Welcome home! 4 Wing members return from...

Volume 51 Number 1 www.couriernews.ca January 9, 2018

1209 13 Street$249,000.00

5109 52 Avenue$200,000.00

805 12 Avenue$269,000.00

Northern Lights Realty Ltd. 104, 818 Schooner Drive $334,900.00

1103 13 Street$249,500.00

10 Miller Crescent$354,900.00

5804 Fontaine Drive$125,000.00

22, 42214 Twp Rd 650 $224,900.00

2907 Yarrow Way$400,000.00

5222 38 Street$309,900.00

Rge Rd 430$294,700.00INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

780-594-44145118 50 Avenue, Cold LakeHelping you is what we do!

www.northernlightsrealestate.comApproved Brookfield/IRP SupplierNous offrons un service bilingue

4600 50 Avenue, Cherry Grove $389,000.00

4905 58 Avenue$374,000.00

Welcome home! 4 Wing members return from Romania

JEFF GAYE

Cold Lake personnel have begun returning home after a four-month Operation Reassurance deployment to Romania.

A CC-177 Globemaster II aircraft brought the first group of 30 home on Monday. The rest will be arriving over the course of the week.

The members were deployed as part of Air Task Force (ATF) - Romania. With four 409 Squadron Hornets

and approximately 135 personnel from across Canada, they conducted enhanced air policing missions and trained with Romanian and other NATO counterparts.

LCol Mark Hickey, who commanded ATF - Romania said he was “exceptionally proud” of the work the contingent performed overseas.

“It was excellent,” he said. “At the same time, it’s good to be home. I’m proud of our team, and I’m so proud of the support we got from our families

and everyone in Cold Lake while we were away.”

4 Wing Commander Col Paul Doyle and Wing Chief Warrant Officer Remi Nault were among those on hand to greet the returning personnel. Col Doyle said the ATF-Romania deployment adds to the body of experience 4 Wing personnel bring to deployed operations.

“I believe this deployment to Romania has set a new standard for us. I am proud of how everyone

represented Canada, and it speaks to the professionalism of our defence team,” he said.

Col Doyle said the support deployed members receive from the home front is

“fantastic.” “Families and the resources at

home are force enablers,” he said. “Because of them, we are able to concentrate on our duties and get the job done.”

Please see more ATF - Romania coverage on page 3.

Jeff Gaye

Members of 4 Wing’s leadership teams came out to welcome personnel returning from Romania.

LOCALRRSPs: Are they for you?SISIP Financial can set up a saving plan to brighten your financial future. Page 8

NATIONALCAF launches medical training competitionFunding is available to send eligible members to med school. Page 4

SPORTS & FITNESSNew Health Promotion programBlast Off the Pounds will help you achieve your weight loss goals. Page 5

WEEKLYEntertainment & more!Editor ..................................Page 2Classified ........................ Page 3, 6Padre ...................................Page 6Entertainment.....................Page 7

Cold Lake Branch 211

Call 780-639-3579

Take your team toSTEAKNIGHT

FRIDAYSat the

Put

YOUR Business on the Front Page

Call 780-594-5206

to advertise here

The Courier News & Publishing Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Jeff Gaye

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

Precision isn’t everything

Straighten yourselves out!

There is such a thing as military precision – I’ve actually seen it – but I think we save it for the

most important occasions.The arrival of a dignitary does

not qualify. I don’t know if I have ever been involved in a Guard of Honour that came off on schedule. You learn to just shrug and remember that flexibility is the key to air power.

One time Sherry and I arrived 45 minutes early for a parade to receive a visiting general. As bandmaster and 2 i/c, we had to meet the other 4 Wing Band members as they showed up and get the band ready

for the ceremony.But when we got to the hangar,

the guard was all formed up and ready to go, and the general’s party was stepping out of their aircraft. With just me on trumpet and Sherry on trombone, we rushed into place, confident the two of us could do a creditable job of playing the General Salute.

Sherry did fine. Me, not so much.

When the general came around to inspect “the band,” such as it was, I stepped forward and saluted. “Good afternoon Sir, a small portion of the 4 Wing Band

is on parade…” Here it became awkward, as I realized there was only one person left in our ranks for the inspection.

“…would you care to inspect my wife?”

He laughed. Sherry laughed. The two of them had a good-natured brief chat, and he made his way back to the dais. I readied myself to be smartly struck on the head by a trombone, but there was no impact. If Sherry swung her horn at me, she missed.

So much for military precision!

[email protected]

JEFF GAYE

We can make all the resolutions we want, and even stick to them. But eventually we may realize the problem was never us – it’s everybody else!

The Courier asked people what new year’s resolutions other people should make so the world can be a better place. To be honest we were looking for snark more than wisdom, but we ended up with a good mix. And there can be profound wisdom in a little snark…

THE COURIER STAFFMANAGER

Daphnée Hudon

EDITOR/REPORTER Jeff Gaye

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Alina Mallais

ADMIN/SALES Karla Callbeck

EDITORIAL ADVISOR4 WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Capt Mat Strong

DEADLINEWednesday at 1500 hrs for the following Tuesday

CIRCULATION2600

The Courier is published weekly with the permission of the 4 Wing Cold Lake Wing Commander Col Doyle. The opinions expressed are those of the contributor and do

not reflect those of the Editor, Canadian Forces, 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 Doyle. Les opinions

personnelles exprimées dans ce journal sont celles des collaborateurs et ne représentent pas les opinions de la rédaction, des Forces canadiennes ou du Ministrère 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.

Centennial Building(#67), PO Box 6190 Stn Forces,

Cold Lake, AB T9M 2C5Phone: (780) 594-5206 Fax: (780) 594-2139

Email: [email protected]

MEMBER OF:

The Standing Court Martial of Cpl G.J.M. Newton will be held at 0930 hrs, 09 Jan 18, in the Assembly Hall at the Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC), Bldg 674 Kingsway Rd. The accused is being charged under section 129 of the NDA “Conduct to the Prejudice of Good Order and Discipline”. The Standing Court Martial will be open to Military spectators as well as the public. All spectators are to be seated by 0915hrs. Dress for Military spectators (on or off duty) will be dress of the day. Persons in civilian clothes are to be neatly and properly dressed.

La cour martiale permanente pour le Cpl G.J.M. Newton sera tenue à 0930 hrs, le 9 jan 18, dans la salle d'assemblée du Centre de ressources des familles militaires (CRFM), bldg 674, ch. Kingsway. L'accusé est chargé selon la section 129 de LDN "conduite préjudiciable au bon ordre et à la discipline". La cour martiale permanente sera ouverte au spectateurs militaires ainsi qu'au grand publique. Les spectateurs devront être assis au plus tard 0915 hrs. La tenue pour les militaires (en devoir ou non) est la tenue du jour. La tenue pour les spectateurs civils doit être propre et appropriée.

Carrier of the MonthMadison Johnston, who delivers

The Courier to our readers in the Beaver neighbourhood, is our Carrier of the

Month for December.Congratulations, Madison, and thanks!

People should be willing to admit their mistakes. A lot of people think that’s a form of weakness, but when you realize that the people you work with and who lead you are human too, I think it develops a deeper sense of cooperation and team-building.

Be more open-minded and less quick to judge.

People should be more aware of others on the road. Such as if you’re driving the speed limit in the left lane, or less than the speed limit in the left lane, all the way through town. Move over to the right lane until you need to turn left. And use a signal light once in a while, that helps too.

Try not to be so selfish, and do things for other people even though it might not benefit you.

In my personal opinion the whole world would be much better if they stopped trying to tell other people how to do their job.

I read somewhere, “more heart – less attack.” I think that’s probably my resolution.

AVR DEVON MACDOUGALL:

LISA SEILER:

NATASHA LUNT:

SHERRY KEMPER:

CPL RENEE MCKENNA:

JOHN WHITE:

Tuesday, January 9, 2018 The Courier News & Publishing

NEWS

ATF - Romania deployment “a true victory,” commander saysJEFF GAYE

Canada’s Air Task Force (ATF) in Romania completed its four-month mission in support of Operation Reassurance and Block 45 of NATO enhanced air policing (EAP) on December 31.

EAP is a peacetime collective defence mission that defends the alliance’s airspace.

The members of ATF-Romania were mainly from 2 Air Expeditionary Wing, Bagotville, and 4 Wing Cold Lake. They were supported by personnel from other Canadian Armed Forces bases.

In addition to the EAP mission, the ATF conducted regular training with its Romanian hosts. This included training in medical support, flight safety, aircraft maintenance, command

and control, and military policing. ATF-Romania also conducted activities in support of local communities, including delivering donations to an orphanage.

ATF- Romania’s CF-18 Hornet crews trained alongside Romanian Air Force MiG-21s, F-16s and Puma helicopters, in addition to Portuguese F-16s, US Army Blackhawk helicopters and NATO airborne warning and control systems (AWACs).

The CF-18 crews also

trained with French and Romanian vessels in the Black Sea.

LCol Mark Hickey, commander of ATF-Romania, said the four-month deployment went well.

“It was excellent, a true victory from my point of view, and something everyone is extremely proud of,” he said.

“We got a chance to not only support our Romanian partners, but the NATO alliance as well. And there were plenty of

opportunities to conduct force generation training activities with our NATO allies – a big win as far as I am concerned.

“I didn’t quite know what to expect coming over here, but the opportunities to train were excellent.”

LCol Hickey said the ATF flew more than 250 missions and more than 350 hours. “From the pilots to the technicians to everyone involved in any type of support role, everyone pulled together to make the mission

a success, and further solidify our position in the NATO alliance and alongside our Romanian partners,” he said.

“Not a single challenge was thrown at us that we couldn’t overcome with teamwork and dedication. All in all, it was a true honour to be the Air Task Force Commander leading this outstanding team.”

The deployment was the fourth time the RCAF had come to Romania with CF-18s. LCol Hickey said the cooperation with

Romania was excellent. “They’ve been extremely gracious and have treated us like part of the family,” he said.

And as the deployment drew to a close last week, he also had high praise for the support from the home front.

“The true heroes are the families and friends left behind that take care of our kids, homes, families and loved ones,” LCol Hickey said.

“Without your support we truly would not be able to carry out this mission on behalf of Canada and do what we love to do, so a sincere thank you from me for all of your support.”

A T F - R o m a n i a was composed of approximately 135 personnel and four CF-18 Hornet fighter jets. They began operating in Romania in September.

RECHERCHE Un(e) éducateur(tr ice) responsable en service de garde

POSTE À TEMPS PARTIEL 26 heures par semaine – ÉCOLE VOYAGEUR Poste temporaire (un an) - remplacement congé maternité

La personne responsable du service de garde exerce un rôle de leadeurship auprès des éducatrices et des éducateurs en service de garde, exécute des tâches reliées à la gestion, au bon fonctionnement du service de garde et s’assure de la qualité des services et des activités dispensés aux élèves inscrits.

PRINCIPALES RESPONSABILITÉS: ! Aura à sa charge des groupes d’enfants avant/après l’école et durant les journées pédagogiques;! Planifie une répartition adéquate des ressources humaines au SDG et se dote du personnel oeuvrant

auprès des groupes d’enfants en fonction des normes obligatoires et des certifications exigées;! S’assure du respect de la loi en ce qui concerne le permis provincial émis par Human Services;! Planifie, organise, prépare et voit au bon déroulement des activités éducatives;! S’occupe de la gestion financière du service de garde;! S’assure de l’a cueillette et de l’exactitude de toutes les informations requises pour le bon

fonctionnement du service de garde (par exemple : l’assiduité, adéquation de la facturation, suivibudgétaire);

! Effectue tous les suivis des comptes à recevoir.

EXIGENCES DU POSTE: " Certification niveau 1 – Child Development Assistant:" Expérience pertinente et/ou formation directement reliée au poste:" Maitrise du français, tant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit, et une bonne connaissance de l’anglais;" Capacité à bien communiquer et à travailler en équipe de façon harmonieuse avec les familles et

l’équipe-école ;" Obtenir une attestation de vérification de casier judiciaire (secteur vulnérable).

SERA CONSIDÉRÉ COMME UN ATOUT : ! Certification niveau 2 ou 3 – Child Development Worker/ Child Development Supervisor.! Un minimum de deux (2) années d’expérience en animation, administration, et/ou en supervision.

PROFIL RECHERCHÉ " Avoir des aptitudes et une aisance pour travailler avec les enfants;" Fait preuve de discrétion, de dynamisme, de créativité, d’initiative et de leadeurship;" Sens de l’organisation aiguisé quant à la coordination d’activités:" Capacité à développer l’esprit d’équipe;" Autonome, motivé(e) et possède une excellente éthique de travail;" Personne polyvalente, fiable et honnête;" Personne débrouillarde ayant une bonne capacité d’adaptation:" Appuie d’une façon inconditionnelle la philosophie et le mandat de l’école francophone en milieu

minoritaire.

TRAITEMENT : Selon la politique en vigueur du personnel de soutien et en conformité avec les qualifications et l’expérience.

DATE D’ENTRÉE EN FONCTION : 22 janvier 2018

Les candidats et candidates intéressés sont priés de fa ire parvenir leur curr iculum vitae, par courr iel ou télécopieur, à l ’attention de :

Chris t ine Cous ineau Directrice des ressources humaines & des communications

Conseil scolaire Centre-Est [email protected]

Télécopieur : (780) 645-2045 **Nous remercions tous les candidats et toutes les candidates, mais nous ne communiquerons

qu’avec les personnes retenues pour une entrevue.

www. centreest.ca

SERVICE DE GARDE « LES VOYAGEURS »

CLASSIFIED

RECHERCHE Éducateurs (tr ices) en serv ice de garde

POSTE À TEMPS PARTIEL– ÉCOLE VOYAGEUR PRINCIPALES RESPONSABILITÉS: ! Sous la responsabilité de l’éducatrice responsable, le (la) titulaire du poste aura à sa charge des groupes

d’enfants avant/après l’école (20 heures par semaine) et durant les journées pédagogiques (10 à 15 journées durant l’année scolaire);

! Anime et participe au déroulement d’activités telles que les activités sportives, culturelles, de détente et ludiques, tant intérieures qu’extérieures, selon la programmation établie;

! Prendre en note les présences des élèves; ! Effectue des interactions fréquentes avec respect et affection auprès des enfants; ! Être disponible et sensible aux besoins des enfants et faire usage de bonnes habilités d’écoute; ! Traite les enfants avec égalité, respect et considération.

EXIGENCES DU POSTE : " Certification niveau 1 – Child Development Assistant: " Expérience pertinente et/ou formation directement reliée au poste: " Maitrise du français, tant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit, et une bonne connaissance de l’anglais; " Capacité à bien communiquer et à travailler en équipe de façon harmonieuse avec les familles et l’équipe-

école; " Obtenir une attestation de vérification de casier judiciaire (secteur vulnérable).

SERA CONSIDÉRÉ COMME UN ATOUT : ! Certification niveau 2 ou 3 – Child Development Worker/ Child Development Supervisor. ! Un minimum de deux (2) années d’expérience en animation et/ou en service de garde.

PROFIL RECHERCHÉ " Avoir des aptitudes et une aisance pour travailler avec les enfants; " Fait preuve de discrétion, de dynamisme, de créativité, d’initiative et de leadeurship; " Autonome, motivé(e) et possède une excellente éthique de travail; " Personne polyvalente, fiable et honnête; " Personne débrouillarde ayant une bonne capacité d’adaptation: " Appuie d’une façon inconditionnelle la philosophie et le mandat de l’école francophone en milieu minoritaire.

TRAITEMENT : Selon la politique en vigueur du personnel de soutien et en conformité avec les qualifications et l’expérience.

DATE D’ENTRÉE EN FONCTION : Dès que possible.

Fin du concours : Jusqu’à ce que le poste soit comblé.

Les candidats et candidates intéressés sont pr iés de faire parven ir leur curr iculum vitae, par courr iel ou té lécopieur, à l ’at tention de :

Christ ine Cous ineau Directrice des ressources humaines & des communications

Conseil scolaire Centre-Est [email protected]

Télécopieur : (780) 645-2045 *Nous remercions tous les candidats et toutes les candidates, mais nous ne communiquerons

qu’avec les personnes retenues pour une entrevue.

www. centreest.ca

SERVICE DE GARDE « LES VOYAGEURS »

Sgt Daren Kraus

A 409 Squadron CF-18 on the runway in Romania.


gentle hands, caring professionals

DR. ERIC HANSENHon. B.Sc. D.D.S

DR. MAY CONLINHon. B.Sc., D.M.D.

General Dentists

780-594-51505213 - 51 Ave

Cold Lake

www.lakecentredental.com

Dr. David Lowry & AssociatesDr. Marshall GarriottDr. Sherri Ann Van Horne

y

5225 55 Street, Cold Lake 780-594-5056

Dr. David Lowry & AssociatesDr. Marshall GarriottDr. Sherri-Ann Van HorneDr. Matthew Lowry

Missing teeth or loose dentures? Free implant consultations.Financing available OAC.

General Dentistry - offering implants, orthodontics and I.V. sedation dentistr

We love to keep our community smiling!

Pte Jennifer Fox

AVERAGES & EXTREMES

Try to remember that thaw in December

As we head into the New Year and put the past years weather behind us, and our days starting to get longer again after the winter solstice, what does

Mother Nature have in store for us? Average temperatures for January consist of mid-

minuses to overnight lows dipping to -35 or colder. Let’s hope we don’t reach the record low of minus 48.3 set in 1954 – that is cold! January is also the month for snow, with the record set at 46.4 cm in 1994. Bring out the ski-doos and dog sleds because we just may need them.

And what a December we have had, with mild temperatures and dry weather by Cold Lake standards. We

did experience those bitter cold temperatures, thankfully not reaching the record low of minus 44.4 set in 1963, but I bet we are all happy about that! In December we only saw 5.7 cm of snow and 1.0 mm of rain, leaving us with a trace amount of snow on the ground – well below the historical average of 17 cm.

As another year comes to a close, our weather in Cold Lake has been up, down and full of surprises. From early December with temperatures around +10 to end of the month lows near -36. Let’s hope for a just below freezing, snow filled January that is perfect for hitting the slopes.

And remember, plug those cars in!

Dr. Laura-Anne Kutryk

5508-50 Ave. PO Box 10

Cold Lake, AB. T9M 1P1

Phone: 780-594-1255 Fax: 780-594-2714

Mon. – Fri.: 8am – 6pm

Sat.: 9am – 1pm

WWW.ANIMALHEALTHPROVIDERS.COM 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICES

d/o Animal Health Providers Ltd.

GERTRUDE

Gertrude is a 1.5 year old female DSH. She’s a friendly and cuddly cat looking for her forever home.

SPONSORED BY:

Pet of the Weekat the

Lakeland Humane Society

CAF launches medical training competitionTHE MAPLE LEAF

The competition for a September 2018 start in a Canadian medical school within the Military Medical Training Plan (MMTP) has begun with the recent release of CANFORGEN 174/17.

The MMTP is a competitive in-service selection plan that provides CAF members with the opportunity to receive a fully subsidized medical education at one of Canada’s 17 medical schools.

The program subsidizes four years of medical school and a two-

year family medicine residency program. In return, the incumbent serves an additional five-year period of obligatory service (OS). The MMTP that it gives serving members an opportunity to learn a new skill while they serve their country.

LCdr Melanie Espina is a successful MMTP candidate. She transitioned from a career as a naval combat systems engineering officer to a medical officer, graduating from the University of Ottawa Family Medicine Residency Program in 2012.

“The process of applying to medical school was challenging, as the prerequisites for each school are slightly different,” she said. “It took me a few years to take all the required courses, and I sought out mentorship from a serving medical officer at my local base to assist me with the application process.”

The educational funding from the MMTP, in addition to the full salary and benefits, took away some of the financial stress that affects most medical students, allowing LCdr Espina to concentrate on her studies.

MCpl Marc-Andre Gaudreault, Canadian Forces Combat Camera

LCdr Melanie Espina, medical officer with 2 Field Ambulance, Petawawa and member of the CAF’s Disaster Assistance Response Team, examines a baby during Operation Renaissance in Sara, Philippines.


4 WING COMMUNITY

ALICIA KEITH

The Cold Lake Marlins Swim Club had 28 swimmers turn out for their first splash meet of the 2017 - 2018 season at the Col JJ Parr Sports Centre.

The goal of the splash meet is for swimmers

to have fun while reinforcing their required competitive swimming skills. The meet is an opportunity for new and returning swimmers to experience a swim meet atmosphere in their home town. It also helps foster team spirit and sportsmanship.

TAMMY BUCHANAN, HEALTH PROMOTION MANAGER

Looking to make healthier choices this year? Blast Off the Pounds (BOP) is a new program developed to help members lose weight and start a regular exercise regime. The Health Promotion team, in collaboration with the Fitness and Sports crew, is committed to helping you make your positive changes “stick” this year.

The 12-week program incorporates a diet component, training sessions, injury prevention and a visit to the grocery store, as well as pre- and post-program evaluations using our new InBody 570 body composition analysis machine. Participants are asked to commit to training a minimum of three times per week, and to attend a one hour theoretical session weekly. Applicants will be selected and interviewed and must be supported by their supervisor.

The pilot project for this program has shown surprising results. The average participant’s age was 43 years old and the average weight loss over the 12 weeks was 15.2 pounds. On top of weight loss, a significant increase in physical capability was observed. More importantly, testimonials showed real changes in lifestyle habits, an impressive improvement in participants’ health, a decrease in medication use and even medical changes.

If you want to make positive health choices and improve your body composition, there is an information session about the BOP program on January 18. It will be held in the Activity Room on the second floor of the Col JJ Parr Sports Centre from 12:10 to 12:50.

The program will begin on January 25 and run to April 12. For more information, contact Tammy Buchanan, in the Health Promotion Department at (780) 840-8000 extension 7127 or at [email protected].

HEALTH PROMOTION

Are you wanting to quit smoking, vaping and/or chewing tobacco?

If so, the pharmacist and Health Promotion Manager will be holding a Butt Out information session on:

17 January, 20181400-1500hrs22 CF Health Services CentreThe information session will

review different medications that can ease physical withdrawal from nicotine, and will discuss the program’s education and support process to assist

with problem solving and coping strategies to become addiction free!

To register for the Butt Out Information Session, please contact Health Promotion @ (780) 840-8000 ext 6958 or at +HealthPromotion4Wing@REC@ColdLake.

LES SERVICES DE LA PROMOTION DE LA SANTÉ

Vous désirez arrêter de fumer de la cigarette ou de la cigarette électronique ou de mâcher du tabac?

Venez assister à la séance d’information sur le programme Écrasez-la du pharmacien et gestionnaire de la promotion de la

santé le : 17 janvier 2018De 14 h à 15 hAu 22e Centre des services de

santé des FCDurant cette séance, vous

recevrez de l’information sur différents médicaments susceptibles de faciliter le sevrage physique de la nicotine et sur le processus éducatif et de soutien

du programme, lequel vous aidera à résoudre des problèmes et à trouver des stratégies d’adaptation afin que vous puissiez jouir d’une vie sans dépendance!

Inscrivez-vous auprès du service de promotion de la santé par téléphone, au 780 840 8000 poste 6958, ou par courriel, à +HealthPromotion4Wing@REC@ColdLake.

The Cold Lake Marlins make a splash

New Health Promotion program: Blast Off the Pounds!

Butt Out!

Écrasez-la!

4 WING CONNECTIONCold Lake

WANT TO REGISTER, OR NEED MORE INFORMATION?

• 4 WING MFRCS - BUILDING 674, KINGSWAY RD. 780.594.6006

• PSP 780.840.8000 EXT 7823

• MESSES - JJ Gray 780.840.8000 EXT 8139 Ashlee Tozer 780.840.8000 EXT 6978

CAFconnection.ca

EVENT/ ACTIVITY DATES ORGANIZED BY

Fireworks New Years Craft January 12, 6:30 to 9:00 pm Youth Centre

Mugspiration January 13, 1:00 to 4:00 pm Youth Centre

Life Size Connect 4 January 17, 6:30 to 9:00 pm Youth Centre

A division of CF Morale & Welfare ServicesUne division des Services de bien-être et moral des FC

#GetConnected

#4WING

EVENT/ ACTIVITY DATES Mess Location

Drop-In Dart League Every Wednesday Club 41 Junior Ranks

Pool Night Every Thursday

Lunch TGIF Meals Every Friday - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm WO & Sgts’ Mess

TGIF Every Friday - Bar opens at 4:00 pm 4 Wing Officers’ Mess

Soup and Sandwich Lunches Every Wednesday - 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Mess Calendar of Events

QGovernment Certified Technician

[email protected]

UANTUM ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES

Everyone who loves Linda is glad she got a mammo-

gram. Because her breast cancer was found early,

she is alive and well today.

Visit Screen Test in

Cold Lake

February 5 - 14

Call for an appointment 1-800-667-0604

(toll-free)

Women aged 50 to 74 should plan to have a screening mammogram every 2 years,

and can self-refer.

Women 40-49 may be screened annually with a referral for their

first mammogram. www.screeningforlife.ca


Padre Marcin Rosinski

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

Six new year tips for Christians

Here is the new year, and with it the resolutions: “I will lose a few kilograms”, “I will run” ... I wish you that with all my heart, but experience tells me not

many of us will succeed.How can we make this year better? Well, unfortunately

there is no universal solution. But here is a completely subjective list of New Year’s tips - straight from my head, my heart and my personal experience.

Instead of making resolutions, prayInstead of all the resolutions, decide on just one thing:

“This year I will come into a closer relationship with God.” You will see your life change consistently by the power of His grace. You might find that you do not have to force yourself to look after yourself, because God will reveal how much your body means to you and you will want to take care of it. You will realize how much you want to become better, because God has a good plan for you. Do

only one thing - pray. The effect is guaranteed and sealed with your own experience!

Instead of asking for love - give loveThis is probably the most delicate and painful spot in

all of us - the desire to be loved. God reveals to us that love might be experienced, not only by receiving it, but perhaps above all, by giving it.

Clean upBad habits, a messy space, bad relationships – we all

know it. Having a good life motivates us to clean up our soul!

When life becomes overwhelming, we immediately clean up where possible on both physical and spiritual spectrums - for example, washing the dishes and vacuuming, or going to confession. When we do this, the Holy Spirit immediately appears, pouring new, better thoughts onto us. So clean up!

Think like GodOur negative thoughts about ourselves – that we

are unable to do things, we are unworthy, we will not succeed; or that nothing ever changes in my life, it is not worth getting to know me – are frightening.

As a child of God, you have to say STOP to all such thoughts! You cannot change this thinking with a magic wand, it requires courage, consistency and discipline to find out what God thinks about us. Do you realize that God thinks all the best things about you? Take the Holy Bible and read how beautiful, wise, worthy and loved you are! The more you absorb this, the more your self-esteem will be healed. Start thinking about yourself as God thinks

about you and everything will change for the better.Thank, love, be grateful

Give thanks for everything, even the bad things. God’s logic is unusual - He can transform bad into good! By thanking for the bad things, in the sense that every experience, through His power, can come to your advantage, you open yourself to an infinite blessing!

Be honest about much good you have encountered in life. Stop complaining. The simplest gifts are the most beautiful. You live, you are healthy, you have friends, you have something to eat, you have a job – we could go on and on.

Ask for more - because there is more!God is infinitely good and He has more for you. If you

think your only goal is to have a good and happy life and peaceful death, you are wrong. Your life can mean more, and be more, than you expect. You can experience real miracles every day, and what’s more, these miracles can happen through your own doing.

So do not just try to hold on to what you have achieved, do not overly care about what you got from God, in fear that you will lose it in a moment. God has more every day and certainly has more for you in this new year. Ask for it bravely!

Good Dad, you are infinitely Beautiful, Good and Faithful. Thank you for this year. Give us all even more, because without You we can do nothing!

[email protected]

CLASSIFIED

CLASSIFIED

SUPPLY TECHNOLOGISTThis is a fixed term position (8 January – 23 February) located in Cold Lake, Alberta. Reporting to the Inventory Control Supervisor, you will assist the department in storing, receiving and distributing aviation components to support daily operations at the main operational base (MOB) units. In addition you will also be responsible for assisting in the packing and handling all the material at the Peraton warehouse supply location in Cold Lake.

Minimum Qualifications:• Familiar with ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality System processes associated with configuration and data management• At least three years of related experience with DND Supply System DRMIS• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office tools including MS© Word, Excel and Outlook• Substantial knowledge of warehouse process

Preferred Qualifications:• Canadian Security Clearance

Peraton Canada is the leading provider of complete life cycle management of avionics and propulsion systems for Canada’s CF-18 fleet. Our experienced team provides a broad range of services to the Department of National Defence including Automated Test Equipment, Engineering Services, Logistics Support Analysis, Electronic Systems Maintenance and Repair, and long range planning for full fleet support.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Peraton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Subject to applicable laws applicants will receive consideration for positions on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, ethnic origin, disability or any other prohibited ground under applicable legislation.

SUPPORT ENGINEERThis is a full-time, permanent position based in our Calgary office. Reporting to the Program Management Representative, you will perform in-service / life cycle support for the Avionics, Electronics, Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and / or Support Equipment (SE) for the CF-18 aircraft. Using your analytical skills you will perform sparing, reliability and maintainability analyses; analyze procurement requirements and initiate procurement activities; analyze failure trends, perform obsolescence reviews, and maintain technical publications. Using your strong communicative abilities, you will prepare and present written and /or verbal briefings and presentations, and liaise with external customers, subcontractors and services / material providers.

Minimum Qualifications: • Certified Electronics Technologist (CET) or equivalent with a minimum five years’ experience in the field of avionics maintenance• Extensive avionics systems and or test equipment knowledge• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and forecast future procurement requirements• Proficient in MS Office and business enterprise systems• Familiarity with electronic parts procurement and obsolescence management principals• Customer service oriented• Superior written and verbal communication skills• High level of detail orientation• Ability to work well on a team but also independently

Preferred Qualifications:• CF-18 avionics experience• Reliability and Maintainability experience• Life Cycle Management Certification

Finally, you are highly organized, proscribe to a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and enjoy being a member of a strong team.Come and join this highly motivated team of professionals and help us continue to set the standards of excellence in a field that

offers both challenge and reward.All successful applicants must be ITAR/Controlled Goods compliant and capable of obtaining and maintaining an Industrial Security Clearance.

http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.html), (http://ssi-iss.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/dmc-cgd/index-eng.html

EMPL

OYM

ENT

OPPO

RTUN

ITIE

S

NOW HIRING - CHILD CARELooking for an elderly/middle aged or young

woman/man to take care of my son while I’m at work. Would like someone with minor

babysitting skills (nothing more).

For more information, applicants can please email me directly at [email protected]


ENTERTAINMENT

Weekly AnswersFor this week’s answers, check out our website at

www.couriernews.ca

HOROSCOPESCAPRICORN - December 22 - January 19Capricorn, your vision of the future may be set right now, but there is always room for some modifications. Embrace some of the uncertainty that can lead to greatness.

AQUARIUS - January 20 - February 18Aquarius, no career goal is out of reach right now. Therefore, if you’ve been thinking of a career move, now is a great time to put those plans in motion.

PISCES - February 19 - March 20The search for the truth could lead you on a bit of a wild adventure, Pisces. Eventually, you can get to the bottom of the situation.

ARIES - March 21 - April 19Expressing yourself authentically is proving difficult, Aries. But this will pass shortly. Eventually, your persistence will pay off, and others will see that your intentions are genuine.

TAURUS - April 20 - May 20If your dreams are within reason, there is no reason why they can’t come to fruition, Taurus. You just may need a few friends in your corner to help make things happen.

GEMINI - May 21 - June 21 Gemini, don’t obsess about a specific approach to working through a problem. Seek feedback from a number of people and explore all of your options.

CANCER - June 22 - July 22Cancer, it may take an intense effort to concentrate on your work this week because your thoughts keep drifting elsewhere. You must rein in your wandering mind.

LEO - July 23 - August 22It may be challenging to separate your fantasies from reality right now, Leo. Even though things are vivid in your mind, others may help clarify things for you.

VIRGO - August 23 - September 22Surprising news leaves you a little bit frazzled, Virgo. However, once you work your way through the surprise, you’ll see that this news bodes well for you.

LIBRA - September 23 - October 22Libra, others feel like you have everything figured out this week and are as sensible as can be. But there’s a fun side of you that is just waiting to pop out.

SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21 Something in your life is causing you undue stress, Scorpio. Find a way to let it all go by focusing on thoughts and things that bring you happiness.

SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 21Sagittarius, it may seem like your time in the spotlight has come and gone, but that isn’t the case. You have plenty of time to show what you can accomplish.

ACROSS1. Put within 6. Learned person12. Resistance16. Female title17. Logical basis for a belief18. Of I19. Indicates position20. Article21. Insignificant organizational member22. __ route23. Expression of disapproval24. Microelectromechanical systems26. Ponds28. Satisfy30. Dad31. Spanish soldier ‘El __’32. Pouch-like structure34. Obscure unit of measurement35. Okinawa prefecture capital37. Platforms39. Jazz singer Irene40. Benefits41. Hellenistic governors43. Brownish-green fruit44. Needed to see45. Political action

committee47. Fast plane48. Bahrain dinar50. Urgent request52. Raccoon genus54. Millisecond56. Atlanta rapper57. Rural delivery59. Intrauterine device60. The Wolverine State61. Free agent62. For instance63. Reduces66. Lincoln’s state67. Quit70. Midsections71. Bullfighting maneuvers

DOWN1. The arch of the foot 2. Canadian peninsula 3. Koran chapters 4. Abba __, Israeli politician 5. Youngster 6. Burns 7. Comedienne Gasteyer 8. Valley 9. Belongs to sun god10. Nickel11. Great in salads12. Leader13. Forced through a sieve

14. Entryway15. Support pillars25. Aquatic mammal26. __ Farrow, actress27. Unhappy29. Holds molecules31. Thrifty33. French dynasty36. Scottish port38. Irish militant organization39. Dawn41. Musical group of seven42. Used to fry things43. Carrot’s companion

46. Rough stone landmarks47. Fourth son of Jacob and Leah49. Goes against51. Passion53. Hard white animal fat54. Soybean pastes55. Beckon58. Mountain and morning are two60. Self-referential64. Data executive65. Retirement plan68. Star Trek character Laren69. You and I

Crossword

January Fun!

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

Remember no number can occur more than once in any column, row, or box.Answers can be found at www.couriernews.ca.

SUDOKUThe Courier offers

affordable advertising opportunities for local businesses.

Let us help you reach your goals!

Give us a call780-594-5206

or [email protected]


JOYCE SHARP, COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING MANAGER, SISIP COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Even if you have a Canadian Armed Forces pension plan, or belong to another pension plan, there are still many reasons to consider contributing to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Besides the fact that it is an easy way to start saving, here are more reasons to contribute:

1. Building up that nest egg can supplement your retirement income;

2. Contributions are tax deductible

3. Savings grow tax free4. A spousal RRSP can reduce

your combined tax burden5. You can borrow from your

RRSP to buy your first home under the Home Buyers’ Plan (up to $25,000) or pay for your or your spouse’s education (up to $20,000) under the Lifelong Learning Plan

You can contribute up to 18 per cent of your earned income from the previous year. This amount will then be deducted from your income

at tax time. For 2017 taxes, that means you have to contribute by March 1, 2018 to a contribution limit of $26,010.

RRSP contribution room accumulated after 1990 can be carried forward to another year. If you aren’t able to top up your RRSP contribution this year, you are allowed to make up the difference in a later year. To know this amount, refer to the “RRSP Deduction Limit Statement” section of the notice of assessment sent each year by Canada Revenue Agency.

And forget about the myth that

you need to have a lot of money to contribute to an RRSP. For as little as $25 per pay, SISIP Financial can set you up with Simple Savings Solutions under their Canadian Armed Forces Savings Plans – a quick and easy way to contribute to an RRSP or a TFSA.

There is no such thing as saving too much! Find out why you should consider contributing to an RRSP by talking to your local SISIP Financial advisor. They have the tools and resources, as well as knowledge of CAF pensions and pay systems.

JOYCE SHARP, GESTIONNAIRE DES COMMUNICATIONS ET DU MARKETING, FINANCIÈRE SISIP – SERVICES COMMERCIAUX

Même si vous contribuez au régime de retraite des Forces armées canadiennes ou à un autre régime de retraite, il y a encore de nombreuses raisons qui peuvent vous inciter à cotiser à un régime enregistré d’épargne-retraite (REER). Mis à part le fait qu’il s’agit d’un moyen simple de commencer à épargner, voici d’autres bonnes

raisons de cotiser :1. L’établissement de ce bas de

laine peut suppléer à votre revenu de retraite;

2. Les cotisations sont déductibles d’impôt;

3. Les épargnes croissent à l’abri de l’impôt;

4. Un REER de conjoint peut réduire votre fardeau fiscal combiné;

5. Vous pouvez emprunter de votre REER pour acheter votre première maison dans le cadre du Régime d’accession à la propriété

( jusqu’à concurrence de 25 000 dollars), ou encore pour financer vos études ou celles de votre conjoint ( jusqu’à concurrence de 20 000 dollars), grâce au Régime d’encouragement à l’éducation permanente.

Vous pouvez cotiser jusqu’à 18 % de votre revenu de l’année précédente. Vous pouvez ensuite déduire de votre revenu le montant de votre cotisation au moment de préparer votre déclaration de revenus. Pour l’impôt de 2017, cela signifie que vous pouvez cotiser un montant maximal de 26 010 dollars d’ici au 1er mars 2018.

Les droits de cotisation à un REER accumulés après 1990 peuvent être reportés à une autre année. Si vous n’êtes pas en mesure de profiter au maximum de vos droits de cotisation cette année, vous pouvez inclure la différence dans les cotisations d’une autre année. Pour connaître le montant de vos droits de cotisation, consultez la section « État du maximum déductible au titre des REER » de l’Avis de cotisation que vous envoie tous les ans l’Agence du revenu du Canada.

Ne croyez pas au mythe qui veut que vous deviez disposer de beaucoup d’argent pour cotiser à un REER. Pour aussi peu que 25 dollars par paie, la Financière SISIP peut établir des

solutions d’épargne simples dans le cadre de ses régimes d’épargne destinés aux membres des Forces armées canadiennes, qui constituent une façon rapide et simple de cotiser à un REER ou à un CELI.

Le niveau d’épargne n’est jamais trop élevé! Découvrez pourquoi vous devriez envisager de cotiser à un REER en discutant avec le conseiller local de la Financière SISIP. Les conseillers de la Financière SISIP disposent des outils, des ressources et des connaissances sur les régimes de retraite et les régimes salariaux des FAC.

RRSPs: Are they for you?

Les REER : Sont-ils pour vous?

While we are finding you the best mortgageWhat you do is up to you...Best Rates & Our Services are FREE!

Each office is independently owned & operated www.m

ortgagece

ntreco

ldlake

.com

Ask A Professional

Pets

Bay #1, 3602 - 50 St. (Across from Sears)

Check out our website www.crosscuts.ca

780-594-6465

Q How often should I clip my dogs nails?

AAlthough it can vary slightly on your dogs lifestyle and activity level most pets need their nails trimmed approximately every 6 weeks.

Some owners are comfortable performing this task themselves and that is great, just ensure that you are using tools designed for pet use. We recommend a set of high quality plier style pet nail clippers and a container of stypic powder in case a nail is trimmed too close. Many pet owners (especially those with more energetic pets or those with pets with dark nails) express concerns with trimming them at home. This is something the groomers at our salon are more than happy to help with, no appointment necessary!! Many people mistakenly assume our services are “all or nothing” but we have several walk in, stand alone services to help you maintain your pet in between full grooms. One of these is our walk in nail trims. We are available 6 days a week for nail trims and the service is done in only a few minutes while you wait.

Pets

#105, 4902 - 69 Avenue, Cold Lake, AB (Tri-City Complex)Phone 780-594-7387 Fax 780-594-5927

Hours:Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 9 pm

Sat. 9 am - 6 pmSun. 10 am - 6 pm

*10% discount for Military personnel on regular priced items*

ONEGROOMING TOOL 20% OFF

Offer expires January 31, 2018

Q Do I need a lot of grooming products for my pet?

ANo! But you do need the right ones. Different coats need different shampoos and brushes. We have

bristle, pin, slicker and wire brushes, and more. We also carry nail trimmers, eye and ear cleaning solutions and dental products. We can help you choose the best products for your pet!

Are there times when you need a little professional advice? Ask a Professional can help!

You send in the questions, they give you the answers. To ask your question call 780-594-5206 or email: [email protected]

We are just a click away!

www.couriernews.ca

Spot a Typo? Coffee’s On Us.

Spelling mistakes and typographical errors happen to the best of us. At The Courier, though, we take pride in striving for an error-free paper.

If you find a typo or a spelling error in The Courier, report it to [email protected]. We’ll buy a coffee (or equivalent) at the CANEX Tim Hortons kiosk for the first person to report the error. If you’re the first to find a mistake in a headline, we’ll buy you a lunch at The Daily Goods!

Error reports (if any) from each Tuesday edition will be accepted until Friday of that week. Happy hunting!

iClipart

Welcome home! 4 Wing members return from...

Documents

Transcript of Welcome home! 4 Wing members return from...