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There is more to Cold Lake Air Force Museum than Exhibits JOY SMITH, REPORTER The Cold Lake Air Force Museum (CLAFM) is a fully accredited Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) museum that interprets the history of 4 Wing Cold Lake from its inception in 1954 to the present. The galleries in the museum portray Squadron histories, technologies, stories, and artifacts. As well, the CLAFM covers the history of 42 Radar Squadron that once inhabited the facility during the Cold War era. Most people do not realize just what happens in a museum on a daily basis. Preserving the past is a big job, it’s not just dusting exhibits and greeting visitors; the purpose of a museum goes much deeper than that. Museums are charged with the task of conserving and preserving the past and to educate visitors about that past. CLAFM Curator, Jennifer Ross and Collections Assistant, Wanda Stacey take that responsibility very seriously and are dedicated to sharing the history of 4 Wing Cold Lake. A museum’s inventory is comprised of three parts: exhibits, archives and collections. Only about 25 to 30 percent of the CLAFM’s inventory is actually on display, most of the museum’s artifacts are kept in a climate-monitored artifact room or sealed cabinets to protect them from dust, pests, excessive fluctuations in temperature and humidity, as well as added security. As well as artifacts the CLAFM also has archives. An archive can contain films, videos, microfiche, newspapers, reference materials, publications, blue prints, slides, photographs, reel to reel recordings and certificates. According to Jennifer Ross, archives are one of the most difficult items to maintain because of their fragile and delicate nature. Newspapers and other publications can deteriorate just by being handled or exposed to light. Archives must be treated with the utmost care. The third important aspect of the museum is their collection. The CLAFM’s collection is comprised of artifacts pertaining to the existence of 4 Wing Cold Lake particularly during the Cold War. The CLAFM has a number of very interesting artifacts in their collection. One of the most recent donations made to the museum is a piece of the Berlin Wall, which ties in perfectly with the Cold War theme. Another interesting artifact is a comic book written in German featuring a superhero who is from 441 Squadron titled “Dat H’ampire H’air Train Plan.” The author wrote an inscription to 441 Squadron on the inside cover of the book. The CLAFM also has a time capsule belonging to 1 AMS which is due to be opened sometime this year. Continued on page 2...
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There are many interesting artifacts at the museum including this comic book written in German featuring a superhero who is from 441 Squadron.
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Great care taken with artifacts at Museum ...continued from front page When an artifact is donated to the museum a process is begun to accept the piece into the collection. “It’s not so much will we accept an item, it’s can we accept an item,” stated Jennifer. She must first decide if the item fits the museum’s mandate, is there a backstory to the item and does the museum have a similar item already. All items left at the CLAFM anonymously cannot be accepted by the museum because there is no way to establish rightful ownership. It is museum policy that all donated items go through the appropriate policies and procedures. When a donor brings in an item, they are asked to complete a form giving ownership of the item to the CLAFM. Donors are made aware that once the donation has been accepted the CLAFM may offer that item to other museums where it may be a better fit. Once the form has been signed that item becomes the property of CLAFM and ownership of the item cannot be reverted back to the original owner. The form also gives the donor an opportunity to record any information about the item such as who owned it, how old is the item or what was it used for. Any information a donor may have is very valuable for the provenance of the artifact. Even though an item may have originally been made to withstand everyday use and abuse, once that piece becomes an artifact it is treated as such. In order to preserve that item for future generations it must be handled with respect and care. Jennifer commented that, “Once we accept an artifact into the collection it sort of takes on a new hat,
let’s say we receive a uniform jacket, it is no longer just you don’t even have to like history to help. If you can a jacket it’s actually a piece history. This is a moment swing a hammer or paint, enjoy doing data entry or in time, this has a story and if you touch it or abuse like meeting new people or have knowledge about it, we are going to lose that. If we allow it [an artifact] 4 Wing Cold Lake, then Jennifer and Wanda invite to degrade then we have lost that piece of history, you to stop by and see what you can do to help them. so that is why conservation and preservation and Interested volunteers can contact the CLAFM at storage are so important as part of the foundation of a airforcecurator@coldlakemuseums.org or 780-594museum.” That is why strict adherence to the rules is 3546. absolutely necessary. Food and drinks are prohibited in all museums because it attracts rodents and bugs, which then infests items of the collection. Touching an artifact is also prohibited as constant handling of artifacts along with oils naturally occurring in a person’s hands can also cause the piece to deteriorate. During the months the museum is closed, Jennifer and Wanda dedicate their time to taking care of the collection, catching up on entries to the database, following up on paperwork, moving items around the museum, which is very difficult to do when the museum is open, and exhibit design. Construction of a new exhibit has begun and it will be developed in two phases. No word on when phase one of the exhibit will be open to the public. Artifacts are regularly rotated in and out of the exhibits in order to keep the exhibits looking fresh. Sometimes donors may hesitate to part with their treasures but Jennifer would like everyone to know that, “Part of our job is to let people know that this is a safe place and that we will do everything in our ability to make sure that their donated item is taken care of. It’s really important to us that everyone who donates Submitted has that going away. We want them to feel good about Artifacts not on display at the CLAFM are donating here.” stored in a climate-monitored room to protect Volunteers are always welcome at the CLAFM; them from elements that could damage them.
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The All Ranks Kitchen held a small ceremony to celebrate the Royal Canadian Logistic Service (RCLS) 53rd birthday on February 1st, 2021. The 4 Mission Support Squadron (4 MSS) Commanding Officer (CO), LCol Brown and Deputy Wing Commander (D/WComd) CO, LCol Gagnon sliced the cake while 4 MSS
CWO Langley and D/ have had to isolate in WComd CWO Dewling base accommodations. stood guard. A small LPO has managed number of logicians were the contracting and invited from each unit to procurement of extra partake in the ceremony cleaning supplies and and distribute cupcakes PPE for the Wing. The back at their units. Admin Flt has developed The last year has an on-line appointment brought many challenges system to limit the which our logicians number of personal have faced head on. in their office at one Food Services has adjusted their feeding plan to support live in members and those who
time. The list of creative solutions across the Wing goes on and on. Thank you to all our supporters for their extraordinary efforts as they continue to meet the mission in spite of the many challenges COVID-19 presents. Stay healthy and press on 4 Wing.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2021
THE FUTURE IS NOW Celebrating Influential Black Canadians
The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander
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The Honourable Lincoln Alexander. The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander was born in 1922 in Toronto. He served with the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War, between 1942 and 1945. He was educated at Hamilton’s McMaster University where he graduated in Arts, and Toronto’s Osgoode Hall School of Law where he passed the bar examination in
1965. Mr. Alexander was appointed a Queen’s Counsel and became a partner in a Hamilton law firm from 1963 to 1979. He was the first Black person to become a Member of Parliament in 1968 and served in the House of Commons until 1980. He was also federal Minister of Labour in 1979–1980. In 1985, Lincoln Alexander was
appointed Ontario’s 24th Lieutenant Governor, the first member of a visible minority to serve as the Queen’s representative in Canada. During his term in office, which ended in 1991, youth and education were hallmarks of his mandate. He then accepted a position as Chancellor of the University of Guelph. In 1996, he was chair of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and was also made Honorary Commissioner for the International Year of Older Persons Ontario celebrations. The Honourable Lincoln Alexander was appointed a Companion of the Order of Canada and to the Order of Ontario in 1992, and in June 2006, he was named the “Greatest Hamiltonian of All Time.” Mr. Alexander died on October 19, 2012 at age 90. On December 2013, the Province of Ontario proclaimed January 21 (Lincoln Alexander’s birthday) as “Lincoln Alexander Day” and the following year, the Day was nationally recognized.
The Honourable Jean Augustine advocacy as she entered politics in 1993 as a Member of Parliament. In 1995, her proposed motion before Parliament to recognize February as Black History Month passed unanimously, thereby establishing a lasting tradition of celebrating the important contributions of Black Canadians to Canada’s history, culture, development, and heritage. Augustine continued on to serve in such key positions as Minister of State for Multiculturalism and the Status of Women, member of the Queen’s Wikipedia Privy Council of The Honourable Jean Augustine. Canada, and member Jean Augustine is a adversity from an early of the Citizenship and trailblazing politician, age to excel academically, Immigration Committee. social activist, and and began her career Augustine has educator. She was the as a teacher. After received numerous first African-Canadian arriving in Canada in awards and recognitions woman to be elected to 1960, she advanced her for her work, including the House of Commons, education and career being inducted as the first African- prospects, participated in Member of the Order Canadian woman to be grassroots organizations of Canada in 2007, appointed to the federal to strengthen minority appointed a Commander Cabinet, and the first and women’s rights, and of the Order of the Fairness Commissioner served her community British Empire, as well of the Government of and the City of Toronto as receiving honorary with great passion and degrees Ontario. from the Augustine University of Toronto, Born in 1937 in charisma. Happy Hill, Grenada, carried her roots and University of Guelph, Augustine overcame convictions in community McGill University, and personal and economic service, education, and York University.
War Amps key tag service celebrates 75 years January 18, 2021 – The War Amps begins its 2021 parents learn about the latest in artificial limbs, to Canadians that would generate funds for the key tag mailing to Canadian residents this week with dealing with teasing and staring, and parenting an Association’s many programs, including CHAMP. The the theme “You Are a Part of What We Do,” marking amputee child. Key Tag Service continues to employ amputees and the 75th anniversary of the Association’s Key Tag Michaela’s artificial arms, which she calls her people with disabilities and has returned more than Service and paying tribute to the public for helping “helper hands”, include one for everyday use and 1.5 million sets of lost keys to their owners. make it a success. another that she uses for activities like bike riding. Each key tag has a confidentially coded number. In the letter accompanying the key tags, parents “Without the funding from The War Amps, it would If you lose your keys, the finder can call the toll-free Tracie and Jeremy describe how The War Amps has be very difficult for us to get her any prosthetics at number on the back of the tag or place them in any supported their family, from the day their daughter, all,” says Tracie and Jeremy. “Whatever isn’t covered mailbox in Canada, and The War Amps will return Michaela Blakslee, 6, was born missing part of her left through our workplace insurance and the government, them to you by courier, free of charge. arm, as well as some fingers and toes. The War Amps steps in so she has these devices to The War Amps receives no government grants As a member of The War Amps Child Amputee help her through daily life.” and its programs are possible through public support (CHAMP) Program, Michaela receives financial The Key Tag Service was launched in 1946 so of the Key Tag and Address Label Service. assistance for artificial limbs and devices and also that returning war amputee veterans could not only For more information, or to order key tags, visit attends regional seminars where Champs and their work for competitive wages, but also provide a service waramps.ca or call toll-free 1 800 250-3030.
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WEDNESDAY MARCH 3rd
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Lakeland Credit Union’s 2021 Virtual AGM Please join us virtually on March 3, 2021 for Lakeland Credit Union's Annual General Meeting. Including proposed Bylaw changes.
AGM start time: 6:30pm Visit lakelandcreditunion.com to RSVP Lakeland Credit Union Ltd NOTICE OF MOTIONS (Summary) At the Annual General Meeting to be held March 3, 2021 members will be asked to consider 2 resolutions as below. The following summary is intended to provide an overview of the proposed changes, but members are encouraged to review the details and to seek clarification, if required, from the Board Chair, or Governance Officer Kelly Harris at 780-201-1414 or kharris@lakelandcreditunion.com. Copies of the full Bylaw amendments are available in either branch or at lakelandcreditunion.com.
RESOLUTION # 01-2021 Intent: To approve the conduct of the 2021 AGM by way of virtual means as a validly constituted meeting in accordance with the Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation of Alberta Memorandum – Virtual Credit Union AGMs & Special Meetings dated January 19, 2021 This ratifying resolution is presented to the members of Lakeland Credit Union for the purposes of approving the conduct of the 2021 AGM by way of virtual means as a validly constituted meeting, given current circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
RESOLUTION # 02-2021 Proposed Bylaw Amendments Intent: To amend the credit union's bylaws in the areas of Shareholdings, Membership Meetings, Board of Directors, and housekeeping edits.
Shareholdings To ensure compliance with the Credit Union Act of Alberta, Bylaws 3.11, 3.12 and 3.40 (b) are being recommended for amendment to: • increase the maximum aggregate value of common share accounts (including deposits and dividends), and establish the process for payment of dividends and patronage, and other matters related to continuation of members share accounts. • establish the maximum aggregate value of registered common share accounts (including deposits and dividends), and the process for payment of dividends, and other matters related to continuation of members share accounts.
Membership Meetings Amendment to Bylaws 4.12, 4.13, 4.14 and 4.15 will be considered to accommodate any future virtual meetings that may be required.
Board of Directors Amendments being recommended to Bylaws 6.10, 6.40, 6.44 to address: • expanded and modified qualifications of directors • a change in the number of elected terms a director may serve • the appointment of additional directors in the short term to provide a qualified resource General To achieve updated terminology and/or correct typographical errors
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Artist Spotlight Featuring Art from Military and First Responders Cpl Nicole Reid
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Cpl Nicole Reid at home painting.
Cpl Nicole Reid joined the Military in 2009 as a reservist in the Infantry. In 2013, she transferred to the Reg Force to become an Aviation Systems Technician (AVN Tech). Upon graduation from trades training at the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering (CFSATE) in Borden, she was posted to CFB Borden’s 400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron to work on the CH146 Griffon Helicopter. During this posting, Cpl Reid was deployed to Mali in support of OP MINUSMA (July 2018 to January 2019). During her time to Africa, Canada was responsible to maintain 24 hour medical evacuation stand-by for the United Nations. To relax from the heavy and constant workload while on deployment, Reid sometimes played chess to relax on slower days or after work. This painting represents these moments of calmness. Still early in her career, Reid uses painting to convey her passion of art and her dedication to her work. Knowing that there is an abundance of artwork
and illustrations depicting the CH-146 Griffon in flight but a lack of representation for the maintainers who make flying possible, Reid strives to capture the supporting trades one painting at a time.
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Saint Valentine
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his Sunday is Valentine’s Day, and I am sure you have planned a romantic date/isolated event with your romantic loved one, if you have such a one. (If you haven’t planned, take this as a hint). It is the season when school children buy packages of Valentine’s cards to distribute to their whole class, so that everyone feels loved, and no one favoured. Although, I suppose you can get a nicer one for your crush if you want. Come to think of it, I don’t know what the schools plan for Valentines this year, when passing around our germs on pieces of paper is taboo for reasons of COVID. We will have to get more creative. In any case, it is the season of love. But why ‘Valentine’? Valentine is considered a saint in the Roman Catholic Church, and one of the early saints. The reason we celebrate Valentines on February 14th is because that is the day he is believed to have been martyred – executed by the Roman Emperor because of his faith in Jesus Christ – some time in the 3rd century. Seems like an odd way to observe the anniversary of someone’s death though, sending chocolates and flowers to one another. How did we get there? In truth, we don’t know much for sure about the life of Saint Valentine except that he was killed for his faith, but some details and legends connect him to love. Later legends say that he performed marriages for Christian couples that were denied by the Emperor because of persecution against Christians at the time. This alone makes him a romantic hero, fighting for love against tyranny. He certainly believed in the sanctity of love in marriage, in family as a haven in a sometimes dark and hostile world. So yes, by all means, show your love to your spouse in the name of Valentine, who gave his life for freedom of couples to love so long ago. Earlier legends about Valentine don’t mention weddings, however, but portray him as a classic martyr
Padre Andrew Whitman
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– facing trial for sharing his faith with others in Italy. When on trial, his judge made him a challenge: if Valentine healed his daughter’s blindness, he would let him off, and become a Christian himself; otherwise, Valentine should recant. Well, Valentine prayed to God and the daughter received her sight back, and the judge became a Christian. Unfortunately, as Valentine went on as he did before, he was accused again and faced trial before the emperor, who ultimately had him executed. Of course, he was given the chance to reject Jesus and live, but chose instead to stick with him. This earlier story reveals an even more profound kind of love. It shows compassion for a young child – a stranger – both Valentine’s compassion and God’s love for her by healing her. It shows Valentine’s love for his fellow citizens, by sharing a truth he believed could heal them all of deeper hurts than blindness. It
showed his loyalty to Jesus his Lord. This was a selfsacrificing sort of love. So, maybe it is an appropriate celebration to share a message of love and hope with all the kids in our class, or all the folks in our office, perhaps especially the ones who need it a little more. I wish I could tell you to be like Valentine and you will have a good relationship and everyone will love you, but it would seem that Valentine’s story leads us elsewhere. That is, sometimes you get hurt loving others. Valentine was willing to give his life for this love, like hundreds, and thousands of martyrs of his time and throughout history, because the Jesus he knew did that much and more for him. He was confident of love that conquered even death. May you find that confidence. Happy Valentine’s Day
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CAPRICORN - December 22 - January 19 It is alright if it seems like you’re a beat behind everyone else this week, Capricorn. You will catch up soon enough and others are more than capable of picking up the slack. AQUARIUS - January 20 - February 18 An attraction to someone you meet this week catches you off guard, Aquarius. Forge ahead and explore these feelings if your situation allows. PISCES - February 19 - March 20 Offer support to a friend in need, Pisces. This generous offer will be much-appreciated and you will reap the rewards as well. ARIES - March 21 - April 19 Aries, an open discussion with a loved one yields positive results. Take what is said to heart and work on strengthening this relationship even further going forward. TAURUS - April 20 - May 20 Taurus, reassess your finances before making a big financial commitment. Start adding things up and comparing expenses to income before signing on any dotted lines. GEMINI - May 21 - June 21 Gemini, some time off spent entirely with family and friends is just what the doctor ordered. Cherish this time and appreciate the opportunity to enjoy it with those you love. CANCER - June 22 - July 22 Cancer, some time alone may be necessary to figure out a problem. Once you can get free of distractions, the solution will present itself rather quickly. LEO - July 23 - August 22 Leo, now is the time to begin planning an important project. Your mind is clear and you have the time, so embrace your creative side as you begin to hash things out. VIRGO - August 23 - September 22 Spiritual endeavors may take up much of your time this week, Virgo. Surround yourself with other spiritual people or examine your faith more deeply on your own. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22 Libra, a change of scenery can be just what you need. A day trip to enjoy the great outdoors can prove refreshing and provide some new perspective. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21 Scorpio, a new person in your life proves invigorating. Foster this relationship and be grateful for the opportunity to invite a new person into your life. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 21 Sagittarius, a new hobby piques your interest. Introduce others to this activity and enjoy pursuing this newfound passion with someone you care about.
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Activities for the whole family to enjoy JENNIFER BAIN, PSP COMMUNITY RECREATION SUPERVISOR Like many other circumstances this year, February break and Family Day long weekend might look a little different than in year’s past. Although that’s true, the 4 Wing PSP Community Recreation Department wants to ensure there’s still plenty of fun! Our Fantastic February Fun take and make packages are comprised of crafts and activities for everyone to enjoy. Included in each package is: a family canvas painting activity, yarn and painted heart crafts, date night activities, a STEM trio, a snowman sensory craft, origami paper
crafts, plus instruction cards for each craft and activity, and a bonus treat. For step-by-step instructions, participants can check out our Facebook page: 4 Wing Connection, Instagram: 4 Wing Recreation, and YouTube Channel: PSP – 4 Wing Cold Lake, where we will have daily posts at 10:00 with guides for completing these projects at home. Defence team can purchase this full pack for only $10 by registering on Book King at https://bkk.cfmws.com/ coldlakepub/courses/index.asp In addition to our take and make packages, we have daily active movement breaks posted to our social media pages starting Wednesday, 10 February to Monday, 15 February at
noon to keep families enjoying some physical activities at home and outside. Lastly, we will be posting daily boredom busters at 14:00 during the same dates listed above to help families avoid the dreaded “B” word during the
school break (i.e. I’m bored!). These ideas are sure to keep hands and minds busy and creative! We hope you all enjoy our virtual February Break and look forward to seeing everyone in person again soon.