175445 Monday, October 21, 2019 Volume 53, Issue 21 www.tridentnewspaper.com Keep on rocking on the flight deck During a port visit in Rota, Spain, crewmembers of HMCS Halifax enjoy a concert by The Trews. CPL BRANDON TRUDEAU, FORMATION IMAGING SERVICES Kicking off NDWCC Mooseheads DND MFRC Fall Fair Slackers win 2019 2019 Pg. 3 Appreciation Night Pg. 6 Pg. 16 Mini Grey Cup Pg. 19 Benn’s Barber Shop 5695 Almon Street (Just meters from Gottingen Gate) Halifax • Hair Cut: $15 (902) 329-5511 • Kids’ Cut: $13 175433 2 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 21, 2019 CAF and DND personnel mark Treaty Day Treaty Day is held each year on October 1. It marks the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia, as proclaimed in 1993 by then Premier John Savage and Mi’kmaq Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy. The purpose of Treaty Day is to promote public awareness about the Mi'kmaq culture and heritage for all Nova Scotians. The 2019 Treaty Day events included a ceremony at the Grand Pa- rade in downtown Halifax, a church service, a parade, and a luncheon at- tended by His Honour the Honourable Arthur LebLanc, Lieutenant Gover- nor of Nova Scotia, as well as other dignitaries including many Mi’kmaq elders. The Treaty Day parade proceeds through downtown Halifax. MCPL BRIAN WATTERS, 5TH CSN DIV Mi’kmaq elders participate in the Treaty Day church CAF members of First Nations heritage participate in service held at St. Mary’s the Treaty Day ceremony held at the Grand Parade in Basilica. Halifax. Sgt Tony Parsons (first on right) holds the Eagle MCPL BRIAN WATTERS, 5TH CDN Staff. DIV MCPL BRIAN WATTERS, 5TH CDN DIV A First Nations veteran reflects during the church service. CAF personnel attend the Treaty Day church service at St. Mary’s Basilica. MCPL BRIAN WATTERS, 5TH CDN DIV MCPL BRIAN WATTERS, 5TH CDN DIV OCTOBER 21, 2019 TRIDENT NEWS 3 NDWCC kicks off with a focus on community By Ryan Melanson, Diabetes Canada, ALS Canada, Mul- Trident Staff tiple Sclerosis Society, and others. While last year’s NDWCC was suc- As the Commanding Officer of CFB cessful, Capt(N) Mazur said this year’s Halifax Base Logistics, Cdr Chris goal is to make sure every member of Chalmers has learned firsthand how the Formation is canvassed, includ- important it is for the CAF to give ing junior ranks and smaller units, to back to the local community. His unit ensure the maximum participation often provides manpower support or possible through the eight weeks. holds fundraisers for the non-profit Continuing the focus on community, Ward 5 Neighbourhood Center, which Chris Bell of the United Way Cam- delivers important services to resi- paign Cabinet explained to the crowd dents of Halifax’s north end. how the organization acts as a safety “It’s a relationship that goes back net for those at risk of struggling with for more than 15 years, and we take a poverty, homelessness or addiction. lot of pride in keeping that relation- Eileen Dooley, the CEO of HealthPart- ship strong. It’s all about helping ners, spoke about the impact on com- them so they can continue to help our munities when families are stricken neighbours in the community,” Cdr by cancer, heart disease, or other Chalmers said. health problems. He provided the example as just Her organization focuses specifi- one of the many ways that local cally on research into new treatments CAF members give back as he spoke for the diseases covered by the Health- to attendees at the kickoff of the Partners charities, and that work has 2019 MARLANT National Defence led to things like longer life expectan- Workplace Charitable Campaign on cy for cystic fibrosis patients. October 2 . While there are a number “Research finds cures, treatments, of ways to support your community, and new options for individuals and including coaching, volunteering, and their caregivers,” Dooley said. checking in on neighbours, finan- “The donations we receive, of time, OS Breanne Munro, left, and OS Gabriel Viger sold 50/50 tickets at the kickoff, with cial support can also be key, and Cdr energy, passion and money, really do money going toward this year’s campaign. Chalmers encouraged anyone with give Canadians hope.” FIS HALIFAX the means to donate to this year’s NDWCC. “Whether it’s a small donation or a large one, there are critical charities in our communities that will benefit,” he said. This year’s kickoff event took place on Porteous Field, and along with booths and representatives from worthwhile charities that can be sup- ported through NDWCC, the after- noon also included food trucks on the field, inflatable games, axe throwing, a 50/50 draw and other fun ways to spend a bit of money in support of charity. “The charities and organizations are all here, so it’s a great opportu- nity to talk to the representatives and learn a little more about the work they’re doing. Of course, we also have some fun and games so that people stick around,” said Base Commander Capt(N) David Mazur. Members were able to donate direct- ly on site or register for payroll deduc- tions toward the campaign, which is mainly held in support of the United Way Halifax, which tackles poverty in HealthPartners CEO Eileen Dooley spoke to attendees to provide Fun activities like axe throwing, food trucks and inflatable the community, and HealthPartners, information on her organization and thank the base for their games encouraged people to stick around after hearing from a partnership of 16 of the country’s annual support. the various charities represented at the event. largest health charities, including FIS HALIFAX RYAN MELANSON, TRIDENT STAFF DON’T PAY UNTIL On Now MARCH 2020! 175434 4 TRIDENT NEWS OCTOBER 21, 2019 www.tridentnewspaper.com Community Calendar Publication Reunion and event notices must be submitted by email. Schedule [email protected] include the sender’s name and phone number. for 2019 A notice will not be published if the event is to happen more that one year from publication date. Submissions may be edited. January 14 — MFRC & Money Matters January 28 February 11 — MFRC February 25 615 (Bluenose) Royal Canadian In the Trenches: Digitized First numerous overseas postings. Join March 11 — MFRC March 25 — Posting Season Air Cadet Squadron World War Records the museum for this illustrated talk April 8 — MFRC & Spring Automotive Time: 6:15-915 p.m. Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m. by JoAnn Cunningham which docu- April 22 — Battle of the Atlantic May 6 — MFRC Location: CFB Halifax Date: Thursday, October 24 ments their training, their leaders, May 21 — Spring Home and Garden Flight principles, air navigation, Location: Alderney Gate Public and the essential contribution the June 3 — MFRC & Family Days June 17 meteorology, first aid, airframes, Library Wrens made to the war effort. JoAnn July 2 — MFRC engines, marksmanship, effective Are you interested in research- Cunningham served in the Naval July 15 July 29 — MFRC speaking, instructional techniques ing your ancestors' First World War Reserve at HMCS Scotian for thirty- August 12 — Back to School and leadership. Some of the things military service? This introductory five years, and has a keen interest in August 26 — MFRC September 9 you will learn as a member of 615 workshop with Library and Archives the Wrens and the roles they played September 23 — MFRC & DEFSEC (Bluenose) Squadron. If you are 12 -18 Canada teaches participants how in our naval history. She volunteers October 7 October 21 — MFRC & Fall Home Improvement years of age you can join. Air cadet to access Canadian Expeditionary at the Naval Museum of Halifax and November 4 — Remembrance Day activities are centered on aeronautics Force service files online, identify an is currently Secretary of the Nova November 18 — MFRC & Holiday Shopping December 2 and leadership. There are no fees individual's military unit, and consult Scotia Wren Association. December 16 — MFRC & Year End Review to join and uniforms are provided. various digitized resources such as Summer training courses from 2-7 war diaries to learn the context of a ‘Til We Meet Again concert Editor: Virginia Beaton weeks in length are available. 615 person's military service. To register, Time: 2 - 4 p.m. [email protected] (Bluenose) Squadron meets Wednes- call us at (902) 426-4031 or email bac. Date: Saturday, November 9 (902) 427-4235 days from 6:15-9:15 pm at CFB Halifax. [email protected]. 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