Military Family Appreciation Day recognizes those behind the uniform
4 Wing community gathers for Suicide Prevention Walk/Run
Terry Fox Run set to return to Cold Lake
My Transition Seminar coming to 4 Wing this week
Showing support for truth and reconciliation with limited-edition orange t-shirt
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Military Family Appreciation Day recognizes those behind the uniform
File Photo Military Family Appreciation Day provides an opportunity each September to recognize the families who support Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members throughout their military careers. Observed annually on the third Friday of September, the day recognizes the...
4 Wing community gathers for Suicide Prevention Walk/Run
CAF members and Defence Team personnel take part in the Memorial Walk/Run for World Suicide Prevention Day at CFB Cold Lake on September 10. All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News On September 10, 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake played host to...
Terry Fox Run set to return to Cold Lake
Supplied Photo Cold Lake residents will have an opportunity to take part in one of Canada’s most enduring fundraising traditions when the annual Terry Fox Run returns to the city on Sunday, September 20. The local event will take place at the Cold Lake Energy Centre,...
My Transition Seminar coming to 4 Wing this week
Supplied Photo NOTE: The location for the in-person seminars has been changed from the MFRC Theatre to the Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess. The poster is now incorrect. Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members at 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake who...
Showing support for truth and reconciliation with limited-edition orange t-shirt
The 2026 CANEX orange t-shirt showcases Generations, a design by Wet’suwet’en artist Jay Joseph created in support of Truth and Reconciliation - Photo: CANEX This year’s design, “Generations”, was created by Wet’suwet’en freelance artist Jay Joseph in partnership with...
Cold Lake Air Show volunteers recognized for their efforts
Volunteers gather at Club 41 during the Cold Lake Air Show Volunteer Appreciation Event on September 4. The event recognized those who contributed their time and efforts to making the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show a success. All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News...
Can We Talk? Supporting suicide prevention in the CAF
Stock Photo The 2025 Report on Suicide Mortality in the CAF underscores the need for continued action to prevent suicide. World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 is an opportunity for all Defence Team members to dispel myths, check in with each other, and offer...
Exercise MAPLE STRIKE brings intensive air and land training to CFB Cold Lake
A successful air strike by an American B52 Bomber during EX MAPLE STRIKE at Shaver drop zone located at Jimmy Lake, Alberta - All photos from Corporal Connie Valin, Canadian Armed Forces photo Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake hosted Exercise MAPLE STRIKE this...
Feast at the Beach returns to Kinosoo Beach this weekend
Photo from Feast at the Beach Cold Lake’s Kinosoo Beach will once again become a gathering place for food, live music and family entertainment as Feast at the Beach returns for its 2026 edition on September 4 and 5. The two-day festival was developed by the Cold Lake...
Intersection Hockey Start-Up Meeting Set for September 9
Stock Photo The annual Intersection (I/S) Hockey Start-Up Meeting is scheduled for September 9 at 1:30 p.m. in the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre Multi-Purpose Room. The meeting will provide teams with important information ahead of the upcoming hockey season,...
$600,000 federal investment to expand aviation training in Cold Lake
Pictured (left to right): Cold Lake Mayor Bob Mattice, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Riverbend Matt Jeneroux, and Cold Lake First Nations Councillor Demetri Scanie - Supplied Photo A $600,000 federal investment will help expand aviation training opportunities in...
CAF Imagery Contest 2026: Time to share your best shots!
Supplied Photo The 58th Annual Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Imagery Contest is now accepting submissions from seasoned professional and amateur photographers alike. Running until September 30, 2026, the contest is open to all CF One members. Whether you're a CAF...
REMINDER : Trailers and RVs parked in Long-term parking
The Long-Term Parking Area at CFB Cold Lake - Supplied Photo (Sent on behalf of the 4 Wing & CFB Cold Lake Command Team) Good day 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake members, By order of the Wing Commander all recreational vehicles, boats and trailers, as well as any other...
CFB Cold Lake alum Colonel Joshua Kutryk set to make history aboard Crew-13 mission
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk signals “okay” during an equipment test before launching to the International Space Station as part of Crew-13. The crew equipment interface test (CEIT) gives astronauts the opportunity to interact with the capsule, space...
Council funds street painting to honour veterans’ service
Supplied Photo Following calls for a painted crosswalk in the community, Cold Lake City council passed a motion to move forward with a street painting on 10 Street that will honour veterans and their service. A concept has been developed for the redevelopment of...