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Feast at the Beach returns to Kinosoo Beach this weekend
Photo from Feast at the Beach Cold Lake’s Kinosoo Beach will once again become a gathering place for food, live music and family entertainment as Feast at the Beach returns for its 2026 edition on September 4 and 5. The two-day festival was developed by the Cold Lake...
Intersection Hockey Start-Up Meeting Set for September 9
Stock Photo The annual Intersection (I/S) Hockey Start-Up Meeting is scheduled for September 9 at 1:30 p.m. in the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre Multi-Purpose Room. The meeting will provide teams with important information ahead of the upcoming hockey season,...
Cold Lake Cadet Training Centre marks end of summer training with final graduation parade
4 Wing Vice-Wing Commander Colonel Laura Gagné talks with a cadet during the group’s final graduation parade, held at the Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre on August 21. All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News. The Cold Lake Cadet Training Centre (CLCTC) marked the...
$600,000 federal investment to expand aviation training in Cold Lake
Pictured (left to right): Cold Lake Mayor Bob Mattice, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Riverbend Matt Jeneroux, and Cold Lake First Nations Councillor Demetri Scanie - Supplied Photo A $600,000 federal investment will help expand aviation training opportunities in...
CAF Imagery Contest 2026: Time to share your best shots!
Supplied Photo The 58th Annual Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Imagery Contest is now accepting submissions from seasoned professional and amateur photographers alike. Running until September 30, 2026, the contest is open to all CF One members. Whether you're a CAF...
CFB Cold Lake alum Colonel Joshua Kutryk set to make history aboard Crew-13 mission
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk signals “okay” during an equipment test before launching to the International Space Station as part of Crew-13. The crew equipment interface test (CEIT) gives astronauts the opportunity to interact with the capsule, space...
Council funds street painting to honour veterans’ service
Supplied Photo Following calls for a painted crosswalk in the community, Cold Lake City council passed a motion to move forward with a street painting on 10 Street that will honour veterans and their service. A concept has been developed for the redevelopment of...
New CF One app gives military community easier access to exclusive savings
Supplied Photo The Canadian military community now has a new way to access exclusive discounts, savings and member perks through the CF One Member Appreciation app. The new app provides a simpler and faster way for CF One members to find exclusive offers from hundreds...
Construction work underway on Kingsway Road
Supplied Photo Construction work is underway on Kingsway Road at the back gate water crossing and will continue through Sept. 15. Traffic is reduced to a single lane while work is being conducted. Work hours are from 7 AM to 7 PM, and traffic will be slowed while...
Rolling Barrage to visit 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake
Members of The Rolling Barrage coast-to-coast motorcycle ride arrive at 4 Wing for a tour of 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron’s 3 Hangar on 13 Aug 2024 in Cold Lake, Alberta – Photo by Aviator Natalie Chilcott, Royal Canadian Air Force Imagery Technician Members of The...
Cold Lake teams bring home medals, prepare for competition
The CFB Cold Lake Golf Team (from left) Sgt. Shields, WO Swansburg, Cpl. Johnson, Cpl. Fisher, Cpl. Browning, MCpl. Travers, Sgt. Park and 2Lt. Richardson, at the 2026 Canada West Regional Golf Championship in Wainwright. — Supplied photo Canadian Forces Base (CFB)...
RCAF establishes new Security Forces occupation to meet evolving operational requirements
The first four candidates on the Security Forces Basic Officer Course at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, on 28 April 2026. From left: Major Dylan Wightman, Major William McMillan, Captain Mary-Anne Saciuk, and Captain Zachary Poirier - Photo: Captain...
Make the Most of Summer Around the Lakeland
The 4 Wing RV Park and Campground - File Photo Summer in our area offers no shortage of ways to get outside, explore the region and make the most of Alberta's warmest months. Whether you're looking for a relaxing day at the beach, a family adventure or a weekend road...
Small moments, big impact: A realistic guide to self-care
Sailors aboard His Majesty's Canadian Ship Regina prepare for the entrance to Dutch Harbor, Alaska during Operation LATITUDE on August 24, 2025 - Supplied Photo Self-care is something we hear about all the time. From social media trends to elaborate morning routines,...
So Long, Sinners
A picture of Major Howard Rittenhouse giving the opening prayer for Cold Lake's Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 11, 2022. We at the Courier News wish him the fondest of farewells. Photo: Aviator Conor R.G. Munn, Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician It will...








