The Courier News Through the Decades – The 2010s
The Courier News Through the Decades is brought to you by: The Courier News Through the Decades – The 2010s The 2010s were a decade of continued excellence for the Canadian Armed Forces. For 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake, the years from 2010 to 2020 marked the end of major combat operations, a focus on international missions, modernization efforts, and strong engagement with both the local Lakeland...
New Awards Up for Grabs as Christmas Office Decorating Challenge Returns to CFB Cold Lake!
Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Dipen Mistry, 4 Wing Cold Lake CWO, checks out the 1 Dental Unit / 22 Canadian Forces Health Services Centre’s entry in last year’s Courier News Christmas Office Decorating Challenge- Photo: S1 Amy Langlois, RCN Imagery Technician It’s that time of year again — the tinsel is out, the lights are twinkling, and the friendly competition is about to sparkle across...
4 Wing Christmas Hamper and Angel Tree Program Returns to Support Local Military Families
The 4 Wing Chaplain team stands with 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake Commander Colonel Mark Hickey, and 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer CWO Carlos Oliveira, marking the official launch of the 2025 Christmas Hamper and Angel Tree Program. — Photo by Mike Marshall / The Courier News The holiday spirit is already taking root at 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake, as the annual Christmas Hamper...
Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available for CAF Members at 4 Wing
A Canadian Armed Forces member at CFB Cold Lake receives a vaccination during a clinic held as part of CAF Sports Day on October 17 — File Photo. 22 Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (22 CF H Svcs C) is once again offering annual influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members at Canadian Fores Base (CFB) Cold Lake. Members have several options to receive their...
CANEX Cold Lake Celebrates Grand Re-Opening After Major Revamp
Officials, including 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake Commander Col. Mark Hickey (centre) and CANEX Cold Lake Manager Sheri Klein (right), cut the ribbon to officially reopen the CANEX store at CFB Cold Lake on November 13. — Photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News The CANEX at 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake officially reopened on November 13th, unveiling a refreshed and modernized...
Letter to the Editor: Small gesture, big effect
Stock Photo A quiet moment in a parking lot reminds one service member that gratitude belongs to all who serve—past, present, and future. Today I grabbed milk at the store. I didn’t expect a member of the Cold Lake community to be waiting in the parking lot, ready to grab my heart. After 23 years of service, it’s easy to forget the positive impact we can have. Headlines often focus on the...
Cold Lake Remembrance Day Ceremony to Honour Canada’s Veterans
File Photo Cold Lake residents will once again come together to honour Canada’s veterans at the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony, hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 211 and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, November 11, at the Cold Lake Energy Centre. Spectators are asked to be seated by 10:30 a.m., with the parade set to begin at 10:45 a.m....
Poppy Campaign 2025 Begins in Cold Lake
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 211 officially launched the 2025 Poppy Campaign in Cold Lake on October 30 with the presentation of the first poppy. The ceremony, held at City Hall, brought together local leaders and members of the Canadian Armed Forces to mark the start of this important national tradition. Then-Cold Lake Mayor Craig Copeland and Mayor Bob Mattice joined Branch 211 President...
CANEX Cold Lake Set to Celebrate Grand Reopening on November 13
Supplied Photo The CANEX at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake is gearing up for its official grand reopening on Thursday, November 13, marking the occasion with live music, cake, and more. The celebration is set to begin at approximately 9 a.m. and will feature 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake leadership helping to cut the ribbon on the refreshed retail space. “We are very excited in the store for...
Photo Gallery: Exercise Gander Gunner at CFB Cold Lake
Master Corporal Matt Berry operates a C6 Medium Machine Gun aboard a CH-146 Griffon during Ex GANDER GUNNER, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta on 18 October 2025 – All photos by Aviator Marcos Resch, Canadian Armed Forces Photo In mid-October, members of the Canadian Armed Forces at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake participated in Exercise GANDER GUNNER — a joint Air Force and Army training...
