Cold Lake Haunt returns for 13th year, supporting Valour Place
Update: Four Canadian Armed Forces members killed during training in CFB Wainwright
Incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright
Wayne Poulson to receive national CAF Sports award for more than 30 years of service
Canadian Armed Forces members to begin wearing Remembrance Day poppy on October 24
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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...
Incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright
File Photo A fire ignited within the training area of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright, Alberta, at approximately 4:00 p.m. (local time) on October 17, 2026. The fire spread rapidly beyond the boundaries of the training area, while military and civilian emergency...
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...
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...