduated alongside each and every one of you.” missions over the high north to aiding from the Royal Military College of It was a quieter, more subdued “In the last three years we have in the sovereignty of Romanian airspace, with a degree in International event. It was a COVID-19 styled change upheld the Wing’s commitment to the the Rams have meet each challenge Politics. He completed pilot training of command for 401 Tactical Fighter defence of North America via NORAD, with great success under LCol Rock’s at 15 Wing Moose Jaw in 2007 and was Squadron at 4 Wing Cold Lake. we clearly re-demonstrated Canada’s leadership. subsequently selected to fly the CF-18. Fewer spectators attended, commitment to NATO’s collective “I’m excited to continue this legacy In 2008, he completed the CF-18 course considering the significance of the defence along NATO’s Eastern Flank of success, and look forward to working and was posted to 409 Tactical Fighter event. Those who did attend wore during our deployment to Romania for each and every member of 401 TFS. Squadron. masks and kept their distance. last fall, we have trained all over the “I expect the Rams to maintain at During his first tour with the 4 Wing Commander Col Dave world, and, despite how busy we were, the forefront of tactical proficiency and Nighthawks, Surkan participated in Moar admitted it was an unusual and we still found time to uphold the great combat capability. In return I will do Op PODIUM, NORAD’s air defence quiet celebration. But that didn’t in any traditions of this unit as we renewed our my utmost to enable their efforts to mission over the 2010 Vancouver way diminish the significance of the Squadron’s commitment to community meet those expectations. Olympics. LCol Surkan also deployed ceremony. involvement and altruism through “Let’s get to work. Very Swift Death to Trapani-Birgi, Italy, in support LCol Reid Surkan took over charitable events like OPERATION for the Enemy,” he said, quoting the Op MOBILE, Task Force Libeccio, command from LCol Forrest Rock who HOCKEY HEROES.” squadron’s motto. the NATO campaign over Libya in told The Courier he was proud to have “Given all that we have accomplished During the Second World War, 401 support of UNSCR 1973. During his served as 401 commander for three together, I will always look back on my Squadron (originally No. 1 Squadron), participation in Task Force Libeccio, he years. time at 401 TFS with great pride.” is known for fighting in the Battle of flew strike missions against Muammar “It has been a tremendous honour LCol Surkan said, “It is a great day, Britain. Postwar, the squadron operated Gaddafi’s forces as well as served as for me to serve as the Commanding because today we get to say good bye to in Canada as an auxiliary squadron, a national liaison officer to CAOC 5 Officer of 401 TFS these last three a fellow warrior, LCol Rock. reserve squadron and a helicopter and located in Poggio Renatico, Italy. years,” he said. “I will always consider “LCol Rock’s time at 401 has been training squadron. myself privileged to have Commanded marked with countless achievements. Surkan was born in Red Deer, Continued on page 2...

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LS Erica Seymour, 4 Wing Imaging Outgoing 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS) Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Forrest Rock addresses the audience and the squadron for the final time during the 401 TFS Change of Command Parade Ceremony in 4 Hangar on June 30, 2020 at 4 Wing, Cold Lake, Alberta.

...continued from front page CF188 Fighter Detachment Commander in support Forward Air Controller attached to Task Force 1-09 of Op REASSURANCE. Upon return from Op Battle Group Tactical Air Control Party. In March In 2012, he was posted to 410 Tactical (Operational REASSURANCE, LCol Surkan performed the Sqn 2011, LCol Rock deployed a second time as the Deputy Training) Fighter Squadron, where he was employed duties of Squadron Operations Officer and Deputy Operations Officer and Electronic Warfare Officer for as the Air-to-Ground Training O and Deputy Commanding Officer. OP MOBILE ROTO 0 where he flew CF-18 missions Officer Commanding Fighter Operational Test and LCol Surkan has accumulated 2,200 flying in support of NATO operations over Libya. Evaluation Flight. hours, 1,800 of them in the CF-18. He is a graduate In September 2011, he was posted back to 4 In 2017 he returned 4 Wing Cold Lake’s 409 of Fighter Electronic Warfare Instructor Course Wing Cold Lake as the 4 Wing Standards Officer and Tactical Fighter Squadron. While with the Nighthawks (FEWAR), recipient of the Romanian Air Force Officer Commanding the Air Force Tactical Training he deployed to Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania, as the Emblem of Honour, and holds a Master’s in Business Centre. Administration from Florida State University. In this capacity, he was responsible for the Rock joined the in May maintenance and enforcement of CF-18 standards 2000. In July 2003, he was posted to 15 Wing Moose at 4 Wing and for the planning and execution Jaw, in Saskatchewan, where he completed initial of Exercise Maple Flag 47 to 49 until the latter’s pilot training on the CT-156 Harvard II and CT-155 cancellation. In August 2015, LCol Rock was posted Hawk. He received his wings in October 2004 and was to 409 TFS in Cold Lake as the Squadron Weapons subsequently posted to 419 Tactical Fighter (Training) and Tactics. Centennial Building(#67), Squadron in Cold Lake to complete Fighter Lead in In late 2016, Rock deployed to the 609th Combined PO Box 6190 Stn Forces, Training. Air and Space Operations Center at Al Udeid Air Cold Lake, AB T9M 2C5 Following the completion of his CF-18 Hornet Base, Qatar where he served as the Deputy Director of Phone: (780) 594-5206 course, Rock was posted to 425 Tactical Fighter Combat Operations and Chief of Combat Operations. Email: [email protected] Squadron (TFS) at 3 Wing Bagotville, Quebec. In In July 2017 Rock was named the Commanding March 2009, Rock was deployed to Afghanistan as a Officer of 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron.

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DEADLINE Wednesday at 1500 hrs for the following Tuesday CIRCULATION LS Erica Seymour, 4 Wing Imaging 2600 Outgoing 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS) Commanding Officer (CO), Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Forrest Rock (left), Incoming 401 TFS CO, LCol Reid Surkan (right), and the 4 Wing The Courier is published weekly with the permission of Commander, Colonel Dave Moar sign the official Change of Command Certificates during the the 4 Wing Cold Lake Wing Commander Col Moar. 401 TFS Change of Command Parade Ceremony in 4 Hangar on June 30, 2020 at 4 Wing, Cold The opinions expressed are those of the contributor and do not reflect those of the Editor, Canadian Armed Forces, Lake, Alberta. or DND. The Editor reserves the right to reject, edit, or condense any editorial or advertising material. Printed by Star Press, Wainwright, AB. Publié hebdomadairement avec la permission du Commandant de l’escadre, le col Moar. Les opinions personnelles exprimées dans ce journal sont celles des Office Closure Notice collaborateurs et ne représentent pas les opinions de la rédaction, des Forces armées canadiennes ou du Ministrère de la Défense nationale. La rédaction se réserve le droit de The Courier office will be closed for summer block leave from Wednesday, July 22 to refuser, d’éditer ou de condenser tout article et matériel de Tuesday, August 4, 2020. We will reopen on Wednesday, August 5 at 9:00 am. réclame soumis. Imprimé par Star Press, Wainwright, AB.

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DND the Canadian Human Rights Act. actions, is completely incompatible with Visible Minority Advisory Group, the Although a Military Police report CAF ethics and values. Defence Indigenous Advisory Group, The Canadian Armed Forces has for 2013-2018 cited that some CAF “The women and men who serve and the Defence Women’s Advisory released a new policy framework in members were involved in incidents in the Canadian Armed Forces are Organization, Persons with Disabilities, the form of a Defence Administrative related to hate/racism during that held to the highest standard for their and the Defence Team Pride Network. Order and Directive (DAOD) that period, discrimination, including professional and personal conduct and In addition to substantial training addresses harassment, violence and systemic racism, continues to exist in are expected to exemplify Canadian and awareness campaigns, the discrimination, including hateful the organization, and it is completely values, including respect for diversity, Integrated Conflict and Complaint conduct, within the institution. unacceptable. We also know from whether they are here at home or abroad,” Management (ICCM) Program assist Racism and discrimination exist and Statistics Canada research studies he said. “Any instance of misconduct by CAF members and civilian personnel they continue to surface in violent and that often incidents related to hate/ a member diminishes our authority as a to identify, translate, and communicate very tragic ways as has been witnessed racism may be underreported by the force for good in Canadian society, and the harmful effects of these behaviours with the violence experienced by Black victims due to fears of retaliation or the around the world. Every member of the between individuals and within DND and Indigenous persons recently in the perception that no action being taken DND/CAF Team has a part to play here workplaces. news. This has prompted a discussion to hold the perpetrators accountable. as we seek to eradicate racism and bias The CAF is also implementing a new about where Canada is as a society in Racism, discrimination, bullying in all their forms, whether conscious system which will allow for systematically terms of respecting the dignity of every and microaggression in any form or unconscious. We will listen, we will tracking and monitoring any suspected person, without prejudice based on damage are harmful to an individual, learn, we will act going forward; we incidents of hateful conduct within the race, colour, national or ethnic origin, and also undermine the organization’s expect measurable progress as we seek organization. It will also have access or other prohibited grounds. operational effectiveness. The new change.” to subject matter expertise through a Equality is a human right; respect DAOD addresses these behaviours and The military and civilian network of researchers who specialize and dignity for all are core values also defines* what constitutes hateful leadership of the Defence Team are in radicalism and the extreme right in of Canada. We must foster a safe and conduct. The new policy framework jointly coordinated efforts so that there Canada and internationally (MINDS healthy workplace for all members provides a path forward to addressing is a shared understanding of the new webpage.). of the Defence Team which means unacceptable behaviour, with the policy framework for everyone within Every member of the DND/CAF upholding the Canadian Human goal of eliminating it from within the National Defence. National Defence Team has a part to play here as we Rights Act. It is unacceptable for a organization. remains committed to increasing the seek to eradicate racism and bias in Canadian Armed Forces member The Chief of the Defence Staff representation of visible minorities, all their forms, whether conscious or to participate in an activity or have (CDS) General Jonathan Vance, has Indigenous peoples, women and people unconscious. We will listen, we will membership in a group or organization made it clear that hateful conduct with disabilities both in numbers and learn, we will act going forward; we that is connected with hate related will not be tolerated within the CAF. in senior leadership roles. Leaders are expect measurable progress as we seek criminal activities, and/or promotes Vice-Admiral Haydn Edmundson, engaged and having discussions with change. hatred, violence, discrimination, or Commander Military Personnel representatives from our Employment For more information on CAF harassment on the basis of a prohibited Command is on record as stating that Equity Defence Advisory Groups policy on Hateful Conduct, visit our ground of discrimination as defined in hateful conduct, be it through words or (DAG) which included the Defence intranet page on hateful conduct. Les Forces armées canadiennes publient la politique qui définit et aborde la conduite haineuse

MDN Même si, selon un rapport de la qui servent dans les Forces armées la Défense, le Groupe consultatif des police militaire pour 2013-2018, peu canadiennes (FAC) sont tenus de peuples autochtones de la Défense, Les Forces armées canadiennes(FAC) de membres des FAC ont été impliqués respecter les normes les plus élevées l’Organisation consultative des femmes ont publié un nouveau cadre politique dans des incidents liés à la haine ou au pour leur conduite professionnelle et de la Défense, le groupe pour les sous la forme d’une Directive et racisme au cours de cette période, la personnelle, et on s’attend à ce qu’ils personnes handicapées, et le Réseau de ordonnance administratives de discrimination, y compris le racisme illustrent les valeurs canadiennes, y la fierté de l’Équipe de la Défense. la défense (DOAD) qui traite du systémique, continue d’exister au sein compris le respect de la diversité, qu’ils En plus des importantes campagnes harcèlement, de la violence et de la de l’organisation, et c’est totalement soient ici au pays ou à l’étranger », a-t-il d’instruction et de sensibilisation, le discrimination, y compris la conduite inacceptable. Nous savons aussi, selon dit. « Tout cas d’inconduite de la part Programme de gestion intégrée des haineuse, au sein de l’institution des études de Statistique Canada, d’un militaire diminue notre autorité conflits et des plaintes (GICP) aide les Le racisme et la discrimination que les incidents liés à la haine et au en tant que force du bien dans la membres des FAC et le personnel civil à existent et continuent à se manifester racisme ne sont pas tous déclarés par société canadienne et dans le monde identifier, à traduire et à communiquer de manière violente et très tragique, les victimes par crainte de représailles entier. Chaque employé de l’équipe les effets néfastes de ces comportements comme nous l’avons récemment vu aux ou parce qu’elles ont l’impression du ministère de la Défense nationale entre les personnes et les milieux de nouvelles avec la violence dont ont été qu’aucune mesure n’est prise pour que (MDN) et des FAC a un rôle à jouer dans travail du MDN. victimes les Noirs et les Autochtones. les agresseurs répondent de leurs actes. le cadre de nos efforts visant à éliminer Les FAC mettent également en œuvre Ces événements ont donné lieu à Le racisme, la discrimination, le racisme et les préjugés sous toutes un nouveau système qui permettra de un débat sur la situation actuelle de l’intimidation et la microagression, sous leurs formes, qu’ils soient conscients suivre et de surveiller systématiquement notre société en termes de respect de toute forme, nuisent à la dignité d’une ou non. Nous écouterons, nous tout incident présumé de conduite la dignité de chaque personne, sans personne, tout en nuisant à l’efficacité apprendrons et nous agirons; nous nous haineuse au sein de l’organisation. Elles préjugés fondés sur la race, la couleur, opérationnelle de l’organisation. attendons à des progrès mesurables au auront également accès à l’expertise l’origine nationale ou ethnique ou La nouvelle DOAD traite de ces fur et à mesure que nous cherchons à en la matière par l’intermédiaire d’un autres motifs de distinction illicite. comportements et définit* également changer les choses. » réseau de chercheurs qui se spécialisent L’égalité est un droit de la personne; ce qui constitue une conduite haineuse. Les dirigeants militaires et civils de dans le radicalisme et l’extrême droite le respect et la dignité pour tous font Le nouveau cadre stratégique offre un l’Équipe de la Défense font des efforts au Canada et à l’échelle internationale partie des valeurs fondamentales du chemin vers l’avant pour aborder les coordonnés conjointement pour qu’il (page Web MINDS). Canada. Nous devons favoriser un comportements inacceptables, dans y ait une compréhension partagée du Chaque employé de l’équipe du milieu de travail sain et sécuritaire le but de les éliminer de l’intérieur de nouveau cadre stratégique pour tous les MDN et des FAC a un rôle à jouer dans le pour tous les membres de l’Équipe de l’organisation. membres de la Défense nationale. La cadre de nos efforts visant à éliminer le la Défense, ce qui signifie qu’il faut Le chef d’état-major de la défense Défense nationale demeure déterminée racisme et les préjugés sous toutes leurs faire respecter la Loi canadienne sur (CEMD), le général Jonathan Vance, a à accroître la présence des minorités formes, qu’ils soient conscients ou non. les droits de la personne. Il est tout à clairement fait savoir qu’une conduite visibles, des Autochtones, des femmes et Nous écouterons, nous apprendrons fait inadmissible qu’un membre des haineuse ne sera pas tolérée au sein des des personnes atteintes d’un handicap, et nous agirons; nous nous attendons FAC participe à une activité ou soit FAC. Le vice amiral Haydn Edmundson, à la fois en nombre et dans les postes à des progrès mesurables au fur et à membre d’une organisation ou d’un commandant du Commandement du de haute direction. Les dirigeants mesure que nous cherchons à changer groupe liés à des activités criminelles personnel militaire, affirme que la sont engagés et prennent part à des les choses. ou incitant à la haine, à la violence, à la conduite haineuse, que ce soit par des discussions avec des représentants de Pour obtenir de plus amples discrimination ou au harcèlement, sur paroles ou des actions, est complètement nos Groupes consultatifs de la Défense renseignements sur la politique des la base des motifs de distinction illicite incompatible avec l’éthique et les (GCD) en matière d’équité en matière FAC sur la conduite haineuse, veuillez énoncés dans la Loi canadienne sur les valeurs des FAC. d’emploi, qui comprennent le Groupe consulter notre page intranet sur la droits de la personne. « Les femmes et les hommes consultatif des minorités visibles de conduite haineuse. Tuesday, July 21, 2020 The Courier News & Publishing Page 5

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here is no mistaking that we have entered times, there are blessings to be found. Postings bring behaved. posting season. It might look a little different new opportunities for us and our families. We have And may the battery in their tablets and iPads Tthis year because of COVID-19, but there is a chance to meet new people and make friends all always be fully charged. no mistaking that it is here. The For Sale signs are over the country. We get to experience new places May you find a welcoming place to lay your head on the front lawns, moving trucks are a common and possibilities. So, as you journey from our Cold each night and may your hotels always have good, sight and folks are starting to say their goodbyes Lake shores, I will leave you with this blessing in the strong coffee. over Zoom mug outs or small, socially distant hope that in the midst of all the stress of moving, May you have no issues at provincial border gatherings. you find blessings along the way and in your crossings and may the line-ups be short. With the posting season comes the stress of new posting. May all your HG&E arrive intact and may you enjoy moving. There’s selling the house, working with BGRS the mover’s game of BINGO. and the herculean task of an HHT. There’s preparing May your posting be a manageable level of May you find a welcoming and loving new the kids and making sure they are doing okay with the craziness. community awaiting you after your long and weary strain of the move. Then there’s the emotional stress of May your home sell quickly, with minimal renos and journey; with new friends who are ready to share a saying goodbye to good friends and colleagues and a closing that is quick and painless. laugh and good colleagues ready to lend a hand. the nail-biting experience of the pack, load and move May you find that one home, among the 24 frantic And may your new home be warm and full of days. Then the road move and trying to settle you viewings on your HHT which feels like home. wonderful memories. and your family in a new location. And with the new May the moving fairies be gentle with your HG&E travel restrictions and quarantine requirements due to and may they not pack your important paperwork or Safe travels and blessings to you and your loved COVID-19, this year’s posting season has an added car keys. ones on your new postings. layer of stress. May your road move be a good kind of adventurous. But like most things in life, even in the stressful May the children and pets in the backseat be well [email protected] BMO to open satellite branch at 4 Wing

CLIFF KENYON loans, and lines of credit and a temporary reduction when banking online or on the go including IBM on interest rates on personal and small business credit Trusteer Rapport and OnGuard. The Bank of Montreal (BMO) is coming to 4 cards. She said BMO is a military friendly employer Wing Cold Lake. A BMO banking machine has been The Lloydminster branch has remained open with a dedicated website to help spouses or those installed at the CANEX building and a satellite advice- during the pandemic and, until recently, opening a in transition looking for work. Launched last year, centre branch is to be opened in November occupying new BMO account meant a trip to Lloydminster to the bank established a Veterans Advisory Council space to be renovated beside the Beehive Thrift Store. sign documents and pick up bank cards. Enterprise Resource Group that supports employees The move is all part of the Canadian Defence “We recognize how important digital and online who are Reservists, Retirees or Military Spouses move Community Banking Program (CDCB) which was banking capabilities have become and, to help, we into the next stage of their professional life. recently renewed through a long-term agreement. launched a web application that allows BMO and The bank is also currently running a Customer “We are always looking for ways to give back to the CDCB customers to sign forms without them having Appreciation Contest exclusively for the defence community and support current and former troops to come into a branch,” said Abballe. To ease any community with a grand prize of $20,000. If you open and their families,” Alicia Abballe, Regional President, concerns around digital banking, BMO has also a new account before Oct. 12, you are automatically Alberta North and Northwest Territories, BMO Bank invested in solutions that help to keep customers safe entered for a chance to win. of Montreal, said in an interview with The Courier. There is no Bank of Montreal branch in Cold Lake. To do their banking, customers have had to go to the

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ROBYN MINES-LENTZ, JAZMIN RUSSELL AND Floatation Device)/life jacket for each person on the Alcohol, Drugs, and Drowning Awareness JACINDA SULLY, PSP (PERSONNEL SUPPORT boat. If there are going to be three people on the Every year, hundreds of people die as a result PROGRAMS) LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTORS water craft, then you MUST have three PFDs/life of unsafe boating-related activities. Don’t drink jackets. Remember that the best protection you can and drive your boat - it impairs judgment and you Hello everyone! In the spirit of National Drowning give yourself on the water is to always wear your PFD/ could lose your licence. There is no safe way to mix Prevention Week 2020, here are some helpful lifejacket. alcohol and drugs with water recreation. Provide non- drowning prevention safety tips and information for - Always make sure all PFDs/Life jackets are alcoholic beverages for boat operators and passengers. your next boating trip from some of your friendly in good working condition and fit each passenger Wait until you are off the water before consuming local lifeguards from Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre. Stay appropriately before every trip. Check for rips, tears, alcohol. Boat Smart... Boat Sober! safe this summer! any kind of breakage, and that all straps are present • Over 400 Canadians die in preventable water- Before You Head Out to the Lake and unbroken. related incidents annually. Even one drowning is one • The operator and all passengers should be - If the above problems are found, don’t go on too many. well prepared. Work together and share the duties the trip until the old, compromised PFD/lifejacket can • Approximately 26% of drownings each year necessary to prepare. be replaced and is torn apart and destroyed to prevent occur during boating activities. • Have a float plan in place. It should contain: others from using it (so as to avoid the cost of another • 20% of people drowned unexpectedly and 2/3 - Boat name and number life due to drowning because of faulty equipment). occur in open water. - Boat size, type (sail, power, canoe, other), and - Attach a whistle or other sound device on • Alcohol consumption is a factor in almost color each PFD/lifejacket 40% of boating-related fatalities. Both alcohol and - Your name, address, and phone number • A buoyant heaving line at least 15 m in length cannabis use impairs judgment, reflexes and balance. - Number of people in your party (to tow in anyone who may fall overboard) • Life jackets don’t work if you don’t wear them. - Route description • A watertight flashlight and Canadian Not wearing a lifejacket was a factor in 74% of boating - Launch point and date/time approved flares – Type A, B, C, or D deaths. - Arrival point and date/time • A sound-signaling device • Most drownings occur within 15 metres of - Where to call search and rescue • A magnetic compass shore - wearing a lifejacket alone can save your life. - An emergency contact (their name, address, • Manual propelling devices (i.e. paddles) OR • Don’t boat alone. Boating alone was a major and phone number). an anchor with at least 15 m of rope, chain or cable risk factor in 21% of boating-related fatalities. • Check the forecast before you go out. Return • A bailer OR manual bilge pump (to help keep • The highest water-related fatality rates in to shore immediately if bad weather approaches. you afloat in the event of leakage) 2011-2015 included Baby Boomers 50-64 years of age • Always tell someone where you are going, • Class 5 B/C fire extinguisher and young adults 20-34 years of age. when you will return and who to call if you are overdue. In addition to the safety equipment listed above, Weather Conditions • Be prepared. Ensure your vessel has the we highly recommend that you carry the following • Plan ahead so that you are aware of the required safety gear on board, and sufficient fuel. items – enough for everyone on board: weather and water conditions. • Impaired boating is illegal. Leave the alcohol • First Aid Kit • Visit The Weather Network for information onshore. • Spare Clothing in a water tight bag on weather in your area. Boating Safety Equipment Requirements • Sun-screen For more information, visit the Lifesaving Society’s Along with your Pleasure Craft Operator Card, • Hat websites. www.lifesaving.ca, Alberta and Northwest you are required by law to carry safety equipment. • Sunglasses Territories Branch: www.lifesaving.org or National In Canada, the safety equipment required on board • Drinking Water Branch: www.lifesavingsociety.com. depends on the type and length of your boat. This • Snacks Sources: www.lifesaving.org, www.lifesavingsociety. equipment may include: • Waterproof matches com, https://www2.tc.gc.ca/media/documents/marinesafety/ • A Canadian approved PFD (Personal • Toolkit and Spare Parts tp-511e.pdf. You don’t see this every day

Matt Graham Trent Johnson is smiling after scoring a hole in one on hole Number 2 at the Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club on Saturday, July 18. ENTERTAINMENT Tuesday, July 21, 2020 The Courier News & Publishing Page 7 HOROSCOPES CAPRICORN - December 22 - January 19 It may not be easy to get things done this week, Capricorn. You might find it challenging to muster up the energy to be effective. If so, look to others for motivation. AQUARIUS - January 20 - February 18 Aquarius, lately you have been challenged to assert yourself in many different ways. You tend to thrive Crossword in a leadership role, but don’t let the stress get the best of you. ACROSS 37. Three-dimensional 1. Sound unit arrangement PISCES - February 19 - March 20 4. Trim by cutting 38. Emerged Many things come to you naturally. Examine your strengths and figure out how to be as productive as 8. Small buffalo 39. Type of protein possible in the days ahead. 10. Ancient manuscript 40. Denmark natives ARIES - March 21 - April 19 11. Look angry or 41. Leak slowly through Aries, there is a lot you want to say to someone sullen 42. Expression of special, but for some reason the words get stuck 12. Glum sorrow or pity on your tongue. You may need a little more time to 13. Northern Zambia 43. Midway between formulate your thoughts. peoples south and southeast TAURUS - April 20 - May 20 15. Central The adage ‘look before you leap’ is never more 16. Collector of birds’ DOWN pertinent for you, Taurus. Weigh all of your decisions eggs 1. Artistic dancing carefully before you start any new projects this week. 17. Misbehavior 2. Plenty GEMINI - May 21 - June 21 18. Top of the line 3. Act leisurely Try to keep the peace with other people this week, 21. Political action 4. Serve as a warning Gemini. Lead by example rather than telling others what to do. This approach will be more warmly committee 5. Admired lovingly received by others. 22. Have already done 6. Leftover oil from Airport 29. Type of drug 17. Partner to cheese 30. City along the CANCER - June 22 - July 22 23. Al Bundy’s wife distillation process You may want to look up old friends who you 24. Entertainment 7. Company officer 19. Sample Rhine haven’t seen for a while, Cancer. You may be feeling channel 9. Egyptian unit of 20. A shirt may have 31. Animal disease sentimental or sociable and a simple text or phone 25. Holiday (informal) capacity none 32. They go in martinis call can be effective. 26. The common 10. One transmits 23. Public gatherings 33. A way to break LEO - July 23 - August 22 gibbon information 24. Disallow away You like to have the final say in all matters, Leo. But 27. Legendary actress 12. Middle layer of an 25. Overnight suitcases 34. Intermediate there is a fine line between taking charge and being 34. Seasoned sausages embryo 26. French river ecological stage a control freak. Let others’ reactions help you fine tune your delivery. 35. Bluish greens 14. Form of ‘to be’ 27. Where boats dock 36. Baby term for 36. Ridiculed 15. Cairo Regional 28. Top of a pot father VIRGO - August 23 - September 22 You will be able to get to the root of problem this week if you put in some serious effort, Virgo. It may involve receiving and analyzing feedback from many different people. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22 This week’s overall outlook is positive for you, Libra. However, you may have to work a little bit for that positivity. The attitude you present is what you will get in return. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21 Scorpio, embrace your creative side rather than your analytical side. Employ your creativity this week and you may be surprised at the results. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 21 You may have to rethink certain principles that you have adhered to for years, Sagittarius. After some reflection, you may realize life has changed and you must adjust. SUDOKU

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