Reflect, Learn, and Honour: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Message from the Defence Team Co-Champions for Indigenous Peoples
Remembering the Battle of Britain
New Fortis fitness platform brings CAF training resources to members’ phones
Indigenous Cultural Sharing event planned for CFB Cold Lake ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sports, fitness and fun on the schedule for CAF Sports Day
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Reflect, Learn, and Honour: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Message from the Defence Team Co-Champions for Indigenous Peoples
Supplied Photo Greetings, Atelihai, Tawnshi, Uy’skweyul, Kwe As Defence Team Co-Champions for Indigenous Peoples, we invite all members of the Defence Team to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. This day is an opportunity to...
Remembering the Battle of Britain
Corporal Alexandra Miniely of 4 Wing Cold Lake guards the cenotaph during the Battle of Britain Parade at Veterans Memorial Park in Cold Lake, Alberta, 20 September 2026 - All Photos from Corporal Gabriel Honsinger-Lefebvre, Canadian Armed Forces Photo Military...
New Fortis fitness platform brings CAF training resources to members’ phones
Supplied Photo Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members now have access to a new physical performance platform designed to bring fitness and wellness resources together in one place. Fortis is a new fitness and wellness app developed for CAF members, providing access to...
Indigenous Cultural Sharing event planned for CFB Cold Lake ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The site of the 2025 Indigenous Cultural Sharing event at CFB Cold Lake. — File Photo An Indigenous Cultural Sharing event will be held at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake on Sept. 29. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the area between Col J.J....
Sports, fitness and fun on the schedule for CAF Sports Day
Hockey during CAF Sports Day in 2025 at CFB Cold Lake – Photo provided by 4 Wing Imaging Members of the 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake community will have the opportunity to get active, try something new and connect with others during Canadian Armed...
Military Family Appreciation Day recognizes those behind the uniform
File Photo Military Family Appreciation Day provides an opportunity each September to recognize the families who support Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members throughout their military careers. Observed annually on the third Friday of September, the day recognizes the...
4 Wing community gathers for Suicide Prevention Walk/Run
CAF members and Defence Team personnel take part in the Memorial Walk/Run for World Suicide Prevention Day at CFB Cold Lake on September 10. All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News On September 10, 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake played host to...
Terry Fox Run set to return to Cold Lake
Supplied Photo Cold Lake residents will have an opportunity to take part in one of Canada’s most enduring fundraising traditions when the annual Terry Fox Run returns to the city on Sunday, September 20. The local event will take place at the Cold Lake Energy Centre,...
My Transition Seminar coming to 4 Wing this week
Supplied Photo NOTE: The location for the in-person seminars has been changed from the MFRC Theatre to the Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess. The poster is now incorrect. Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members at 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake who...
Showing support for truth and reconciliation with limited-edition orange t-shirt
The 2026 CANEX orange t-shirt showcases Generations, a design by Wet’suwet’en artist Jay Joseph created in support of Truth and Reconciliation - Photo: CANEX This year’s design, “Generations”, was created by Wet’suwet’en freelance artist Jay Joseph in partnership with...
Cold Lake Air Show volunteers recognized for their efforts
Volunteers gather at Club 41 during the Cold Lake Air Show Volunteer Appreciation Event on September 4. The event recognized those who contributed their time and efforts to making the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show a success. All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News...
Can We Talk? Supporting suicide prevention in the CAF
Stock Photo The 2025 Report on Suicide Mortality in the CAF underscores the need for continued action to prevent suicide. World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 is an opportunity for all Defence Team members to dispel myths, check in with each other, and offer...
Exercise MAPLE STRIKE brings intensive air and land training to CFB Cold Lake
A successful air strike by an American B52 Bomber during EX MAPLE STRIKE at Shaver drop zone located at Jimmy Lake, Alberta - All photos from Corporal Connie Valin, Canadian Armed Forces photo Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake hosted Exercise MAPLE STRIKE this...
Feast at the Beach returns to Kinosoo Beach this weekend
Photo from Feast at the Beach Cold Lake’s Kinosoo Beach will once again become a gathering place for food, live music and family entertainment as Feast at the Beach returns for its 2026 edition on September 4 and 5. The two-day festival was developed by the Cold Lake...
Intersection Hockey Start-Up Meeting Set for September 9
Stock Photo The annual Intersection (I/S) Hockey Start-Up Meeting is scheduled for September 9 at 1:30 p.m. in the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre Multi-Purpose Room. The meeting will provide teams with important information ahead of the upcoming hockey season,...