National Police Week highlights the role of the Canadian Forces Military Police at CFB Cold Lake
CAF Engagement Bringing Canadians Closer to Their Military at the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
Batter Up: 4 Wing Slo-Pitch Season Nears Return
New Season, New Stories at Cold Lake Museums
Afghanistan Mission Monument Project Advances with Groundbreaking Ceremony
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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...
CAF Engagement Bringing Canadians Closer to Their Military at the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
Captain Mercedes Leblanc (left) interacts with the general public during the 2024 Cold Lake Air Show on the 4 Wing flight line at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta on July 21, 2024 - Photo credit: Corporal (Cpl) Kastleen Strome, Royal Canadian Air Force Imagery Technician At...
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...
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,...
Message from the Defence Team Champions for Racialized Persons: Asian Heritage Month 2026
Supplied Photo Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for all members of the Defence Team to reflect, learn, and celebrate the rich diversity of Asian communities in Canada and within our institution. Each May, we recognize the enduring contributions of people of...
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...
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,...
Posting to CFB Cold Lake? Here’s What You Need to Know
File Photo Posting season is a constant in Canadian Armed Forces life, and whether this is your first time heading to Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake or preparing to move here once again, the same questions come up every time. What should I expect? How do I...