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...
More performers and aircraft announced for the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
The iconic Lockheed P-38 Lightning will make an appearance at the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show. – Photo courtesy of the Erickson Aircraft Collection The 2026 Cold Lake Air Show continues to build an exciting lineup of aerial performers and static displays ahead of this summer’s event at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake. From historic warbirds and jet-powered thrills to modern military aircraft,...
Photo Gallery: Commander Appointment of CF-35 Detachment
Lieutenant-Colonel Matt Kutryk (left) and 4 Wing Commander Colonel Mark Hickey sign the Assumption of Command scrolls for the CF-35 Detachment-Luke Air Force Base at the Officers’ Mess, May 11, 2026, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta – Photo credit: Cpl Connie Valin, Canadian Armed Forces Photo Lieutenant-Colonel Matt Kutryk has been appointed as Commanding Officer of the first CF-35...
Sign Up Now for 4 Wing Summer Sports Day at CFB Cold Lake
File Photo Registration is now open for the 2026 4 Wing Summer Sports Day at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake, allowing military members and civilian employees to take part in a full day of competition, recreation, and camaraderie on June 12. Organized by the 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Fitness and Sports team, the annual summer event encourages participants of all skill levels...
Cold Lake Air Show App Puts Everything You Need in Your Pocket
Supplied Photo As anticipation builds for the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show, attendees will once again have a powerful tool to help make the most of their weekend experience: the official Cold Lake Air Show app. Designed to help visitors stay informed and navigate the event with ease, the app brings key information together in one convenient place before and during the show weekend. Fans will be able...
Cold Lake PSP Member Receives National Recognition for Client Service Excellence
Supplied Photo A Physical Exercise Specialist at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake is being recognized for her innovative, member-focused approach to fitness and wellness programming, earning a 2025 Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) Client Service Excellence Award. Jacklyn Wassell has been named the 2025 recipient of the award, recognizing her work as a Physical Exercise...
National Police Week highlights the role of the Canadian Forces Military Police at CFB Cold Lake
File Photo As Canada observes National Police Week, it’s a chance to recognize the dedicated professionals who serve in policing roles across the country. Within the Canadian Armed Forces, that responsibility rests with the Canadian Forces Military Police (CFMP), who provide law enforcement, security, and support to military communities at home and abroad. At Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold...
CAF Engagement Bringing Canadians Closer to Their Military at the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
Captain Mercedes Leblanc (left) interacts with the general public during the 2024 Cold Lake Air Show on the 4 Wing flight line at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta on July 21, 2024 – Photo credit: Corporal (Cpl) Kastleen Strome, Royal Canadian Air Force Imagery Technician At an air show known for its high-speed aerial displays and precision flying, there’s another mission unfolding on the ground:...
Batter Up: 4 Wing Slo-Pitch Season Nears Return
Stock Photo Slo-pitch softball season is almost back at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake, with players and teams preparing to return to the diamonds for another summer of action at the base. The league’s season start-up meeting will take place on Thursday, May 14, at 2 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room at the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre. Everyone interested in participating in the...
New Season, New Stories at Cold Lake Museums
File Photo The Cold Lake Museums will kick off their 2026 season over the May Long Weekend, welcoming visitors from May 15 to 18 for a four-day opening that brings local and military history back to life from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The annual opening marks the return of one of the community’s key heritage attractions, with Air Force Museum Curator Christian Keller saying there will be...
