Padre’s Ponderings: Talk, Talk, Talk
Stock Photo Six years ago this month, I presided at my oldest son’s wedding [cue reactions of shock: “The padre can’t be that old, surely!”] If you’ll all just ratchet back your morbid spiral of thoughts perhaps we can have a fruitful conversation. And don’t call me Shirley. Thank you. Anyway, it’s true. They also have a beautiful little girl – two years old and the delight of her parents...
Wing Calibration Centre Dedicates Physical Properties Lab in Memory of Larry Karenko
Larry’s Lab plaque at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, on 16 January 2026 – All photos via Sailor Third Class Mckayla Ryce, Canadian Armed Forces Photo. On Friday, 16 January, the 4 Wing Calibration Centre (4WCC) gathered to honour the life, service, and lasting contributions of colleague and friend Larry Karenko, who passed away on 9 July 2025. Larry’s dedication and expertise left a...
Cold Lake Marlins Swim Club recruiting new coaches for growing program
Photo courtesy of the Cold Lake Marlins Swim Club / Facebook The Cold Lake Marlins Swim Club is seeking new coaches as its program continues to grow, with opportunities available for both experienced and new mentors. The club is currently hiring a Performance group coach—a role that often aligns with a head coach position—as well as one to two additional coaches for its other swimmer levels....
Lakeland Prepares to Welcome 2026 Alberta Winter Games This February
Photo from the Alberta Winter Games / Facebook The Lakeland region is gearing up for a winter sports celebration like no other as it prepares to host the 2026 Alberta Winter Games from February 13 to 16, 2026 — a four-day festival of youth competition, community pride and winter fun. More than 2,400 young athletes aged 11-16 from across Alberta will descend on the region to compete in a wide...
New Dedicated Space Gives CFB Cold Lake Grappling Room to Grow
A look inside the new Grappling training room located at the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre at CFB Cold Lake. Photo by Mike Marshall / The Courier News. The 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake Grappling program has entered the new year with a significant upgrade, moving into a dedicated training space inside the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake. 4 Wing Personnel Support...
Pet Licence Renewals Due for 2026 in the City of Cold Lake
Stock Photo Pet owners in the City of Cold Lake, including residents of Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, are being reminded to ensure their dog or cat is properly licensed for 2026. The City of Cold Lake requires all dog and cat owners to purchase an annual pet licence for any animal over six months of age. Pet licensing helps ensure lost animals can be quickly identified and reunited with their...
410 Squadron Takes Top Honours at 4 Wing Messes Festival of Trees
Photos courtesy of the 4 Wing Messes (via Facebook), with additional images by Mike Marshall / The Courier News. The 4 Wing Messes Festival of Trees has officially wrapped up for the season, with winners announced following weeks of holiday cheer, creativity, and friendly competition. Beginning December 5, members of the Cold Lake military community were invited to Club 41 to view a festive...
Travelling Afghanistan Exhibit and Film Screening Coming to Cold Lake This Weekend
Photo from Combined Forces Production Collaborative / Facebook A national touring exhibit and documentary film focused on Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan will be on display at the Cold Lake Energy Centre this weekend. From January 9 to 11, the Cold Lake Energy Centre will host the travelling exhibit “Mission: Afghanistan,” alongside screenings of the documentary film “Fallen Heroes…...
Royal Canadian Legion Celebrates 100 Years — Cold Lake Branch Welcomes New Members
Photo from the Royal Canadian Legion / Facebook The Royal Canadian Legion is marking its 100th anniversary in 2026 by offering free membership to all new members who join this year. They will become part of an organization whose primary mission is to serve veterans and their families. “We are so proud of this organization and its members and thrilled at the prospect of welcoming new members from...
The Courier News Through the Decades – The Present and the Future
The Courier News Through the Decades is brought to you by: The Courier News Through the Decades – The Present and the Future Looking to the next 10 or 20 years, the future of the Royal Canadian Air Force—and life at 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake—will continue to evolve, just as it always has. New aircraft, technology, and training methods will shape daily life on the base, but the focus will...
