Canadian Armed Forces members to begin wearing Remembrance Day poppy on October 24
Cold Lake roots inspire science-fiction author Stephanie Young
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
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Canadian Armed Forces members to begin wearing Remembrance Day poppy on October 24
Photo from the Royal Canadian Legion Starting this year, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members will wear the poppy on all uniforms from October 24 to November 11, aligning with changes in the Royal Canadian Legion’s National Poppy Campaign. Previously, CAF members...
Cold Lake roots inspire science-fiction author Stephanie Young
Stephanie N Young’s novel, Eclipse of Empires - Supplied Photo Stephanie N Young's connection to Cold Lake began long before she became a published author. Young grew up in the area after her family moved to Cold Lake in 1996, when her father was serving in the...
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...
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...
Photo Gallery: 4 Wing MFRCS brings military families together for day of activities
Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake families enjoy the Military Family Appreciation Day event on September 19th - All photos by Brittany Poisson / 4 Wing MFRCS The 4 Wing Military Family Resource Centre Society (MFRCS) brought military families together on Sept. 19...
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...
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...
Avionics Systems Technician selected as national judge at Skills Canada Competition
Master Corporal Sarah Cunningham stands beside a training aid as part of the aerospace technology competition at the Skills Canada Nationals Competition, in Toronto, Ontario, on May 28, 2026. Competitors performed a variety of tasks, including electrical...
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,...