Padre's Ponderings: Thanksgiving
CFB Cold Lake’s Captain Mercedes LeBlanc Shines at 2024 Lifesaving World Championships in Australia
Night flying to take place starting October 15th: Public Affairs
Youth Reporter Competition Launches during National Newspaper Week
CAF Sports Day to Energize 4 Wing Cold Lake on October 18th
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Padre’s Ponderings: Thanksgiving
Stock Photo Once again, the rolling calendar snags a 30lb. turkey. Yes, it’s Thanksgiving! When the Pilgrims scraped hull on the sands of the ‘New World’ on December 11, 1620, they picked a pretty poor time to arrive in what would one day be Massachusetts. Winter...
CFB Cold Lake’s Captain Mercedes LeBlanc Shines at 2024 Lifesaving World Championships in Australia
Captain LeBlanc at the 2024 Lifesaving World Championships - Supplied Photo 42 Radar Squadron (42 RS) member Captain Mercedes LeBlanc recently showcased her talent on the international stage, competing in the 2024 Lifesaving World Championships (LWC) in Australia....
Night flying to take place starting October 15th: Public Affairs
File Photo Squadrons from 4 Wing Cold Lake will conduct night flying training over the City of Cold Lake starting October 15 until October 25, 2024. 4 Wing is always mindful of the Lakeland community and this type of training is not intended to disrupt your valuable...
Youth Reporter Competition Launches during National Newspaper Week
Submitted Photo As National Newspaper Week (NNW) celebrates the vital role newspapers play in delivering trustworthy news, the Canadian Forces Newspapers Youth Reporter Competition is back, inviting teens from military families to share their unique perspectives. ...
CAF Sports Day to Energize 4 Wing Cold Lake on October 18th
File Photo Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake is gearing up for the 12th annual Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Sports Day on October 18th, promising a day filled with exciting activities and team-building opportunities for military personnel. This annual event promotes...
Making history with the Women and Gender-Diverse Physical Fitness and Wellness Program
Three CAF members, including Lieutenant-General M.H.L Bourgon, Commander, Military Personnel Command on the right, utilizing the PSP facilities and motivating each other - Supplied Photo To mark Women’s History Month, Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare...
As Fire Prevention Week approaches, The 4 Wing Fire Service urges residents to make sure their smoke alarms are working
Supplied Photo The theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2024 is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!TM” The 4 Wing Fire Service at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official...
CFMWS launches the Support to Sports Participation Grants pilot program
Supplied Photo We’re excited to announce that CFMWS is launching a pilot grant program for participation in sports outside the CAF, aimed at Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members. As part of our financial reprioritization efforts, the program's official launch was...
2024 National Veterans’ Week Speakers Program
Photo from Veterans Affairs Canada Every year, between November 5 and 11, the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence support Veterans’ Week activities in many ways, including by delivering the National Veterans’ Week Speakers Program (NVWSP). The...
New Assistant Principal for Art Smith Aviation Academy
Supplied Photo Northern Lights Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Greengrass as Assistant Principal of Art Smith Aviation Academy. “Bruce brings a deep passion for student engagement and is committed to building strong relationships with...
Prost! 4 Wing Oktoberfest Brings Bavarian Cheer to Cold Lake with Food, Fun, and Festivities
Guests enjoy 4 Wing’s Oktoberfest, hosted at CFB Cold Lake on September 21st - All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake was filled with Bavarian spirit on Saturday, September 21st, as 4 Wing's annual Oktoberfest brought...
Canada Army Run: Another Successful Edition Attracts Thousands To Downtown Ottawa
Photo from the Canada Army Run / Facebook The 17th edition of Canada Army Run, presented by BMO, took place in Ottawa, where more than 14,000 of participants joined various races alongside members of the military. Runners, rollers, and walkers participated in events...
Ministers of National Defence and Veterans Affairs mark Military Family Appreciation Day
Supplied Photo Today marks the 6th annual Military Family Appreciation Day. On this day, we honour those who might not wear the uniform, but play a critical role in keeping Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and Veterans strong, ready and supported. While our CAF...
Cold Lake Commemorates Battle of Britain with Ceremony and Parade
Battle of Britain wreaths during the 84th annual Battle of Britain commemorative ceremony on September 15, 2024 at the Cold Lake Legion - All photos by Corporal Brock Curtis, Royal Canadian Air Force Imagery Technician On September 15th, Veterans Memorial Park, near...
The Royal Canadian Mint adds to the commemoration of the 100ᵗʰ Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force With a New $2 Commemorative Circulation Coin
Image courtesy of the Royal Canadian Mint As the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) marks 100 years as a distinct military institution defending Canada and preserving its freedoms, the Royal Canadian Mint has issued a $2 circulation coin to highlight this historic...