Cold Lake Air Show Exclusive: Italy’s Frecce Tricolori Set to Perform This July
Photo Gallery: Air Cadets Visit 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron at CFB Cold Lake
Royal Military College places 2nd in international skills competition at West Point, N.Y.
The Steel Spirit - Artist Spotlight: Andrew Currie
Wings and Wheels: Experience the Thrill at the 2024 Cold Lake Air Show with Aircraft and Classic Car displays
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This Day in Courier News History – Ep. 7
Cold Lake Air Show Exclusive: Italy’s Frecce Tricolori Set to Perform This July
Italian aerobatics team Frecce Tricolori at Aire 75 airshow in Torrejón de Ardoz, Spain - Photo from Carlos Delgado / Wikipedia Commons Guests at the 2024 Cold Lake Air Show are in for a rare treat, Italian style. The Frecce Tricolori are preparing to take to the...
Photo Gallery: Air Cadets Visit 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron at CFB Cold Lake
Air cadets from 664 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron visiting 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron try on the fighter pilot helmet during their interactive tour at Hangar 3, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta on April 16, 2024 – All photos by Corporal Alisa Strelley, Royal Canadian...
Royal Military College places 2nd in international skills competition at West Point, N.Y.
The Military Skills Team of RMC Saint-Jean (Left) flanked by RMC’s team during a forced march on the first day of the 2-day Sandhurst International Military Skills Competition hosted by the United States Military Academy on April 26, 2024 in West Point, N.Y. The RMC...
The Steel Spirit – Artist Spotlight: Andrew Currie
Lieutenant-Colonel Andrew Currie - All photos supplied “I’m a very impatient artist. I’m the guy with the hair dryer on watercolour and I’m drawing [something else] between coats.” Lieutenant-Colonel Andrew Currie is a military physician with the Canadian Armed Forces...
CFB Cold Lake Welcomes Experts for Groundbreaking Wellness Summit
Submitted Photo Organizers say attendees at the first-ever Wellness Summit at 4 Wing starting on April 27th will have an unforgettable experience. The event, presented by Enbridge and Top Aces, will run on Saturday and Sunday at the 4 Wing Officers’ Mess. The...
Padre’s Ponderings: You Got a Boo-Boo
File Photo A long time ago, on a base far, far away, there was a platoon of recruit chaplains. They were eager, excited, and very, very dim. Well, some were. There were a few who were quite intelligent, thoughtful, and really smashing blokes with whom to have a...
Canadian Armed Forces members – don’t delay! Apply for CFHD today. The 2024 rates are now live
Stock Photo Last year, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) introduced the Canadian Forces Housing Differential (CFHD), which replaced the Post Living Differential (PLD). CFHD is a monthly payment designed to help CAF members secure suitable housing across Canada. CFHD...
22 Canadian Forces Health Services Centre Honoured for COVID Response
Members of 22 Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (22 CFHSC) pose with the flag on February 9th - Supplied Photo On 6 Feb 23, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) formally recognized Canadian Forces Health Services (CFHS) with the CAF Unit Commendation for outstanding...
This Day in Courier News History – Ep. 6
Recognizing the dedication of HOPE program volunteers as part of National Volunteer Week
Stock photo Every Moment Matters During this year’s National Volunteer Week which runs from April 14 to 20, we come together to recognize and celebrate the HOPE volunteers’ impact from coast to coast. Our volunteers’ role in helping bereaved members and military...
Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence
Supplied Photo On April 8th, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Defence Minister Bill Blair released Our North, Strong and Free – a defence policy update that responds to the significant global shifts we have witnessed since Canada’s comprehensive defence...
Photo Gallery: Cold Lake Air Force Museum’s RCAF Centennial Open House
Air Cadets examine an aircraft outside the Cold Lake Museums during the RCAF Centennial Open House, hosted on April 6th – All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News
Navigating Your New Adventure: Welcome to CFB Cold Lake
File Photo For many in the Canadian Armed Forces, this time of year can be a transition period. As winter gives way to spring, many are finding new homes in new locations as they are posted to different bases. No matter whether you're returning to CFB Cold Lake for...
Night Flying for 4 Wing Cold Lake starting on April 8th
File Photo Squadrons from 4 Wing Cold Lake will conduct night flying training over the City of Cold Lake starting April 8 until April 26, 2024. 4 Wing is always mindful of the Lakeland community and this type of training is not intended to disrupt your valuable peace...