Calgary Military Family Resource Centre

01/07/2026

Proud to share this opportunity supporting women in sports within the CAF!

🚀 Ready to break barriers and make history? Apply for the CAF Women in Sports Grant Today!
This initiative aims to empower and support the incredible women athletes, coaches, and officials within the Canadian Armed Forces.

Whether you need funding for guest speakers, training sessions or hockey, the CAF Women in Sports Grant is here to help. Let's work together to create a more inclusive and equitable sporting environment.

📅 Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
https://cfmws.ca/sport-fitness-rec/sports/caf-women-in-sport-program

12/19/2025

The holidays can be tough. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone — support is available 24/7.

Family Information Line
Confidential support for the military community
Canada: 1-800-866-4546
Website: cfmws.ca/support-services/family-information-line

Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program
Short-term, confidential counselling
1-800-268-7708
Website: canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/member-assistance

If you're in immediate danger, call 911.


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Les vacances peuvent être difficiles. Si vous vous sentez dépassé, vous n’êtes pas seul — le support est disponible 24h/24 et 7j/7.

Ligne d’information familiale
Soutien confidentiel pour la communauté militaire
Canada : 1-800-866-4546
Site Web : cfmws.ca/support-services/family-information-line

Programme d’aide aux membres des Forces canadiennes
Conseil confidentiel à court terme
1-800-268-7708
Site Web : canada.ca/fr/department-national-defence/programs/member-assistance

Si vous êtes en danger immédiat, appelez le 911.

12/15/2025

Holiday Office Closure Notice

Just a friendly reminder: We will be working remotely the week of December 15-19.

Please note that our offices will be closed for the holidays from Monday, December 22 to Friday, January 2. We will reopen on Monday, January 5, operating remotely for that day, and will return to in-person services on Tuesday, January 6.

We wish all of you a joyful and peaceful holiday season filled with happiness, relaxation, and memorable moments. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to serving you again in the new year!


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Avis de fermeture du bureau des vacances

Juste un rappel amical : Nous travaillerons à distance la semaine du 15 au 19 décembre.

Veuillez noter que nos bureaux seront fermés pour les jours fériés du lundi 22 décembre au vendredi 2 janvier. Nous rouvrirons le lundi 5 janvier, en fonctionnement à distance pour cette journée, et reviendrons vers les services en présentiel le mardi 6 janvier.

Nous vous souhaitons à tous une période des fêtes joyeuse et paisible remplie de bonheur, de détente et de moments mémorables. Merci pour votre soutien continu, et nous avons hâte de vous servir à nouveau dans la nouvelle année !

12/07/2025

Today we recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Join us in sharing this important message from Women and Gender Equality Canada.

On December 6, 1989, 14 young women were murdered at Polytechnique Montréal because they were women.

Today, we honour their memory and reflect on the continued need to end gender-based violence.

On this National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we are called to come together and act.

How to honour the victims on December 6:
- Wear a white ribbon
- Observe a moment of silence
- Attend a local vigil
- Share awareness posts

Let’s commit to ending gender-based violence together.

To read Minister Valdez's statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2025/12/statement-by-minister-rechie-valdez-on-the-national-day-of-remembrance-and-action-on-violence-against-women.html

12/05/2025

Lomberg eager to salute Armed Forces personnel at tonight's game

12/05/2025

We have FIVE signed Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation jerseys up for grabs as early bird prizes in tonight's RE/MAX Canada 50/50 draw: https://5050flames.com/

A portion of the proceeds will be directed to Canadian Forces Support Our Troops Forces Canadiennes Appuyons nos troupes and Calgary Military Family Resource Centre!

12/04/2025

Thank you, 2025 Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink! We are incredibly grateful to have been part of this program.

Thank you to everyone whose generosity helped support military and veteran families through this initiative. Programs like BFK make a real and lasting difference, and we are honoured to be included among so many impactful charities.

Your support helps ensure that when one person serves, the whole family is supported. Donate today www.calgarymfrc.ca/donate



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Merci, 2025 Rogers Birdies for Kids présenté par AltaLink! Nous sommes incroyablement reconnaissants d’avoir fait partie de ce programme.

Merci à tous ceux dont la générosité a aidé à soutenir les familles de militaires et d’anciens combattants grâce à cette initiative. Des programmes comme BFK font une différence réelle et durable, et nous sommes honorés d’être inclus parmi tant d’organismes de bienfaisance influents.

Votre soutien aide à faire en sorte que lorsqu’une personne sert, toute la famille est soutenue. Faites un don aujourd’hui www.calgarymfrc.ca/donate

11/28/2025

⭐️ GIVEAWAY/CADEAU⭐️

We've generously received tickets to Calgary Flames vs Minnesota Wild!

Calgary Flames vs Minnesota Wild

Thurs Dec 4 | 7:00 pm | Scotiabank Saddledome

Get the details and enter the draw: https://bit.ly/48CEPh0

Entries close on Tuesday Dec 2 at 11:59 am. Only winners will be contacted.

⚠️ 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘷𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴 (𝘊𝘈𝘍) 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘊𝘈𝘍 𝘝𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴, 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱𝘴. 𝘔𝘍𝘙𝘊 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳. 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯.

⚠️ 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘯𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥, 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺, 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘢. 𝘉𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘢 𝘰𝘧 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺.

The French translation is in the comments
La traduction française est dans les commentaires ⤵️

11/26/2025

Today we recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Join us in sharing this important message from Women and Gender Equality Canada.

Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

From November 25 to December 10, communities, organizations, governments, and partners across Canada join in confronting harmful norms, strengthen prevention, and create environments where everyone is safe and valued.

The urgency is clear.
🟣 Between 2018 and 2024, police-reported intimate partner violence (IPV) increased by 14%. In 2024, women and girls accounted for 78% of all IPV victims.
🟣 That same year, 42% of women who were killed died at the hands of a spouse or intimate partner, up from 32% in 2023.
🟣 Indigenous women and girls continue to face disproportionate harm: 61% have experienced IPV in their lifetime, compared with 44% of non-Indigenous women.

These numbers are more than statistics—they reflect families, communities, and systems that need our collective support and action.

Preventing gender-based violence is foundational to a safer, healthier, and more equitable Canada.

Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), supported by federal cabinet ministers and secretaries of state, issued the following statement:
https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2025/11/the-government-of-canada-issues-statement-to-mark-the-beginning-of-the-16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence.html

11/22/2025

Looking for a Way to Give Back This Holiday Season?

Consider donating new, unwrapped toys or gift cards to support children of military and veteran families in Calgary, Red Deer, and Lethbridge. Your donation helps bring joy to families who give so much for Canada.

Ways to give:
- Shop the Amazon Wishlist: https://bit.ly/3WV4wCU
- Drop off donations at one of our offices or partner locations: https://bit.ly/4nWsRmT
- Share this post to help spread the holiday cheer

Brighten a child’s holiday and make a lasting impact!


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Vous cherchez une façon de donner en retour pendant cette saison des fêtes ?

Envisager de faire don de jouets ou de cartes-cadeaux neufs et non emballés pour aider les enfants des familles de militaires et d’anciens combattants à Calgary, Red Deer et Lethbridge. Votre don aide à apporter de la joie aux familles qui donnent tant pour le Canada.

Façons de donner :
- Achetez la liste de souhaits Amazon : https://bit.ly/3WV4wCU
- Déposez des dons à l’un de nos bureaux ou sites partenaires : https://bit.ly/4nWsRmT
- Partagez ce post pour aider à répandre la joie des fêtes

Illuminer les vacances d’un enfant et avoir un impact durable !

11/22/2025

🎄Red Deer Holiday Party: Jingle Mingle🎄

🗓 Sat, Dec 13 | 11am - 2pm
📍 Cormack Armoury, 4402 55 Street, Red Deer

This festive afternoon is for military and veteran families in the Red Deer area! Enjoy holiday crafts, face painting, and delicious food for all ages. Plus, Santa will be stopping by to spread cheer and give every child a special gift. 🎁✨

It’s the perfect opportunity to relax, connect, and make joyful memories with your family and the local military community.

👉 RSVP by Wednesday, Nov 26: https://bit.ly/4hGzQyW

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Red Deer Fête de Noël : Clochettes et Jasettes!

Sam, Dec 13 | 11h - 14h
Cormack Armoury, 4402 55 Street, Red Deer

Cet après-midi festif est pour les familles de militaires et d’anciens combattants dans la région de Red Deer! Profitez de l’artisanat de vacances, du maquillage et de la nourriture délicieuse pour tous les âges. De plus, le Père Noël passera pour répandre la joie et offrir à chaque enfant un cadeau spécial.

C’est l’occasion idéale de se détendre, de se connecter et de créer des souvenirs joyeux avec votre famille et la communauté militaire locale.

RSVP avant le mercredi 26 novembre : https://bit.ly/4hGzQyW

11/15/2025

Experience the Magic of the Season at The Royal Canadian Artillery Band/La Musique de l'ARC presents One Cozy Night…! ❄️🎵

Bring the whole family to a FREE holiday concert filled with festive music and cheer. Children will be invited up for a special musical telling of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, creating a memorable holiday experience for all!

Wed Dec 3 | 7 pm
Bella Concert Hall at MRU

Presented in support of the Calgary Military Family Resource Centre. The concert is FREE to attend, but donations are appreciated.

Reserve your tickets today: https://bit.ly/3LEZBnd




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Vivez la magie de la saison à La musique de l'ARC présente En Cette Douce Nuit...! ❄️🎵

Emmenez toute la famille à un concert de vacances GRATUIT rempli de musique festive et de joie. Les enfants seront invités à une narration musicale spéciale de « C’était la nuit avant Noël », créant une expérience de fête mémorable pour tous !

Mercredi 3 décembre | 19h
Bella Concert Hall à MRU

Présenté à l’appui du Centre de ressources pour les familles des militaires de Calgary. Le concert est GRATUIT, mais les dons sont appréciés.

Réservez vos billets aujourd’hui : https://bit.ly/3LEZBnd