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Historically, the RCN has beenactively pursuing, on a very mod-est and experimental basis, anumber of remote technologyapplications, in each of the threemaritime domains: Air, Surface,and Sub-Surface. In terms of theundersea domain, the RCN hasoperated everything from sidescan sonars to remotely operatedvehicles, and continues to act-ively participate in the develop-ment of these technologies. TheRCN was also active in the 90’sin developing remotely con-trolled surface targets and thoseinvestments are now reaping realbenefits for Canadian industry.

In recent years, the RCN hadgreat success operating the ScanEagle from our deployed frigatesby leveraging a contractualmechanism that was put in placeby the CAF to support our forcesin Afghanistan. Between 2012and 2014, the combined organicISR capability resident in Hali-fax-class frigates along with theembarked Unmanned AerialSystems (UAS) allowed the RCNto play a prominent role in ex-peditionary operations. Throughcueing, detection, surveillance,and reporting from the shipborneScan Eagle UAS, over nine met-ric tons of illegal drugs wereintercepted by HMC Ships Char-lottetown, Toronto, and Regina. Itproved to be an incredibly versat-ile and important extension of theship’s sensors and embarkedaircraft.

It also allowed the RCN tolearn valuable lessons on how toemploy this capability, how tointegrate into the maritime andlittoral battle space, and how tooperate in conjunction with anembarked maritime helicopter. Itis a great force multiplier for asingle ship or for a Naval TaskGroup.

Disruptive TechnologyAs technologies mature and

evolve, the RCN is anticipatingthe gradual introduction of re-motely piloted vehicles in allthree maritime dimensions. Suchvehicles, known as unmannedvehicles, will be well suited for arange of tasks that will greatlyextend the Commander’s situ-ational awareness and potentiallycontribute to the expansion ofassigned areas of responsibility.It is envisaged that unmannedsystems will also comprise anessential component of a jointforce’s constellation of intelli-gence, reconnaissance, surveil-lance, and potentially Naval FireSupport assets, performing tasksin very high risk environments,delivering precision weapons,and conducting post-attack battledamage assessment. Notwith-standing being a disruptive tech-

nology, Unmanned Systems havethe potential to positively impactfuture maritime operations. Theycan increase both the survivabil-ity and lethality of our ownforces by increasing detection,communications, and engage-ment distances.

Under the leadership of theRCN, the Director of Naval Re-quirements (DNR) is embarkinginto several project initiatives.They will see the delivery of acomplementary warfightingcapability to ships at sea by hav-ing a level of autonomy betweenmaritime unmanned systems,persistence, and expendability inorder to enhance ships survivab-ility along with generating astrategically relevant tacticaladvantage for commanders at seaacross the full spectrum of opera-tions. UAV Capability Demonstration

On the international scene, theRCN observed Exercise UN-MANNED WARRIOR 2016(UmW16) which was conductedon the Isle of Benbecuba, Scot-land under the leadership of theRoyal Navy.

UmW16 was a large-scaledemonstration of maritimeautonomous systems, in a tactic-ally representative environment,including unmanned air, surface,sub-surface vehicles and sensors.In line with the UK StrategicDefence and Security Reviewdirection on innovation and De-fence exports, the UK RN invitedindustry, academia and certainDefence partners, including theUS Navy, to safely experimentand demonstrate the potentialoffered by maritime autonomoussystems within the Joint Warrior(JW) operational environment inorder to explore the feasibility

and maturity of autonomoussystems in delivering maritimecapability.

More recently, on October 25,2016, in partnership with MDASystem Ltd. and AeroVironmentInc, DNR conducted a capabilitydemonstration aboard HMCSSummerside where the AeroVir-onment RQ-20 Puma was evalu-ated.

Despite less than favorableweather conditions, the demowas a great success and the teamwas able to demonstrate thelaunch and recovery from aKingston-class, the quick re-deployment of the UAV, Electro-Optical and Infrared (EO/IR)imagery beyond the visual hori-zon, all while maintaining covert-ness of the aircraft.

By conducting this demonstra-tion in a real maritime environ-ment, it better informed the RCNof the benefits and potentialapplication of this relatively newtechnology for future missions. Current Unmanned Initiatives

The Remote Minehunting andDisposal System (RMDS) will bea modular, stand-off Naval MineCountermeasures (NMCM) cap-ability, designed to provide thefull spectrum of Naval MineHunting operations and contrib-ute to underwater domain aware-ness. A preliminary estimate isbetween $20 million to $40 mil-lion.

The RCN ISTAR UAS will bea shipborne, complementary,persistent, near-real time, overthe horizon, Intelligence, Surveil-lance, Target Acquisition andReconnaissance (ISTAR) capab-ility that will enhance self-de-fence for deployed HMC Shipsalong with generating a strategic-ally relevant tactical advantagefor commanders at sea across thefull spectrum of operations.

A preliminary estimate isbetween $100 million to $249million.

RCN experimenting with UAVBy Cdr Simon Nadeau,Director Naval Requirements(C4ISR & Unmanned Systems)

HMCS Summerside conducts UAV trials at sea on October 25, 2016. MS RONNIE KINNIE, FIS HALIFAX

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and look forward to future mem-bers of HMCS Halifax being ableto use this modernized system.”

While docked, Halifax willalso be fulfilling her five-yearmaintenance period to advanceother ship systems with updatedkit such as reverse osmosis desal-ination rods, an upgraded Dop-

On Thursday, October 20, aftermonths of rigorous effort andmany long hours spent de-storingthe ship, the members of HMCSHalifax made the final prepara-tions to depart HMC Dockyardfor the Irving dry dock for anextended docking period. Halifaxis expected to be at Irving untilsummer 2017 to complete neces-sary work and upgrades, with themain focus being the installationof Integrated Platform Manage-ment System (IPMS). Halifax isthe last of Canadian Patrol Frig-ates to acquire this upgradedcapability. When asked about theintegration of IPMS to the ship,Marine Systems EngineeringPhase VI, SLt Parker Stutelyexpressed his interest with theupcoming improvement to hisship.

“After spending most of mysailing career in Halifax, IMCS issomething that I have workedwith on a regular basis. I have hadthe opportunity to sail on otherships and be exposed to IPMS

pler Speed Log and the installa-tion of new chillers.

The completion of this routinemaintenance will ensure thatHalifax will be prepared to rise tothe challenges of future trainingand operations.

Docking a warship is a com-plicated evolution requiring the

combined and coordinated effortof the entire ship’s company. Thisis a slow time evolution that oftenrequires a long day’s work and asignificant amount of time spentwaiting. The tide must be highenough for the ship to clear thedock as it is maneuvered inside.

The morning commenced withthe last possible de-storing effortsprior to departing, then the browwas landed and the ship coldmoved to the Irving graving dockwith the help of tugs suppliedthrough the Halifax Queen’sHarbour Master.

Once Halifax was secured inthe dock, blocks and tackles wererigged to adjust the alignment ofthe ship over her blocks. Follow-ing that, the tugs were slipped andcleared the camber.

The doors were then closedand the water pumped out of thedock at a rate of approximately20ft/hr and after some final align-ment checks by the divers shewas finally resting on her blocksat 4 p.m. When asked her opinionon the success of the docking,HMCS Halifax’s engineeringofficer Lt(N) Cynthia Cabornobserved, “The hard work putforward by the team resulted in awell-executed evolution. Theweather was perfect, everythingoccurred on time, and there wereabsolutely no surprises.”

Overall the docking of HMCSHalifax was a great success andthe crew eagerly awaits her returnso they may again take her to seawith enhanced capability andrenewed vigour.

HMCS Halifax enters Irving dry dock for integral upgrades to ship capability By SLt Laura Elliott,HMCS Halifax

HMCS Halifax enters dry dock in Halifax Shipyard to complete neces-sary work and upgrades.

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Crewmembers from HMCS Charlottetown use some off watch time to relax and play games during OPREASSURANCE in the Mediterranean Sea, October 28 2016. OP REASSURANCE is Canada’s contribu-tion to NATO’s assurance and deterrence measures through the provision of military capabilities fortraining, exercises, demonstrations and assigned NATO tasks in Eastern Europe and the MediterraneanSea.

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The crew of HMCS Yellowknifewill be heading to B.C.’s northcoast later this month to investig-ate reports of submerged Cold-War era ordnance.

The ordnance is believed to bepart of a B4 weapon jettisoned bya U.S. B-36 aircraft that crashedin the vicinity of Prince Ruperton Feb. 13, 1950. The object wasrecently discovered by a diverwho had been searching for seacucumbers off the shores of PittIsland, located approximately 80kilometres south of PrinceRupert. The diver reported thedetails of his find to the RCMPand the Canadian Armed Forces.

“Discussions with ourNORTHCOM Liaison Officerhave provided us with informa-tion on the disposition of theweapon at the time of the jettisonand crash, including verifyingthat there was no radioactivematerial in the weapon during thefailed test flight in February1950,” said Commander MicheleTessier, Commander CoastalForces, who indicated the object’score likely contained lead.

According to accounts byauthor Dirk Septer in his bookLost Nuke: The Last Flight ofBomber 075, five crew memberswere killed in the crash of theB-36 and 12 were rescued afteran engine fire, believed to becaused by ice buildup on thewings, erupted on the plane.

The crew dumped the ord-nance in the ocean and then thepilot set the plane on autopilottargeting it to crash into a remotearea near Mount Kologe beforehe and the crew bailed out of theplane. The decision by the pilotto drop the ordnance in the oceanwas made because the crew wereuncertain of their proximity topopulated areas and how far theplane could travel being weighteddown.

During their upcoming sailingprogram, Yellowknife will embarkthe civilian diver who made thefind and proceed to the areawhere he found it.

The crew will employ theirremote operated vehicle to theocean’s floor in an effort to gath-er information and capture im-agery of the ordnance.

A team from Maritime Opera-tions Group Four and the FDU(P)will operate the vehicle andprovide oversight in determiningwhat the object actually is and ifit is the test weapon from theB-36 in question. Finding theprecise location of the objectitself may pose a challenge, saidCdr Tessier.

“We expect to capture imageryover the course of a couple ofdays on site , but this is depend-ent on how quickly the actuallocation of the object can beestablished,” she said.

“The diver did not have a GPSwith him when he found it andwe will be going with his visualI.D. of the location.”

RCN attendslost ordnance-46By Peter Mallett,The Lookout Staff

Madison Jean Jones is a Grade 9student at Astral Drive Element-ary School and recently took partin the annual Take Our Kids toWork day at 12 Wing Shearwater.The program provides Grade 9

students with the opportunity toexperience and learn about theworld of work as they begin toexplore possible career paths.Madison is the youngest of ninegrandchildren to PO2 Ronald R.Folkins, seen kneeling in thephoto above in 1963 when thefirst Sea King was delivered toShearwater. PO2 Folkins was an

Avionics Systems Technicianwith 30 years of military service.

Madison is involved in cheer-leading competitions throughoutNova Scotia and internationally.In the future she hopes to attendDalhousie University to becomea dentist specializing in Ortho-dontics.

Take Our Kids to Work day at 12 Wing

Madison Jean Jones, granddaughter of PO2 Folkins, participates in Take Our Kids to Work Day at 12 WingShearwater. LS BRAD UPSHALL, 12 WING IMAGING

By LS Brad Upshall,12 Wing Imaging

PO2 Ronald Folkins (kneeling) with the first Sea King delivered toShearwater. CONTRIBUTED

An artists’s rendition of the new Arctic Offshore Patrol Vessel.SUBMITTED

The commanding officer of theRCN’s first Arctic OffshorePatrol Vessel has already beenchosen, and work has begun toensure everything is ready whenHMCS Harry DeWolf is de-livered in 2018.

LCdr Corey Gleason, alongwith a small preliminary crew,are preparing for the new vessel,one of six ice-capable offshorepatrol ships that will conductsovereignty and surveillanceoperations in Canada’s oceanareas of interest, including in theArctic.

“It’s truly exciting to have thisrole as first commanding of-ficer,” says LCdr Gleason. “Thefirst ship in its class is always alot of work and there’s a longroad ahead – about five yearsbetween shore office work andthe first operational cruise for thelead ship. We get the opportunityto pave the way for everyoneelse.”

This is essential work as thenavy prepares for a busy future inCanada’s North, according toRAdm John Newton, Command-er Maritime Forces Atlantic.

“We take note of the signific-ant changes being felt in theenvironment, industry, com-merce, tourism, society and cul-ture. It is a timely developmentthat the RCN will soon takedelivery of the first Arctic Off-shore Patrol Vessel.”

He adds that the pending ar-rival of these vessels inspires theRCN to undertake bolder activit-ies in all of Canada’s ocean areas.This past summer, maritimecoastal defence vessel Monctonwas patrolling in Hudson Bay,while its sister ship Shawiniganwas far west along the NorthwestPassage, creating new learningexperiences for sailors in thefleet.

“For several years now ourcrews have been increasinglybusy familiarizing themselveswith Arctic waterways and thecommunities that struggle withshifting economies, climate andhuman activities,” says RAdmNewton. “We have engaged in

new partnerships with govern-ment agencies that are keen tobenefit from the support of theRCN.”

As things continue to changeat a fast pace in an increasinglyaccessible Arctic – whether it’sthe historic passage of the cruiseship Crystal Serenity through theNorthwest Passage this summer,a refueling port for the navy atNanisivik, Nunavut, scientificresearch or increased externalinterests in the Arctic – theRCN’s role in the North is ex-panding rapidly and the newArctic Offshore Patrol Vesselswill bring new responsibilities.

Construction of Harry DeWolfbegan in September 2015, andIrving Shipbuilding in Halifax isbuilding the Arctic OffshorePatrol Vessel using a progressivebuild approach. Over the courseof time, 65 smaller units become21 larger blocks, which thenbecome three mega-blocks.

LCdr Gleason says the engineshave now been installed, themiddle section is upright, and theentire ship will be soon sitting inthe water.

“Trials will begin in 2018 andmore routine seasonal deploy-ments will be under way com-

mencing in 2019,” he says.“However, there is a great deal ofwork to do before those deploy-ments can take place.”

Also assigned to the ship atthis time are LCdr Scott Meagheras executive officer and CPO1Gerry Doucet as coxswain.

New ships prepare RCN for expanded Arctic operationsBy Darlene Blakeley, SeniorEditor and Writer, Navy PA

LCdr Corey Gleason, RAdm JohnNewton and Capt(N) MichaelDavie in Norway during stafftalks. SUBMITTED

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615 (Bluenose) Royal CanadianAir Cadet SquadronTime: 6:15 - 9:15 p.m.Date: Wednesdays, ongoingLocation: NTDC(A)

Flight principles, air naviga-tion, meteorology, first aid, air-frames, engines, marksmanship,effective speaking, instructionaltechniques and leadership aresome of the things you will learnas a member of 615 (Bluenose)Squadron. If you are 12 -18 yearsof age you can join. Air cadetactivities are centered on aero-nautics and leadership. There areno fees to join and uniforms areprovided. Summer trainingcourses from 2-7 weeks in lengthare available. 615 (Bluenose)Squadron meets Wednesday’sfrom 6:15-9:15 pm, starting 14Sept 2016, at the Naval TrainingDevelopment Centre (Atlantic),formerly Canadian Forces NavalEngineering School, CFB Hali-fax (entrance to the base is at thecorner of Almon and Gottingen).For more information, go onlineto www.615aircadets.ca or email615air@cadets.gc.ca.Tuesday Night TalksTime: 7 p.m.Date: November 29, December6Location: Maritime Museum ofthe Atlantic

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Maritime Museum of the At-lantic through the fall and winter.On November 29, Capt GaryO’Donnell will lead a discussiontitled The History of the AtlanticPilotage Authority. O’Donnell, acurrently serving pilot in the portof Halifax, will explore the roleof pilots in the devastating explo-sion of December 6,1917. He willtake the crowd through a lookinto the work of harbour pilots inHalifax today and their role inthe day-to-day operations of ourbusy port. Then, on December 6,author and historian Joel Zemelwill lead a talk titled From Colli-sion to Explosion: Minute byMinute. The presentation willfocus on the Halifax Explosion,specifically the nineteen and ahalf minutes following the colli-sion between SS Mont Blanc andSS Imo in Halifax Harbour upuntil the explosion itself, whichleft unprecedented death anddestruction in its wake. Visitmuseum.novascotia.ca for moreinformation on either event.Halifax Explosion MemorialServiceTime: 8:45 a.m.Date: Tuesday, December 6Location: Fort Needham BellTower

Remember the tragedy thatshaped our city at the 99th An-niversary Memorial Service of

the Halifax Explosion of 1917.With more than 2,000 peoplekilled and 9,000 more injured,the traumatic event left a lastingimpression on the city and itsresidents. Nearly 100 years later,Halifax has not forgotten, andevery December 6, just before 9a.m., there is a service by theMemorial Bells at Fort Needham,close to where SS Mont-Blancexploded. More information willbecome available as the servicenears at halifax.ca/halifaxexplo-sion.Halifax Menorah LightingTime: 6 p.m.Date: Tuesday, December 27Location: Grand ParadeSquare

Join Mayor Savage and mem-bers of the HRM’s Jewish Com-munity as we light the Menorahand celebrate Hanukkah inDowntown Halifax. Everyone iswelcome to attend.New Year’s Eve at the GrandParadeTime: 10 p.m.Date: Saturday, December 31Location: Grand ParadeSquare

The largest New Year’s EveCelebration in Atlantic Canada isonce again planned for Halifax toring in 2017, with great live en-tertainment and lots of fireworks.

Performances begin at 10:30p.m., and featured acts includeNeon Dreams, Christina Martin,Christine Campbell, AtlanticCirque and more. Fireworks takeplace at midnight, and an earlierfireworks show will take place at7 p.m. from the Emera Oval, tocoincide with a NYE publicskate. The festivities will also bebroadcast live on Eastlink TV.Halifax Harmonizers ChorusGroupTime: 7-10 p.m.Date: Mondays, ongoingLocation: 152 Windmill Rd,Dartmouth

Calling all current and formermilitary personnel who lovemusic and singing. The HalifaxHarmonizers are a barbershopchorus who perform at variousfunctions through the year, in-cluding at churches, seniorscomplexes and Camp Hill Veter-ans Hospital. The group currentlyhas about 35 regular members,including two qualified Direct-ors, and supplies sheet music andlearning tracks for all songs. Fourretired sailors are already mem-bers, and they’re on the lookoutfor more. Anyone interested inattending a meeting can contactPresident and retired CPO EarlLohnes at earl-lohnes4@gmail.com.

CFB Halifax and the HMCDockyard Halifax are no strangerto foreign uniforms, but a certainbuzz could be heard in the Navylines as CAF personnel in AridCadpat uniforms could be seenmoving. Add to this, sailors fromthe Royal Australian Navy(RAN) in Australian MulticamCamouflage uniforms and in-terest was piqued.

The personnel in questionwere preparing to deploy as partof a joint Canada-AustraliaHeadquarters for Combined TaskForce (CTF) 150. Although pre-parations have been taking placein both countries over the lastfew months, this was the first

occasion that personnel deploy-ing as part of CTF 150 cametogether as a group prior to theirdeployment to Bahrain.

The training week kicked offwith a soccer match at theSTADPLEX which quickly di-vulged some strong personalitytraits from members from bothcountries.

This turned to the business athand with briefings, lectures andadministration followed by BattleWatch Training scenarios thatmimicked what they would ex-perience on mission. The teamsettled into Battle Rhythm toensure all personnel were wellversed in their roles in a multina-tional operational HQ and learnto work as a team.

“Canada and Australia have a

long history of working togetheron operations,” said Capt(N) PaulScott, RAN, Deputy Command-er/Chief of Staff of CTF 150. “Aheadquarters composed of pro-fessional sailors from our twonations feels natural. I am con-fident we will be successfulgiven our great missions togetherwith CTF 150, RIMPAC andother multinational events.”

No integration plan with Cana-dians would be complete withouta hockey game. Personnel fromboth countries attended a HalifaxMooseheads hockey game, fol-lowed by a game of ball hockeyat STADPLEX. It was obviousthat the Australians learnedquickly as their hockey skillswere beyond the rookie level.

“I am proud of how the team

came together during this prepar-atory period,” said CommodoreHaydn Edmundson, Commanderof CTF150. “All deploying per-sonnel have worked hard toachieve success with collectiveteam training and we are ready totake the helm of CTF 150 inDecember.”

CTF 150 is a multinationaltask force whose mission is topromote maritime security inorder to counter terrorist acts andrelated illegal activities, whichterrorists use to fund or concealtheir movements. It is one ofthree task forces operated byCombined Maritime Forces(CMF) based out of Bahrain.This is the third time that Canadahas commanded this importantmission.

CTF 150 prepares for deploymentBy Capt Colette Brake,CTF 150 Public Affairs Officer

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Under the umbrella of the RoyalCanadian Navy’s REGULUSexchange program, junior of-ficers are given the opportunityto go to sea to train with partnernavies during periods of reducedsailing.

Canadian sailors hone theirskills and gain valuable interna-tional experience while workingon board foreign vessels,strengthening the RCN’s corecompetencies. I was offered thisopportunity on my very first dayon board HMCS Montréal.

On July 3, 2016, I departedHalifax for Pearl Harbor, Hawaiito join French Ship (FS) Prairialof the Marine Nationale for Exer-cise Rim of the Pacific (RIM-PAC) 2016. Set to sail on July 11for 26 days, including a transit toFrench Polynesia, I was attachedto FS Prairial a week in advanceto get accustomed to the Frenchship and crew.

Met by a Prairial officer uponarrival at Honolulu airport, I wassoon introduced to the ship’schain of command.

I then had my first meal onboard, in the company of CdrAlexis Huberdeau, the Captain ofthe ship.

During my first moment onboard, I knew that the followingweeks would be exceptional.

Crewmembers and officerswere welcoming, the food was

amazing, and the overall ambi-ance on board was very positive.

I would also soon realize theamount of international coopera-tion that would take place in thefollowing weeks, as 26 nationstook part in the exercise. Prairialwelcomed members of the Ger-man and American navies onboard.

I had many opportunities tointeract on a daily basis withmembers of several differentcountries, which allowed me tobuild strong personal and profes-sional relationships.

It was also an enriching exper-ience for the crew of Prairial tohave English-speaking personnelon board, as they were able topractice their second language. Infact, English lessons given bymyself and the two Americansembarked would become part ofthe ship’s daily routine.

On July 11, Prairial departedPearl Harbor to join a CombinedTask Force composed of 10 war-ships from the Chinese, Indone-sian, American and Frenchnavies. The group was going tofocus on maritime interdictionoperations, but would executeseveral other evolutions such astactical manoeuvres, search andrescue exercises, and surfacefiring exercises.

I realized that my maritimesurface and sub-surface (MARS)training had prepared me to act-ively take part in all of the evolu-tions, and it was an enrichingexperience to conduct real re-plenishment-at-sea and heli-

copter operations. Firefighting exercises, man

overboard drills and steering gearbreakdown exercises would alsobe part of the ship’s daily routine.

I took part in these exercisesacting as Officer of the Watch,proud to have received CdrHuberdeau’s confidence.

He gave me a place in thewatch rotation and allowed me toparticipate in all evolutions.

On July 28, Prairial detachedfrom RIMPAC and began aneight-day transit, crossing theequator, toward Papeete inFrench Polynesia. When crossingthe equator, a special ceremonytook place, and members like me,who were crossing the line forthe first time, were baptised byNeptune.

The content of the ceremony isa secret, but I can say that cross-ing the equator was a challengingtask, and great for esprit decorps.

On August 5, Prairial arrivedin Papeete and the crew beganpreparations for an upcomingchange of command ceremony. Iwas invited to take part in theevent – the perfect conclusion toan amazing journey – and itshowed me how strong the co-operation between our countriesis.

I would recommend all MARSofficers take part in the REGU-LUS program.

It was an enriching experienceprofessionally, and I have onlygood memories about the wholeexchange.

REGULUS: Sailing with the French NavyBy SLt JérémieHéon-Miousse,HMCS Montréal

On Friday September 21, sailorsfrom HMCS Toronto hit the feltto either Hold ’em or Fold ’emfor the Unit’s 3rd Annual PokerTournament. Players from theship were invited to participate insupport of the National DefenseCharitable Campaign (NDWCC).Attracting 69 players from differ-ent skill levels, a short tutorialwas given on the rules of TexasHold ’em and then the eventbegan.

It was a fierce tournamentwith this year’s organizer, CplErica Hall, taking first place. Theevent was a huge success andraised $800 for the NDWCC.

NDWCC is part of the Govern-ment of Canada Workplace Char-itable Campaign (GCWCC),which is a charitable organizationdeveloped exclusively for federalpublic servants and federal retir-ees. Through the NDWCC, units

like Toronto can support UnitedWay, HealthPartners or any otherregistered Canadian charity oftheir choosing.

The poker tournament kickedoff this year’s NDWCC cam-paign, which runs every fall andincludes all sort fundraisingactivities. Toronto is off to a greatstart and looks forward to con-tinuing annual events like this inthe support of charity.

Sailors from HMCS Toronto play in the ship’s annual poker tourna-ment for NDWCC. Les membres de l’équipage du NCSM Toronto fairedu poker. SUBMITTED

Poker tournament in HMCSToronto raises cash for NDWCCBy A/SLt Pierre Caouette,HMCS Toronto

Le vendredi 21 septembredernier se tenait le 3iemeTournois Annuel de Poker,dont les participants, tousmembres de l’équipage duNCSM Toronto, ont dû fairepreuve de ruse lorsqu’offertde retenir leur main ou de laplier.

L’évènement se vit ungrand succès, amassant plusde $800 pour la Campagne decharité en milieu de travaildu gouvernement du Canada(CCMTGC), celle-ci étantune organization charitabledéveloppée exclusivementpour les employés du

service public et dufédéral.

Au court de la CCMTGC,les unités, telles que Toronto,ont eu l’opportunité d’offrirleur support à Centraide,leurs Partenaires Santé ou àune organisation charitableenregistrée de leur choix.

Le coup de départ de laCampagne de charité en mi-lieu de travail du gouverne-ment du Canada (CCMTGC)s’est vue marquée par latenue du Tournois

de Poker, celle-ci debutantchaque année à l’automne,incluant une tonne d’activitésvisant à amasser des dons.Toronto est parti sur uneroute solide, et reste trèsmotivé à l’idée d’assurer lacontinuité de tels évènementspour supporter la charité.

Le NCSMToronto etLe TournoisAnnuel dePoker pourCCMTGCPar l’ ENS2 Pierre Caouette,NCSM Toronto

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On a rocky hillside in Ferguson’sCove overlooking the ocean, asmall cemetery holds the gravesof two brothers who volunteeredfor service in the Second WorldWar.

On November 11, 2016, thegraveyard where Arthur WilliamGargan and Dougald Gargan areburied was the scene of a Re-membrance ceremony thatbrought together communitymembers, Royal Canadian Le-gion Branch 152, and militaryrepresentatives including RAdmJohn Newton, Formation ChiefCPO1 Pierre Auger, an honourguard, and a bugler from MAR-LANT to play the Last Post.

RAdm Newton described theperiod just before the SecondWorld War. “In the 1920s and1930s, Ferguson’s Cove was apopular vacation spot for Halifaxresidents who had cottages here,”according to RAdm Newton.

Arthur and Dougald Gargangrew up in Ferguson’s Cove, avillage on the rocky shorelinejust outside Halifax. Like manyyoung Canadian men in the late1930s, they became aware that awar in Europe was a strong pos-sibility. Arthur Gargan was un-dergoing his military training inOntario when he suffered a badsunburn and a severe infectionthat led to his death in July 1938,when he was just short of his 20th

birthday. It was a sorrowful occa-sion for the community to loseone of its own, noted RAdmNewton. “They would have car-

ried the casket from Stella Marischurch just below York Redoubt,up this rocky hillside path to thecemetery.” When the SecondWorld War began, Ferguson’sCove quickly changed. Suddenly,“there were gun emplacements atthe fort of York Redoubt.” Therewere anti-submarine nets in Hali-fax Harbour, and many youngNova Scotians rushed to enlistfor military service. Arthur’syounger brother Dougald joinedthe Royal Canadian Artillery butwhile garrisoned on McNabsIsland and preparing for deploy-ment to Europe, Dougald Garganfell into a diabetic coma and diedin November 1939. Eager toserve his country and worriedthat his diabetes would disqualifyhim, Dougald Gargan had notdisclosed that medical informa-tion to the recruiters. As an earlycasualty of the war, Dougald’sgrave has a Commonwealth WarGraves Commission headstone,

and his name is listed in theSecond World War Book of Re-membrance, displayed in theMemorial Chamber of the PeaceTower on Parliament Hill inOttawa. A third Gargan brother,Leo, also enlisted but fortunatelysurvived the war, rising to therank of Sergeant Major. He re-turned to Halifax, married andraised a family and upon hisdeath in 1995, was buried in FortMassey Cemetery in Halifax.

“I give credit to this com-munity for caring for thiscemetery over the years,” saidRAdm Newton. In his remarks,USN padre LCdr Deese observedthat when he spoke to severallocal residents, they told him thatseveral other military veteranswere buried in the cemetery,including a Korean War veteran.He said, “Today, we give thanksfor those who served and thosewho gave their lives so that wecould live freely.”

A small community remembers its fallen By Virginia Beaton,Trident Staff

RAdm John Newton lays a wreath at the grave of Arthur Gargan, oneof two brothers who died while undergoing training in Canada inpreparation for deployment to the Second World War.

LS PETER FREW, FIS HALIFAX

Aviator Alex Macbean, part of the Sentry Guard, stands Rested on Arms during the Centennial Branch#160 Legion Remembrance Day ceremonies held at Cole Harbour Place in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia onNovember 11, 2016.

CPL ANTHONY LAVIOLETTE, 12 WING IMAGING SERVICES

Remembrance Day at Cole Harbour Place, Dartmouth

Remembrance Day 2016 was thefirst time I was on parade inHarbour Station, Saint John, NewBrunswick. As I stood waiting tomarch in, I had an overwhelmingsense of pride and nervousness;how many times had my father oruncle stood in the same place? Iwas that kid who sat in the crowdand smiled with pride as my Dad,my hero, stood up when theycalled for all those who have orare serving to stand and bethanked. I never thought I wouldbe down on that floor, in front ofthe crowd, in uniform.

This was the first Remem-brance Day that I wasn't with myDad but I wasn't alone: mysecond family was standing allaround me. I joined HMCSBrunswicker in September of2015 at the age of 16. Over thepast year I have participated intraining at the unit designed toprepare me for sea. I have trainedwith computerized at sea simu-lators, completed First Aid andphysical fitness training, andhave attended Sea Dogs’ gamesin uniform and visited the veter-ans’ wing at the nursing home.The sense of belonging I havefound at Brunswicker has mademe the only person in my highschool class who actually enjoysgoing to work.

This past summer I attended

Basic Training, also known asboot camp. As many of myfriends sat on beaches, I began asummer of training and makingnew friends while learning milit-ary skills like leadership andmarching. Basic training wasfilled with laughs, tears and a lotof push-ups in the mud. One ofmy fondest memories was train-ing during a thunderstorm; ourplatoon name was Thunder. Weyelled in pride every time we sawa flash of light or heard the boomof thunder. We were on a well-deserved break when thunderstruck and we started with ourusual yells. Someone called,“Let’s do push-ups!” Our platoonPetty Officer asked, “Is that whatyou want? Push-ups?” To thisday I have never seen so manytired, wet humans excited to dopush-ups in the mud. We wereone at that moment, a closegroup of friends from acrossCanada brought together by ourtraining. I will never forget it.

That same feeling of onenessis what Remembrance Daymeans to me. The same feeling Ihad doing push-ups in the mud isthe same connection I felt as Istood in Harbour Station withBrunswicker. As I stood with myship, I realized why I am thehappiest person in my class to goto work, why I want a career withthe military; I am proud to bepart of something much largerthan myself.

OS MacGregor lays a wreath at a Remembrance Day ceremony inSaint John, NB

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My first RemembranceDay in HMCS BrunswickerBy OS Jane MacGregor,HMCS Brunswicker

None so Beautiful, to brisk milit-ary marches such as the Tri-Service Salute.

“You remind us of our past,”RAdm John Newton told theband in his address during theconcert. Recalling many paradesand events where military mem-bers had the pleasure of hearingthe Stadacona Band play, RAdmNewton said that the power of themusic had inspired veterans inthe past, and would continue todo so for currently serving mem-bers.

The program began with avideo presentation given byHeather White, Director Veter-ans’ Services at Camp Hill Veter-

There was a new venue for theStadacona Band of the RoyalCanadian Navy’s 15th annual ‘TilWe Meet Again concert, held thisyear on Saturday, November 12.The band, led by Lt(N) PatriceArsenault, Commanding Officerand Director of Music, played toan overflow crowd in the PaulO’Regan Hall of the HalifaxCentral Library.

This year’s theme wasBridging the Years: A MusicalJourney, and the program rangedfrom perennial favourites such asIn the Mood, to the pop ballad

ans’ Hospital. The concert is afundraiser for the Camp HillVeterans’ Garden, and White’spresentation explained how thegarden has evolved over time.White thanked the band for thefunds raised, and also acknow-ledged and thanked the manyCAF members who have contrib-uted their time and effort to thespring and fall garden cleanupdays. As always, the banddemonstrated its musical versatil-ity in programming and perform-ance. Nimrod, from the EnigmaVariations by Edward Elgar, wassubdued and almost melancholy,while Colditz March, composedby Robert Farnon for the 1970s

British TV series, was brisk anddynamic, thanks to the marcharrangement by bandmember LSJack Brownell.

Several of the band’s smallerensembles were also showcased.A combo featuring singer andkeyboardist PO2 Krisanne Crow-ell played a bossa nova version ofCole Porter’s Every Time We SayGoodbye, and the brass quintetplayed What A Wonderful World.

One of the most popular eventsof every ‘Til We Meet Againconcert is the audience singalongwith the band on a medley ofSecond World War songs. Thisyear was no exception, as theaudience, led by singers PO2

Crowell, PO2 Lambert, and PO2Wilson, sang popular tunes in-cluding Don’t Sit Under theApple Tree, We’ll Meet Again,The Quartermaster’s Store, andNow is the Hour.

A new addition to the programwas a powerpoint presentationthat showed many of the band-members and their parents, chil-dren or other family memberswho also had served in the milit-ary.

Following a version of Amaz-ing Grace that included the bandstanding to sing one verse infour-part harmony, the afternoonconcert concluded with OCanada.

Stadacona Band marks Veterans’ Week with 15th annual fundraising concertBy Virginia Beaton,Trident Staff

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When it comes to health care,you are your own best advocate!Together with your health careteam, the ideal goal is to keepyou healthy in mind, body andspirit.

When you enter the militarymedical system, you become aclient of the health system, andwe strive to treat you as such.However, occasionally, you mayfeel that you have not been caredfor in the way you had hoped orperceived.

If you feel that you have aconcern that could impact care ofothers, care of yourself, or envir-onmental safety, we need to bemade aware.

This is where the role of thePatient Safety Officer (PSO)comes into play.

The PSO’s primary goal is toensure patient safety is main-tained within the clinical envir-onment.

If you have any questions,concerns, or comments regardingthe care provided in the clinic toa military member, or the safeworking environment of theclinic itself, the PSO is there tolisten and help guide positivechanges to the system.

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Combat Engineers are the bravesoldiers that are the first to entera theatre of operations to buildcamps and bases to support ofCAF operations but they oftenrely on the support of their RCNcolleagues for the deliver sup-plies.

During Exercise NIHILOSAPPER 2016, 4 Engineer Sup-port Regiment (4 ESR) simulatedthis crucial supply delivery withHMCS Summerside with securitysupport from FDU(A).

“Training with RCN assetstaught us a lot about the capabil-ities that the Navy can lend totheatre opening operations,” saidLCol Chris Cotton, CommandingOfficer of 4 ESR. “We learned alot of valuable lessons with FDU(A) and HMCS Summerside andwe hope to add explosive ordin-ance disposal into the joint train-ing program for future iterationsof this exercise.”

Exercise NIHILO SAPPER, isa General Support Engineeringexercise conducted annually by 4ESR to assess the unit`s theatreopening and activation capabilit-ies.

This year`s exercise was con-ducted in Bathurst at it was firsttime in its history that it wasconducted completely outside of

the Gagetown training area.Combat Divers from 4 ESR

and Port Inspection Divers fromFDU(A) conducted joint trainingin the waterways surrounding thePort of Belledune to ensure thatthey port was safe for the arrivalof Summerside. Once the simu-lated seaport of disembarkationwas deemed safe, the ship arrivedalongside to deliver supplies thatwere to be transported to exercisemain operating base south ofBathurst.

“I thoroughly enjoyed workingwith LCol Cotton and the 4 ESRteam,” said LCdr Paul Smith,Commanding Officer of Sum-merside. “The experience helpedus identify ways that we cansupport one another in variousoperating environments.”

While in port, the ship hostedmembers of the 4 ESR for a daysail on November 5 to have themobserve the vessel`s manoeuver-ability and the dive teams simu-lated a small boat attack on theship to test its defensive postureon November 6.

This was the first time in itshistory that RCN units particip-ated in Exercise NIHILO SAP-PER and based on the success ofthis collaborative training experi-ence, it is safe to say that jointtraining will occur in the futureunless the CAF requires jointtheatre operational support be-fore next year’s exercise.

Joint Theatre Openingtakes place in northern N.B By SLt Jamie Tobin,Public Affairs Officer, ExerciseNIHILO SAPPER

Crew members of HMCS Summerside fire a 50 caliber gun with blank ammunition to ward off simulatedpirates played by Naval Clearance Divers and Combat Engineer divers of FDU(A) and 4 Engineer Sup-port Regiment, (respectively) during a SwarmEx in inflatable rafts in the Port of Belledune, outside Ba-thurst New Brunswick on November 6, 2016 during Exercise Nihilo Sapper 16. WO JERRY KEAN/5 CDN DIV HQ PA

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When the Commander ofCanada’s Naval Reserves, Com-modore Marta Mulkins and hercolleagues gathered for an in-formal breakfast on Persons Dayin Ottawa last month, they reflec-ted on the accomplishments ofwomen in the Canadian ArmedForces.

Joining her at the table wereseveral high-ranking femalemilitary officers, including LGenChristine Whitecross, MGenTammy Harris, BGen Lise Bour-gon, as well as CommissionerJody Thomas of the CanadianCoast Guard.

Patricia Hadju, Canada’s Fed-eral Minster for the Status ofWomen, also dropped by to jointhem.

“We decided to have an in-formal gathering, so it was veryinspiring that she dropped by torecognize the success of womenin the military,” says CmdreMulkins.

“We are constantly lookingforward, but it is nice for a mo-ment to recognize where we havebeen and our accomplishments.”

One such accomplishment isPersons Day - Oct. 18, 1929, theday when Lord Sankey, LordChancellor of Great Britain,announced the decision of thefive lords that women were per-sons.

The decision forced the Cana-dian federal government to allowwomen to be appointed to theSenate or to any public office inthe land. This decision paved the

way women, including those atthe breakfast table.

Thirty-one years ago CmdreMulkins joined the Naval Re-serves; as the years passed, the

thought of reaching one of thehighest ranks was not in her sites.But like her male counterparts,good, hard work paid off withpromotion after promotion.

“I would say the military andthe Canadian government havebeen ahead of the curve in bothpay equity and opening oppor-tunities to women many years

ago, and helped set the tone foradvancement in the rest of soci-ety,” she says.

“The entire process has taughtus a valuable lesson, to neverunderestimate strength in di-versity and that everyone inCanada brings something to thetable and we are stronger for it.”

Although she brushes off thehistoric significance of her rise,she has, nonetheless, paved theway for women in the RoyalCanadian Navy.

She was the first woman tocommand a warship in the RCN,and later commanded NavalReserve Division HMCS Car-leton.

“I suppose because I was thefirst to command a ship that I ama trailblazer,” she says. “Sure it’simportant to be the first, but alsobeing the second, third, andfourth is important because itproves the first wasn’t an anom-aly, and that that path be welltravelled by women in the fu-ture.”

Last year she assumed com-mand of all 24 Naval Reserveunits and its 3,200 personnellocated across Canada.

As the Naval Reserves looks toexpand their numbers over thenext few years, Cmdre Mulkinshopes her perspective resonateswith young female universitystudents and other women cur-rently contemplating their careerpath.

The Reserves, she says, are “agreat starting point to get a truesense of what the military isreally like.”

Naval Reserves Commander inspired by breakfast club

GG05-2016-0439-033 November 10, 2016 Rideau Hall, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada His Excellency presentsthe Officer (O.M.M.) insignia of the Order of Military Merit to Captain(N) Marta Beattie Mulkins,O.M.M., C.D. His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presided over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, onNovember 10, 2016. The Governor General bestowed the honour on 2 Commanders, 8 Officers and 36Members. SGT JOHANIE MAHEU, RIDEAU HALL, OSGG SGT JOHANIE MAHEUSgt Johanie Maheu

By Peter Mallett,The Lookout Staff

mine countermeasures. It is inthese very shallow waters ofdepths between nine to 15 metresthat Navy CLearance Diversconduct very shallow water minecountermeasure operations.

These operations typicallyinvolve clearance divers beinginserted into a location wheremines are suspected, and con-ducting a thorough search of aspecified area.

RCN clearance divers makeuse of the Shark Marine Navigat-or, which uses sonar for detectingobjects on the seabed floor, andallows divers to navigate in alimited or no visibility environ-ment. The use of the Shark Mar-ine Navigator helps divers todistinguish mines from otherobjects that may be in the water,such as rock formations or otherdebris.

Because of their versatility,divers can be inserted into anarea of concern by a few differentmethods. The most common isby sea via small boats such as a

While deep-water salvage opera-tions remain a staple of the RoyalCanadian Navy (RCN) ClearanceDiver occupation, there is a rolethat has re-emerged and becomethe bread and butter work of thetrade - mine countermeasure.

The word clearance in thetrade name originates from whenthe trade was first established inthe 1950s for the purpose of mineclearance. Naval mines have beenused as an effective tool in war-fare since before the First WorldWar. As technologies and warfareevolved, so too has the numberand types of mines used in watersboth offensively to block sealines of communication, anddefensively to protect harboursfrom penetration by enemy ves-sels. It is estimated that approx-imately 235,000 sea mines werelaid during the First World Warand mines laid by North Koreaduring the Korean War caused 70

percent of the casualties sufferedby U.S. naval vessels.

Following a war, it is not al-ways possible for all laid minesto be removed due to factors suchas currents and weather, as wellas bottom type and conditions.As such, there are several areasof the world where mines remaina threat—not only to military, butto civilian populations.

In addition, because of theeffectiveness of mines in therealm of naval warfare, the threatof mines in any future interna-tional crisis remains very real,requiring forces to develop andpractice effective means of find-ing and neutralizing mines in thewater.

While ships such as minesweepers and mine hunters canbe used to search and eliminatethe threat of mines in many sealines of communications, thereremains many kilometres ofcoastline where shallow watersmake ship navigation unsafe andlimit the effectiveness of ship

zodiac, although they can workfrom shore, and even be insertedvia helicopter, a deployment of adiver known as a pouncer opera-tion, where divers jump from ahovering helicopter into the areaof operations.

RCN divers conducting theseoperations also make use of theCanadian Clearance Diver Ap-paratus, commonly known asCCDA, a Canadian-designedre-breather specific to MineCountermeasure operations. Thisre-breather operates with a verylow magnetic signature that dif-ferentiates it from other commer-cial rebreathers. This, plus itoperates without emitting highfrequency noise or vibrations,makes it a safer option by redu-cing the risk of potentially trig-gering mines in a very shallowwater area. This is an example ofone of the Canadian innovationsbeing used in this type of opera-tions for RCN Clearance Divers.

If a mine is verified, divershave options for neutralizing it

safely, including disposal throughdetonation, rendering safe formovement, or recovering it forintelligence purposes.

Safety of divers remains theprimary concern during any diveoperations. Before a diver entersthe water, safety checks are per-formed, a plan for dealing with adive-related casualty is discussedand rehearsed, including locatingthe closest dive chamber andmedical support, a stand-by diveris fully suited up if needed to aida diver in distress, and RCNdivers dive in pairs, joined under-water by a buddy line attached tothe RCN diver safety harness.The harness can also be used torecover a diver as it is worn dir-ectly by the diver and not at-tached to equipment that may belost.

RCN Clearance Divers havebeen involved in mine counter-measure operations around theworld, including Europe, theSolomon Islands, Middle East,San Diego and Korea.

The evolving role of the RCN Clearance DiverBy Capt Jenn Jackson,MARPAC PA Office

HMCS Vancouver is assisting thepeople of New Zealand affectedby the 7.8 magnitude earthquakethat struck the South Island onNovember14.

Vancouver was in the vicinityof Auckland, NZ, at the time ofthe earthquake preparing for agoodwill visit to celebrate the75th anniversary of New Zeal-and’s Naval Forces with otherallied naval forces.

The ship, with its embarkedCH-124 Sea King helicopter andair detachment, will be a keyasset in evacuating persons fromthe affected area, and assisting inthe transport of emergency sup-plies into the area as the majorityof roads and rail lines have beensevered.

“HMCS Vancouver’s rapidshift from training and navaloperations to assisting earth-quake victims in New Zealand istestament to the professionalismand capabilities of the RoyalCanadian Navy,” said GenJonathan Vance, Chief of theDefence Staff.

In the evening of November 14(Eastern Standard Time) Van-couver began transiting towardsthe area worst affected as part ofa multinational Task Group ofwarships. The ship arrived off the

coastal town of Kaikoura, SouthIsland, ready to commence oper-ations.

Vancouver will conduct emer-gency humanitarian operations inorder to minimize human suffer-

ing. The ship carries basic Hu-manitarian Assistance DisasterRelief supplies onboard that maybe used in post-disaster efforts ifneeded.

These basic supplies include

first aid kits, tents, generators,blankets, chainsaws and handtools.

The ship’s company standsready to support the operation asit develops.

HMCS Vancouver begins humanitarianefforts after earthquake in New Zealand By DND

Commander (Cdr) Clive Butler, HMCS Vancouver, CDR Timothy La Benz, USS Sampson, CDR Phillip Henry, HMAS Darwin and CDR SteveLenik, HMNZS Te Kaha arrive in Kaikoura, New Zealand on November 17, 2016 to determine how the nations can assist New Zealanders andKaikoura following the massive earthquake on November 14, 2016. CPL AMANDA MCERLICH, NZDF PHOTOGRAPHER 2016

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Fees are as follows: $50.00 formilitary members, $65.00 forOrdinary members, and $70.00for civilian members. The sched-ule is as follows: Sunday: swim7-9 p.m. at the Shearwater Pool;Tuesday and Thursday, Swim6:30-8 a.m. at the ShearwaterPool;

Wednesday and Friday, swim6:30-8:30 a.m. at STADPLEXPool; Wednesday and Friday,indoor spin training, Shearwater9-11 a.m. To register, go to http://bk.cfpsa.com/halifaxpub/in-dex.asp. For more information,please contact PO1 Lavigne at902-721-5775.

Join us for public skating atShearwater Arena. Thursday,4-5 p.m.; Friday, 3:30-5 p.m.; andSaturday 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Militarymembers and GAP holdersFREE; general public, $4 perperson.

For additional information,please call 902-721-8335.

The noon recreational bowl-ing league started on November2. Games run every Monday,Wednesday and Friday from noonto 1 p.m. Teams may have asmany people on them as theywish, however, only 3 team mem-bers may bowl on any given day.As in past years, civilian employ-ees are required to pay a one-time $24 community recreationfee.

Fall Intersection curlingstarted on October 11 and willrun until December 13. Gameswill be held at 12:30 p.m. everyTuesday at the CFB HalifaxCurling Club. (Cancellations dueto COTF/COTW/Wing Cup,Regionals and Club BonspielsTBC.) Rosters and contact in-formation for an alternate POCshould be submitted to Mar-garet.Craig@forces.gc.ca.

It is recommended that teamshave minimum 7-8 players. I/SCurling is open to military mem-bers only.

Any one not curling for theirteam that day is invited to arriveat the curling club to spare forother teams. Individual curlerscan submit their names to thespare list. All levels are welcome.More information can be foundat https://cfbhalifaxcurling.com/Registration is required. WinterI/S Curling will run January-March. Registration for WinterI/S will take place in December.

Pick-up floor hockey takesplace Monday to Friday, 11 a.m.to 12 p.m. at STADPLEX Gym.Military, DND and NPF all arewelcome. Equipment is supplied,just bring a positive attitude. Formore information, please contactJon Berg at 902-721-8418

The Formation Halifax Swim

Fitness andsports updatesBy Trident Staff

See UPDATE / Page 11

Questions1. What was the original cost

of the Grey Cup?2. Which professional team

has won the greatest number ofGrey Cups?

3. Which team has the greatestnumber of Grey Cup losses?

4. Which team has the greatestnumber of Grey Cup appear-ances?

5. Which Grey Cup game had

the largest attendance?6. In the CFL, Hank Ilesic, Bill

Stevenson and Jack Wedley haveone thing in common. What is it?

7. Which players have thegreatest number of Grey CupMVP awards?

8. The Dick Suderman Trophyis awarded annually for the MostValuable Canadian in the GreyCup. Who has won it the most?

9. Which quarterback holdsthe record for the most passingtouchdowns in a Grey Cupgame?

10. Which team holds therecord for the most consecutive

Grey Cup victories?11. In their history, the

Hamilton Tiger-Cats have retiredonly two numbers. Who worethem?

12. Who played the mostgames in the CFL?

13. Who holds the record forthe most consecutive gamesplaying in the CFL?

14. Who holds the record formost career touchdowns in theCFL?

15. Who holds the record formost career rushing touchdownsin the CFL?

16. Who holds the record formore career punt return touch-downs in the CFL?

17. Who holds the record forthe longest field goal in theCFL?

18. Who holds the record forthe longest punt in the CFL?

19. This Halifax native won aVanier Cup, two Super Bowls,and a Grey Cup, the only playerto do so.

20. Which quarterback holdsthe Pro Football record for mostcareer passing yards?

Sports Trivia — CFL Football, the Grey Cup

By Stephen Stone andTom Thomson

See TRIVIA / Page 11

friends and memories playingtogether, and their successspurred community excitement aswell; photos in the trophy room atStadplex show the squad beingcelebrated in a parade throughdowntown Dartmouth in 57’following the win.

The roster was inducted intothe CAF Sports Hall of Fame,and also the Nova Scotia SportsHall of Fame in 1987.

“Going into the Nova ScotiaHall as a team was very specialfor us. The guys came back fromall over Canada and it was sogood to get together and see themall again,” Axford said.

While his football skills havegotten the most attention due to

Some of the highlights of LCdr(Ret’d) Ivor Axford’s militarysports career took place morethan 50 years ago, but they cer-tainly haven’t been forgotten.

The retired officer, who servedfrom 1951-1984, was recentlyhonoured with an induction intothe CAF Sports Honour Roll onOctober 21 at the 28th CAF Na-tional Sports Awards Ceremony.The Honour Roll recognizesathletes, coaches, officials andadministrators who have distin-guished themselves throughhigh-calibre athletic performanceor longstanding contribution tosports. He was nominated for theinduction by his friend and fellowformer naval athlete DougWright, and said he was verypleased to be recognized. He andhis wife travelled to Ottawa forthe ceremony and Axford saidthey had a great time chattingwith new and old faces and hear-ing about the other great CAFsports stories that were recog-nized. “We sat at a table withsome great people, we had goodtime and it was really just a lovelyand well organized ceremony.”

If you’ve heard Axford’s namebefore, it might be because of hisrole with the famed ShearwaterFlyers Football Team through the1950s, when they captured nu-merous provincial, Maritime andEastern Canadian Champion-ships. The pinnacle came in 1957,when the team road a season-longundefeated streak all the way tovictory at the Canadian Interme-diate Football Championship.Axford said the team made great

the team’s winning ways, he saidvolleyball was his favouritesports to participate in, and theone where he felt he made themost impact. He was part of anumber of championships in thatsport as well, with three provin-cial wins along with victories atNATO volleyball tournaments.He even had serious Olympichopes until an ill-timed ankleinjury interrupted those plans.

Additionally, his military ca-reer included competitive swim-ming, gymnastics, boxing andmore. “And it just goes on andon,” he said. “I always enjoyedplaying sports and I had a goodrun at it.” He also had extensiveinvolvement in local sports on the

civilian side, coaching highschool football and volleyball,serving as president of a minorhockey association and managingother amateur clubs. Of course,his 33 years with the Navy wer-en’t only about sports; Axfordserved in a number of HMC shipsas an engineer and diving officer,and also spent five years as TrialsOfficer for the Atlantic Fleet.

He’s still involved in the CFBHalifax community, most notablyby conducting tours each week atthe Shearwater Aviation Mu-seum, but said his brief spotlightat the Award ceremony was theperfect way to revisit the high-lights of his naval and athleticcareer.

Retired RCN officer, former football starinducted to CAF Sports Honour RollBy Ryan Melanson,Trident Staff

LCdr (Ret’d) Ivor Axford, seen here with VAdm Mark Norman, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, and CWOColleen Halpin, VCDS Chief Warrant Officer, was formally inducted into the CAF Sports Honour Roll onOctober 21. CPL CHASE MILLER, OTTAWA IMAGING SERVICES

on TSN, where firefighters com-pete in exercises like stair climbs,forcible entries and victim res-cue.

While he’s now supporting thehealth and fitness of CAF mem-bers in his day job, he said thereare no plans to slow down his

activities as a firefighter, and heplans to be at competitions againin 2017, trying to improve on hisperformance.

Dodge said he’s been adjustingwell to his new job supportingCFB Halifax personnel. He waswell prepared, with experience in

lifeguarding and personal train-ing as well as leading group firetraining classes. He said he’senjoying the structure and discip-line that goes along with militaryfitness classes, where instructorscan give detailed directionsknowing they’ll be followedclosely. “Nobody’s going to ques-tion your knowledge. That’s agood thing.”

Dodge even said the exposureto the military environment alsohas him looking into ReserveForce options, as he has a back-ground in swimming spurring aninterest in diving.

He stays active in his free timewith things like hockey and surf-ing, but for now he’s been set-tling into his new job while ad-justing at home to life as a fatherto his three-month old son. Need-less to say, he’s being kept extrabusy.

“It was a big transition and it’sbeen interesting to say the least,but things are going nicely” hesaid.

You can find Mike upstairs atSTADPLEX in the Fitness AndSports Instructors’ office; drop into say hi and see how you canbenefit from the services offeredby PSP staff.

Mike Dodge is one of the newerfaces you’ll see around STAD-PLEX, leading classes or ForceEvaluations in the gym as a PSPFitness and Sports Instructor. Hejoined PSP about two months agoand said he’s happy to be a partof the support team at CFB Hali-fax.

He might be new to the baseitself, but he was born and raisedin the Halifax area. He currentlylives in Fall River and has been avolunteer firefighter in that com-munity for six years.

“I absolutely love it. It’s theonly thing I’ll get out of bed at 3in the morning for,” he said.

He goes above and beyond inhis dedication to that job; he anda colleague completed the 10Krace at the Blue Nose Marathonthis year wearing full fire gear,raising more than $5,000 forcharity while getting some greatPR for their department. He alsocompeted in September at theNational Firefit Championships,the popular firefighter skillscompetition that airs nationally

Meet your PSP Fitness, Sports staff: Mike DodgeBy Ryan Melanson,Trident Staff

PSP Fitness and Sports Instructor Mike Dodge (right) donned hisfirefighter gear to run and raise money for charity at the 2016 Scoti-abank Blue Nose Marathon. SUBMITTED

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About,1500 personnel and sevensurface vessels, along with sub-marines, helicopters, and mari-time patrol aircraft from Canada,the United States, and Spaintoday completed SPARTANWARRIOR 16, a training eventthat included a series of challen-ging scenarios off the coast ofFlorida.

The professional, high-tempotraining of SPARTAN WARRI-OR contributes to the operationalreadiness of the Royal CanadianNavy by enhancing cooperationand interoperability, and bystrengthening the combat effect-iveness of Canada’s military andits allies.

HMCS St John’s, Athabaskan,and Montreal will return to Hali-fax, while HMCS Frederictonwill remain in the Americasworking with partners and alliesin the region. ESPS Patino con-cluded its participation inSPARTAN WARRIOR onNovember 3, returning to itshome port of Ferrol, Spain.

“The success of SPARTANWARRIOR 16 is clear affirma-tion of the inspiration, skill, and

professionalism of our personnel.Spanish, American, and Cana-dian forces are justifiably proudof the high levels of operationalreadiness achieved. Our interop-erability proves yet again thestrong bonds that exist betweenour navies and our readiness tojoin together in maritime securityoperations when called upon. Iam especially impressed by thephenomenal leap in capabilityevident in the four modernizedHalifax Class frigates that parti-cipated. Our sailors proudly tellme that they are confidentlyoperating again in the top tier of

partner navies. All in the Cana-dian Atlantic Fleet sadly bidfarewell to our friends in ESPSPatino, who diligently helped theRoyal Canadian Navy maintainthe skills that make our navyglobally deployable. We lookforward to operating together inEuropean waters in friendshipand partnership,” said Rear-Admiral John Newton, Com-mander Joint Task Force Atlanticand Commander Maritime ForcesAtlantic

“SPARTAN WARRIOR 16was an exceptional opportunityfor the RCN to work together

with American and Spanish alliesconducting multi-ship readinesstraining. The Spanish replenish-ment ship Patino provided muchneeded fueling and seamanshipcapability and a platform for theEnhanced Naval Boarding Partytraining. HMCS St. John’s metall combat readiness require-ments in advance of her upcom-ing NATO deployment. HMCSMontreal completed key crewingtrials as well as testing and evalu-ating the CH-148 Cyclone heli-copter. Finally, war-at-sea scen-arios were conducted in supportof the USN-led Submarine Com-mand Course. I could not bemore proud of the sailors andairmen and women who workedso hard,” said Capt(N) M.E.Davie, Commander, SPARTANWARRIOR Task Group.

SPARTAN WARRIOR 2016was a Royal Canadian Navy-ledtraining opportunity that beganoff the east coast of Canada inlate October. Participants trans-ited down the eastern seaboard ofthe US, concluding training inthe Caribbean Sea. The CAF iscommitted to enhancing andpromoting interoperability withpartner countries.

SPARTAN WARRIOR parti-cipants supported a US Navy-ledSubmarine Command Coursewhich consisted of a number ofvery advanced submarine versussurface and air asset events.

Canadian participants includedHMC Ships Fredericton, Ath-abaskan, Montreal, St. John’s,and ESPS Patino. RCAF air unitsfrom Shearwater and Greenwoodsupported the training in additionto U.S and Spanish surface shipsand subs.

The exercise focused on tactic-al training within the context of ageopolitical scenario and facilit-ated training in a joint environ-ment and developed interoperab-ility with allies and joint part-ners. The CH-148 Cyclone heli-copter successfully completed itsoperational capability trialsthroughout SPARTAN WARRI-OR 2016.

SPARTAN WARRIOR 2016was designed to provide ad-vanced training opportunitiesacross the full-spectrum of mari-time operations from deterrenceto combat to security operationsand planning for stability opera-tions within a joint, multinationalcontext.

SPARTAN WARRIOR 2016 concludes off coast of FloridaBy RCN

Crewmembers onboard HMCS Montreal conduct vertical replenish-ment training with the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter during ExSPARTAN WARRIOR 16 on October 31, 2016. MCPL JENNIFER KUSCHE, COM-

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Name: LS Danielle SchultzHometown: Winnipeg, Man-

itobaYears of Service: 7 years,

RCNSPARTAN WARRIOR Role:

Naval Communicator (NAV-COMM) onboard HMCS St.John’s

Previous Deployments: OPPACIFIC GUARDIAN and OPLUSTER, served in HMC ShipsNanaimo, Whitehorse, Saskatoonand Edmonton.

Day job: LS Schultz standsBridge Watches as a junior NavalCommunicator, sending, receiv-ing and decoding tactical mes-sages to and from other navalunits. Her position also includesusing flags, shapes, lights, soundsignals and radio communica-tions to communicate with milit-ary consorts or other vessels.Naval Communicators are knownas the Voice of the Ship.

Why did you join the CAF?:I joined the Canadian ArmedForces because I was seeking acareer where I would have theopportunity for adventure andtravel. It is also a family tradition,since all my loved ones areserving in the CAF.

Why you have stayed in theCAF: I have stayed in the CAFbecause of the people. I havemade amazing friendships thatwill last a lifetime. Also, I am abig world traveler and I havevisited around 21 countries inEurope such as France, Germany,Finland and Turkey. I know thatthrough the RCN I will have theopportunity to see even more ofthe world.

Quote (General): During mytime in the Canadian ArmedForces I intend on learning asmuch as possible, developing myleadership potential, and enjoyingan interesting career. I love com-puters and technology so being aNAVCOMM is definitely alignedwith my interests.

Quote re SPARTAN WARRI-OR experience: My experienceon SPARTAN WARRIOR is verylimited so far, however I haveenjoyed meeting people fromother navies and having the op-portunity to work alongside themand their ships during this excit-ing exercise.

Quote re Winnipeg: I miss myfamily members, who are verysupportive of my career sincethey are also serving in the CAF.

LS Danielle Schultz transmits a tactical signal to other ships in company for Officer of the Watch Man-oeuvres during EX SPARTAN WARRIOR, November 3, 2016.

Name: PO1 Colin Michael Hilli-er

Hometown: Fortune, Nfldpopulation 3500

Years of Service: 29Job/Responsibilities: Above

Water Warfare Director. Re-sponsible to the OperationsRoom Officer and Command forusing all available sensors/re-sources to build and maintain theRAP(Recognized Air Picture)and RMP (Recognized MaritimePicture). Once complete, thefocus shifts to defending theships from all threats foreign anddomestic (just like a CIA operat-ive) and conducting surface andair engagements against the en-emy or shore bases.

Previous Deployments: Justlike the song says, “I’ve beeneverywhere, man” OP APOLLO,OP HESTIA, 6 NATO Deploy-ments, Fishery Patrols, GreatLakes Deployments. UNITAS,SOLANT, Joint Warrior, SCC,OP Caribbe, Former Yugoslavia,South West Asia to name just afew.

What made you join theRCN? I have always had a call-ing for the sea since I was ayoung boy. I attribute this to timespent with both my grandfathersand the copious stories they re-layed to me about storms, closeencounters, rescues and placesvisited outside Newfoundland.My grandfather also had a hand-made open flat bottom boat thatwas used by the family to fish,hunt seals and/or ducks, travelalong the coast or to go beach-combing up along the shore. Thiswas one of my favorite activitiesas the sea would wash ashoreanything that was dislodged fromthe ships at sea and it was re-garded as an exciting treasure

hunt. I was introduced to theNavy lifestyle when my unclejoined as a MARS officer andreturned home with stories ofexotic places and the things thathe had witnessed. I figured that ifhe had this much fun as an of-ficer, then I would have twice asmuch as an NCM.

Why have you stayed in theRCN? I have chosen to stay inthe Navy because it quicklychanged from a job to a lifestylefor my family and I.

I enjoy travelling and visitingnew cities or countries and am

always open for an adventure.The biggest draw for me is thecamaraderie that I have experi-enced since joining. I have metthousands of people and havemade some truly great friend-ships that have followed methroughout my career. A ship’scompany to me is like a largeextension of your own family andone you can depend on whenneeded.

My Most memorable experi-ence while serving: After alengthy career, I have amassed agreat deal of memories including

favorite places, times and experi-ences but one keeps coming tothe fore front of my memories.While deployed with HMCSHalifax for the SOLANT deploy-ment, we were caught in somenasty weather as we were head-ing into port in Africa to fuel.The wind was howling and theseas were four meters plus. Aswe entered the approaches to theharbour at approximately 7 a.m.,we witnessed a smaller fishingvessel capsize in the harbourwhich threw several men into thewater.

In my role as Bosun’s mate, Iwas ordered to bring the ship torescue stations and we proceededto rescue three members of thecrew from the water. The shiphad sunk by the stern, whichmeant that the bow was barelysticking out of the water (shallowharbour). Clinging to the shipand most certainly to his life wasa sailor who, despite the pound-ing of the waves on the hull,refused to let go. He was evenreluctant to let go once the zodi-ac was in position to save himand the rescue swimmer had himin his grasp. As fast as the stormwhipped up, it abated, the sunstarted shining and the seas im-mediately calmed. Weirdest thingI have ever seen at sea.

The entire crew was savedexcept for three personnel whowere later discovered trappedbelow decks. One hour after theseas abated, the catch of fishstarted floating to the surface andmen in small boats scurriedaround to gather it up. I wastaken aback by the lack of re-spect for human life exhibited inthat situation.

What is the best part of amultinational exercise likeSPARTAN WARRIOR 16? Myfondest memory of a Multina-tional exercise I have been a partof was UNITAS. The participantswere presented with a uniqueopportunity to conduct a livegunnery serial against a hulktarget (ex-naval vessel).

We formed up at 8 a.m.andfollowed the line of ships untilour much anticipated time to firecame. I was able to conduct a55-round engagement against theship and scored a total of 48 of55 direct hits.

PO1 Michael Hillier is Above Water Warfare Director in HMCS Athabaskan.

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Answers1. $48.002. Toronto Argonauts – 16.

(Edmonton Eskimos are secondwith 14 victories.)

3. Saskatchewan Roughriders– 15.

4. Winnipeg Blue Bombers –24. (Winnipeg has won the Cup10 times.)

5. 65th (November 27, 1977) –68,318 people saw the MontrealAlouettes defeat Edmonton 41-6at Olympic Stadium in Montreal.

6. All three have won sevenGrey Cups.

7. Three players have won theMVP three times; Doug Flutie,Damon Allen, and Sonny Wade.

8. Don Sweet (K) – Alouettes– 1974, 1977, 1979. Dave Sapun-jis (SB) – Stampeders – 1991,1992, 1995.

9. Russ Jackson – OttawaRoughriders (1969) – four.

10. Edmonton Eskimos – five(1978-1982).

11. Bernie Faloney (QB), #10;and Angelo Mosca (DT), #68.

12. Lui Passaglia (K/P/WR) –B.C. Lions – 408.

13. Bob Cameron (P) – Win-nipeg – 353.

14. Milt Stegall (SB) – Win-nipeg – 147.

15. George Reed (RB) –Saskatchewan – 134.

16. Henry “Gizmo” Williams(WR/PR/KR) – Edmonton – 26.

17. Paul McCallum – Saskat-chewan – 62 yards (October, 27,2001, vs. Edmonton).

18. Zenon Andruzyshyn –

Toronto – 108 yards (October 23,1977, vs. Edmonton), Christoph-er Milo – Saskatchewan – 108yards (October 29, 2011, vs.Hamilton).

19. Tyrone Williams (WR) –Vanier Cup – University of West-ern Ontario – 1989; Super Bowl –Dallas Cowboys – 1993, 1993;Grey Cup – Toronto – 1996.

20. Anthony Calvillo –Montreal – 79,816.

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Sports Trivia

variety of whole fresh fruitsPack healthy lunches that in-

clude a leafy green salad toppedwith roasted vegetables, slices ofavocado or a sprinkle of fetacheese, black olives, pumpkinseeds, drizzle of olive oil and alemon wedge.

Include more fish based dishessuch as fresh, frozen or cannedsalmon, tuna, shrimp, sardines,

this lifestyle!The Mediterranean diet focuses

on more plants based foods suchas whole fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, whole nuts and seeds andas a result is higher fibre.

It emphasizes more fish andchicken but very little meat. Mealsare flavoured with olive oil, garlic,herbs, spices and even a littlelemon.

Breads are dipped in a combina-tion of extra virgin olive oil andvinegars (often balsamic) which isa healthier alternative to spread-able fats. In fact the Mediterraneandiet is higher in healthy fats whichactually help to lower cholesterollevels and control blood sugars.

Healthy Fats include;Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive

Oil Natural oils found in otherplants such as avocado, nuts andseeds

Oily fish such as salmon,sardines, mackerel, and trout

Tips to Get Started;Try Med-style smoothies that

include berries, plain Greek yogurtand a tablespoon of ground flax-seed.

Pack healthy snacks such aswhole almonds, dry roasted chick-peas or soy nuts, raw vegetablesticks with a hummus dip or a

The 2016 Canadian CardiovascularSociety Guidelines for the Man-agement of Dyslipidemia (Choles-terol) for the Prevention of Cardi-ovascular Disease in the Adultwere recently published in theCanadian Journal of Cardiology.

Research that was highlightedin this document focusing onlifestyle suggests that low riskhealth behaviours are associatedwith a 60-80 percent lower risk forcardiovascular disease.

Low Risk Behaviours include;Achieving and maintaining a

healthy body weightHealthy dietRegular physical activitySmoking cessationModerate alcohol consumptionAnd sufficient sleepThese behaviours do not sound

new; however within the healthydiet category one focus is on ad-opting the Mediterranean dietarypattern.

Other research shows that thispattern of eating also helps tomanage blood glucose in thoseindividual with diabetes. So let’stake a closer look at how to adopt

mackerel or trout that can be easilyadded to a salad, sandwich, rice orpasta dish.

Try a vegetarian meal at leastonce each week by making a dishwith tofu, beans or lentils. Checkout www.vrg.org for more inform-ation on vegetarian cooking.

Purchase a variety of pastassuch as whole grain, multigrain,spinach or tomato pasta, lentil,mung bean or sweet potato pastaand cook them el dente (untilfirm).

Use meats as flavourings in-stead of the main component ofthe meal. Add a few thin strips ofsirloin to lots of sautéed vegetablesor dice up a small amount of porkor beef and add to a broth basedsoup, rice, bean or vegetable dish.

Invest in a good quality bottle ofcold pressed Extra Virgin OliveOil (EVOO) for dips, salads and todrizzle over the main but purchasethe Virgin Olive Oil for frying,grilling and roasting. Use 25 per-cent less olive oil in recipes whensubstituting for butter.

Mediterranean Quinoa SaladIngredients1 cup uncooked Red Quinoa1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar2 tsp finely minced Shallots

¼ tsp Sea Salt¼ tsp cracked Black Pepper2 cups of freshly diced seeded

Tomatoes½ cup diced Cucumber3 Tbsp chopped fresh Mint (or 1

Tbsp dried Mint)1 Tbsp chopped fresh Oregano

(or 1 tsp of dried Oregano)1 (15 ounce) can of No Added

Salt Chickpeas (rinsed in coldwater and drained)

½ cup crumbled Feta Cheese orSoy-based Feta Cheese

4 Lemon WedgesPreparation1. Cook quinoa according to

package directions, omitting fatand salt. Drain and place in a largebowl to cool for 1 hour.

2. Combine oil and the next fouringredients, whisk in a small bowland let stand for 20 minutes.

3. Combine all the ingredientsand top with feta and sliced lemonwedges.

Nutrition FactsServes 6-7 people based on 1

cup servingsCalories: 306Protein: 8.3 gHealthy Fat: 16.5 gCarbohydrate: 32.3 gFibre: 4.9 gSodium: 333 mg

Hot off the press: Mediterranean Dietprevents and manages heart diseaseBy Kathleen Bayliss-Byrne,Base Dietitian at CF H Svcs C (A)

Pack healthysnacks such as

whole almonds,dry roasted chick-peas or soy nuts,raw vegetable

sticks with a hum-mus dip or a vari-ety of whole fresh

fruitsPack healthy

lunches that in-clude a leafygreen salad

topped with roas-ted vegetables.

Members of HMCS Kingston receive training on the 9mm Sig Sauerpistol during Operation CARIBBE on November 12, 2016.

12 WING IMAGING SERVICES

Maintaining skills while at sea

team is looking for swimmers.There is a coach, there is a pool,now all they need is you. Thepool is shared with Navy TridentTriathlon club and new swim-mers are welcome. CFAST/Navy

Trident swim hours are Tuesdayand Thursday, 6:30-8:30 a.m.,Shearwater pool; Wednesday andFriday, 6:30-8:30 a.m., STADpool; and Sunday, 7-7 p.m.,Shearwater pool. All interested,pls contact Capt Kim Grimard atKim.grimard@hotmail.com.

Pick-up floor hockey is from11 a.m. to noon, Monday through

Friday at STADPLEX Gym.Back due to high demand!

The noon hour recreation floorhockey league began on Tues-day, September 6 at STAD-PLEX Gym. Season will end inDecember and the winter seasonwill start up end of January,2017. The league takes place atSTADPLEX on Tuesdays and

Thursdays over noon hour. Play-ers do not have to belong to thesame unit, but can only play forone team (except for goalies).Prior to each game, the officialwith hand over the game sheet tothe captain who will only have towrite the jersey numbers besidethe names and cross out the play-ers who aren't attending that

match. DND/NPF civvies canplay but are required to purchasea Rec pass at the front desk ofSTADPLEX.

We are also looking for volun-teer officials to help officiate. Inreturn we will toss some freebiesyour way along with being courseloaded for our CBHA certifica-tion course held here in May.

Updatecontinued from / Page 9

The CFB Halifax Mariners Men'ssoccer team competed at theCAF National Soccer Champion-ships in Borden from September18-22. While the Mariners lostout in the final game to the Prair-ie Region, the team received thetournament Fair Play Award, andhere, LS Dave Bitten receives thefinal game MVP award fromRAdm Darren Hawco on Septem-ber 22.

OS CAMDEN SCOTT/BORDEN IMAGING

Mariners takesilver in men’snational soccer

For years I faithfully went outshopping every holiday and spe-cial occasion to buy gifts for mynieces and nephew. I usuallyphoned my brothers beforehand toask what the kids needed orwanted. Then out I’d go, buywhatever it was that the kid re-quested, wrap everything upnicely, then wrap it again for post,spend a crazy amount on postagefees to send the gifts to Ontario.And then nothing. No phone callsto say thank you. No card in themail to tell me how much theyliked the gift, not even an email. Inever had any idea if they liked thejunk I was buying.

Then, a few years back, I had an

idea. Instead of buying them morejunk, I’d buy them memories.Instead of buying them the newestPokémon or movie or video game,I’d buy them time. Time doingstuff with me.

Don’t get me wrong, you’relooking at a true capitalist here. It’snot my religion. I’m not going tobow down and kiss its ring. But, Ibelieve in it. What I am not, is aconsumerist. I like the thinkingand freedom of capitalism; I loathethe materialism and gluttony ofconsumerism. For some strangereason many people think that thetwo of them are intertwined. That’sa fallacy. To be quite honest, noth-ing makes me cringe more thanseeing news stories of peoplebeing trampled to death duringBlack Friday sales in the States.

So, I booked round trip traintickets from London to Toronto, Ibooked a really nice hotel in down-town Toronto, I purchased theatretickets. I wanted this to be nice andI wanted this to be fun. I wanted itto be something that they wouldremember. When the kids were

told that this was their Christmaspresent, they were over the moonwith excitement. And off we went.And we had fun.

I got to be with them when theyrode on a train for the first time.They ate poutine for the first time.They thought riding the subwayfor the first time was the coolestthing, ever. They went to the CNTower for the first time. They gotto eat leftover poutine and chocol-ate milk for breakfast for the firsttime. OK, they were hungry and Iforgot that you have to feed kids.How was I to know, I don’t havekids. We went shopping. We wentto museums. We went swimmingin the hotel pool. No whining. Nocomplaining. Just lots of laughingand talking.

After that first trip I actually gota thank you note. Handwritten. Ineach of the notes, the sentimentwas the same, they didn’t com-ment on the expensive hotel or theexpensive theatre tickets.

Nope, what they enjoyed themost about the holiday was swim-ming in the pool until midnight

when we should have been kickedout at 10pm.

Looking out the window on thetrain ride from London to Toronto.Playing Yahtzee and eating waytoo much junk food back in thehotel room at the end of the day.They didn’t comment about thejunk I did or didn’t buy them.

The thing they liked the bestwas free; spending time together.

Nothing would make me happi-er if years from now when they aresitting around a Christmas tree andI’m long gone, they’ll say to eachother, “do you remember whenAunt Tess took us to Toronto andwe did…..”.

Our Toronto trip wasn’t just aone-time thing. We’ve been doingthis for years now. They actuallylook forward to it. And, I keeptaking advantage of it, because Iknow one of these days they’regoing to say, “but, Aunt Tess, Ihave a boyfriend now.” Or, “but,Aunt Tess, we have children of ourown now that we’d like to spendtime with.”

I know that if I asked my niecesand nephew what I bought themfor their fifth or ninth or 11th birth-day, they would not be able to giveme an answer. That junk is longforgotten.

But, if I asked them what agethey were when they first went upin the CN Tower, they’d be able toanswer that correctly.

Your kids won’t and don’t re-member the junk. But, they’llremember spending time with you.How do you want to be re-membered?

Remembrance Day is over andthe Christmas junk is filling theshelves, lights are starting to go upon houses, the music is playing inthe stores.

The ads are starting to show upon TV and they are already tryingto convince you to buy more junk.I know that your little ones willwant to see something under thetree.

I get it, I was a kid once. But,there will come a day when you’llpass from this world to the next,and your kids will gather around,how do you want to be re-membered? Trust me, the kidsdon’t care about the junk. Theycare about spending time with you.

Take time to spend time withyour family this holiday season.

Capitalism is great but somethings are greater.

Family is greater. I’ll never buymy family junk again.

Only memories.

Take time to be with family

Padre’s Corner

By Lt(N) Tess Drabick,MDiv, CD, Chaplain, MFRC, BCE, MPs

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