F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team Returns to the Cold Lake Air Show
Fueling Readiness: Nutrition’s role in performance and recovery
Priority 1 RV Compound Renewals Now Open at CFB Cold Lake
Canadian Talent Set to Shine at the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
Photo Gallery: Celebrating Oil Country visit to CFB Cold Lake
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F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team Returns to the Cold Lake Air Show
A Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor performs during the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show. (File photo) Few aircraft command attention quite like the F-22 Raptor, and in 2026, the United States Air Force F-22 Demonstration Team is set to once again bring its unmatched performance to...
Fueling Readiness: Nutrition’s role in performance and recovery
Supplied Photo Nutrition is a capability that facilitates personnel preparation, performance, and recovery. It is essential to achieve a well-trained, motivated, and supported Defence Team, capable to sustain operations for as long as possible, critical to meet the...
Priority 1 RV Compound Renewals Now Open at CFB Cold Lake
File Photo If you store your RV or trailer at the 4 Wing RV Compound, it’s time to start thinking about renewals. Priority 1 renewals will take place from April 6 to April 19, 2026, marking the first step in this year’s renewal process. The RV Compound has been...
Canadian Talent Set to Shine at the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
File Photo While the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show will once again welcome an exciting mix of performers from right here at home and abroad, there’s something special about the Canadian acts that always capture the hearts of the crowd. From precision flying to breathtaking...
Photo Gallery: Celebrating Oil Country visit to CFB Cold Lake
Hunter, the Edmonton Oilers mascot, flexes on top of a CF-188 Hornet at 1 Hangar, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, on 24 March 2026 - All photos courtesy of Master Sailor Erica Bry, Canadian Armed Forces Photo On March 24, members of the Edmonton Oilers Alumni and the...
Joint Operations Symposium
Supplied Photo The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Joint Operations Symposium (JOS) brings together senior defence and national security leaders to examine specific operational challenges and explore potential solutions to ensure the CAF remains fit for purpose, ready for...
Hop Into Spring is coming to Mackenzie Arts & Community Centre this Saturday
Supplied Photo Families in Cold Lake are invited to shake off the winter blues and welcome the new season at a special spring-themed event happening this weekend. The 4 Wing Community Recreation team, part of 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP), is hosting Hop...
Celebrate Aviation and 130 Years of Trucks at the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
Supplied Photo Ever dreamed of seeing your own aircraft on display at one of Canada’s premier air shows? The Cold Lake Air Show is once again inviting aircraft owners and aviation enthusiasts to apply for a spot in this year’s Static Display. Selected participants...
Mission Ready: Equipping the Forces
Supplied Photo How today’s investments power tomorrow’s operations. This week, the government announced several investments focused on providing Defence Team members with the tools, systems, and capabilities needed to deliver our mission. Replacement of the Canadian...
Oilers bringing Celebrating Oil Country spotlight to Cold Lake with stop planned at CFB Cold Lake
Supplied Photo Cold Lake is set to take the spotlight later this month as the Edmonton Oilers named the community their 2026 Celebrating Oil Country feature city. For those at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake, the visit will include a stop here. The annual...
4 Wing to Host Event for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
File Photo Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake will mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD) with a special event at the 4 Wing Theatre on March 20, 2026. Observed annually on March 21, IDERD serves as a global reminder that...
Canada Invests in Sovereign Space Launch Capability
Stock Photo Canada is taking steps toward launching satellites from its own territory following a new federal investment aimed at strengthening the country’s access to space. On March 16, the Honourable David McGuinty announced that the Government of Canada will...
Activate your Francophonie: A collective effort across the Defence Team
Stock Photo Dear Defence Team, March 20 is International Day of La Francophonie. And the theme of this year’s Les Rendez vous de la Francophonie—Activate your Francophonie—calls on us all to take part. Regardless of our accent or skill level in French, we can all take...
Art Smith Aviation Academy to Receive New Classroom Support Team
File Photo Students and staff at Art Smith Aviation Academy at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake will soon benefit from additional classroom support after Northern Lights Public Schools (NLPS) was selected to receive provincial funding for three new Classroom...
417 Squadron shifts focus to domestic response
Corporal Will Skinner, a Flight Engineer for 417 Combat Support Squadron (417 CSS) gears up in preparation for the initial start-up procedure of a 417 CSS CH-146 Griffon at the 42 Radar Squadron site in Primrose Lake Evaluation Range, Primrose Lake, Alberta on August...