The purpose of Cold Lake Bully Free is to raise awareness about the serious impact bullying has on individuals, groups and the community, and to explore and share solutions on how bullying can be prevented.

The Bully Free Committee meets monthly to develop programs and events to increase awareness of bullying. It evolved from a task force, formed in 2007 by the City of Cold Lake. The committee includes local agencies and interested citizens who strive to provide opportunities for community groups, recreation and hobby clubs, sport and dance camps, workplaces and the public to learn about prevention skills. If you are interested in having a presentation tailored for your group or joining the committee, please contact FCSS at 780-594-4495.

Pink in the Rink February 2023 Colouring Contest

Join the Cold Lake Bully Free Committee and Cold Lake Junior A Aeros in raising awareness about the effects of bullying by wearing pink to the Aeros home game Sunday, February 12. Puck drops at 2pm and you could be the one to drop the puck!

Enter the Pink in the Rink colouring contest, which runs from January 9 to February 6, to be eligible to win. Not only could you win an opportunity to drop the puck for the Aeros, but you will also take home some great Bully Free and Aeros merchandise, plus meet the team leaders. 

Download your copy of the colouring contest HERE or pick up a paper copy at the Energy Centre (7825 51 St.) or at the Family Connections reception desk at the FCSS building (5220 54 St.). Once you've finished colouring your entry and have filled out the information at the bottom, drop it off back at the Family Connections desk, the Energy Centre or scan it and email your entry to: fcss@coldlake.com

The winner will be contacted before game day and will be announced on the City of Cold Lake's social media pages. Good Luck.   

Annual events

Each year, Cold Lake Bully Free hosts several community events including:

• Pink Shirt Day
• Bully-Free March 
• Pink in the Rink 

Book a presentation

A variety of bully free presentations are available to come to your classroom, event, organization or group. Presentation topics vary depending on the age group and audience they will be presented to. Some presentations include:

• Hands are not for Hitting/Words are not for Hurting (Pre-K to Grade 1)
• Beyond the Hurt (Grades 2 - 12)
• Shoot to Score with the Cold Lake Aeros (Sports and Recreation Teams/Groups)

We also have 2SLGBTQ+ presentations for schools, organizations and workplaces, including: 

• Lakeland Safe Space Initiative: Safe Zone Training (Ages 13+)

To book a presentation, please contact fcss@coldlake.com.

International Day of Pink

On the International Day of Pink, communities across the country and world unite in celebrating diversity and raising awareness to stop all forms of bullying. 

The day was originated by two teenage students in Nova Scotia who took a stand against bullies at their school. They got the word out online about their idea to wear pink and take a stand against bullies. The next day, hundreds of students showed up in pink clothing and little was heard from the bullies again.

For more information about International Day of Pink and what date each year to wear pink and show your support, visit Day of Pink.

External anti-bullying resources

• PREVNet
• Government of Canada: Bullying
• Bullying Canada
• Red Cross: Bullying and Harassment Protection
• Alberta Human Services