Padre’s Ponderings: Trying to Get By
Stock Photo My sons – Will, Noah, and Elijah – get along … sort of. They get along much better now that they’re adults. One day, long ago when they were still kids, Noah was on the couch watching TV. Feeling a little peckish, he got up to go to the fridge. Now, what you need to understand is that he didn’t just rise up off of the couch with the grace of a panther, lithe as a Cirque de...
CFB Cold Lake Summer Sports Day draws 536 participants
CFB Cold Lake members take part in a pickleball match during the 2026 4 Wing Summer Sports Day on June 12th at the base. All photos and video by Mike Marshall / The Courier News Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake’s Summer Sports Day, held June 12th, brought together 536 participants for a full day of activity focused on fitness, recreation, and fun. The day opened with ceremonies featuring...
Full Throttle Festival to Kick Off 2026 Cold Lake Air Show Weekend
Members of the Frecce Tricolori Demonstration Team take in the atmosphere at the 2024 Full Throttle Festival in Cold Lake. Photo by Mike Marshall / The Courier News Before aircraft take to the skies over Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake, the community will come together downtown for an evening of music, family fun, and celebration as the Full Throttle Festival returns on Friday, July 17th....
Kick-Off to Summer Returns to CFB Cold Lake on June 19
File Photo Families, friends, and community members at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake are invited to celebrate the start of the summer season as the popular Kick-Off to Summer event returns on Friday, June 19. Hosted by 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Community Recreation team, the free community event will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Soccer Field outside the Colonel...
New Deputy Wing Chief Warrant Officer Appointed at 4 Wing
Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Bernie Antle (left), incoming Unit CWO, Lieutenant-Colonel Melissa Chandler (centre), Commanding Officer, and CWO Kyle Seleski, outgoing Unit CWO, prior to signing the Deputy Wing Command Change of Appointment Scrolls at the Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta on 1 June 2026 – All photos: Sailor 3rd Class Mckayla Ryce,...
Classic Car Show Set to Roll at 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
Photo courtesy of Travis Roe (TDR Photography) From vintage hot rods and restored pickups to rare classics and custom builds, automotive enthusiasts will have plenty to see when the Classic Car Show returns as part of the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show on July 18 and 19. Held in partnership with the Cold Lake Cruisers Car Club, this year’s show will celebrate 130 years of trucks, marking the...
4 Wing to Mark Pride Week with Flag Raising, Guest Speaker and Community Discussion
File Photo Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake will recognize Pride Week from June 8 to 12 with a series of events aimed at celebrating inclusion and recognizing the contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The week begins on Monday, June 8, with a Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at the flag poles located at Athabasca Road and Queensway. Later that...
Kids’ Zone set to bring hands-on fun and STEM learning to the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
Corporal Megan Moore, 409 Squadron, helps James MacEachen into a Fragmentation Protective Vest at a display during the 2024 Cold Lake Air Show on the 4 Wing flight line at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta on July 20, 2024 – Photo: Master Corporal Angela Gore, Royal Canadian Air Force Imagery Technician Families attending the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show can expect more than just thrilling aerial...
A Howling Good Time Awaits at Paw-Casso
Stock Photo Dog owners across Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake and the surrounding community are invited to gather for a morning of fun during Paw-Casso, taking place Saturday, June 6th at 10 AM. Hosted by the 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Community Recreation team, the free event is designed to bring together pet owners and their four-legged family members in a relaxed and...
Bear Sighting at CFB Cold Lake
Stock Photo There has been another bear sighting around the Wing. Please read the below information on how to act during an encounter. Bear activity has increased with the warm weather, and bears are actively searching for easy food sources. Bears are very common around the Wing and can be black, brown, tan, cinnamon, blond and even a blue-gray in colour. Bear safety on the Wing...