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Wayne Poulson to receive national CAF Sports award for more than 30 years of service

by Mike Marshall, Communications Coordinator | Oct 16, 2026 | Featured News, Local News

Referee Wayne Poulson (right) chats with a hockey player during a CAF Sports Day at 4 Wing in CFB Cold Lake - File Photo A familiar face in sports around 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake is receiving an honour. Wayne Poulson will be recognized...

Canadian Armed Forces members to begin wearing Remembrance Day poppy on October 24

by Defence Stories | Oct 15, 2026 | Featured News, National News

Photo from the Royal Canadian Legion Starting this year, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members will wear the poppy on all uniforms from October 24 to November 11, aligning with changes in the Royal Canadian Legion’s National Poppy Campaign. Previously, CAF members...

Cold Lake roots inspire science-fiction author Stephanie Young

by Mike Marshall, Communications Coordinator | Oct 14, 2026 | Featured News, Local News

Stephanie N Young’s novel, Eclipse of Empires - Supplied Photo Stephanie N Young's connection to Cold Lake began long before she became a published author. Young grew up in the area after her family moved to Cold Lake in 1996, when her father was serving in the...

Arctic partnerships strengthened during Operation ARCTIC VANGUARD

by Defence Stories | Oct 13, 2026 | Featured News, National News

Three United States Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets fly alongside a Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130H towards Greenland during Operation ARCTIC VANGUARD 26, on September 16, 2026. Operation ARCTIC VANGUARD is an air defense operation under the direction of...

Minister highlights defence investments in Alberta during visit to CFB Edmonton

by Mike Marshall, Communications Coordinator | Oct 8, 2026 | Featured News, Local News

Minister of National Defence David J. McGuinty speaks during a visit to CFB Edmonton on Oct. 7, 2026, as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith looks on. Photo courtesy of David J. McGuinty/X. The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, visited Canadian...

Sass Jordan, former 417 Squadron Honorary Colonel, dies at 65

by Mike Marshall, Communications Coordinator | Oct 7, 2026 | Featured News, Local News

Sass Jordan poses for her official photograph as Honorary Colonel of 417 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake. Canadian Armed Forces / File Photo Canadian rock singer and songwriter Sass Jordan, who served as an Honorary Colonel of 417 Squadron at 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base...

4 Wing community gathers for Indigenous Cultural Sharing event

by Mike Marshall, Communications Coordinator | Oct 6, 2026 | Featured News, Local News

Warrant Officer Dana Janvier and Warrant Officer John McArthur help to raise the Residential School Survivors flag while 4 Wing Commander Colonel Tim Woods, 4 Wing Vice Wing Commander Colonel Laura Gagne and Agnes Gendron look on during the Indigenous Cultural Sharing...

Fire Prevention Week brings fire safety focus to CFB Cold Lake

by Mike Marshall, Communications Coordinator | Oct 5, 2026 | Featured News, Local News

4 Wing Fire Service members pose outside of the CANEX during Fire Prevention Week at CFB Cold Lake in 2024 - File Photo Fire Prevention Week begins Sunday, Oct. 4, bringing a renewed focus on fire safety and prevention, including activities planned at Canadian Forces...

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Courier Connections with the Cold Lake Air Force Museum – Episode 6

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by Mike Marshall, Communications Coordinator | Jul 16, 2025 | Anniversary Salute, Courier News 70th Anniversary, Featured News, Local News, Videos

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Wayne Poulson to receive national CAF Sports award for more than 30 years of service

Canadian Armed Forces members to begin wearing Remembrance Day poppy on October 24

Cold Lake roots inspire science-fiction author Stephanie Young

Arctic partnerships strengthened during Operation ARCTIC VANGUARD

Minister highlights defence investments in Alberta during visit to CFB Edmonton

Sass Jordan, former 417 Squadron Honorary Colonel, dies at 65

4 Wing community gathers for Indigenous Cultural Sharing event

Fire Prevention Week brings fire safety focus to CFB Cold Lake

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Courier Connections with the Cold Lake Air Force Museum – Episode 6

Courier Connections with the Cold Lake Air Force Museum – Episode 5

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Wayne Poulson to receive national CAF Sports award for more than 30 years of service

Canadian Armed Forces members to begin wearing Remembrance Day poppy on October 24

Cold Lake roots inspire science-fiction author Stephanie Young

Arctic partnerships strengthened during Operation ARCTIC VANGUARD

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