Jeff Gaye Approximately 500 cadets from Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia visited 4 Wing last weekend for a Canadian Armed Forces familiarization tour. The cadets visited 401 and 409 Squadrons and saw some of the teams behind the scenes, including W TEME, GSAR, ATC, and the Meteorology Section. They also had an interpretive tour of the mounted aircraft and radar displays, offering them a glimpse into RCAF history. Cadet MWO Parker Jackson from Fort McMurrayRead More

The Courier Shown are some of the units and sections that took part in Jersey Day for in honour of the Humboldt Broncos last Thursday. Many more units and individuals participated. Members wore NHL jerseys, amateur and minor hockey team jerseys, unit jerseys and even baseball, football and basketball gear to send the message. The CAF’s gesture was part of a Canada-wide campaign to let the Broncos, their families and their communities know that theRead More

Chaplain’s Corner Padre Marcin Rosinski “Let not the sun go down on your anger.” What does that mean? How often do your quarrels end with quiet days? How many times have you promised yourself that you would reconcile before going to bed? I have a suggestion for you. Are quarrels needed? Quarrels in every relationship are needed. It is thanks to them that we unload the growing tension, clean the atmosphere and try to confrontRead More

Jeff Gaye Snowfest 2018 lived up to its name. Temperatures were mild, but a cold wind and driving snow reminded participants that Old Man Winter doesn’t go down without a fight. Two outdoor events – ball hockey and volleyball – were moved into the Col JJ Parr Sports Centre, but there were activities inside and out on Thursday afternoon and all day Friday. The combined 10 FTTS – 4 CES team won the Snowfest TrophyRead More

1 AMS Commanding Officer LCol Justin Armstrong and Acting Squadron Warrant Officer MWO Dennis Tobin made presentations to members during 1 AMS Ground Training Day on January 5.

Jeff Gaye The inter-section recreational volleyball league wrapped up its annual charity tournament last week. 410 Squadron won the tournament over 10 FTTS in a close three-game final match. The big winner is Soldier On, a charity which helps ill and injured CAF members and veterans adapt to their new lives through sport. The tournament raised $435 for the charity, which is run through Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services.