Full Throttle Festival to Kick Off 2026 Cold Lake Air Show Weekend
Kick-Off to Summer Returns to CFB Cold Lake on June 19
Message from the National Public Service Week Champion
New Deputy Wing Chief Warrant Officer Appointed at 4 Wing
Classic Car Show Set to Roll at 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
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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...
More performers and aircraft announced for the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
The iconic Lockheed P-38 Lightning will make an appearance at the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show. – Photo courtesy of the Erickson Aircraft Collection The 2026 Cold Lake Air Show continues to build an exciting lineup of aerial performers and static displays ahead of this...
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...