Cliff Kenyon Military members and former co-workers on Oct. 16 honoured a long-time friend and colleague. They named a playground after former Military Family Resource Centre Society leader Cheryl Vincent, still known fondly by some as “Mrs. V.”Vincent grinned as they cut the ribbon for the new playground at 4 Wing MFRCS, which had been several years in the making. The playground is used by children attending the day care centre at MFRCS. Vincent wasRead More

MFRCS The 4 Wing Military Family Resource Centre Society (MFRCS) is accepting applications for military families to register for the Maple Virtual Health Care Program. At the end of September there were about 125 spaces left. This is a valuable service to military families who have been unable to find a family physician in the area and have to rely on walk-in clinics. Starting this month, registrants will gain access to the program which willRead More

Cliff Kenyon Welcome to a bright future at 4 Wing Cold Lake. That was the enthusiastic message given to newcomers by military, base and community leaders on September 5 during a meeting at the Military Family Resource Centre Society assembly hall. Military members who recently arrived at the wing and the city, as a result of transfers, were invited to the welcoming to help familiarize them with their new home. Wing Commander Col. Dave MoarRead More

Cliff Kenyon Smile…be happy…and it only costs you a loonie. It’s the annual Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign, a national event which includes the three Tim Hortons restaurants in Cold Lake. All proceeds from the sale of the Smile Cookies from Sept. 16 to 22 goes to the Military Family Resource Centre Society (MFRCS) at 4 Wing. Why are they smiles? The chocolate chunk cookies are decorated with icing eyes and, of course, a smile.Read More