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4 Wing to Mark Pride Week with Flag Raising, Guest Speaker and Community Discussion
File Photo Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake will recognize Pride Week from June 8 to 12 with a series of events aimed at celebrating inclusion and recognizing the contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The week begins on Monday,...
Kids’ Zone set to bring hands-on fun and STEM learning to the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
Corporal Megan Moore, 409 Squadron, helps James MacEachen into a Fragmentation Protective Vest at a display during the 2024 Cold Lake Air Show on the 4 Wing flight line at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta on July 20, 2024 - Photo: Master Corporal Angela Gore, Royal Canadian...
A Howling Good Time Awaits at Paw-Casso
Stock Photo Dog owners across Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake and the surrounding community are invited to gather for a morning of fun during Paw-Casso, taking place Saturday, June 6th. Hosted by the 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Community Recreation...
Canadian Armed Forces members – The 2026 Canadian Forces Housing Differential rates are now available
Stock Photo The Canadian Forces Housing Differential (CFHD) is a targeted housing top-up that helps offset accommodation cost pressures for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members. CFHD rates are adjusted annually to remain aligned with housing market conditions and vary...
Bear Sighting at CFB Cold Lake
Stock Photo There has been another bear sighting around the Wing. Please read the below information on how to act during an encounter. Bear activity has increased with the warm weather, and bears are actively searching for easy food sources. Bears are...
Canadian soldier of the First World War identified
File Photo The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have confirmed, through historical and archival research, that a previously unidentified grave at Courcelette British Cemetery in northern France is that of Sergeant Norman Harold...
Photo Gallery: Commander Appointment of CF-35 Detachment
Lieutenant-Colonel Matt Kutryk (left) and 4 Wing Commander Colonel Mark Hickey sign the Assumption of Command scrolls for the CF-35 Detachment-Luke Air Force Base at the Officers' Mess, May 11, 2026, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta - Photo credit: Cpl Connie Valin, Canadian...
Sign Up Now for 4 Wing Summer Sports Day at CFB Cold Lake
File Photo Registration is now open for the 2026 4 Wing Summer Sports Day at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake, allowing military members and civilian employees to take part in a full day of competition, recreation, and camaraderie on June 12. Organized by the 4...
Cold Lake Air Show App Puts Everything You Need in Your Pocket
Supplied Photo As anticipation builds for the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show, attendees will once again have a powerful tool to help make the most of their weekend experience: the official Cold Lake Air Show app. Designed to help visitors stay informed and navigate the event...
Snowbirds to Transition to New Aircraft as Tutor Fleet Nears Retirement
Snowbird members interact with participants during the Cold Lake Air Show held at 4 Wing Cold Lake July 20, 2024 - Photo by Sergeant Owen W. Budge, 4 Wing Cold Lake Imaging The Government of Canada has announced plans to purchase a new aircraft for the future of the...
Cold Lake PSP Member Receives National Recognition for Client Service Excellence
Supplied Photo A Physical Exercise Specialist at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake is being recognized for her innovative, member-focused approach to fitness and wellness programming, earning a 2025 Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) Client Service...
National Police Week highlights the role of the Canadian Forces Military Police at CFB Cold Lake
File Photo As Canada observes National Police Week, it’s a chance to recognize the dedicated professionals who serve in policing roles across the country. Within the Canadian Armed Forces, that responsibility rests with the Canadian Forces Military Police (CFMP), who...
CAF Engagement Bringing Canadians Closer to Their Military at the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
Captain Mercedes Leblanc (left) interacts with the general public during the 2024 Cold Lake Air Show on the 4 Wing flight line at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta on July 21, 2024 - Photo credit: Corporal (Cpl) Kastleen Strome, Royal Canadian Air Force Imagery Technician At...
Batter Up: 4 Wing Slo-Pitch Season Nears Return
Stock Photo Slo-pitch softball season is almost back at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake, with players and teams preparing to return to the diamonds for another summer of action at the base. The league’s season start-up meeting will take place on Thursday, May 14,...
New Season, New Stories at Cold Lake Museums
File Photo The Cold Lake Museums will kick off their 2026 season over the May Long Weekend, welcoming visitors from May 15 to 18 for a four-day opening that brings local and military history back to life from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The annual opening marks the...









