Sara White The national Quilts of Valour program has a network of quilters across Canada, including Cold Lake, working with fabric and patterns to make each quilt unique. The quilts are presented to injured or ill Canadian Armed Forces members.4 Wing Cold Lake Sergeant Brad Jones, who worked in aircraft maintenance, is one of the latest recipients of the quilts. Jones joined the armed forces 22 years ago and has been granted a medical releaseRead More

Chaplain’s Corner Padre Zibby Jonczyk Earlier this morning I had a chance to make a presentation about forgiveness which was a part of the Managing Angry Moments course offered by the 4 Wing’s Personnel Support Programs. I am not sure if you follow the news, but I was deeply moved today to see a video of this man, whose brother was killed INSIDE HIS OWN HOME by a police officer who allegedly entered the wrongRead More

Lucy Belanger The World Health Organization (WHO), of which Canada is a part, has designated October 10th as World Mental Health Day. The WHO uses this day as an opportunity to raise awareness about mental health issues and this year’s theme is suicide prevention. Positive mental health is the foundation upon which all health is built, is essential when dealing with all components of health, and can help mitigate the risk of suicide. Positive mentalRead More