79th anniversary celebrated Cliff Kenyon It was a solemn ceremony as hundreds gathered Sept. 15 to mark Battle of Britain Day at the Cold Lake Cenotaph. But it was also a celebration. September 15 marks the day of the biggest fight and biggest victory in 1940 by Allied fighter aircraft, including members of the Royal Canadian Air Force, against attacking German enemies. Acting Wing Commander LCol Kirsten Dubreuil said that because of that victory andRead More

Jeff Gaye For the third year in a row, Cold Lake is bringing home silver medals from the CAF Canada West ball hockey championships. The tournament was held in Wainwright last week. Cold Lake won their Monday opener against Shilo, 3-2 in a shootout. They then shut down their opposition in both of their remaining round robin games, shutting out Moose Jaw 3-0 on Monday and Esquimalt 2-0 on Tuesday. Their undefeated record in theRead More

The Courier The Cold Lake Marlins swim club is looking for swim coaches. “If you have a great attitude with kids, and if you’re looking for a way to contribute to the community as a role model for youngsters, this might be a good opportunity for you,” said Flt Lt Chris Downs, Marlins vice-president. Swim coaches organize, manage and perform swimming instruction for all club members. They work in conjunction with the Cold Lake MarlinsRead More