443 Squadron Family Network
Welcome to the 443 Squadron Family Network. When you join the Family Network for 443 Squadron, you’ll receive important email updates on deployments, information on social activities and get the opportunity to connect with others going through the same experience. If your loved one deploys on an air detachment as part of a ship, we suggest that you join the ship’s family network.
| Family Network Representative: | Trista |
|---|---|
| Email: | Family Network Rep |
| Facebook Group: | 443 Squadron Family Network |
| Family Information Form: | English, French (PDF) |
| Deployment Support Book: | English, French (PDF) |
| Unit Website: | 443 Squadron |
| Other Resources: | Command Team Guide (PDF), Unit Liaison Handbook (PDF) |
Quick Links
Colouring Contest
Every month, the MFRC has a colouring contest for all ages. Prizes to be won!
COVID-19 Squadron Support Network
A few members wanted to establish a COVID-19 Squadron Support Network with the aim of assisting members and their families who may be self-isolating in accordance with the Chief of Defence Staff’s direction and public health authority orders.
- Supporters are members who are healthy and able to pick up essential items for members in isolation. If you would like to help out by assisting fellow members, please fill out the Google form.
- Supporters will be identified by area and their information will be made available in the private Facebook group dedicated to COVID-19 support for our members. Moreover, supporters’ contact information will be provided to MFRC so that the organization can assist if they receive any requests on their end of similar nature.
- Those in need of support are encouraged to join the Facebook group ‘COVID-19 Squadron Support Network to easily connect with supporters in their area.
- If you are not on Facebook and would like to request a supporter to do essential errands for you, you can contact Sandra Pinard at the MFRC for a supporter in your area.
Please note that this support network is meant only for current 443 Squadron (443 SQN) members and their families. This includes those who may be deployed or on course with their families residing in the Greater Victoria & Cowichan area. Please be advised that it is at the supporter’s discretion to assist others who are not included in the network so long as they follow the directed social distancing measures. Our members’ health and safety are of utmost importance to us all so the more supporters available, the better; more supporters will lessen trips and possible exposure greatly.
Delicious Deployment Dinners
A group where participants share their ideas on the challenges of cooking during deployment.
Mail Dates for HMCS Calgary
Drop off your care packages by the end of the day at either the MFRC at the Colwood Pacific Activity Centre (2610 Rosebank Road) or Signal Hill MFRC in Esquimalt (1505 Esquimalt Road). If you are mailing from out of area, we suggest adding 10 days to any advertised cut off date to allow for parcel travel to Victoria. Check out our mail guidelines for guidelines and restrictions on our postal page. Dates may change, watch this page for updates.
Déposer vos forfaits de soins avant la fin de la journée au CRFM au Centre d’Activités Pacific de Colwood (2610 Chemin Rosebank) ou au CRFM Signal Hill à Esquimalt (1505 Chemin Esquimalt). Si vouz envoyez un courrier qui est à l’extérieur de la zone, nous vous suggérons d’ajouter 10 jours à toute date limite annoncée pour permettre le transport des colis à Victoria. Consultez nos directives de courrier pour les directives et les restrictions. Les dates peuvent changer, regardez cette page pour les mises à jour.
Important Notes:
Due to the use of international mailing carriers, mail may arrive out of order.
Due to COVID there are no wrapping supplies available at either location at this time.
Notes Importantes :
En raison de l’utilisation de transporteurs postaux internationaux, le courrier peut arriver dans le désordre.
En raison de COVID, il n’y a pas des fournitures d’emballage disponibles à l’un ou l’autre endroit pour le moment.
Address / Adresse:
Crew member’s Name and Rank (Mess# if known) / Nom et grade du membre d’équipage (#Mess si connu)
HMCS CALGARY
Dispatch #
PO Box 17000 Station Forces
Victoria BC V9A 7N2
Mail dates for HMCS CALGARY
- Cut off Date : Thursday April 29, 2021
- Cut off Date : Friday May 7, 2021
- Cut off Date : Friday May 21, 2021
- Cut off Date : Thursday May 27, 2021
- Cut off Date : Tuesday June 1, 2021
- Cut off Date : Friday June 4, 2021
- Cut off Date : Thursday June 17, 2021
- Cut off Date : Friday Jul 2, 2021
- Cut off Date : Friday Jul 16, 2021
- Cut off Date : Tuesday August 3, 2021
MFRC Locations and Hours / Emplacements et heures du CRFM
CPAC MFRC Signal Hill MFRC
Music Bingo
A fun night of music bingo brought to you by our friends at Regroove.
Mystery Mondays
A fun monthly online activity with other families.
Podcast Listening Party
Sort of like a book club but for podcast episodes related to the military lifestyle.
Respite Child Care
Families qualify for free deployment respite child care when they experience a work-related separation 21 days or longer. Take advantage of this great service and give yourself a break.
Wellness Wednesdays
An informal discussion around various mindful topics with the challenges of the military lifestyle in mind.
Where's the Bear Contest
Every month, the MFRC has a contest for you to spot the location of the bear in the photograph. Prizes to be won!