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Winnipeg Free Press
02-05-2025
- General
- Winnipeg Free Press
CFB Winnipeg flying high after 100 years
Members of Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg are preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary in style. One of the country's oldest air bases, CFB Winnipeg — which contains 17 Wing — opened on April 1, 1925. The commanding officer and chairperson for the centennial, Lt.-Col. Geneviève Dussault, said the members are excited to celebrate the historic milestone with the community. Photo by MCpl Darryl Hepner, 17 Wing Public Affairs A member of CFB Winnipeg shows off the 100-year badge commemorating the anniversary. 'We're just so busy, day in and day out, accomplishing our mission, that we're not stopping to highlight our history,' Dussault, who has more than 25 years of service with the Royal Canadian Air Force, said. 'It's really important to thank our people for what they've done over the last 100 years.' Originally called RCAF Station Winnipeg, the base trained pilots, navigators, observers and wireless operators during the Second World War. Today, CFB Winnipeg continues to train aircrews and provides search-and-rescue assistance. The base will hold a freedom of the city parade in which members will march to city hall carrying rifles and bayonets at 10 a.m. Wednesday. A fly-over is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. Dussault said freedom of the city events date back to the medieval ages, when armies and cities were separate. She said the army would request a city allow them in with their weapons to show trust. Today, it is a ceremonial and rare event, reserved for special occasions. The last one in Winnipeg was in 1992. The base will also participate in Doors Open Winnipeg — a free event where community members can visit, take guided bus tours of the base and learn about its history — from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 24. 'That's going to be good because we'll be able to connect with the community, and people that did not know we existed — or knew we existed but never had the chance to visit — will be able to come and really learn about the amazing things we do,' Dussault said. 'Hopefully, at the same time, we'll be able to inspire the future.' Wednesdays A weekly look towards a post-pandemic future. The base began centennial celebrations last month with a gala and a contest to design a new badge, which was won by a member. The patches will be worn over the next year. Dussault said CFB Winnipeg has grown a lot in 100 years. It now includes 17 Wing and the headquarters for 1 Canadian Air Division and the Canadian region of NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command). It is also a training facility for the RCAF, and is in charge of 16 Wing in Borden, Ont., and 15 Wing in Portage la Prairie and Moose Jaw, Sask. 'It makes me proud of all the 100 years of dedicated work from all the folks. We didn't know then when construction was being done, how much this place would develop and how important it would be for our operation in Canada and across the world,' Dussault said. Drivers and cyclists on parts of Main and King streets and James and William avenues could experience delays during the parade, but the streets are expected to remain open. fpcity@
CBS News
24-02-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Special Olympics Minnesota downhill skier is "going for gold" in the World Winter Games
A Minnesota skier is on her way to the world stage next month. Bethany Mussell downhill skis with Special Olympics, and she's worked hard enough on the Minnesota hills to now have a chance to go for gold in the Italian Alps. For the last 15 years she's been training to be her very best at skiing, which earned her a spot competing on the world stage, but getting here didn't come easy. "When I get nervous, I usually tell myself to take some deep breaths," Mussell said. Thanks to her many Special Olympics coaches, like Berit Dussault, she's learned to master the slalom. "Berit helps me with ski techniques, like learning how to bend my knees and turn a little more," Mussell said. "With Special Olympics, it's hard to ski when you have special needs, and she's had a great attitude throughout the whole thing," Dussault said. Last season, Mussell raced her way to a gold medal at the State Ski Meet on Wild Mountain in Taylors Falls. This moment opened the door for her to compete internationally. "This was my last practice before Italy," Mussell said on Sunday morning after getting in her final tracks at Hyland Hills Ski Area in Bloomington, before heading to Turin, Italy to compete in the Special Olympic Winter games. "It felt really wonderful. I loved it. I'm very excited, but very nervous." Mussell will compete in three events: slalom, giant slalom and Super G. Her coaches are confident she'll find even more success at the World Competition. "I think she's going to do amazing, but I think she's going to have fun overall and that's the best part of it," Dussault said. Mussell is now 41 years old, accomplishing big things after picking up the sport later in life. She hopes her story inspires other athletes to do the same. "My message to others: keep doing what you're doing, work on your skills and be confident in yourself," Mussell said. The Special Olympics World Winter Games start on March 8 with more than 1,500 athletes competing.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Yahoo
San Angelo man convicted following minor sex sting operation
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — A San Angelo man has been convicted of attempting to solicit sex from a minor online after being caught through a sting operation. According to information provided by the 51st District Attorney's Office, a special agent of the Texas Department of Public Safety conducted an investigation on Oct. 10, 2022, 'targeted at child sex predators using online platforms.' Nicholas Dussault, 32, engaged in an online conversation with the undercover agent through the MeetMe application and 'believed that he was communicating with a 15 year old girl.' San Angelo locals arrested for crimes against child Dussault solicited the individual to meet him 'and engage in sex.' He then arrived at the meeting location and was arrested by TxDPS. 'We want to thank everyone involved in this case including the Texas Department of Public Safety,' the office said. 'Our office remains committed to the safety of our community and seeking justice. We appreciate the proactive efforts of the San Angelo DPS office to keep child predators off our streets and away from our children.' A jury trial was held regarding the charge on Jan. 23. After approximately 30 minutes of deliberation, the jury found Dussault guilty of attempting to solicit a minor to engage in sex and sentenced him to three years of confinement in the penitentiary. 'We want to thank the jury for their careful consideration in this case,' the office said. 'Their verdicts send a message to child predators in our community that if they are caught, they will be held accountable and punished.' Dussault elected to have the jury assess his punishment. He had no criminal history prior to the charge. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
