MCpl Bryan Christie My name is Master Corporal Bryan Christie, and by the time you read this, I will be getting ready to head back to Cold Lake from Eastern Europe. After 5 long months, several regional lockdowns and during one of the strangest times in recent memory, I’m finally coming home with stories of the most unique and challenging experience of my life. Romania is a country rich with history and legends. As IRead More

4 WING COVID-19 DIRECTION AND GUIDANCE – DECEMBER 10, 2020 The new restrictions announced by Alberta on December 8 are Province-wide, primarily take effect on December 13, and will remain in place until at least January 12. CFB Cold Lake is an essential business and a number of new restrictions will be imposed that may indirectly impact operations and will certainly affect our efforts to support our members, families, and community during the holiday season.Read More

Jennifer Bain, PSP Community Recreation Supervisor Despite the challenges COVID-19 is creating, the PSP Community Recreation team is determined to bring some festive holiday activities to 4 Wing!Our upcoming FREE Holiday Scavenger Hunt on December 13 has staggered start times and is completed individually or within family cohorts to avoid unnecessary interactions. This event is a sure to be an enjoyed adventure! Using clues and help provided by the recreation team, participants will find theirRead More

UPDATE: Due to recent Government of Alberta COVID-19 restrictions, parade had to be cancelled The City of Cold Lake Cold Lake, AB – The City of Cold Lake will host a modified version of the annual Santa Claus Parade to ensure physical distancing and adhere to provincial COVID-19 health restrictions. Instead of a traditional parade with moving floats passing by stationary spectators, this year’s event will be held in reverse. Decorated floats and displays willRead More

Good day 4 Wing, COVID-19 cases are rising within Canada, Alberta, and our local region. It is critically important, now more than ever, to remain vigilant in our use of the many Protective Health Measures (PHMs) in place at 4 Wing. Be aware that across the CAF, most of our members that have contracted COVID-19 have done so during social, group, or public interactions outside of the base. Within the CAF there are very fewRead More

Defence Team Message With flu season around the corner and the continuance of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must remain vigilant and continue to focus on an operationally healthy force. That is why this year is more important than ever for you and your family to receive the annual flu shot. The Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence needs to ensure that influenza doesn’t degrade our operational readiness if or when we areRead More