The Winnipeg Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) continues its innovative support of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and their families with the introduction of its fully virtual Deployment Assistance Group (DAG) form at CFB Winnipeg. Cpl Shoemaker Developed as an MFRC-driven initiative through the innovative efforts of Shelley Dykeman, Deployment Coordinator, the digital DAG form modernises a previously paper-based, in-person process. It allows CAF members preparing for deployment to...

February is “I Love to Read Month,” and the Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) marked the occasion with a special story time at the Nursery School on February 23, 2026, made even more memorable by the participation of 17 Wing/CFB Winnipeg leaders.   Colonel Jody Hanson and Chief Warrant Officer Richard Pierre Rousseau brought stories to life for the morning class. CWO Rousseau had the children engaged with his reading of “Bear’s Loose Tooth” by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman, while Col....

As the calendar edges toward 1 April, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Winnipeg officially reaches the end of its 100th Anniversary year. Guided by a simple but meaningful goal — to highlight the base’s history, connect with the community, and inspire the future — the anniversary year unfolded through a series of events that emphasized participation, storytelling, and shared pride.   CFB Winnipeg 100th Anniversary Patch The festivities began early, with a competition to design the 100th Anniversary...