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Volume 52 Number 02 www.couriernews.ca January 15, 2019 Air Maintenance welcomes graduates

Graduates from the Air Weapons Systems (AWS) Training course pose with their instructors. This graduation marks the first AWS on- type training completed at 4 Wing in over 10 years. Cpl Maxime St-Cyr

Graduates from the Aviation System (AVN) and Aircraft Structures (ACS) training courses. Cpl Maxime St-Cyr

SERGEANT MONICA MATZNER, the first AWS on-type graduates at 4 and to highlight the trust that every students a sense of what’s right and ACTING WARRANT OFFICER 10 FTTS Wing in over 10 years. pilot places on our technicians every day. what’s wrong. That’s our job in the air The honour of top student was Major Owens, 10 FTTS maintenance community to ensure that Thursday the 6th of December 6, earned by Corporal Zachery Hunter for Commanding Officer, said “this is message is being passed down to our 2018 marked graduation day for the the AVN On-Type course and by Aviator a key milestone for most individuals future technicians.” newest group of qualified technicians Michael Richards for the AWS On-Type as they move-on from apprentices to 10 FTTS has been upholding that from 10 Field Technical Training course, both from 410 Tactical Fighter journeymen. They are now authorized culture since 1961 when they were stood Squadron (10 FTTS). (Operational Training) Squadron. This to work on the aircraft by themselves, up at 4 Wing, and trained technicians After months and years of training, award is earned by achieving top marks however, the training doesn’t stop on the CF104 Starfighter, CF5 Freedom studying and on the-job training, 12 in written and practical assessments, here, there’s still more to come, both Fighter, CT133 Silver Star, and now the Aviation System (AVN), 5 Aircraft attitude, leadership and their ability to formal and informal.” He added “The CF188 Hornet. Structures (ACS), and 4 Air Weapons work as a team. months and years of training revolve This achievements can only be done Systems (AWS) technicians return to Lieutenant-Colonel Mark Hickey, around one principal, the “Culture through collaborative efforts between their home units at 4 Wing Cold Lake Acting Wing Commander, merited the of Airworthiness”. Our biggest military, public service members and as qualified journeymen to begin work time during his speech to emphasize the emphasis at the schools is to promote contracted L3 instructors, our Defence on the CF188 Hornet. This also marks importance of the Technicians Creed the airworthiness culture and to give Team.

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COURTESY OF THE men of our Canadian Armed distribute the Veteran’s Service SHILO STAG Forces receive the professional, Cards. customized and personalized “Veterans and their families The Government of Canada support they need as they have told me at dozens of town recognizes the service of our transition to post-military life. We halls, meetings, and round tables women and men in uniform introduced the Veteran’s Service that they wanted a Veteran’s and our veterans. Veterans who Card in September and the Service Card. We listened and we released from the Canadian Armed distribution for stage two begins took action. We work every day at Forces (CAF) between February today, on schedule,” said Defence improving how Canadian Armed 2016 and this past September can Minister Harjit Sajjan. Forces members transition to life Visit Screen Test in now request the Veteran’s Service “We owe a lot to our women and after their military service,” said Cold Lake Card at the following website www. men in uniform, and the Veteran’s previous Veterans Affairs Minister canada.ca/veterans-service-card Service Card is an important Seamus O’Regan. “The stage two February 5 - 12 Approximately 26,000 acknowledgement of their service distribution of the Veteran’s Service Call for an appointment honourably released veterans are to our country.” Card marks another milestone 1-800-667-0604 now eligible during the second The Veteran’s Service Card is in recognizing their service to (toll-free) stage of the distribution. being distributed in three stages. Canada and gives these veterans a

Everyone who loves Linda is Women aged 50 to 74 The Veteran’s Service Card The first stage began this past valuable link to VAC programs.” glad she got a mammo- should plan to have a screening provides a tangible symbol of September. All newly releasing The introduction of the mammogram every 2 years, recognition for former military CAF members now receive their Veteran’s Service Card is being put gram. Because her breast and can self-refer. cancer was found early, members and encourages an card upon release. in place to help ensure a smooth Women 40-49 may be screened she is alive and well today. annually with a referral for their enduring affiliation with the Another estimated 450,000, transition to post-military life. www.screeningforlife.ca first mammogram. CAF. This card is for former and who have honourably released It responds to expressed releasing CAF members who have prior to February 2016, will concerns by CAF members and completed basic training and have be able to request their card veterans, and is in consideration been honourably released. The during stage three, next summer. of the recommendation from previous NDI75 was only available This staged approach allows the Veterans Ombudsman in his to veterans who served more than the Department of National report Honouring and Connecting 10 years in the CAF. Defence (DND) and Veterans with Canada’s Veterans: A National “Through our defence policy, Affairs Canada to ensure that Veterans Identification Card. To Strong, Secure, Engaged, we are the necessary resources are apply for the card visit www.canada. ensuring that the women and in place to verify, produce, and ca/veterans-service-card Centennial Building(#67), PO Box 6190 Stn Forces, Cold Lake, AB T9M 2C5 Phone: (780) 594-5206 Fax: (780) 594-2139 Email: [email protected]

THE COURIER STAFF Just like MANAGER Rob Larson ACTING EDITOR/REPORTER old times, Joy Smith Joy Smith PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Nora Chachula sort of FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK ADMIN/SALES Carmin Reid

EDITORIAL ADVISOR or long time readers of The almost satisfied. For the record, I electronically which doesn’t make Courier newspaper my name will never be satisfied with a photo the deadline any easier to cope 4 WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS may sound familiar. For eight of myself unless it’s one taken 20 with but at least no one is driving to Capt Julie Brunet F years, ending in 2010, I was the years ago and at least 15 pounds Lloydminster on a Friday evening in editor of The Courier newspaper. less, make that twenty I might as the winter anymore. DEADLINE Walking into The Courier office two well aim high. One thing I have realized during Wednesday at 1500 hrs for the following Tuesday weeks ago felt like putting on my Here’s a little blast from the past my brief return is that a looming CIRCULATION favourite, old pair of running shoes. for you. When I began working deadline is always daunting. 2600 It just felt right and comfortable, at The Courier, the paper was laid Whether you are chasing a bus only difference is the office smells out by hand, all the ads, articles or pushing the “send” button the better than my favorite running and photos were printed out on a feeling is the same when it’s done, The Courier is published weekly with the permission of shoes. Some things came back to fancy inkjet printer then physically “pure relief”. The feeling lasts about the 4 Wing Cold Lake Wing Commander Col Doyle. The opinions expressed are those of the contributor and do me fairly quickly, others took a little cut and pasted to large boards. The as long as it takes to answer the not reflect those of the Editor, Canadian Armed Forces, while. newspaper had to be completely phone and it’s time to start working or DND. The Editor reserves the right to reject, edit, or You won’t find a picture of me on my laid out, packed and at the bus on the next issue. Join me won’t condense any editorial or advertising material. byline like my previous colleagues, station in town before 6 p.m. you! I’m always looking for new Printed by Star Press, Wainwright, AB. I find that the older I get the less every Friday to get it to the printing ideas for stories, so keep me in the Publié hebdomadairement avec la permission du willing I am to have my picture company on time. If the paper loop. Commandant de l’escadre, le col Doyle. Les opinions personnelles exprimées dans ce journal sont celles des taken. The last time I had a photo didn’t make it to the bus, someone . collaborateurs et ne représentent pas les opinions de la taken of me for the paper it took at was driving to Lloydminster that rédaction, des Forces armées canadiennes ou du Ministrère least a dozen attempts before I was night. Today, the paper is sent [email protected] 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.

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EMPLOYMENT

We are the civilians at home and abroad Serving Those Who Serve

Now Hiring... Corporate Services Administrator Personnel Support Programs Corporal Dominic Duchesne-Beaulieu Canadian Forces Newspaper Offi ce A CF-188 Hornet aircraft takes off from Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania on October 24, 4 Wing Cold Lake 2018, during Operation REASSURANCE Temporary Part Time Position Anticipated Term of this position is until 31 Oct. 2019 Competition: # CLK-19-001 This Category I position is open to all interested parties. Canada’s Air Task Force completes WHO WE ARE: CFMWS is committed to enhancing the morale and welfare of the military community, ultimately contributing to the operational readiness and eff ectiveness of the Canadian Armed Forces 2018 deployment in Romania (CAF). We pride ourselves on being part of the Defence Team. For more information on who we are, please visit us at www.cfmws.com. Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Corporate Services Manager, the Corporate Services Administrator administers the JOY SMITH deterrence measures Joint Operations to Canada in January 2019. corporate services program (internal and external marketing, in Central and Eastern Command. “As a member The 78 members from sponsorship, social media, web content, etc.) at the Unit level. He/she Canada’s Air Task Europe. of NATO, Canada Bagotville (3 Wing and 2 monitors the workfl ow of sponsorship activity, organizes the corporate services inventory and develops and maintains databases, worksheets Force (ATF)-Romania “The Canadian contributes in keeping Wing) have returned last or promotional material. The incumbent monitors and maintains has completed its four- Armed Forces has been the Alliance’s airspace week (Thursday, January corporate services accounts and drafts correspondence and other month deployment with actively participating safe and secure, and 10, 2019). This is Canada’s documents as directed by Manager. the North Atlantic Treaty alongside our NATO once again fulfilled third ATF deployment to QUALIFICATIONS: College Diploma or Certifi cate in Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, Sales, Advertising or a related Organization’s (NATO’s) Allies in measures to its commitment to the Romania on Operation fi eld AND some years experience in sales and marketing or a related enhanced Air Policing in maintain security and NATO Air Policing REASSURANCE. The fi eld. Romania. ATF-Romania stability in Central and mission through the hard ATF first deployed from OR is the air component of Eastern Europe,” said work of Air Task Force April to August 2014 to the High school diploma AND several years of experience in sales and marketing or a related fi eld Operation Reassurance, Lieutenant-General Romania members.” Romanian Air Force 71st AND Canada’s contribution to Michael Rouleau, ATF-Romania is Air Base in Campia Turzii, A valid Driver’s License (Alberta). NATO’s assurance and Commander Canadian composed of about 135 and from September LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: English Mandatory Canadian Armed Forces to December 2017 to EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (CAF) personnel and Constanta. • In sponsorship, advertising and marketing five CF-18 Hornets. In addition to the • In initiatives such as promotion, event marketing, media and fi eld marketing The members of ATF- enhanced Air Policing • In basic accounting Pet of the Week Romania are mainly mission, Air Task Force • In administering corporate services packages and contracts from 425 Tactical Fighter members conducted • In monitoring contracts at the • In making travel arrangements and travel claims procedures Squadron, supported by regular training with their • In using Point of Sale systems Lakeland Humane Society personnel primarily from Romanian counterparts, • In offi ce administration and records management 2 Air Expeditionary Wing including flight operations, • In organizing meetings and schedules • In creating and distributing correspondence and reports and 3 Wing Bagotville, medical support, flight • In website content support Québec. safety, aircraft maintenance, • In inventory administration As outlined in its command and control, and • In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail, and Internet browsing defence policy, “Strong, military policing. Secure, Engaged”, Canada “The region around BENEFITS AVAILABLE: • Educational Assistance is committed to the the Black Sea is very • Facilities on base available to employees (i.e. Fitness facility, principle of collective active for Air Defence, Swimming pool, etc) defence of the Alliance, and our Air Task Force • Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D). • Shop at CANEX – option for “no interest” credit plan which is at the very heart was proud to assist the SALARY: $17.46– $19.36 per hour. of NATO’s founding Romanian Air Force and treaty. The ATF-Romania NATO with Air Policing RELOCATION: Relocation benefi ts will not be provided. mission demonstrates that in this busy region,” said SECUR ITY: Reliability Check Canada takes seriously its Lieutenant-Colonel Tim NPF employees must demonstrate the following shared competencies: responsibility to contribute Woods, Commander Air client service, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership. to efforts to deter Task Force-Romania. “We aggression by potential were able to share some NPF is committed to employment equity. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that refl ects the communities we serve. We adversaries in all domains. best practices with our strongly encourage applications from all of the designated group “Enabling Canada’s Romanian Allies, and to members. Individuals needing employment accommodation in the commitment to NATO is train for potential future hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the Dr. Laura-Anne Kutryk an important part of our operations together.” NPF Human Resources Manager. Cherry is a 2-month-old female mixed breed START DATE: As soon as possible puppy. mandate to deliver air NATO’s enhanced power to all CAF missions Air Policing is a POSTING DATE: 9 January 2019 around the world,” peacetime collective APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23:59 hrs Pacifi c Time on 20 January 2019 Major-General Christian defence mission, which APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Submit resume to NPF HR Offi ce CHERRY Drouin, Commander 1 safeguards the integrity quoting competition # CLK-19-001. Email: npfhrcoldlake@cfmws. Canadian Air Division, of the Alliance’s airspace. com or online: www.cfmws.com. SPONSORED BY: said. “1 Canadian Air It is part of NATO We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, Division has been proud assurance and deterrence however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. to support this mission measures introduced in

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It Takes a Community to Reduce Stigma

LISA FISHER, result of the distinguish- anxiety disorder, and difficulty resulting from within the CAF in gen- concern, please contact HEALTH PROMOTION ing characteristic or per- alcohol abuse or depen- operational duties per- eral? (*adapted from the mental health team at SPECIALIST sonality trait. dence. The most com- formed while serving in CAMH) 4 Wing (local 6823/6824). There are two types mon disorder for CAF the Canadian military. 1. Educate yourself Resources The Canadian of stigma: (1) public, members was depres- It is used to describe a about mental health inju- • CAMH. (2019). Ad- Armed Forces (CAF) have which is the reaction of sion. In the past twelve broad range of problems ries, including problem- dressing Stigma. Retrieved come a long way in the the community at large, months preceding the which include diagnosed atic substance use. from https://www.camh.ca/ initiatives for prevention, and (2) self-stigma, which 2013/14 HLIS, 14.7% of medical conditions such 2. Be aware of your en/driving-change/address- education, and treatment is self-blame and self- Regular Force personnel as anxiety disorders, de- own biases that have been ing-stigma around mental health. derogatory attitudes felt a need for help from pression and (PTSD ) as enforced and reinforced • Quebec Government. Through this growth, that someone may hold a mental health profes- well as other conditions by your upbringing and (2019). Fighting the stigma we have seen a reduction against themselves be- sional, but didn’t receive that may be less severe, society. surrounding mental illness. in the stigma of mental cause of their mental in- it. Some reasons listed but still interfere with 3. Choose your Retrieved from https://www. health; however, there jury. for not seeking help were daily functioning.” Essen- words carefully when quebec.ca/en/health/advice- is still work to be done. The HLIS 2013/14 “preferred to manage tially, OSIs occur when speaking to and about and-prevention/mental- Stigma is when someone survey showed that ap- problem on their own”, CAF members’ experi- others health/fighting-the-stigma- is viewed negatively be- proximately 1 in 6 full- “afraid of effects on mili- ences interfere with their 4. Educate others surrounding-mental-illness/ cause of a distinguishing time Regular Force CAF tary career”, “afraid to lives. These experiences about the facts and dis- • Pearson, C., Zamor- characteristic or per- members reported symp- ask for help”, and “afraid may include active com- pelling the myths and ski, M., & Janz, T. sonality trait, which is toms of at least one of supervisor would know”. bat, search-and-rescue stereotypes. Recommend (2015). Mental health thought to be (or actually the following disorders: Operational Stress operations, training acci- that they educate them- of the Canadian Armed is) a disadvantage. Stigma major depressive episode, Injuries (OSIs) are de- dents, witnessing civilian selves through the proper Forces. Statistics Canada can then lead to discrimi- panic disorder, post- scribed by Veterans Af- atrocities, and civilian di- channels. catalogue no. 82-624- nation, which is treating traumatic stress disor- fairs Canada as “any saster aid. 5. Focus on the X. Retrieved from https:// the person unfairly as a der (PTSD), generalized persistent psychological In addition to avoid- positive aspects of a per- www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/ ing discussing their son. A person is made up pub/82-624-x/2014001/ concerns with others or of much more than their article/14121-eng.htm seeking help, those who mental injury. • Thériault, F.L., Ga- are stigmatized can face 6. Treat everyone bler, K., & Naicker, K. negative repercussions with dignity and respect (2016). Health and Life- on their overall wellbe- and offer support and style Information Survey ing. They may lose their encouragement for them of Canadian Armed Forces self-esteem, doubt and/or to seek help. Personnel 2013/2014 – become overly critical of 7. Include everyone Regular Force Report. B.A. themselves, feel ashamed in activities; do not dis- Strauss & J. Whitehead or embarrassed, or de- criminate. (Eds.), Ottawa, Canada: prive themselves of a so- Are you interested in Department of National cial life. Some may also educating yourself about Defence. avoid following recom- mental health? Contact • Veterans Affairs mended treatment from your Health Promotion Canada. (2018). Men- a mental health profes- Department at +Heallth- tal Health: Research and sional, or attempt to hide Promotion4Wing@PSP@ information. What is an their treatment from oth- Cold Lake or local 6958 operational stress injury? ers. to find out when our next Retrieved from http://www. What can you do to Mental Fitness and Sui- veterans.gc.ca/eng/ser- help reduce stigma at cide Awareness Course is, vices/health/mental-health/ your unit/squadron, on or to access resources! If understanding-mental- 4 Wing Cold Lake, and you have a mental health health GET CONNECTED 4 WING CONNECTION #4WING GET CONNECTED with our website Cold Lake CAFconnection EVENT/ ACTIVITY DATES WHERE OR Busy Little Hands Free Program Monday – Friday MFRC Building 576 (next to the CANEX) Open Play: Children 0-5 years of age Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Mackenzie Arts and Community Centre LOOK US UP on Facebook Friday’s 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Weekly “Coffee Talk” Drop-In Program Jan:16 9:30 am - 11:30 am MFRC Building 4 Wing Connection Sew & Sews Jan 16: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm MFRC Building

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Seamless Canada initiative progresses with provinces and territories during the Ottawa symposium

JOY SMITH relocate across Canada across the country.” Ms. Brunswick that enhance throughout their careers. Thomas added, “With services for military Canadian Armed A Canadian Forces military families moving families. Several other Forces members and their Ombudsman report frequently in service of provinces have also families are now one step released in 2013 found their country, relocation worked hand in hand with closer to experiencing that relocation is a major is absolutely one of the Military Family Resource a “Seamless Canada”, cause of stress and strain most difficult parts of Centres (MFRCs) in when they relocate across for military families, who military life.” the past to streamline the country during the can expect to move three The Ottawa some services in those course of their careers. times more frequently roundtable discussions jurisdictions. Following Department of than the average civilian centred on health care, the Toronto meeting in National Defence over the course of a spousal employment, and June, New Brunswick (DND) and Canadian member’s career in the education and childcare. reiterated its support for Armed Forces (CAF) CAF. Specific stressors The participants also Seamless Canada and Private Tori Lake, CFSU(O) representatives met for include access to worked on shaping announced a joint pilot Representatives from Canada’s provinces and two days in Ottawa on healthcare, employment, the governance of project to help military territories and military spouses met with DND December 5-6, 2018 with child care and education, the Seamless Canada families, according to a and CAF leadership and other notables at the counterparts from all 13 which all come under framework and deciding news release issued by second Seamless Canada meeting in Ottawa provinces and territories provincial and territorial on a strategic, long-term the province. on December 5 and 6, 2018. to advance the Seamless jurisdictions. path to improving how The Ontario Canada initiative, first General Jonathan military families can government has experience for members relocate. initiated this past H. Vance, Chief of the better transition between announced that it will and their families, and Seamless Canada summer. Defence Staff and Ms. the provinces and set up a new “hotline” we are committed to supports Canada’s National Defence Jody Thomas, Deputy territories. in support of military resolving issues and Defence Policy, Strong, launched Seamless Minister of National A number of military families, to help them easing that burden. We Secure, Engaged (SSE) Canada on June 27 to Defence, set the tone for spouses, both male navigate provincial thank the provinces by helping the CAF improve the coordination the December meetings and female, have also government services and the territories for retain the talented of relocation services with their opening featured prominently in when they are transferred working collaboratively people it recruits, while across the country, remarks. shaping the Seamless to Ontario bases. to find solutions that ensuring their wellbeing when CAF members “Improving services Canada dialogue. They The Honourable will improve the lives and looking after the and their families across Canada for spoke to the assemblies in Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Canada’s military best interests of their move to a different Canadian Armed June and again in Ottawa of National Defence, also families.” families. For additional province or territory. Forces members and this month about their emphasized his support The Seamless information on how The Ottawa symposium their families is a must,” personal experiences for the Seamless Canada Canada working group military members will focussed on finding General Vance said. with relocation and initiative during the two- has agreed to continue be supported under ways to streamline and “Moving is a challenging how it has affected their day Ottawa symposium. meeting regularly Canada’s defence policy enhance services across experience even in the families over the years. “The wellbeing of the to improve services initiatives from when they governments on issues best conditions, and Seamless Canada women and men of our across provinces and join, throughout their specific to CAF members I am committed to builds on steps already Canadian Armed Forces territories to help ease careers, and after they and their families. helping make things taken by provincial and their families is my the burden placed upon become veterans, go to: CAF members easier and less stressful ministries in Alberta, priority. Relocations CAF members and Chapter One of Strong, are required to when they relocate Ontario, and New can be a difficult their families when they Secure, Engaged (SSE).

The Guiding Star Padre Jonczyk, CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

welve days after Christmas, on January 6, many find their ways through periods of tragedy, uncertainty men experienced what light could do as equally and Christians celebrate the Feast of Epiphany, and unrest because some people’s hearts are fixed on fully as modern people do today. We have not learned Tfrom the Greek word epifaneia which means a goal or on something that brings us hope, such as one thing of any real importance. manifestation or appearance. our loved ones. Ps 112:7 tells us that “He shall not be The most characteristic thing about light is that light The Feast celebrates the revelation of God to humanity afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the reveals. Light enables us to see things that have been through the birth of his Son. Some of you might know Lord.” What about you? What is your North Start, that there all the time but which we could never see till the it also as Feast of the Tree Kings which is the name we something that keeps you focused and going in the light shines. That is exactly what John means when he used in my old country, Poland. You might remember right direction? says “God is Light” because that is what God does. from your childhood the story of three kings, wise men For me it is God, who is my Light. 1Jn 1:5 says: “God God reveals reality. God, through Christ, opens up the or magi following a star which led them to Bethlehem, is light and in Him there is no darkness.” But, what eyes of the heart and life comes into focus and we see the place where the Child was born. Did you know exactly does it mean that “God is light”? The simplest clearly, without distortion. It does not all happen in one that the star which we place on our Christmas trees way to answer will be to find out what does light do? amazing transformation. Often, it is a gradual process represents that first star that guided the Kings to the In the last century we have learned a great deal about for we would not be able to take the full revelation at baby? light. We have analyzed it, broken it down into its once. But the purpose of God’s entering into human I would like to bring to your attention another star spectrum; we can take fractional parts of it and use hearts is that we might see reality. Light reveals, and which shines brightly on our sky, the star we know them for various purposes; we have timed it, measured so does God. as the North Star. Throughout centuries and perhaps its speed; we know that it is the fastest thing known If your life needs a direction, take time to give God your millennia sailors found their way across trackless seas in the universe; we have managed to produce x-rays heart, then you will know what the psalmist knew when because this star is “fixed.” When we look at the sky and laser beams which do amazing and phenomenal he said, “God is our refuge and strength.” It is a road it looks like the North Star holds still in the sky while things. But after all this we have really learned nothing which will make you a new and better person. It might our entire northern sky moves around it. This happens essentially new about light. That is the humiliating be a good direction to set forth with the beginning of because of its ideal location at the northern celestial thing about it. We have not learned anything really this New Year. pole. important about it. The great functions of light are The site of the North Star gave sailors not only direction universally known and have been known ever since the but also hope. The same happens to us: people, nations beginning of history. In the earliest dawn of humanity [email protected] ENTERTAINMENT Tuesday, January 15, 2019 The Courier News & Publishing Page 7 HOROSCOPES CAPRICORN - December 22 - January 19 Expect to encounter someone who is difficult to deal with this week, Capricorn. The cosmic forces are at play. Be patient and wait for better times ahead. AQUARIUS - January 20 - February 18 Aquarius, make a concerted effort to work with a colleague with whom you might not see eye to eye. Your efforts to communicate and compromise will Crossword not go unnoticed. ACROSS 52. Skywalker mentor __- PISCES - February 19 - March 20 1. One-time Levi’s CEO Wan Kenobi Don’t tie yourself in knots trying to sort through 5. Emperor of Russia 53. Herbal medicine seed things you cannot control, Pisces. There are too 9. Islamic theology scholar 54. ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ many matters for you to handle them alone. 11. Hammer with a large, director Bigelow wooden head 56. Preferences ARIES - March 21 - April 19 13. Food 57. Soundly Aries, you may experience a few complications in 15. Can be combined 58. One precedes another regard to some big plans that you have been working 16. Midway between east 59. Au revoirs on. Don’t let these derail your efforts. Things will and southeast work out. 17. Governs a noun or TAURUS - April 20 - May 20 pronoun 19. Gorilla DOWN A newfound energy can sweep you off of your feet 21. Type of trap 1. Famed explorer and really jump-start goals in the days ahead, 22. ‘Unforgettable’ singer 2. Transferred property to Taurus. Go with the flow until you need a break; 23. Atomic #10 3. Clerical vestment otherwise, you’ll tire out. 25. Practice fight 4. Free-swimming marine GEMINI - May 21 - June 21 26. US gov’t branch invertebrate Gemini, unfortunately some people you were 27. Female deer 5. Cab counting on may suddenly pull out of a plan. Make 29. Remarks meant for the 6. Thin piece of wood sure you have a few backups so that your plans can audience 7. Persons without pigment 31. Undergarments in their skin follow through. 33. Prevent from seeing 8. Fill again CANCER - June 22 - July 22 34. Masked 9. Submissive Cancer, an extra boost of confidence is propelling 36. ‘A Suitable Boy’ novelist 10. His and __ you to embrace some changes. That means 38. Invisible gaseous 11. Sources of stress potentially jumping into a challenging project. Run substance 12. Shelter 30. Insect repellent 43. Quantitative fact with this. 39. Sour 14. French commune 32. Unit of time 45. Missing soldiers 41. County in New Mexico 15. Boggy ground 34. Musician 47. Diminutive LEO - July 23 - August 22 43. No seats available 18. Old man 35. Not good 49. This (Spanish) Leo, seek others’ counsel on an important issue. 44. Pulitzer-winning 20. Peanut 37. Esteemed one 50. Hold on to Another’s perspective or insight can help you make composer 24. Michael Corleone’s 38. Structures 51. Thrust a knife into an informed decision. Once you’re comfortable 46. Fit or irritation personal enforcer 40. Where workers sit 55. Hengyang Bajialing going forward, do so. 48. The ability to move 26. Geological formations 42. Women who foretell the Airport objects through thought 28. Wages future VIRGO - August 23 - September 22 It is not a good idea to try to mold people into what you would like them to be, Virgo. You may become frustrated if they resist your efforts. Embrace others for who they are. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22 Knowledge is power, Libra. Do all you can to improve your knowledge base. This is especially important as you try to navigate financial waters. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21 Scorpio, others may not take much notice of your emotions this week unless you exaggerate them. If you need a person to talk to, seek them out. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 21 Don’t begin a conversation if you are not willing to see it through to the end, Sagittarius. This will only make things more difficult for the relationships you keep. SUDOKU

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Cpl Maxime St-Cyr Cpl Maxime St-Cyr Corporal Zachery Hunter from 410 Tactical Fighter (Operational Aviator Michael Richards (center), also from 410 Tactical Fighter Training) Squadron earned the Top Student award for the AVN On-Type (Operational Training) Squadron, receives the Top Student award for course from Lieutenant-Colonel Mark Hickey, Acting Wing Commander the AWS On-Type course from Lieutenant-Colonel Mark Hickey, Acting (left) and CWO Terry George (right). This award is earned by achieving Wing Commander (left) and CWO Terry George (right). This award is top marks in written and practical assessments, attitude, leadership earned by achieving top marks in written and practical assessments, and their ability to work as a team. attitude, leadership and their ability to work as a team.

Healthcare Volunteer Board

CAPTAIN VALERIE resources. It is very important physicians, medical staff and For 2019, some of the all night long. The evening MACEACHERN that we, as partners, stakeholder groups, as well planned activities are as follow: will showcase a silent and participate in the various as provincial and regional - Cold Lake Boston Pizza’s live auction, highlight the While 22 Canadian opportunities available to partners. Celebrity Server Night. For many accomplishments Forces Health Services Centre us, in order to enhance Throughout the year, Tthe every $10 donation, guests will made in the last decade, and (22 CF H Svcs C) manages healthcare resources available foundation holds fundraising receive a free Bandera pizza highlight those volunteers, healthcare needs of the 4 in the area. activities and makes donations bread ($14 value) and 100% of businesses, and individuals Wing Canadian Armed Forces Within the Cold Lake to enhance healthcare in Cold the donations will go directly that have helped along the way. members, local resources community Hearts for Lake, such as purchasing to the Hearts for Healthcare Tickets can be purchased are undeniably essential to Healthcare exists as a various medical equipment and Foundation; as early as February 4, 2019, the high quality and, timely registered charity. Separate assisting healthcare providers’ • Monday, February 11, at $100/ ticket or provision of care. from the Alberta Health in recruitment efforts. 2019 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. $800/ table of 8, by The family members of Services administration and 4 Wing Cold Lake provides - Cold Lake Hearts for contacting (780) 812-1312 or the 4 Wing Defense Team, as governed by a volunteer Board, a Liaison Officer from 22 CF Healthcare Gala. The Gala heartsforhealthcare01@gmail. well as public servants and this organization’s goals H Svcs C to attend the board will feature Ten Souljers, a com: contractors are completely are to build and maintain meetings and relay various Vancouver event and dance • Saturday, May 4, 2019 at dependent on local healthcare relationships with local information as required. band, to keep you dancing the Cold Lake Energy Centre

Photo submitted Members of the volunteer Board held a mingling event at Picante Café on January 7, 2019. From left to right, Board Director Valerie Kossey-Fraser, Board Treasurer Bonnie Hankey, incoming 4 Wing Liaison Officer Captain April Murphy, Hearts Coordinator Kari Leiper, Board President Kim Coosemans and outgoing 4 Wing Liaison Officer, Captain Valérie MacEachern.