Arctic partnerships strengthened during Operation ARCTIC VANGUARD
Minister highlights defence investments in Alberta during visit to CFB Edmonton
Sass Jordan, former 417 Squadron Honorary Colonel, dies at 65
4 Wing community gathers for Indigenous Cultural Sharing event
Fire Prevention Week brings fire safety focus to CFB Cold Lake
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Arctic partnerships strengthened during Operation ARCTIC VANGUARD
Three United States Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets fly alongside a Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130H towards Greenland during Operation ARCTIC VANGUARD 26, on September 16, 2026. Operation ARCTIC VANGUARD is an air defense operation under the direction of...
Minister highlights defence investments in Alberta during visit to CFB Edmonton
Minister of National Defence David J. McGuinty speaks during a visit to CFB Edmonton on Oct. 7, 2026, as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith looks on. Photo courtesy of David J. McGuinty/X. The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, visited Canadian...
Sass Jordan, former 417 Squadron Honorary Colonel, dies at 65
Sass Jordan poses for her official photograph as Honorary Colonel of 417 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake. Canadian Armed Forces / File Photo Canadian rock singer and songwriter Sass Jordan, who served as an Honorary Colonel of 417 Squadron at 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base...
4 Wing community gathers for Indigenous Cultural Sharing event
Warrant Officer Dana Janvier and Warrant Officer John McArthur help to raise the Residential School Survivors flag while 4 Wing Commander Colonel Tim Woods, 4 Wing Vice Wing Commander Colonel Laura Gagne and Agnes Gendron look on during the Indigenous Cultural Sharing...
Fire Prevention Week brings fire safety focus to CFB Cold Lake
4 Wing Fire Service members pose outside of the CANEX during Fire Prevention Week at CFB Cold Lake in 2024 - File Photo Fire Prevention Week begins Sunday, Oct. 4, bringing a renewed focus on fire safety and prevention, including activities planned at Canadian Forces...
Reflect, Learn, and Honour: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Message from the Defence Team Co-Champions for Indigenous Peoples
Supplied Photo Greetings, Atelihai, Tawnshi, Uy’skweyul, Kwe As Defence Team Co-Champions for Indigenous Peoples, we invite all members of the Defence Team to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. This day is an opportunity to...
Remembering the Battle of Britain
Corporal Alexandra Miniely of 4 Wing Cold Lake guards the cenotaph during the Battle of Britain Parade at Veterans Memorial Park in Cold Lake, Alberta, 20 September 2026 - All Photos from Corporal Gabriel Honsinger-Lefebvre, Canadian Armed Forces Photo Military...
New Fortis fitness platform brings CAF training resources to members’ phones
Supplied Photo Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members now have access to a new physical performance platform designed to bring fitness and wellness resources together in one place. Fortis is a new fitness and wellness app developed for CAF members, providing access to...
Indigenous Cultural Sharing event planned for CFB Cold Lake ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The site of the 2025 Indigenous Cultural Sharing event at CFB Cold Lake. — File Photo An Indigenous Cultural Sharing event will be held at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake on Sept. 29. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the area between Col J.J....
Sports, fitness and fun on the schedule for CAF Sports Day
Hockey during CAF Sports Day in 2025 at CFB Cold Lake – Photo provided by 4 Wing Imaging Members of the 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake community will have the opportunity to get active, try something new and connect with others during Canadian Armed...
Military Family Appreciation Day recognizes those behind the uniform
File Photo Military Family Appreciation Day provides an opportunity each September to recognize the families who support Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members throughout their military careers. Observed annually on the third Friday of September, the day recognizes the...
4 Wing community gathers for Suicide Prevention Walk/Run
CAF members and Defence Team personnel take part in the Memorial Walk/Run for World Suicide Prevention Day at CFB Cold Lake on September 10. All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News On September 10, 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake played host to...
Terry Fox Run set to return to Cold Lake
Supplied Photo Cold Lake residents will have an opportunity to take part in one of Canada’s most enduring fundraising traditions when the annual Terry Fox Run returns to the city on Sunday, September 20. The local event will take place at the Cold Lake Energy Centre,...
My Transition Seminar coming to 4 Wing this week
Supplied Photo NOTE: The location for the in-person seminars has been changed from the MFRC Theatre to the Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess. The poster is now incorrect. Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members at 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake who...
Showing support for truth and reconciliation with limited-edition orange t-shirt
The 2026 CANEX orange t-shirt showcases Generations, a design by Wet’suwet’en artist Jay Joseph created in support of Truth and Reconciliation - Photo: CANEX This year’s design, “Generations”, was created by Wet’suwet’en freelance artist Jay Joseph in partnership with...