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Shark Ambassadors: Cold Lake Students Lead Hands-On Workshops
Supplied Photo In January 2025, members of the Cold Lake High School Envi-Royals club led over a dozen interactive shark workshops for students across Northern Lights Public Schools. Participants included Life Skills students from Bonnyville Centralized High School...

Fresh Produce and More: CANEX Cold Lake Expands Product Selection for Military Families
New produce options and coolers on display inside the CANEX at CFB Cold Lake - Photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake and their families now have more convenient shopping options, as CANEX Cold Lake has expanded its product...

Snow Fever Returns to CFB Cold Lake for Family Day
Peri, the PSP Hero in Training Beaver, takes in Snow Fever 2024 at CFB Cold Lake - File Photo Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake is set to host a day full of activities and entertainment as part of the Snow Fever festival on Monday, February 17th. Taking place at...

Packers Win 2025 CAF Sports Canada West Regional Championship
Supplied Photo The Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake Packers Mens Hockey Team emerged victorious at the 2025 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Sports Canada West Regional Hockey Championship, securing the title with a hard-fought 3-2 win over CFB Edmonton in the finals...

The Courier News Through the Decades – The Fifties
The Courier News Through the Decades is brought to you by:As The Courier News celebrates its 70th anniversary, we’re taking a trip down memory lane with a running feature that will explore the stories and moments that shaped each decade of our publication’s history....

Defence Team Champion for Racialized Persons Message: Black History Month 2025
Supplied Photo As we welcome Black History Month 2025, I am humbled to share this message with you for the third year in my role as Champion for Racialized Persons. This opportunity has been a profound privilege, allowing me to reflect, learn, and contribute to the...

Looking for Indoor Fun? Check Out Open Play at CFB Cold Lake!
Families at CFB Cold Lake enjoy the Open Play area at the Mackenzie Arts and Community Centre - File Photo For families at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake seeking engaging activities for their young children, the 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Open Play...

The Courier News Launches ‘When Was It?’ Trivia Contest on Facebook!
Supplied Photo To help celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2025, The Courier News is launching a fun and engaging trivia contest on Facebook! Titled “The Courier News: When Was It?”, the contest will challenge followers to test their historical knowledge. The Courier...

The Power of Financial Literacy
Stock Photo Financial literacy isn’t just a buzzword. Knowing more about money makes a big difference in how you handle it. Feeling financially secure affects more than your wallet—it affects your happiness, your job performance, and your health. Imagine the freedom...

CFB Cold Lake Men’s Basketball Team Battles to Semi-Final at Regional Championships
The CFB Cold Lake Men's Basketball Team - Supplied Photo The Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake Men’s Basketball team put in a strong performance at the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Sports Regional Championships held at CFB Moose Jaw from January 19th to 24th. During...

4 Wing Cold Lake Increased Air Traffic – Public Affairs
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber lands at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 16, 2018 - U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger Residents of Cold Lake and the surrounding Lakeland area may notice an increase in air traffic on...

Love is in the air at CFB Cold Lake: Valentine’s Dinner Date Night!
Stock Photo Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with an elegant evening hosted by the 4 Wing Messes at the Warrant Officers’ & Sergeants’ Mess on Friday, February 14th. Open to all ranks and Defence Team members, this exclusive event promises to make your...

M.D. Reeve and City of Cold Lake Mayor in shootout showdown!
Supplied Photo During the January 14, 2025 Municipal District of Bonnyville council meeting, Reeve Barry Kalinski issued a challenge to City of Cold Lake Mayor Craig Copeland – to take part in a shootout showdown at the 86Cancer Charity Hockey Game on January 31,...

Starting 2025 on a high note – Introducing new leave entitlement for Canadian Armed Forces members
Stock Photo Starting in April 2025, as part of the modernization of QR&O Chapter 16 (Leave) along with articles 9.09 and 9.10 (Exemption from Duty and Training for maternity and/or parental purposes), significant updates to Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) leave...

Photo Gallery: 2024 CFB Cold Lake Soldiers Dinner
Aviator (Avr) Jacob Wiwchar carves the turkey as Honorary Avr Col Mark Hickey, 4 Wing Wing Commander during the Soldier's Dinner held in 1 Hangar at 4 Wing Cold Lake December 18, 2024 - All Photos by Sergeant Owen W. Budge, 4 Wing Cold Lake Imaging On December 18th,...