CFB Cold Lake Military Police to Support “Pack a Patrol Car” Pet Food Drive
Fueling the Experience: Food and Drink at the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
The 2026 Census is coming soon
Finding Home in Cold Lake: A Military Family’s Perspective
1996-2026: The Canadian Forces Housing Agency turns 30
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CFB Cold Lake Military Police to Support “Pack a Patrol Car” Pet Food Drive
Photo via Facebook Military Police members from Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake will be out in the community this weekend, lending their support to a local initiative to help animals in need. The “Pack a Patrol Car” pet food and supply drive is scheduled for...
Fueling the Experience: Food and Drink at the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
File Photo From high-speed aerial displays to up-close encounters on the ground, the Cold Lake Air Show is built to be a full-day experience, and this year’s lineup of food and beverage options is designed to keep visitors fuelled every step of the way. Air show...
The 2026 Census is coming soon
2026 Census map of Canada - Supplied Photo Every five years, Canadians are invited to participate in the census. The next Census of Population begins on May 4, 2026. The census provides a statistical portrait of Canada’s population and the places where we live by...
Finding Home in Cold Lake: A Military Family’s Perspective
Paige Olson and her family - Supplied Photo When Paige Olson learned her family would be posted to Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, her reaction was a mix of excitement and uncertainty, something many military families can relate to. “When I first found out that my...
1996-2026: The Canadian Forces Housing Agency turns 30
All Photos Supplied On April 1, 1996, the Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) began operating at its first 10 locations with a team of 170 employees and a clear mandate: to operate and maintain the Defence housing portfolio. Today, as a Special Operating...
How the Cold Lake Air Show Secures World-Class Performers
Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft conduct an aerial refuelling demonstration during the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show - Photo courtesy of 4 Wing Imaging. Behind every high-speed pass and precision manoeuvre at the Cold Lake Air Show is a process built on planning,...
417 Squadron Supports Largest Arctic Winter Operation to Date
Sergeant Austin Collier, Flight Paramedic with 417 Combat Support Squadron, is hoisted back into the CH-146 Griffon helicopter during nighttime casualty evacuation training as part of Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT, north of Inuvik, Northwest Territories, on 03 March,...
Posting to CFB Cold Lake? Here’s What You Need to Know
File Photo Posting season is a constant in Canadian Armed Forces life, and whether this is your first time heading to Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake or preparing to move here once again, the same questions come up every time. What should I expect? How do I...
New Principal for Art Smith Aviation Academy
Supplied Photo Northern Lights Public Schools is pleased to announce that Jodie Cornell has been appointed Principal of Art Smith Aviation Academy for the 2026-2027 school year. “Jodie is a well-rounded educator with experience in diverse instructional roles,” said...
Padre’s Ponderings: Disappointment Springs
Stock Photo Most mornings, I watch CBC news – mostly because I have little better to do and enjoy a good dose of depression first thing in the morning. Then there’s the “weather disappointer” (‘cause it’s always disappointing) who never has anything good to say:...
Artemis II Mission Returns Safely to Earth, Marking Historic Milestone for Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen
CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist is assisted off the flight deck after arriving aboard USS John P. Murtha after he and fellow crewmates NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; and Christina Koch,...
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...