The Family Support Troop

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There is a new organization in the Garrison to assist families when needed or in the case of an emergency. The Deployment Support Cell will supplement the Regimental Family Support Troop (FST), and provide 24 hour, seven day a week service to all military families in the Edmonton area. They may be contacted at 1-888-711-5533 or www.army.forces.gc.ca/lfwa-dsg.

 

Parcel Delivery to Afghanistan

Canada Post is offering free parcel delivery to Afghanistan from 17 Oct till 13 Jan. There is still a customs form that has to be filled out so they need to drop it off in person. Parcels can be dropped off at canex, the DSG office in the MFRC or any Canada Post Office. Small outlets like the ones in Shoppers Drugmart or grocery stores may not do it as they are independantly owned.

A message from the LdSH(RC) FST...

Summer has finally arrived here in Edmonton, and coming with it has been an increased tempo for the Regiment. With the recent conclusion of Ex DESERT RAM & MAPLE GUARDIAN, which saw most of the Regiment deployed in support of these exercises, the flooding in Manitoba has further drawn a large portion of the Strathcona’s away to help deal with this disaster.  To add to this, many of the Regiment are preparing to deploy in support of Canada’s ongoing commitment to the people of Afghanistan.  While all this has been taxing on the soldiers involved, it is equally difficult for the families at home keeping the proverbial “home fires” burning, with the absence of their loved ones.

Family Support Troop is aware of the difficulties that these separations can cause, and we are here to help.  Whether for a friendly chat or for help with a more serious issue, please feel free to stop in at the Family Support Troop Office, located next to the Regimental Duty Centre,  or give us a call at 780-973-4011, extensions 3040 or 3106.  We also can also be reached 24 hours a day, by calling the Family Support Troop Duty Cell at 780-918-7538.  Our Facebook page is now up and running and you can find us at Strathcona Family Support Troop.  Please remember to “friend” us to receive updates.

 Upcoming Family Events:

  - Every 3rd Wednesday of each month will be Family Movie Night at the Empire Theatres on 137 Ave, for the families of deployed members.  Please us call in advance to let us know if you are planning to attend.  The next Movie night is being held on 21 September.  Please contact the FST team at 780-973-4011 ext 3106 for more details or to register.

PERSEVERANCE.

Take care,

The Strathcona Family Support Team