Constable Sandy Deibert with the Thompson RCMP spoke to Arctic Radio about the donations of handmade quilts they received to give to children who experience traumatic events.

Deibert explains the quilts are from a southern Manitoba group called Goodland Quilting, who sends a bundle of around six quilts every couple of years.

When children and youth have experienced a traumatic event and have to speak with police officers, they are given a quilt when they leave the detachment as a way to provide them comfort.

Deibert notes the quilts have been well-received by the children who receive them

She thanks Goodland Quilting for sending the quilts up north, saying they’re a thoughtful and needed gift.