Losing Faith?
Sting wrote in a song that came out a few years ago now, You could say I lost my faith in science and progress You could say I lost my belief in the holy Church You could say I lost my sense of direction It is a very prescient song, painting the picture of a man who no longer has hope that the world is getting better, that his government is competent, that the church, the bedrock of western...
4 Wing PSP Change of Command
Photo: Fitness and Sports Manager, Josey Yearley, is finally hanging the towel and retiring after 42 years! Here she is participating in her last PSP event (that she spearheaded), the first ever 4 Wing Spring/Summer Sports Day! (Photo by Janae Wandler) It may not come with a parade and ceremony, but none-the-less there has been a significant “changing of the guard” within the local...
Local Tim Hortons owners donate coffee for 4 Wing 409 Sqn Romania deployment
Cold Lake Tim Hortons donated 150 cans of coffee for the 409 Squadron deployment to Romania. LCol Corey Mask, Commanding Officer of 409 Squadron (left), is seen here accepting coffee from Acting Wing Commander, LCol Martin “Moose” Roesler-Yue. Photo: Cpl Connie Valin, 4 Wing Imaging
Military Ordinariate Provincial Council of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada hosted 53rd annual meeting
The Military Ordinariate Provincial Council of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada held its 53rd Annual Meeting of Members on June 26, 2021. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the meeting was held in a hybrid format with a small group of delegates gathered safely in Ottawa and the majority connected via Zoom from across Canada and OUTCAN. The Military Ordinariate Provincial Council (MO) of...
Words Hurt
We’ve all received criticism. Some of it constructive (PDRs, advice from our supervisors, teachers, parents) and some of it not so constructive. Some of it, no doubt, downright galling. Not easy to take, is it? And, I don’t know about you, but when I’ve objected to such criticism, the response is often, “Just being honest.” The difference between honesty and blunt criticism is tact, between...
Featured Photo from your 4 Wing Image Techs
A Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 passes over the targets on the range, during EXERCISE Maple Strike, at Primrose Lake, Saskatchewan, on May 4, 2021. Photo: Cpl Justin Roy, 4 Wing Imaging
4 Wing Defence Women’s Advisory Organization – what is it?
The Defence Women’s Advisory Organization (DWAO) is your opportunity to play an active part in a growing movement that promotes the vision of “one Defence Team that values everyone”. Those who subscribe to this vision of the evolving culture of the DND/CAF do so because they understand that our strength, operational effectiveness, and ability to represent the Canadian values we...
Wing Commander’s Wellness Challenge Move More Winner
Congratulations to our Move More Grand Prize Winner Margaret Ovens! She got out there, found Goldie and was entered into our random Winner Wheel draw for $300! Keep playing and you may win next time! Remember that there are weekly and monthly prizes, as well as our great grand prize draw at the end of the 16 week #P4Challenge! If you haven’t registered yet, make sure you do...
The Importance of Rest for Our Resilience
Over this pandemic period, there has been a lot of talk about the importance of personal resilience. COVID-19 has brought about changes and challenges in so many aspects of our lives, straining and testing our resilience. The social distancing, isolation, home-schooling, working from home, travel restrictions and postings during a pandemic have pushed our patience and our ability to adapt....
ATTENTION: ALL 4 WING COLD LAKE MESS MEMBERS!
WE HAVE SOME EXCITING NEWS! We are so happy to announce the re-opening of the 4 Wing Cold Lake All Ranks Mess on Thursday, 15 July at 1200! Location: CLUB 41 (Jr. Ranks’ Bar as the temporary All Ranks Mess until further notice.) Our current bar hours are: THURS. | 1200 – 2200 FRI. | 1200 – 2200 SAT. | 1600 – 2000 *Inclusive of All Ranks. *As per the Wing Directive, a MAXIMUM OF 50 PEOPLE...
