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SPORTS & FITNESSCold Lake runners win goldTwo gold medals were among four strong finishes at the CAF running championships in Ottawa. Page 9

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International military personnel have begun arriving in Cold Lake for the annual Maple Flag fighter exercise.

Exercise Maple Flag 51 will take place between June 11 and 22. Aircrew, ground crews and support personnel from across Canada and around the world will train together over the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range.

This year’s exercise will bring together more than 1,500 Canadian Armed Forces personnel in participant or supporting roles, along with hundreds of personnel from allied nations. At least nine types of aircraft will be involved.

Exercise Maple Flag 51 is an opportunity for participants to train in an operational environment. The exercise will include operations in command and control; air-to-air and air-to-surface tactics and weapons employment; and large-scale air-to-air refuelling.

The RCAF will participate with CF-18 Hornet fighters, and CC-130T Hercules and CC-150T Polaris air-to-air refuellers.

International aircraft will include:• Belgian Air Component

(BAC) F-16AM Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft

• North Atlantic Treaty

Organization (NATO) Airborne Early Warning and Control Force (NAEW&CF) E-3A AWACS

• Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18A Hornet fighter aircraft

• Top Aces Alpha Jet advanced trainer aircraft

• United States Navy (USN)

E/A-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft

• United States Air Force (USAF) B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber aircraft

The United States Marine Corps will participate as ground control intercept controllers.

Exercise Maple Flag owes much of its success to the existence of the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range, which has multiple targets suitable for both inert and live ordnance and an impressive volume of airspace that provides an unrestricted training environment.

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401 Squadron visits St Paul Legion branch for joint centennial celebration

Jeff Gaye

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

The worms of spring

Goodness knows I try to live with nature. I go out of my way to appreciate every little creature and its place in our wonderful complex ecology.

But these caterpillars, rather than worming their way into my heart, have crawled onto my last nerve.

When I first came to Cold Lake 1990, the town was just emerging from an infestation on a scale last seen in the Book of Exodus. Someone told me the bugs’ life cycle brings them back every seven years.

That was fine with me, because I knew I would posted out before that (and here I am, 28 years later).

It turns out they don’t come back that regularly, but once they start it can take seven years for them to reach their peak.

This worm storm has been gathering for a few years, so I hope they’ve peaked. We wait all through a long winter to see green leafy trees, so it’s demoralizing to see bare branches in June. I’ve got caterpillars by the thousands in my shrubs and trees, in my flower beds, on my

house, even on the poor family dog.They will soon spin their cocoons

and, by nature’s miracle, will emerge transformed into beautiful grey-brown moths. The moths only live about five days, but they don’t leave this mortal coil before laying a few billion eggs — next year’s caterpillars.

Anyway, this year’s caterpillar invasion is almost done, and in a couple of weeks we’ll be so busy happily swatting mosquitoes and horseflies, we’ll hardly remember it.

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EDF manages danger from explosive threatsJEFF GAYE

Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) has always been important. Explosive weapons are meant to be deadly, and the ability to render them safe — whether they are enemy or “friendly” weapons

— saves lives. In modern warfare, home-made

explosives (the Improvised Explosive Device, or IED) have gained in importance as insurgents have taken the place of uniformed combatants, and roadways and public squares have become the new battlefield.

4 Wing has its own Explosives Disposal Flight, a group of highly-skilled technicians whose mandate is to keep on top of trends in explosives technology, to respond to suspected threats and to render explosive weapons safe.

They also train other volunteers, members of the wing-wide augmentee team, as EOD and IED operators.

The EDF’s technicians are drawn from the Air Weapons Technician trade. “These techs, by the time they’re done training, are a really odd mix of dangerous goods handlers, scene controllers, interrogation agents, X-ray operators/identifiers, and chemists; they’re mechanically inclined and can engineer explosives to achieve an effect. All these skills come into play,” said Capt Angela Dey, 4 EDF Commander.

Capt Dey’s deputy commander (who cannot be identified for security reasons) says there is a definite

personality type that fits well with the EDF’s work. “When we’re selected, especially for the IED side of things, we’re tested to make sure we fit within the norms that are required,” he said.

“Obviously we’re dealing with exceptional hazards. In most cases when everybody else is leaving the area, we’re the ones that are walking in.”

He said this calls for more than technical ability and a cool head, but also the ability to take charge of the scene regardless of one’s rank. “Even as a junior NCM, we may be in charge of the scene and dealing with high ranking officers.

“One of my corporals, as a subject matter expert, may be telling the major at the scene or the base commander what needs to be done. So it requires a high level of professionalism and maturity as well.”

Training is continuous, as is keeping up on changes and trends in what potential enemies may be using. EOD and IED operators have their usual military chains of command, but they also report through the Wing Commander to higher Joint Task Force organizations.

“They’re linked to top-notch intelligence collectors and the national and international EOD community,” Capt Dey said. “Combined, they achieve the mandate of preparing the force, attacking the network and defeating the device.

“In this digital age, it’s easier than ever to share information and

experience. Everyone benefits from this collective approach.”

EOD training starts with learning how to deal with ordnance used by the RCAF and allied air forces, past and present. “Someone posted to 1 Air Maintenance Squadron’s Explosive Storage Area may be tasked to the separate team that handles conventional munitions operations on the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range,” Capt Dey said. “This EOD team is on standby every time there are missions, and performs range sweeps of drop zones.”

“Because of the age of the range,” the deputy commander said, “and all of the different countries that have used that range since the late ‘50s, we still find many ordnances that we and other militaries no longer use.”

Obviously working with explosives carries a risk of injury. Video imagery of controlled explosions has opened a window of understanding onto the effects of shock waves on those within a certain distance of the blast.

“The effects of the shock waves are similar to what we’re seeing with concussions in sports,” the deputy commander said. “The Canadian Armed Forces is proactively looking out for our wellbeing, and ensuring we adhere to all precautions.”

If you see what looks like explosive ordnance, or even just a suspicious package, Capt Dey says do not touch the item. Consider taking a picture, and

remove yourself from harms’ way. At that point, notify the police—the MPs if you are on DND property, or the RCMP if you are off the base. These agencies will call in the EDF or appropriate civilian equivalent, who will handle things from there.

If a military member finds they failed to turn in ammunition or explosives after an exercise, or if they see someone has kept a potentially dangerous “souvenir,” the deputy commander says to keep in mind the EDF is not an investigative body.

“If someone were to find a grenade in their TAC vest from an exercise, EOD is not here to point the finger. All we care about is safing the ordnance and making sure that nobody is going to be at risk,” he said.

But however deadly serious their work is, the EOD and IED operators still enjoy the opportunity to blow stuff up. “I don’t think seeing explosions ever gets old,” the deputy commander said.

“If it does, we’re probably in the wrong job.”

Capt Dey says the EDF is always looking for candidates. “I can’t stress enough that if you are an air weapons tech and you’re interested in EOD, get in touch with 4 EDF at (780) 840-8000 extension 8393, or through your chain of command, as soon as possible. We have the best personnel and resources to help you achieve your goal of specializing in EOD.”

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AVERAGES & EXTREMES

June brings summertime warmth— and bugs

Summer is almost here with its bugs and warm temperatures. Students will soon be out for the summer, and the icy cold lake will start to warm up. April showers brought May flowers as the trees are

blooming and the ground is thawed for those gardens to be renewed. No snow fell in May, thankfully only rain with the accumulation of 39.4mm. Temperatures were slightly higher than normal with the highest recorded at 30.6ºC on May 28 and the lowest at -1.4ºC on May 2. No daily records were broken last month.

Many people are excited for June, with summer

officially beginning on June 21. Temperature norms fall between 20.8ºC as a high and 8.5ºC as a low. The highest recorded temperature was on June 27, 2002 with 36.6ºC, and the lowest recorded temperature was -3.3ºC on June 10, 1958. Rainfall norms this month are 71.3mm, with the highest daily amount recorded on June 5, 1962 with 93.7mm. Thunderstorms will be more frequent this month so be sure to watch out for lightning and hail.

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Col (retired) Ralph Hamilton Annis, RCAF fighter pilot and a pioneer of Canadian aerobatic displays, died in McAdam, New Brunswick on May 17.

Annis was born in 1931 and grew up in McAdam. He enrolled in the RCAF at 17, and served as a radar technician until 1950, when he decided to remuster to aircrew. He received his pilot wings in 1951, and never looked back.

He flew the F-86 Sabre with 441 Squadron in North Luffenham, U.K., until mid-1953, when he moved to Zweibrücken, West Germany, and served as an instrument instructor until late 1954.

On his return to Canada, he joined the Overseas Ferry Unit, flying F-86 Sabre and T-33 Silver Star jet aircraft to Europe. While with the unit, he set a

cross-Canada speed record, flying a Sabre from Vancouver to Halifax in five hours and 30 seconds, annihilating the previous record by an hour and 20 minutes. He also flew Vampires and Harvards over the course of his RCAF career.

In 1959 and 1960, Col Annis again flew the F-86, this time as the lead solo pilot with Canada’s aerobatic team, the Golden Hawks, for the first two of their five years of cross-Canada air shows. He transferred to the CF-104 Starfighter, flying with squadrons at Cold Lake and Zweibrücken until 1965.

He came home to attend Staff College in 1966. After graduation, he was appointed commanding officer of two CF-104 squadrons, first 444 Squadron and then 421 Squadron, in Baden-Sollingen, West Germany.

In 1973 he was appointed base commander of Canadian Forces Base Moose Jaw.

He took over as base commander from Canadian Forces Snowbirds’ founder Col Owen Bartley “O.B.” Philp. Like his predecessor, Col Annis was an outspoken supporter of the relatively new Snowbirds team. As base commander, he played a pivotal role in keeping the Snowbirds alive: in 1974, he personally lobbied Minister of National Defence James Richardson (and others) to overturn a recommendation by the Chief of the Defence Staff to disband the team. His backdoor diplomacy worked, and

the Snowbirds were ultimately awarded permanent squadron status in 1978.

“Those Snowbirds who flew with the team during Col Annis’ tenure as base commander will know full well the tremendous support he afforded the organization during those vital early years,” says LCol (retired) Dan Dempsey, a former commanding officer and team leader of the Snowbirds. “From a personal perspective, for those of us who were taking our flying training on the Tutor at that time, Colonel Annis was a larger-than-life leader for whom we had the utmost

respect and admiration.”Col Annis’ RCAF

career also took him to Colorado, as Deputy Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain facility, and farther afield, to Egypt, where he served as Deputy Commander of United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) II, established to supervise the ceasefire between Egyptian and Israeli forces. Following the conclusion of the agreements of January 18, 1974, and September 4, 1975, he supervised the redeployment of Egyptian and Israeli forces and oversaw and controlled the buffer zones established under those agreements.

Col Annis retired from the Air Force at 48, in 1979, and settled back into McAdam, where he was close to his beloved camp on Palfrey Lake. Many years of fishing, hunting, maple sugaring, swimming,

four-wheeling and sledding followed. His seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren have learned to love the outdoors in the woods around the lake.

In retirement, he flew the TBM Avenger, spraying forests (“bombing budworms”, as he called it). He served as mayor of McAdam, started a motel, and ran for the New Brunswick Legislature (as a Liberal, in the year every single seat was taken by the Tories), and served as Dominion Vice President of the Royal Canadian Legion. He was appointed to the Veterans’ Pensions Appeal Board and moved to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, for a few years.

He was supported throughout his life by his devoted wife, Margaret, who died in 2014, and their five children. In 2017, he moved into Wauklehegan Manor in McAdam.

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Ralph Annis, Golden Hawks pilot, dies at 87

RCAF courtesy of Dan Dempsey

Ralph Annis, third from right, with the 1959 Golden Hawks pilots.

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“Superheroes” was the theme for the annual PSP Sports and Fitness Awards on Thursday night. Cold Lake’s Invictus Games athlete Avr Martine Dubois gave the keynote speech.

Members who have earned the Aerobic Awards of Excellence, as well as those who have earned FORCE Fitness Awards, were recognized for their achievements.

Special recognition was offered to the nominees and winners of 4 Wing’s 2017 Athlete, Team, Coach and Official of the Year in six categories overall. The winners were:

Male Athlete of the Year 2017: Capt Matthew Setlack (Running)

Female Athlete of the Year 2017: Capt Sarah Graves (Triathlon)

Team of the Year 2017 (Collective Sports): The 4 Wing Men’s and Women’s Slo-Pitch teams

Team of the Year 2017 (Individual Sports): The 4 Wing/Prairie Region Squash team

Coach of the Year 2017: Sgt Jamie Campbell (Slo-

Pitch) Official of the Year 2017: Sgt Giancarlo Pavone

(Soccer)Deputy Wing Commander LCol

Brian Zimmerman, acting as Wing Commander, announced that Capt Graves and Sgt Pavone had also been named RCAF Female Athlete of the Year and RCAF Official of the year, respectively.

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NATIONAL DEFENCE

Sherry Romanado, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan, announced on Monday that improved access to mental health services for military families is now in place, as part of the new defence policy’s recommendation.

A dedicated social worker, posted in Europe, is now available to help ease some of the challenges

for military families overseas who may be struggling. Resources have also been dedicated for the development of virtual psychoeducational resources, which military family members can access online.

A virtual counselling service is another new service introduced as part of this initiative. Offered through the 24/7 Family Information Line, confidential sessions via telephone or video can now be booked, providing a convenient and responsive service for military families.

Military Family Services is the primary funder of the 32 Military Family Resource Centres located at bases and units across Canada, with additional service points in the United States and Europe. They are responsible for connecting with families and delivering the programs and services of the Military Family Services Program in their communities.

Confidential sessions via telephone or video can now be booked by calling the 24/7 Family Information Line: 1-800-866-4546 or by emailing: [email protected].

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Au nom du ministre de la Défense nationale Harjit S. Sajjan, Sherry Romanado, secrétaire parlementaire du ministre des Anciens Combattants et ministre associée de la Défense nationale, a annoncé aujourd’hui que l’accès amélioré aux services de santé mentale pour les familles des militaires est maintenant en place, conformément à la recommandation qui figure dans la politique de défense.

Un travailleur social professionnel est maintenant affecté en permanence en Europe pour aider les familles des militaires vivant outre-mer à faire face

aux défis associés au mode de vie militaire. D’autres ressources ont aussi été affectées à la mise en place de ressources virtuelles en psychopédagogie que les membres des familles des militaires peuvent consulter en ligne.

La consultation psychologique à distance est un autre nouveau service mis en place dans le cadre de cette initiative. La Ligne d’information pour les familles est en service tous les jours, 24 heures sur 24. Il est maintenant possible de prendre rendez vous afin de tenir des séances de consultation confidentielles par téléphone ou par vidéoconférence.

Les Services aux familles des militaires sont le principal bailleur de fonds pour les 32 Centres de

ressources pour les familles des militaires situés dans les bases et unités à l’échelle du Canada, avec des points de service additionnels aux États-Unis et en Europe. Ils sont responsables d’établir des liens avec les familles et d’offrir les programmes et services du Programme des services aux familles des militaires dans leurs communautés.

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TOVAH FENSKE, PSP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

For the last few weeks the Nijmegen team has been ramping up the distance, completing back to back 30km marches, back to back 35km marches and a few 25km, 20km and 15km marches for good measure.

On every march we are met with cars honking, people asking to take our photos, offering water and many out pourings of gratitude for military service. These things all keep us smiling and marching (as do ice caps, smoothies and even the odd burger).

As you read this we are preparing for the pinnacle prerequisite marches – back to back 40km marches on Thursday and Friday June 7 and 8. To be selected for the Nijmegen team, members must complete back to back 40km marches and a total of 500km of team training marches by mid-June. The entire team is training hard and preforming well with team selection right around the corner.

One thing people ask me all the time is does it not get boring? Not with this great group! There is always lots of chatter (and a little singing, but we are working on boosting our singing ability). We have had some great discussions about CrossFit, yoga, politics, retirement plans, eating gross items, and of course food. We spend a lot of time talking about food.

The conversation makes the kilometres pass on by, which is a help as we expect to be marching eight to ten hours most days while participating in the four-day Nijmegen marches.

For anyone planning any hikes over the summer, I will leave you with these tips:

1. Train, train, train. Slowly progress your distance and work up to the planned distance of your hikes (carrying the weight you plan to take with you).

2. Take care of your feet! Wear good socks and sturdy footwear that is already broken in. If you start to feel some friction or a blister starting, stop and assess. Fix the problem if possible, otherwise tape it up. The team really likes kinesiology tape. Use it to tape any areas of high friction to prevent blisters, and if you have a blister use second skin with kinesiology tape over top. After hiking, soak your feet in Epsom salts, following up with an icy cold foot soak. Tea tree oil is also great for helping to dry out, clear up and prevent infection from blisters. Add a few drops to your foot soak or place a drop directly on the affected area.

3. Stretch. Keeping your walking and postural muscles limber and moving well will help keep you on the trail, particularly for multi-day hikes If you are not moving well, your body will start to compensate to

“get the job done” and this can cause overuse/repetitive strain injuries.

4. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water, monitoring how much you are drinking. Often people think they are drinking enough and they are not. The guidelines are half a cup to one cup every 15-20 minutes. For longer hikes, make sure you are replenishing electrolytes as well (salt and carbohydrates). Remember that many drink crystals and flavoured water on the market are just flavour, so read the labels to ensure you have what your body needs.

5. Have fun! Hiking should be a fun and enjoyable activity, a way to connect with nature and unplug. So get out and enjoy the great outdoors.

Looking to walk with others? Join the Walking Wednesday group - every Wednesday from noon to 12:45, leaving form the Col JJ Parr Sports Centre kiosk; or the “Walk in the Park” group, every Saturday morning from 9:30 to 11:00 leaving from the Cold Lake Provincial Park day use parking lot. Everyone is welcome, so bring a friend, your dog and your pack or hiking poles.

Walk long and walk Strong!

THE COURIER

Four runners from CFB Cold Lake competed in the CAF National Running Championships, which were held in conjunction

with the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, May 26 and 27.

Maj Alana Cadieux and Capt Matt Setlack won gold medals in their categories—Maj Cadieux in the women’s Masters half-

marathon, and Capt Setlack in the men’s 10-kilometres.

Capt Marie-Michele Siu took fourth in the women’s 10K, and Sgt George Beatteay finished ninth in the men’s marathon.

The Road to Nijmegen – Part 3

Cold Lake runners make strong showing at CAF Nationals

Major Claire Bramma

Cold Lake runners at the 2018 CAF Running Nationals (from left): Capt Matt Setlack, Capt Marie-Michèle Siu, Maj Alana Cadieux, Sgt George Beatteay.

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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

Restoring Respect

I am a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. It’s interesting that that would be the first sentence in an article that addresses respect. Fans cut from the same cloth as I am often expect our loyalty to result in some joke about how the Leafs don’t make the playoffs. I actually half expect to get a filled email inbox with Maple Leaf jokes (this would be a good test to see if you actually read this column! Send me a joke, or if you’re a Leafs fan, a reason why you remain faithful). Back in 2015 the Maple Leafs experienced what has become known as Jersey Gate. Fans had become so fed up with the team’s ineptitude that many threw their Leaf jerseys onto the ice in protest. (I think it says something about our affluent society that someone will pay $300 to see a losing team play hockey, and will be so outraged that they will throw their $250 jersey away, but I digress.)

Generally, sports teams with a strong identity have a respect for the uniform they wear. They respect the crest. In the fall in Canada maple leaves may litter the ground, but Maple Leafs jerseys worn by players of the team are never thrown on the floor. They are holy. It’s disrespectful, like walking over your Squadron crest in

the middle of the Hangar. Some things should just not be done.

This leads me to something much more sacred than hockey jerseys and the crests of sports teams: the treatment of religious writings and objects. I was deeply embarrassed and saddened recently on hearing how several CAF Officer Cadets were involved in the desecration of a Qu’ran, but I was heartened by the discipline taken and the transparency shown in how the incident has been dealt with by leaders in the CAF. We are an institution that has its basis in the value of honour. Our first core ethical principle is to respect the dignity of all persons. Our leaders need to embody respect. It is unacceptable that any member of the CAF would desecrate a religious symbol. Such behaviour does not engender the respect we desire for our institution in society.

Religious writings, no matter the religion they represent, are sacred items. Some religions practice ritual kissing of their Scriptures. In Sikhism, their Scripture, known as the Guru Granth, is put to bed after hours. I remember a college trip back to a Gurdwara (a Sikh place of worship) in Vancouver where, as a religious studies student, I was taken to a separated

room that housed a canopied bed reserved for the Guru Granth. In repose, the Guru Granth is wrapped in blankets under a soft light.

Speaking religiously in general, Scriptures are treated with such dignity because they are books that ultimately speak of the reality of human dignity. More importantly, each religion believes they hold the very word of God. My Bible is not just words on a page, it is God breathed. I am not Sikh or Muslim. I differ in many ways in my understanding of God and practice of faith. However different our expressions are, one thing religious people agree on is that some things are holy and should be treated so.

Dignity has been stolen and dignity should be restored. The best way we can do that is by putting ourselves in the shoes of our brothers and sisters in arms, that we know have been disrespected, and letting them know personally that they deserve better. We may not be walking Bibles but our words can be godlike. They can speak death or life. Let’s speak life to our neighbour and there fulfill that most golden rule.

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It’s getting hot in here! Warning signs you might be too hotLISA FISHER, HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST

After a winter that seemed it would never end, most of us are happy that the summer weather has finally appeared. With summer comes vacations, yard work, and outdoor adventures. These months also come with heat, which can be a welcome reprieve after temperatures of -40°C, but we need to keep in mind that too much heat can be a bad thing.

The effects of higher than normal temperatures can be felt both indoors and out, and no one is immune. The body works to regulate its temperature through maintaining a heating and cooling balance. This balance is affected by air temperature, humidity, radiant heat load (e.g. heat from the sun, steam, furnaces, etc.), cooling (i.e. through the evaporation of sweat) and acclimatization to the environment. If your body heats up faster than it can effectively cool itself, heat stress may occur which can lead to serious heat disorders and potential injury.

Working in high temperatures with a high level of physical activity can increase your risk for heat stress. Heat stress is caused when your body temperature rises above 38 to 39°C, leading to your brain beginning to overheat and your body’s cooling system shutting down. Symptoms of heat stress can include weakness, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, and excessive sweating.

If heat stress is not recognized and treated promptly, more serious heat

disorders can set in as a result of the loss of the body’s cooling system (i.e. sweating). Fainting can occur when an individual does not have adequate water intake to replace fluid lost. Heat cramps are painful muscle cramps that result from the loss of a large amount of salt and water. Heat exhaustion can set in when the body’s cooling system begins to break down and includes symptoms such as shallow breathing, increased heart rate, headache and nausea, and

skin that is cool, pale and/or clammy. Muscle cramps and fainting may also occur.

If left untreated, this can lead to heat stroke which is an immediate medical emergency. Symptoms include and are not limited to lack of sweating, agitation and confusion, decreased level of consciousness and awareness, seizures, and shock, leading to potential cardiac arrest. If someone is suffering from heat stroke, call 911 for immediate

medical assistance.The good news is that you have

the ability to protect yourself and others at home and in the workplace from heat stress, and subsequent heat disorders:

• Drink plenty of water to ensure you are well-hydrated.

• Wear light clothing• Keep your head covered and

use sunscreen if you are outdoors• Schedule frequent breaks• Schedule work in the cooler

part of the day• Wear light clothing that permits

the evaporation of sweat• Avoid alcohol or beverages with

caffeine as these increase body water loss

• Make healthy lifestyle choices in your day-to-day life (i.e. body weight, regular physical activity, adequate quality sleep, balanced diet, etc.)

If you would like more information on combating heat stress in your work environment, including measurement tools, or on reducing your risk for heat-related illnesses this summer, contact the Health Promotion office at (780) 840-8000 extension 6958.

ReferencesOccupational Health Clinics for

Ontario Workers Inc. (2007). Heat stress awareness guide. Retrieved rom http://www.ohcow.on.ca/edit/f iles/ohsco_heat_ stress_awareness_guide_heat_stress_guide.pdf

Work Safe BC (n.d.). Heat stress. Retrieved from https://www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/hazards-exposures/heat-stressiClipart

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HOROSCOPESCAPRICORN - December 22 - January 19Capricorn, strengthen relationships by letting other people know how much you appreciate them. This will help you feel a greater sense of joy as well.

AQUARIUS - January 20 - February 18Aquarius, you may feel enthusiastic this week about what life has to offer. Make the most of your rejuvenated spirit. Make an effort to reconnect with an old friend.

PISCES - February 19 - March 20Feeling nervous about the outcome of some endeavors is natural, Pisces. But if you work through various scenarios, you will feel more relaxed.

ARIES - March 21 - April 19Aries, you feel especially creative this week and want to focus on the future. You may have concrete ideas, but don’t know just how to put those plans into action. Seek assistance.

TAURUS - April 20 - May 20Taurus, learning to detach from thoughts and feelings can help you learn which ideas are important and which ones are extraneous. This can help you reduce stress.

GEMINI - May 21 - June 21 Gemini, if you feel like something is lacking in your life right now, you may want to surround yourself with some friends who provide inspiration and compel change.

CANCER - June 22 - July 22Cancer, rather than looking to others for validation, take an inward look and praise yourself. There are so many things you do well, and these are deserving of attention.

LEO - July 23 - August 22Leo, you could have some psychically tuned feelings this week and will seem to know about things before they happen. Trust your instincts.

VIRGO - August 23 - September 22Make yourself more available to your loved ones over the next few days, Virgo. Try connecting with them by discussing your goals and asking advice.

LIBRA - September 23 - October 22Libra, compassion and understanding will drive your actions over the course of this week. You seem especially connected to others and their feelings.

SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21 Scorpio, a hectic schedule may have you feeling tense and resentful of all your responsibilities. Concentrate on one task at a time rather than obsessing about it all.

SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 21Reminiscing about the past can be a good way to connect you with your history, Sagittarius. Just do not dwell too much on what should’ve been. Use it as a chance to grow.


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LCOL DOUGLAS MARTIN

When Mike Deschamps , a retired supply technician and current chief clerk of 8 Mission Support Squadron Replenishment Flight at 8 Wing Trenton, wrote “LOGGIE FIVE

- 0” in the Logistics Branch 50th Anniversary Flag Relay logbook last September, he had no idea it would inspire something huge.

That’s what happened when nearly 350 Canadian Armed Forces Logisticians gathered together at Canadian Forces Base Borden on May 2, 2018, to celebrate the Canadian Forces Logistics Branch 50th Anniversary.

To mark the occasion, the students and staff of Borden’s Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre formed up

to create the words “LOGGIE FIVE - O.” More than 250 Logistics students, including 24 cadets from the Royal Military College in Kingston, formed the 7.9-metre-high letters

while 80 school staff members formed a line under the words.

“When I saw Mike Deschamps’ comment in the logbook, my imagination immediately took me to the vision

of designing a gigantic image using as many Logisticians as possible,” said RCAF CWO Paul Flowers, the Flag Relay organizer. “My hope is to transpose this image on a T-shirt for sale as a

souvenir.”The Logistics

Branch 50th Anniversary Flag and Pennant are making their way across Canada after having visited 11 countries around the world. The

hyphen in LOGGIE FIVE - O was formed using the Flag and Pennant, held by CWO Flowers, his second-in-command, PO2 Sonja Chisholm, and three SkyHawks parachute riggers.

Deschamps, who enjoyed 22 years in the CAF before becoming a public servant in 2009, says he vividly remembers the day he signed the logbook. “My father, Major John Deschamps, was a trucker who always used the word ‘Loggie.’ So I just wrote the first thing that came into my head: LOGGIE FIVE – O.”

Postscript: Both “Loggies”—CWO Flowers and Cpl (Retired) Mike Deschamps (retired)—were born the year the Canadian Forces Logistics Branch was founded: 1968. Coincidence? They don’t think so.

Retired supply technician has huge effect on Logistics Branch 50th anniversary

Cpl Jessye Therrien, CFB Borden Imagery

NAME LUDEN, RICK //ENROL DATE 1981 //RETIRED AS SERGEANT // 22 WING, NORTH BAY //DEPLOYMENTS ZIMBABWE – 1997 UK – 2001 //

LOCATION HAMILTON //TITLE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES //SERVICE 2003–PRESENT //

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