Finding Home in Cold Lake: A Military Family’s Perspective
1996-2026: The Canadian Forces Housing Agency turns 30
Getting Settled at CFB Cold Lake: What 4 Wing PSP Offers New Members
How the Cold Lake Air Show Secures World-Class Performers
417 Squadron Supports Largest Arctic Winter Operation to Date
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Finding Home in Cold Lake: A Military Family’s Perspective
Paige Olson and her family - Supplied Photo When Paige Olson learned her family would be posted to Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, her reaction was a mix of excitement and uncertainty, something many military families can relate to. “When I first found out that my...
1996-2026: The Canadian Forces Housing Agency turns 30
All Photos Supplied On April 1, 1996, the Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) began operating at its first 10 locations with a team of 170 employees and a clear mandate: to operate and maintain the Defence housing portfolio. Today, as a Special Operating...
Getting Settled at CFB Cold Lake: What 4 Wing PSP Offers New Members
PSP staff and guests enjoy the winter fun at Snow Fever at CFB Cold Lake — File photo. Congratulations on your posting to Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake!Being newly posted can sometimes come with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Whether you’re arriving solo...
How the Cold Lake Air Show Secures World-Class Performers
Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft conduct an aerial refuelling demonstration during the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show - Photo courtesy of 4 Wing Imaging. Behind every high-speed pass and precision manoeuvre at the Cold Lake Air Show is a process built on planning,...
417 Squadron Supports Largest Arctic Winter Operation to Date
Sergeant Austin Collier, Flight Paramedic with 417 Combat Support Squadron, is hoisted back into the CH-146 Griffon helicopter during nighttime casualty evacuation training as part of Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT, north of Inuvik, Northwest Territories, on 03 March,...
New Principal for Art Smith Aviation Academy
Supplied Photo Northern Lights Public Schools is pleased to announce that Jodie Cornell has been appointed Principal of Art Smith Aviation Academy for the 2026-2027 school year. “Jodie is a well-rounded educator with experience in diverse instructional roles,” said...
Padre’s Ponderings: Disappointment Springs
Stock Photo Most mornings, I watch CBC news – mostly because I have little better to do and enjoy a good dose of depression first thing in the morning. Then there’s the “weather disappointer” (‘cause it’s always disappointing) who never has anything good to say:...
The Conductor of the Skies: Inside the Air Boss Role at the Cold Lake Air Show
Major Erick “Hom” O’Connor (second from the right) at the 2018 Cold Lake Air Show - File Photo Few roles at an air show are as central as that of the Air Boss. For Major Erick “Hom” O’Connor, the current Director of Air Operations for the Cold Lake Air Show and a...
Artemis II Mission Returns Safely to Earth, Marking Historic Milestone for Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen
CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist is assisted off the flight deck after arriving aboard USS John P. Murtha after he and fellow crewmates NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; and Christina Koch,...
F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team Returns to the Cold Lake Air Show
A Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor performs during the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show. (File photo) Few aircraft command attention quite like the F-22 Raptor, and in 2026, the United States Air Force F-22 Demonstration Team is set to once again bring its unmatched performance to...
Priority 1 RV Compound Renewals Now Open at CFB Cold Lake
File Photo If you store your RV or trailer at the 4 Wing RV Compound, it’s time to start thinking about renewals. Priority 1 renewals will take place from April 6 to April 19, 2026, marking the first step in this year’s renewal process. The RV Compound has been...
Canadian Talent Set to Shine at the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
File Photo While the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show will once again welcome an exciting mix of performers from right here at home and abroad, there’s something special about the Canadian acts that always capture the hearts of the crowd. From precision flying to breathtaking...
Photo Gallery: Celebrating Oil Country visit to CFB Cold Lake
Hunter, the Edmonton Oilers mascot, flexes on top of a CF-188 Hornet at 1 Hangar, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, on 24 March 2026 - All photos courtesy of Master Sailor Erica Bry, Canadian Armed Forces Photo On March 24, members of the Edmonton Oilers Alumni and the...
Small everyday actions: 2SLGBTQI+ Defence Team Champion Message on International Transgender Day of Visibility
Stock Photo On Transgender Day of Visibility, observed annually on March 31, we recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of the transgender, non‑binary, and gender‑diverse members of our Defence Team community. They are an integral part of the Defence Team and...
Joint Operations Symposium
Supplied Photo The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Joint Operations Symposium (JOS) brings together senior defence and national security leaders to examine specific operational challenges and explore potential solutions to ensure the CAF remains fit for purpose, ready for...