Canadian Armed Forces Provides Update on Incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright
Statement from the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal on the Ongoing Investigation into the Incident at CFB Wainwright
4 Wing PSP hosts Hero Workout to honour Fallen Warrant Officer
Cold Lake Haunt returns for 13th year, supporting Valour Place
Update: Four Canadian Armed Forces members killed during training in CFB Wainwright
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Canadian Armed Forces Provides Update on Incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright
File Photo Following the tragic fire incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on October 17, 2026, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) remains focused on supporting injured members, their families, and all those impacted by this devastating event. As recovery and care...
Statement from the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal on the Ongoing Investigation into the Incident at CFB Wainwright
File Photo On behalf of the Canadian Forces Military Police, I extend my sincere condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of those affected by this tragic incident. The Military Police investigation remains ongoing. Investigators continue to examine all...
4 Wing PSP hosts Hero Workout to honour Fallen Warrant Officer
The “Patrice” Hero Workout, hosted by 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Fitness and Sports on Tuesday, Oct. 20, inside the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre - All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News Sixteen participants took part in the “Patrice” Hero Workout...
Cold Lake Haunt returns for 13th year, supporting Valour Place
File Photo The Cold Lake Haunt is set to return, offering families a Halloween experience while raising funds for an organization supporting military families. Now in its 13th year, the volunteer-run event welcomed 1,022 visitors through its haunted maze last year and...
Update: Four Canadian Armed Forces members killed during training in CFB Wainwright
File Photo It is with profound sadness that the Canadian Armed Forces confirms that four of our members lost their lives during a fire-related training incident at CFB Wainwright at approximately 4 p.m. MDT on October 17, 2026. The members confirmed killed during this...
Wayne Poulson to receive national CAF Sports award for more than 30 years of service
Referee Wayne Poulson (right) chats with a hockey player during a CAF Sports Day at 4 Wing in CFB Cold Lake - File Photo A familiar face in sports around 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake is receiving an honour. Wayne Poulson will be recognized...
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...
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...
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...