Cold Lake Air Show App Puts Everything You Need in Your Pocket
Snowbirds to Transition to New Aircraft as Tutor Fleet Nears Retirement
Interoperability and readiness at the top of the world
Cold Lake PSP Member Receives National Recognition for Client Service Excellence
National Police Week highlights the role of the Canadian Forces Military Police at CFB Cold Lake
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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...
Interoperability and readiness at the top of the world
Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and the Royal Air Force (RAF) stand for a group photo in front of the RCAF CC-177 Globemaster and the RAF C-17A Globemaster at the Pituffik Space Base, Greenland from Canadian Forces Station Alert, Nunavut during...
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...
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...
Afghanistan Mission Monument Project Advances with Groundbreaking Ceremony
Artist’s rendition of the monument design concept - Photo via Team Stimson/ Government of Canada The Government of Canada has officially broken ground on the future site of the National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan, marking a significant step forward in...
Behind the Scenes: Building the Cold Lake Air Show From the Ground Up
Cold Lake Air Show grounds during the 2018 event, showcasing the scale and layout that bring the airfield to life — Photo by Corporal Bryan Carter, 4 Wing Imaging When spectators arrive at the Cold Lake Air Show, they’re greeted by a seamless experience: Rows of...
Overcoming loneliness and building connection in the CAF and Defence community
Members of HMCS Fredericton participate in a sports day during Operation REASSURANCE, on March 26, 2023, in Souda Bay, Greece - Photo: Cpl Noé Marchon, Canadian Armed Forces Photo Mental Health Week in Canada carries an important and timely message: “Come together,...
CFB Cold Lake Military Police to Support “Pack a Patrol Car” Pet Food Drive
Photo via Facebook Military Police members from Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake will be out in the community this weekend, lending their support to a local initiative to help animals in need. The “Pack a Patrol Car” pet food and supply drive is scheduled for...
Fueling the Experience: Food and Drink at the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
File Photo From high-speed aerial displays to up-close encounters on the ground, the Cold Lake Air Show is built to be a full-day experience, and this year’s lineup of food and beverage options is designed to keep visitors fuelled every step of the way. Air show...
The 2026 Census is coming soon
2026 Census map of Canada - Supplied Photo Every five years, Canadians are invited to participate in the census. The next Census of Population begins on May 4, 2026. The census provides a statistical portrait of Canada’s population and the places where we live by...
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...