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More aircraft and displays announced for the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
Photo Gallery: Kick Off to Summer brings families together at CFB Cold Lake
Padre's Ponderings: Trying to Get By
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Lead the way in Special Operations Aviation
Members of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command rappel from a 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron helicopter - Supplied Photo As the aviation element of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM), 427 Special Operations Aviation...
4 Wing Families Celebrate Father’s Day with Giant Games and BBQ
Supplied Photo More than 130 community members gathered to celebrate Father's Day at a massive, energy-filled backyard bash designed for the military families of 4 Wing Cold Lake. The event offered a perfect blend of high-energy competition, classic summer treats, and...
More aircraft and displays announced for the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
Photo taken in support of the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show on July 16, 2022, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta - Image by Aviator Alisa Strelley, 4 Wing Imaging The 2026 Cold Lake Air Show will give aviation enthusiasts another opportunity to get up close with some impressive...
Photo Gallery: Kick Off to Summer brings families together at CFB Cold Lake
Young guests enjoy the inflatable attractions set up inside the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre Gymnasium during Kick Off to Summer 2026 - All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News Despite a rainy start to the season, the weather did little to dampen spirits as...
Padre’s Ponderings: Trying to Get By
Stock Photo My sons - Will, Noah, and Elijah – get along … sort of. They get along much better now that they’re adults. One day, long ago when they were still kids, Noah was on the couch watching TV. Feeling a little peckish, he got up to go to the fridge. Now,...
Full Throttle Festival to Kick Off 2026 Cold Lake Air Show Weekend
Members of the Frecce Tricolori Demonstration Team take in the atmosphere at the 2024 Full Throttle Festival in Cold Lake. Photo by Mike Marshall / The Courier News Before aircraft take to the skies over Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake, the community will come...
Kick-Off to Summer Returns to CFB Cold Lake on June 19
File Photo Families, friends, and community members at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake are invited to celebrate the start of the summer season as the popular Kick-Off to Summer event returns on Friday, June 19. Hosted by 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP)...
Message from the National Public Service Week Champion
Supplied Photo Hello Defence Team! National Public Service Week (NPSW) is upon us, and it is our time to celebrate the dedicated public servants who make up National Defence and the Canadian Coast Guard. This week, let’s take the opportunity to celebrate our efforts,...
New Deputy Wing Chief Warrant Officer Appointed at 4 Wing
Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Bernie Antle (left), incoming Unit CWO, Lieutenant-Colonel Melissa Chandler (centre), Commanding Officer, and CWO Kyle Seleski, outgoing Unit CWO, prior to signing the Deputy Wing Command Change of Appointment Scrolls at the Warrant...
Classic Car Show Set to Roll at 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
Photo courtesy of Travis Roe (TDR Photography) From vintage hot rods and restored pickups to rare classics and custom builds, automotive enthusiasts will have plenty to see when the Classic Car Show returns as part of the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show on July 18 and 19....
Update to DAOD 5019-1, Personal Relationships, in formal response to Arbour Report recommendation
File Photo The Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Defence Administrative Order and Directive (DAOD) 5019-1, Personal Relationships policy has been revised and updated as a formal response to one of the recommendations made in the...
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 at 10 AM. Hosted by the 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Community...
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...