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Storytime with Santa
JOY SMITH
Santa took a little time out of his busy schedule to visit with families who took part in the Military Family Resource Centre Society’s (MFRC) Storytime with Santa last Friday.
Approximately 600 people attended the event. There were so many activities this year that some of the fun had to take place in the CANEX building. Participants at the CANEX played games, dropped off their letters to Santa, courtesy of the base Post Office, and had their picture taken with the
“Big Guy” himself. All photos taken
at the event were shot digitally which provided parents with lovely images of their children free of charge. Over at the MFRC the fun continued 14 different craft stations, pizza, hot chocolate and sweet treats.
The evening concluded with everyone settling in to the Wing Theatre to watch everyone’s favourite Christmas
movie, A Christmas Story. Family Education Coordinator,
Cathy Gauthier would like to remind all Cold Lake residents that events such as Storytime with Santa are open to the entire community of Cold Lake not just military families.
Now back to work Santa! You only have two weeks left.
Photo submitted by MFRC
There’s nothing better than a candy cane and a personal chat with Santa! Children from all over Cold Lake got the chance to have their picture taken with Santa during Storytime with Santa.
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THE COURIER STAFFMANAGER
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EDITOR/REPORTER Christopher King
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I regret to inform you all that this will be my last column as editor of The Courier newspaper. In
fact, it may be my last column as an editor in the foreseeable future because I’ve decided to make a major shift in my career. While you are reading this, I will be in training at my new job as a financial advisor.
My career in journalism started in 2008 when I began taking photos for The Charlatan newspaper, Carleton University’s student newspaper. Journalism has given me a life full of adventure, whether it was me freezing my feet off at the Ottawa airport waiting for Barack Obama to disembark Air Force One, or freezing my feet off in Montreal while police sort out journalists from the protesters in their “kettle” at the Anti Police Brutality protest (ask me about that some time).
I worked a few jobs at a time to make ends meet. In one day, I could start off by mowing a lawn, then in the afternoon I could be inside Parliament Hill photographing an event, and in the evening, I would
be serving dinner to the CEO of a bank.
There were some low points too. I witnessed a domestic violence situation once between a step-son and step-father while I was chatting with the mother about a video project she was helping me with in college. Once everything settled, I realized that I was the last person to enter the house, and left the door unlocked, which allowed the step-son to walk in and begin his assault. Would their night have gone differently if I wasn’t there?
There was one time I was being pushed around and spat at by people while at the scene of a car crash. I hadn’t even taken a single photo yet. I was about to leave when a police officer cornered my car in with his cruiser. I asked if I could leave and he actually said “No, come with me and take photos.” It was altogether a very strange experience.
But the most heartbreaking story to this day is of my friend Emmanuel Okwier Oletho, whose father and family were killed in a
tribal conflict in his home country of Ethiopia in 2003. Emmanuel and his family have been separated around the world after they fled for their lives and ended up in refugee camps. He was sponsored by Cuso International and given a chance to study at Carleton University, and now he lives in Canada. If you search for the December 2003 massacre of the Anuak people, Human Rights Watch has some reports on the incident.
I met many interesting people along the way too, world renowned photojournalist Nick Danziger, The Right Honourable Herb Gray, famous Canadian photojournalist Ted Grant, and former MP Paul Dewar, who was once a journalist himself, and a down-to-earth politician who remembered me every time he saw me.
Although my time was short here at Cold Lake, I met some wonderful people and thank you all for your help with the paper. Journalists rely on your generosity and without you making the time for us, we can’t do our jobs.
Christopher King
FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK
Office Closure for Christmas
The office will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2019
at 9:00 am.
The Courier staff wish all our readers a safe and
Merry Christmas andwe look forward to
serving you in 2019.
The Courier office will be closed for Christmas Holidays from
Friday, December 21, 2018 to Tuesday, January 1, 2019
inclusive.
LISE RIOUX-JOUDREY, AGENT SUPERVISOR, CONFLICT AND COMPLAINT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, 4 WING COLD LAKE
Conflict goes by many terms – dispute, quarrel, squabble, disagreement, misunderstandings or even difference of opinion, and is inherent in both your personal life and in the workplace.
Is conflict unhealthy? Is there such thing as a healthy conflict? Well the answer is no, and yes; not all conflict is negative and unhealthy, and yes there is such thing as healthy conflict. Healthy conflict can give rise to team building opportunities, promote change within an organizational structure, and foster a positive work environment allowing for creative solutions to complex problems and simplifying a situation.
On the other hand, unhealthy conflict erodes morale, creates disdain/resentment between employees, and when left unaddressed for too long it can result in increased absenteeism, a toxic work environment, decreased productivity, and in a worse-case scenario release from the organization.
The military is predicated on good order and discipline, which
is derived through consistent application of policy, procedural fairness, accountability, and transparency. The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) remains committed to its personnel and has erected 16 Integrated Conflict and Complaint Management Service Centres (CCMS) across Canada; providing a streamlined approach to conflict / complaint management and resolution. This streamlined approach provides ease of reporting and tracking, guidance on policy/information, confidentiality, and maintains greater accountability. It is a service that helps CAF members submit, track, and resolve complaints. If a member experiences or witnesses what he/she believes is inappropriate behaviour, he/she has the right to be heard and may also have the duty to report this behaviour.
So how can the CCMS center help? In its most rudimentary sense, the CCMS serves as one stop shop for all matters related to conflicts/complaints. Whether in the form of harassment, grievances, or matters involving Op Honour (to name just a few) it is a one door approach to conflict. Professionally trained agents will triage your issue(s),
provide individualized guidance through policies applicable to your circumstances, and if appropriate, refer you to other service providers pertinent to your situation. CCMS will enable you to traverse through the next door in the process of available options for resolution. The CCMS center is added bandwidth. With regard to the Chain of Command, it is yet one more resource at their disposal! More importantly, the role of the CCMS is not to circumvent the Chain of Command, but rather to empower them to deal with conflict/complaints in a timely and transparent manner through advocacy of the policies.
Where are we located? The CCMS Cold Lake office is located in Building 67, the Centennial is Building adjacent to CFHA and the Wing Chaplain Offices.
How can I get in contact with the CCMS? The CCMS Office can be accessed by email at +CCMS Cold Lake@VCDS DGICCM@Cold Lake; by calling an agent at local 8849 (Lise Rioux-Joudrey) or local 8190 (Kyle Wall); or by simply walking in. Whether you are simply looking for information, or want to discuss options the CCMS is here to help and work with you! Come see us.
CCMS Cold Lake
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On 29 November 2018, members of 11 Military Police Flight participated in a joined forces operation with Cold Lake RCMP for the annual Candy Cane
Check stop on Highway 28. The operation was a success and members of Cold Lake Fire Services and Cold Lake Victim Services were able to provide Candy Canes to the occupants of the vehicles and wished them
a happy holidays.In the same course
of action, 11 Military police Flight would like to remind the 4 Wing Cold Lake community to not drink and drive during the holidays. Multiples options can be
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A member of 11 MP Flight waves down a motorist while assisting local law enforcement and first responders during the Annual Candy Cane Check Stop on Highway 28 in Cold Lake, Alberta on 29 November, 2018.
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Public Weather Forecast for Cold Lake, Alberta issued by Environment
Canada.Valid for the period of Dec 10 to Dec 16, 2018Mon, 10 Dec Mainly cloudy. 30 percent
chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 2. Wind chill minus 19 in the morning and minus 7 in the afternoon.
Tue, 11 Dec Sunny. Increasing cloudiness in the afternoon. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 in the morning. High minus 3. Wind chill minus 14 in the morning and minus 9 in the afternoon. UV index 1 or low.
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BY VIC SCHUKOV
Kevin Windsor has more than 20 years of experience as a curator in several museums across Ontario, but his latest posting is very special. He is the executive director of the National Air Force Museum of Canada in Trenton, Ontario, and interacts daily with a special crew.
“We have more than 120 volunteers, with more than 75 percent retired military,” he says. “Our oldest is 96. They do everything from greeting visitors, staffing the gift shop, and giving guided tours, to working on aircraft restoration and education programs, and working on the exhibits.”
Even more than this, they bring something very life-affirming. “Every time a volunteer comes in, we hear a new story from their life experiences,” Mr. Windsor says. “They become a part of our lives, like parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents. It’s a family of close friends. You get so involved in their lives and they become involved in yours. On a deeper level, they are life coaches.”
The veterans never stop serving their country even in a civilian capacity.
“Some are here 40 hours a week, some once a week who live a couple hours away. You become really connected with them. They like to talk to people about what they do and how the Air Force impacted their lives in a very meaningful way. For a lot of them, they started at a young age and were able to travel all over the world, meet people from different cultures, and learn highly technical
skills. It made them worldly citizens.
“For me, I realize they were once my age. Some in their 80s and 90s, you might think they were always like that,” he reflects. “One lady, a Second World War veteran, was here with her great-grandnieces and nephews, and I told them I hoped they realized how cool she is. I told them some stories about what she did in the war and they sort of looked at her with new eyes.”
One gentleman, George, 96, is restoring the actual aircraft he piloted in the Second World War—a Lockheed Hudson. “I told him I was amazed at what he did,” says Mr. Windsor, “and how his ground crew kept his plane up. He replied, ‘At the end of the war, I thanked my groundcrew for always being professional. My sergeant at the time replied, Sir, if you knew half
the things we did to your airplane you never would have got inside.’
“As we were taking some panels off, we found one with all the aircrew’s signatures.”
Another veteran, Andy, in his 80s, is working on a Lancaster. Andy was a flight engineer on Lancasters in the 1950s.
“He was one of our tour guides. We asked him to switch over to restoration. Remarkable, to see him working on something he had done years before. He was fixing one of the engines and I asked him, ‘When was the last time you did that?’ He looked down and said, ‘The last time I had this piece in my hand was 60 years ago.’ He still knows what he is doing, one of our experts back there. People seek his advice.”
Some restorations are intense. One aircraft that came in was just steel tubes and an engine.
“Whether it’s welding,
woodwork, metalwork, or fabric, each veteran has their own special skill set that can put you to shame,” Mr. Windsor says. “They are mentors. They teach these skills to others. These guys have learned so much, had so many more experiences, and do so many more different things. I am amazed by the things they can do with virtually nothing, at how resourceful they are making things, finding things, scrounging things, and fixing things because they had to. They have an attitude of ‘I can fix it.’”
The tour guides bring their own sense of history and adventure.
“Their involvement in your tour is as much as you want it to be. We have visitors who spend hours with the guides, hearing some deeply personal stories. Some guides just answer questions you may have. Nevertheless, when
you come in it’s like you are meeting a stranger for the first time. By the time you leave, it’s like you are saying goodbye to a grandparent. A few weeks ago, there was a young girl, maybe three years old. Every time she saw one of our tour guides, she kept running up and hugging his leg. Her Dad later told us the guide looked like her grandfather.
“Our volunteers are very caring people. We couldn’t do it without them. We have seven full-time staff here. We are a seven-day-a-week operation. Without the volunteers, there is no way we could exist; they are the heart and soul of the museum. They also give us stories we put in our exhibits. In a sense, the guides are part of our exhibits. We have volunteers here who have been a part of every operation from the Second World War
to Afghanistan—an amazing, walking history.
“I joke with the wing commander and say we are the largest squadron on base now that we have 30 aircraft.” Mr. Windsor laughs. “Ours just don’t fly. And we probably have more flight time logged with all of our retirees. We open at 8:30 and the volunteers are already in the parking lot, waiting, at 8 a.m. Their mantra throughout their lives is, ‘If you are on time, you are late.’”
Many veterans are snowbirds who spend the winters in the south.
“I joke with them about opening an annex for The National Air Force Museum of Canada in Florida because most of them are there in the winter.”
The “Senior Squadron” of The National Air Force Museum of Canada is a national treasure.
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COURIER
Wednesday, December 12, 7:00 pm: Christmas with the Kranks (2004) — Rated 18A.
Friday, December 14, 7:00 pm: National Lampoon’s
Christmas Vacation (1989) —. Rated 14A.
Sunday, December 16, 1:00 pm: Kid’s Christmas Movie Festival Christmas shorts — Rated G.
4 Wing Movie Club presentations are shown
at the 4 Wing Theatre. Admission is free to defence team members, your CF One card is the preferred form of identification.
Les films du ciné-club de la 4e Escadre sont
projetés dans l’amphithéâtre de la 4e Escadre. Entrée gratuite pour les membres de l’Équipe de la Défense; la carte UneFC est la forme d’identification privilégiée.
This Week’s Movies/À l’affiche cette semaine
Catherine Stutte
Volunteers in the restoration shop at the National Air Force Museum of Canada in Trenton, Ontario, work on the restoration of aircraft in the museum’s collection.
National Air Force Museum of Canada’s “senior squadron” a national treasure
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4 WING COMMUNITY
LISA FISHER, HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST
The holiday season is upon us and with it a great deal of activity! Many people think of the winter holiday season as one filled with excitement, joy, entertainment, and a vacation from everyday life. However, this time of year can actually be quite stressful for some. An American study found that people were more likely to have their stress increase during the holidays rather than decrease, and had more
of an impact on women and lower middle income individuals. Indeed, another study found that there is an increase in cardiac deaths in the winter holiday season!
You may be asking yourself, why would anyone find the holidays stressful? It’s full of fun, family and friends! Unfortunately, for some, the festive joy that comes with the season can be undermined by financial and time pressures, isolation, family tension, separation and/or divorce, bereavement, and reflecting on their
past year in a negative way.
Here are some ideas that you can use to keep stress at bay and enjoy yourself during this time of year:
Stop trying to please everyone. Learn to say
“no” sometimes, even to your family. You can never make every single person happy, so learn to have more realistic expectations of both yourself and others.
Don’t eat to excess. The holiday treats and delicious foods make it hard to say “no” and eat in moderation.
Although it’s okay to indulge your sweet tooth, it’s important not to overindulge because that can create additional stress on the body, which can decrease your ability to handle your day-to-day psychological stress.
Keep the credit card out of it. There’s no need to go overboard and “one-up” others by purchasing big, showy gifts, especially if you don’t have the money. Only use cash and debit when making purchases and remember that it’s truly the thought that counts, not the dollar
amount. Remember that you
are a priority. It can be difficult to prioritize yourself when your time and attention is being demanded by family and friends, especially if you live far away and you’re only returning
“home” for the holidays. Although it’s important to spend time with the ones you love, remember that this is also your vacation and you need to take time for yourself. You can also ask friends and family to participate in more low-key activities.
Keep up with your healthy habits. Just because it’s the holidays doesn’t mean that you should throw your healthy habits out the window. Make a pact with yourself to do something active every day, eat a healthy breakfast, or get eight hours of sleep a night.
If you are experiencing high stress or are concerned about
your mental health this holiday season, reach out to someone you trust or a mental health professional.
Looking for more tips for the holidays, or interested in a Stress Take Charge course? Contact your health promotion department at local 6958!
ReferencesGreenberg, A., &
Berktold, J. (12 Dec 2006). Holiday stress. American Psychological Association. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/news/press/releas-es/2006/12/holiday-stress.pdf
The “Merry Christmas Coronary” and
“Happy New Year Heart Attack” phenomenon. (2004). Circulation, 110(25), pp. 3744-3745.
Victoria State Government: Better Health Channel. (2018). Christmas can be stressful. Retrieved from https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/He
Happy Healthy Stress-Free Holidays!
4 WING CONNECTIONCold Lake
EVENT/ ACTIVITY DATES WHERE
Busy Little Hands Free Program Monday – Friday MFRC Building 576 (next to the CANEX)
Weekly “Coffee Talk” Drop-In Program Dec 12: 9:30 am – 11:30 am MFRC
French Conversation Ensemble Dec 12: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm MFRC
Soup and Sandwich Lunch Every Wed. until Dec. 12 Officers Mess
Meditation Night Dec 13th 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm MFRC
Wing and Card Nights featuring 7.50 lb wings Every Thursday until Dec. 13 Jr Ranks
Men’s Christmas Dinner Dec 13th - contact your chain of command for more info
Jr Ranks
Gingerbread House Activity December 14th Open Play (MACC)
Christmas BIG Draw featuring the $5000.00 travel voucher draw
Dec 14th WOSM
Mamacitas last TGIF of 2018 and “Rock the Juke Box”
Dec 14th Jr Ranks
TGIF Fridays - 4 pm Every Friday until Dec. 14 Officers Mess
Saran Wrap Ball Game (Ages 10-17) Dec 15: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Youth Centre
Saran Wrap Ball Game (Ages 6-9) Dec 15: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Youth Centre
Ladies night- cocktails and Dancing! Dec 15th Jr Ranks
Morale Booster Operation Hockey Heroes Saturday, Dec 15 10:15 am – 1:15 pm
Cold Lake Energy Centre
Snowman Paint Night with Sharon Dec 16: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Old Day Care Building
Open Climb - Indoor Rock WallMonday 6-9 p.m., Wednesday 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.Saturday 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Weekly Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre
Brazilian Jiu JitzuTues./Thurs. 7 pm-9 pm, Sat. 10 am-12 pm
Weekly Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre
Open PlayWed. / Fri. 9 am – 12 pm
Weekly MacKenzie Arts and Community Centre
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The 4 Wing Brass and Reed Band is tuning up for their annual Christmas concert. On
Sunday December 16, 2018, at Cold Lake High School, the band will perform a free show open to the public.
Corporal (Cpl.)
Amanda Carter, assistant bandmaster, said the group meets weekly on Thursdays to prepare for regular shows or upcoming gigs.
“We do a few shows every year,” Cpl. Carter said. “One of our big ones is our annual Christmas concert that we always do on a Sunday. This year it’s on Dec. 16 at 4 p.m.”
The band is composed of a mixture of civilians and military members from the region, and Cpl. Carter said apart from her and the bandmaster, Warrant Officer Jeremy Duggleby, are full time staff, while the remainder are all volunteers.
“The band is a mix of civilian and military,” Cpl. Carter said. “Some are school teachers, but a lot are people who played an instrument in school and wanted a reason to keep
playing, so they joined us.”
The band does not currently hold auditions for musicians to join.
“If people are interested, they can show up on a Thursday night and sit in and when they’re comfortable playing they can play
with us,” Cpl. Carter said. “If they want to listen first, they can do that and then they decide whether they want to keep playing with us or not.”
Currently the band is well balanced according to Cpl. Carter, but they are always looking for more percussionists and
saxophonists. Admission for the concert on Dec. 16 is free, but the band is collecting non-perishable food donations for the Cold Lake FoodBank.
For more information contact Cpl. Carter at (780) 840-8000 extension 4091.
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Padre Rosinski
CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
It will save every conversation you have
Everyone certainly noticed that as children we ask a lot of questions. We want to know and understand the world. We do not like answers like
“this is it” and “just beacauase”. We are not afraid to ask even the most bizarre questions, we are looking for answers, sense and understanding. And how is it in the adult world?It is amazing that many adults lose the ability to ask questions. Adults do not ask, they either already know and give advice right away, or just listen and accept everything that is said to them. Think for a moment. What do you do more often – accept the message, give advice, or maybe you really try to understand what someone is saying?Imagine that you meet a friend. You talk about her/his plans to change jobs. She/he talks about her/his dreams and fears. She/he lists several different professional paths from working full-time in a cultural institution to running her/hisis own cafe or pastry shop. She/he describes each opportunity with a twinkle in her/his eye, but then she/he adds some comments that negates this option.She/he says that working in a cultural institution would be interesting because she/he likes to organize different events. However, it probably will not be her/his choice, because such a work can be too engaging. Running a coffee shop would be great, but after a while she/he states that it is not, because it involves working on the weekends. Think about what your reaction would be? Maybe you would apply one of these four strategies: nod, judging/criticism, giving advice or asking good, appropriate questions.When you nod, you do not really have to say anything. You listen and you don’t bring anything to a conversation. Your friend has the chance to express her/his fears and reduce emotional tension. You can also react and say “you’re complaining”, “you are picky” or you can judge
her/him in a different way. Such a strategy will help you feel better, but can hurt your friend and prevent her/him from sharing. Remember how you feel when someone judges you.Similarly giving advice is blocking the conversation. We act as some kind of authority and tell the other person what to do and how to act. Instead of asking what this person wants to do, we impose our way of thinking and acting. However, what is good for us will not necessarily be good for the other person. Besides, everyone must find their own solutions and take responsibility for them.Fortunately, there is a fourth way. Try to enter the role of a good listener and help discover where the real problem lies. Being a good listener has many aspects, but its foundation is the acceptance of the person and the ability to ask good questions. Returning to our example, you can say: “I see that you have many options and you are not sure.” Once your friend confirms, you can ask: “and if you could be anyone, what would you do?”With this question, you help her/him to go beyond the thinking pattern in which she/he is currently in. Asking more questions and not giving advice you helps her/him find her/his own solution. You create a space in which she/he decides and chooses what she/he thinks is best for her. /him. I encourage you - let’s be like children. They do not give advice, and questions are something natural for them. For adults, asking questions is often a challenge. Probably because many of us during adolescence have experienced criticism, ridicule or attack just because of asking questions. And as a consequence, defensive attitudes have developed in us, within which we apply one or more of the strategies described above: nodding, giving advice or judging. But I have good news for you. The skills of asking questions can be rekindled within
you. Below are three exercises that can help you.1. Look at your conversations.Observe the conversations you have. Do you ask questions in them? What do you feel, what emotions arise when you do not understand something or when you want to ask a question? Or maybe you judge easily? Or are you compelled to find a solution? Can you admit that you do not know everything?Observing yourself will also allow you to see the internal blockades that you carry inside you. When working with people, I often see how different convictions, beliefs and views stop them from acting. These limitations often start with the words “I should”, “I have to”, “It is necessary”. Recognizing such thoughts in yourself is the first step to change.2. Discover the ability to be in awe. Rediscover that child’s curiosity and the ability to be in awe. Go for a walk and be amazed by the world around you. Look at trees and other plants as if you’ve never seen them before. See their amazingness. Observe birds or ants. Be like a child who sees these things for the first time. Think – what do you like in them? What surprised you? What you did not notice before.3. Try not to give ready solutions. The next time someone comes to you and you feel that urge to give advice or find a solution, stop yourself and do not give ready solutions. Hear this person, try to name the problem with which that person comes, and then ask what she/he wants to do with it, how she/he wants to act in this situation.Do not give an answer, wait for this person to find a solution. At first, it can be difficult. However, remember – advices are valuable, but even more valuable is help in naming problems and creating space, so that the other person would find a good solution for him/herself and take responsibility for it.
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The 4 Wing Brass and Reed Band will perform a free show open to the public on Sunday December 16, 2018, at Cold Lake High School.
4 Wing band performing free Christmas concert
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HOROSCOPESCAPRICORN - December 22 - January 19Capricorn, sometimes staying silent is the best way to get noticed. Others may appreciate that you take the time to think over an issue before chiming in, and that bodes well for your future.AQUARIUS - January 20 - February 18Even though you may want to find the answers to all your questions, sometimes you have to accept what you cannot change, Aquarius. Focus your attention on something new.PISCES - February 19 - March 20It will only take a few more days until your goal has been reached, Pisces. That will be an exciting time worthy of sharing with friends.ARIES - March 21 - April 19Aries, diversify your investments if you are trying to boost your bottom line. As the saying goes, ‘don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.’ Boost your odds. TAURUS - April 20 - May 20You need to take a day or two for yourself, Taurus. It seems like you have been doing much for others but little energy is devoted to your needs and desires. You’ve earned a break. GEMINI - May 21 - June 21 Think about how to look at a problem from a new angle, Gemini. Only then can you get a real grasp for the situation at hand and how to tackle it. The answer may be right there.CANCER - June 22 - July 22Cancer, get together with a spouse or romantic partner and work through a running list of what you’d like to do together. It is important to spend quality moments with one another. LEO - July 23 - August 22Leo, even though you may be tempted to draw attention your way, you may be better served by letting others grab the spotlight this week. Campaign for another’s recognition.VIRGO - August 23 - September 22Fitness becomes a priority for you in the weeks ahead, Virgo. Focus your efforts toward your fitness goals and lean on others if you’re tempted to veer off course.LIBRA - September 23 - October 22Libra, you like to play super sleuth and get to the bottom of sticky situations. Remember that not all information is accurate, and be careful what you share.SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21 You have a strong desire to make some major changes, Scorpio. Think about an extensive vacation, a potential relocation or a large home renovation.SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 21You may have gotten in over your head with a certain home project, Sagittarius. It just doesn’t seem to be moving along as anticipated. Call in some reinforcements.
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affected sentiment18. Diversion21. Journalist Tarbell22. Wrath23. Current unit24. Sixers’ Simmons25. Makes honey26. Tributary of the Rhine27. Once home to a
notorious wall34. Gets back35. She was beheaded in
France36. Cheer37. Tropical Asian palm
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bone42. Dried-up43. An enclosure for
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intention to inflict harm
4. The most direct route 5. Affirm to be true or
correct 6. Rift 7. Oil company 9. Alphabetic character10. Large marsh bird12. Hollywood event14. Scottish port15. French river
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system27. A lab tech’s tool
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Storytime with Santa
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January 20181st draw: $2,500 trip to San Antonio or $1,760 cash winner was Dorothy-Anne Penner of Edmonton, AB2nd draw: $200 cash winner was Donna Bonogofski of Martensville, SK3rd draw: $100 cash winner was Lindsay Reid of Cold Lake, AB
February 20181st draw: $2,500 trip to Quebec or $2,000 cash winner was Denise Hourd of Bonnyville, AB2nd draw: $200 cash winner was Karlee Richard of Edmonton, AB3rd draw: $100 cash winner was Chelsea Osmond of Petawawa, ON
March 20181st draw: $2,000 trip to San Diego or $1,600 cash winner was Rachel Thorne of Cold Lake, AB2nd draw: $200 cash winner was Erica Smith of Cold Lake, AB3rd draw: $100 cash winner was Link and Michelle Law of Pierceland, SK
April 20181st draw: $600 trip to Big Valley Jamboree or $480 cash winner was Ian Blize of Cold Lake, AB2nd draw: $200 cash winner was Jason Tomiuk of Cold Lake, AB3rd draw: $100 cash winner was Jessica Brears of Cold Lake, AB
May 20181st draw: $1,550 trip to Victoria or $1,240 cash winner was Jessica Smith of Cold Lake, AB2nd draw: $200 cash winner was Bob Hetherington of Cold Lake, AB3rd draw: $100 cash winner was Carlene Belcourt of Cold Lake, AB
June 20181st draw: $2,300 trip to New Orleans or $1,840 cash winner was Marie Feduniak of Cold Lake, AB2nd draw: $200 cash winner was Krystal Wolford of Cold Lake, AB3rd draw: $100 cash winner was Derek Zdunich and Amber Hazelton of Jasper, AB4th draw: $1,600 trip to Burrowing Owl Winery or $1,280 cash winner was Mike Johnson of St. Albert, AB5th draw: $200 cash winner was Amy Sooley of Bonnyville, AB6th draw: $100 cash winner was David Thompson of Lac La Biche, AB7th draw: $850 trip to West Edmonton Mall or $680 cash winner was Jackie Lefebvre of Cold Lake, AB8th draw: $200 cash winner was Jori Laforce of Cold Lake, AB9th draw: $100 cash winner was Adam Dul of Cold Lake, AB
September 20181st draw: $4,140 trip to Nashville or $3,320 cash winner was Kari Leiper of Cold Lake, AB2nd draw: $200 cash winner was Rebecca Skarsen of Cold Lake, AB3rd draw: $100 cash winner was Jim MacDougald of Cold Lake, AB
October 20181st draw: $1,000 for Edmonton Oiler Tickets or $800 cash winner was Rob and Karen Hewlett of Cold Lake, AB2nd draw: $200 cash winner was Tracy Wasylow of Cold Lake, AB3rd draw: $100 cash winner was Ellen MacSween of Cold Lake, AB
November 20181st draw: $1,500 Banff Ski Package or $1,200 cash winner was Erin Lindenberg of Edmonton, AB2nd draw: $200 cash winner was Denise Cooper-Melendy, Massey Drive, NL3rd draw: $100 cash winner was Lisa Long of Cold Lake, AB
December 20181st draw: $4,000 trip to Mexico or $3,200 cash winner was Tracy Doonanco of Cold Lake, AB2nd draw: $200 cash winner was Connie and Bruce Schwieder of Calgary, AB3rd draw: $100 cash winner was Curtis Maheden of Cold Lake, AB
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Crafts, cookies and Santa Claus! What more can you ask for? Families from all over Cold Lake enjoyed all the special activities during the MFRCS’s Storytime with Santa.
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