4 Wing Summer Sports Day Brings Fun, Fitness, and Friendly Competition
Soccer players in action during the 2025 4 Wing Summer Sports Day, held at CFB Cold Lake on June 20th – All photos and video by Mike Marshall/ The Courier News Under sunny skies and with high spirits, 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake hosted its 2025 Summer Sports Day on Friday, June 20th. The day brought together 688 participants across 10 different sporting activities—from...
Courier Connections with the Cold Lake Air Force Museum – Episode 4
Photo Gallery: Flag Raising during Pride Week at CFB Cold Lake
A rainbow ribbon pin worn by Canadian Armed Forces members to celebrate Pride Week during the Progressive Pride flag raising at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta on 09 June 2025 – All Photos via Sailor First Class Amy Langlois, Royal Canadian Navy Imagery Technician Colonel Mark Hickey, 4 Wing Commanding Officer, addresses Members of 4 Wing Cold Lake during the Progressive Pride flag raising at 4 Wing...
Message from the National Public Service Week Champion
Supplied Photo Hello Defence Team! National Public Service Week (NPSW) is upon us, and it is our time to celebrate our dedicated National Defence public servants. Your continuous efforts support the Department of National Defence (DND), the Canadian Armed Forces, and Canadians from coast to coast to coast. From June 15-21, let’s take the opportunity to reflect on the past year, acknowledge your...
Kick Off to Summer Event Returns to CFB Cold Lake with Fun for the Whole Community
The Kick Off to Summer Event returns to Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake on Friday, June 20th – File Photo As part of Recreation Month, the 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) team is once again welcoming the community to celebrate the start of summer with the Kick Off to Summer event. Taking place Friday, June 20, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre soccer...
Padre’s Ponderings: Hurtin’ Words
Stock Photo I’ve often struggled with how I express my opinion about poor drivers. This really came home to me when my eldest son was about six years old. We were out and about somewhere and a driver with less-than-stellar abilities suddenly performed a maneuver of epic stupidity. Before I could edify my wife and son with my opinion of this person’s vehicular handling skills, a small voice...
CAF Women in Sports Grant Applications Now Open
Supplied Photo Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members who are passionate about supporting women in sport can now apply for funding through the CAF Women in Sports Program Grant, with applications open until March 31, 2026. Applications must be submitted no later than February 27, 2026. The grant is designed to increase participation and leadership opportunities for women and girls in sports, from...
4 Wing Band Delivers a Blockbuster Performance with Movie-Themed Concert
The 4 Wing Band takes the stage during their Spring Concert at the Cold Lake High School Theatre on May 25.All Photos: Sailor 1st Class (S1) Amy Langlois, 4 Wing Imaging The 4 Wing Band brought cinematic flair to the stage on May 25 with a free concert at the Cold Lake High School Theatre, treating the audience to an evening of movie magic through music. Featuring iconic film scores and beloved...
4 Wing to Celebrate Pride Month with Flag Raising and Film Screening
Members of the Defence Team raise the Pride flag during last year’s ceremony at 4 Wing Cold Lake. This year’s Pride Flag Raising Ceremony will take place on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the flagpole on Queensway as part of Pride Month celebrations across the Canadian Armed Forces – File Photo Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake will mark Pride Month 2025 with two special events to honour and...
Youth Author Shines at Art Smith Aviation Academy
Supplied Photo Kaelynn Freel, a Grade 8 student at Art Smith Aviation Academy in Cold Lake, is being recognized as a Northern Lights Shining Star for her creativity, storytelling skills, and passion for writing. Kaelynn recently had her short story, Outcast to Dangerous, selected for publication in The Unknown, an anthology of short stories written by Canadian students in Grades 7 and 8. The...
