The Courier News Through the Decades - The Seventies
Live Music, Buffet, and a Big Cause: 784 Wing Gears Up to ‘Raise the Roof’
Why CFB Cold Lake's Airfield Bears the Name of 'Buck' McNair
Paws and Pose: Beethoven the Cat Steals the Show at Meow-Ga
Global Resurgence of Measles Cases - 22 CFHSC
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The Courier News Through the Decades – The Seventies
The Courier News Through the Decades is brought to you by:The Courier News Through the Decades – The ‘70s As The Courier News continues its 70th anniversary celebration, we turn our attention to the 1970s—a decade defined by bold fashion, cultural change, and...
Live Music, Buffet, and a Big Cause: 784 Wing Gears Up to ‘Raise the Roof’
Supplied Photo Mark your calendars for a night of music, food, and community spirit as 784 (Diamond Jubilee) Wing hosts its “Raise the Roof Fundraiser” on May 10, 2025, at the Wing’s location on 5319 48 Ave. Set to begin at 6:00 p.m., the evening will feature a live...
Why CFB Cold Lake’s Airfield Bears the Name of ‘Buck’ McNair
The sign entering Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake that honours Group Captain Robert Wendell “Buck” McNair - Photo by Mike Marshall / The Courier News If you've ever driven past the sign at the front gate of Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake that reads "Group Captain R.W....
Paws and Pose: Beethoven the Cat Steals the Show at Meow-Ga
Beethoven the cat enjoys a snack while others take in Meow-Ga on April 23rd at the Mackenzie Arts and Community Centre at CFB Cold Lake- Photo by Mike Marshall / The Courier News Yoga mats and whiskers shared the spotlight on April 23rd as 4 Wing Personnel Support...
Global Resurgence of Measles Cases – 22 CFHSC
Stock Photo Due to decreased vaccination rates, there is a global resurgence of measles cases, a highly contagious yet vaccine-preventable disease. While measles more commonly affects children, adults can also become infected. Pregnant women and those with weakened...
4 Wing Cold Lake Increased Air Traffic: Public Affairs
File Photo Residents of Cold Lake may notice an increase in air traffic from April 11 to May 16 including CH-47 Chinooks and CH-146 Griffons conducting training. This movement is part of the Advanced Tactical Aviation Course, an intensive program that prepares aircrew...
CFB Cold Lake Packers Reflect on a Stellar Season of Teamwork and Resilience
File Photo The 2024/25 season for the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake Packers Men's Hockey Team was a testament to the power of unity, dedication, selflessness and sportsmanship. While the season culminated in both triumph and heartbreak, it was the spirit of the...
4 Wing Fitness and Sports Program Designing New Display for Cold Lake Museums
File Photo The 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Fitness and Sports team is embarking on an exciting new project—designing a historical display to be showcased at the Cold Lake Museums. This initiative aims to highlight the evolution of fitness and sports within...
Stepping Stones Crisis Society to Open New Facility in Cold Lake This Fall
Photo from The Stepping Stones Society / Facebook In a press release issued on March 31st, Stepping Stones Crisis Society announced the upcoming opening of its new 50,000-square-foot facility at 5305 47 Street, Cold Lake, bringing all its programs under one roof. The...
4 Wing Chaplain’s Office Relocating to CANEX Mall Annex
The newly renovated annex of the CANEX Mall at CFB Cold Lake, now home to the 4 Wing Chaplains and other offices - Photo by Mike Marshall / The Courier News The 4 Wing Chaplain’s Office is on the move. As of March 31st, the office will now be located inside the annex...
Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake Personnel Encouraged to Share Their Stories with The Memory Project
File Photo Members and veterans of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake are invited to share their military experiences through The Memory Project, a volunteer speakers bureau that arranges for veterans and Canadian Forces members to share their stories of military...
Padre’s Ponderings: Character
Stock Image A number of years ago, my CO at 1 Svc Bn forwarded to me a speech and mess dinner prayer written and delivered by a friend of mine (yes, I have friends). Unlike me, he likes people and is a very good chaplain (according to some sr NCOs whom I could name...
April is Month of the Military Child
Supplied Photo Children from military families are an important part of our Canadian Armed Forces community. They are naturally introduced to a military lifestyle marked by deployments, parental absences, relocations and more. Some of the ways we support children and...
Join Us in Creating a Positive Change: Become a Defence Representative
File Photo The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre’s Restorative Engagement (RE) program is inviting CAF members and DND public service employees from all walks of life to join our upcoming Defence representatives’ cohorts. This is a unique opportunity to be...
Cold Lake Firefighters Compete in Inaugural Tactical Firefighter Games
Participants in the inaugural Tactical Firefighter Games pose with 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Fitness Coordinator Hannah Penn (left) and Fitness and Sports Instructor Brett Mitchelmore (right) - All Photos Supplied On March 24, 2025, three members of the...