 Community Information

CFONE & CF Appreciation

CFONE: cf1fc.ca CF Appreciation: cfappreciation.ca

The CFOne Card is the one card you need to access programs and services delivered by Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS). The CFOne Card consolidates the functions of several cards into a single card. It easily and accurately confirms your membership within the Canadian military community of one million strong and provides you with access to both the CANEX Rewards Program (the program that rewards you for shopping at CANEX) and the CF Appreciation Program (the official discount program of the Canadian Forces community, with over 2300 companies offering savings across the globe).

The Canadian Military Wives Choir

Are you a wife, fiancée, or female cohabitating partner of a currently serving military member, or a currently serving female member (regular or reserve) looking for an opportunity to sing with an amazing group of women, build new friendships and a wonderful support network? Please come join the Canadian Military Wives’ Choir Edmonton.

We meet Monday nights from 7-9 pm at Our Lady of Loretto Chapel, on base (Bldg 183 on Mons Ave). Check out our Facebook page @CMWCEdmonton.

Guthrie School

A place where people come together to learn and grow! Your neighborhood school offering Headstart to Grade 9, serving the Lancaster Park and the broader military community since 1952.

Phone: 780-973-3111 Email: guthrie@sturgeon.ab.ca Website: guthrieschool.ca

Family Information Line 1-800-866-4546 (North America) I 1-613-995-5234 (Collect calls)

As the loved one of a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member, you can contact the Family Information Line (FIL) for any support you may need as a result of the unique nature of military life. The FIL offers confidential, personal and bilingual assistance. Our counselors can help your family obtain information, and provide reassurance, support and referral to the various services offered to CAF families.

FIL counselors provide supportive counseling seven days a week, 24 hours a day. By calling the FIL, you will be connected to friendly, experienced professionals who are well-versed on CAF communities and services. Our counselors can also connect you with helpful national and local resources, including your local Military Family Resource Centre.

Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS)

A national peer support program for both persons and families affected by Operational Stress Injuries. A safe, confidential and supervised program of social support, which fosters hope and personal growth by the support of persons who have been there themselves. Discretion is assured; you choose your path based on your level of comfort.

See our website for up to date contact information for your local at OSISS.ca.

Located on the NE/NW corners of Mons Avenue & San Fortunato Crescent. Chapel office hours: Mon – Fri (except holidays) I 7:30–4 pm Call: 780-973-4011 ext. 4999 or Email: edm.chapels@forces.gc.ca

Our Lady of Loretto Chapel (Catholic) (Bldg 183)

Sunday Mass: 10:30 am Catholic Women’s League (CWL) meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from Sept – Jun at 6:30 pm starting with Mass and followed by their meeting. Ladies feel free to check us out. For Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, Reconciliation & Weddings, call ext. 4983.

Chapel of St. Luke & St. John (Protestant) (Bldg 182)

Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Protestant Chapel Guild meet monthly on the 2nd Wednesday from Sept – Jun at 7:30 pm. Ladies feel free to check us out. For Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, Dedications & Weddings, call ext. 1492.

Other Faith Groups / Traditions

Interfaith Centre is located in Bldg 183 Annex and consists of a quaint ablutions room and prayer room. For details and timings regarding Friday prayers call ext. 2047. The Defence Aboriginal Advisory Group (DAAG) meet regularly. DAAG – provides its participants (civilian and military) with an opportunity to support DND employees who are Indigenous; to share information on Indigenous issues, and to provide input on DND issues which impact the Indigenous members of DND. DAAG – assist members in their spiritual needs, hold sweat lodge ceremonies, attend events in the indigenous communities and assist the base with planning Aboriginal Awareness Week (usually held in May) activities and ceremony. For more information call Local 3334 or email Gillian.haxhiu@forces.gc.ca.

Emergency Chaplain

For after hours pastoral emergencies, please call the Base Operator 780-973-4011, press 0 and ask for the Emergency Chaplain or listen to the list of available options. During the day, if you are unable to reach a Unit Chaplain call the Chapel Office.

38th Edmonton Garrison Scout Group

Camping, games, and learning skills are just a few of the activities that the Scouts participate in throughout the year.

National: scouts.ca Dates: Weeknights, Sept to June every year Contact: Ray Dunn, Registrar: 780-478-0155

Lancaster Park Girl Guides

For fun, friendship and adventure, girl greatness starts with Girl Guides. Girl Guides of all levels (Spark, Brownie, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers), adult members welcome.

Edmonton Area: guidesedmonton.ab.ca National: girlguides.ca/web Toll Free Answered Locally: 1-800-565-8111 Dates: Weeknights, Sept to June every year

Army Cadets

Yes- there is an Army Cadet Corps parading at CFB Edmonton! Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps 3069 parades every Wednesday evening from 6:15 - 9 pm at 1 Fd Amb HQ (175 Rhine Rd)

Do you have a son or daughter 12 years of age and older looking to meet new friends and to try something challenging? Are they looking for outdoor adventure, leadership training, marksmanship, camping and survival training, trekking and orienteering, team sports, military marching, and parades? Cadets has that and more, expeditions and summer camps as well. There is no cost to join cadets, the cadets program is founded by the DND in partnership with the Army Cadet League of Canada . All of this and more is supervised by trained adults and there is no cost to join cadets.

For more information about this cadet corps visit: 3069army.ca or visit armycadetleague.ca or call 1-866-230-2769.