417 Squadron shifts focus to domestic response
Corporal Will Skinner, a Flight Engineer for 417 Combat Support Squadron (417 CSS) gears up in preparation for the initial start-up procedure of a 417 CSS CH-146 Griffon at the 42 Radar Squadron site in Primrose Lake Evaluation Range, Primrose Lake, Alberta on August 29, 2023 – Photo credit: Corporal Alex Thornton, Royal Canadian Air Force Imagery Technician On February 28, the Royal...
Padre’s Ponderings: Hope Springs Eternal
Stock Photo In the dim before times, there used to be a thing called Roll Up the Rim at Tim Horton’s. Perhaps you remember it? … You don’t? Oh. Well, don’t waste your time reading any further because it’s kind of central to my story. But please yourself. Wait. I’ve just been informed (by buying a coffee) that they’ve resurrected it! Oh, frabulous joy! For years now, I’ve participated in...
CFB Cold Lake Teams Compete at Canada West Championships
Supplied Photo Athletes representing Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake recently competed across multiple sports at the Canadian Armed Forces Canada West Regional Championships, showcasing determination, teamwork, and competitive spirit. Leading the way was the Cold Lake Men’s Volleyball Team, who captured silver at the Canada West Men’s Volleyball Championship, from March 1 to 6 in Edmonton,...
Photo Gallery: Alberta Winter Games at CFB Cold Lake
Supplied Photo From February 13 to 16, the Lakeland Region — including Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake — welcomed athletes from across the province for the Alberta Winter Games. Events hosted at CFB Cold Lake took place at the Col. J. J. Parr Sports Centre and the Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club, where athletes competed and celebrated their achievements throughout the weekend. For more...
232 New Residential Housing Units Planned for CFB Cold Lake
Stock Photo Members posted to Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake will see expanded on-base living options as 232 new Residential Housing Units (RHUs) are planned for construction under Phase 2 of Canada’s national military housing program. The national expansion was announced on February 24 by the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence. The second phase of the program aims...
From Supply to Support: CFB Cold Lake Honours the Royal Canadian Logistics Service
Master Warrant Officer Angela Ballard (left) and Lieutenant-Colonel Ian Golding (right) cut the Cake for the Royal Canadian Logistics Service birthday celebration, taken at Club 41, Cold Lake, Alberta, on January 30th, 2026 – All photos by Corporal Connie Valin, Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician. Members of the logistics community at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake gathered on...
Temporary Closure Scheduled for parts of Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre at CFB Cold Lake
File Photo Users of the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake are being advised of an upcoming temporary closure affecting several athletic spaces within the facility. Beginning at 12 p.m. on Friday, February 27th, the main gymnasium, mini-gymnasium, squash courts and racquetball court will close to accommodate scheduled maintenance. The affected areas are expected...
4 Wing Padre to Host Seven-Week Marriage Course in Cold Lake
Supplied Photo Couples in Cold Lake looking to reconnect, refocus and invest in their relationship will soon have an opportunity to do just that. Beginning April 1, 4 Wing Padre, Captain Derrick Lee, will host The Marriage Course at the Cold Lake Community Church. The seven-week series is designed to help married and common-law couples strengthen their relationship in a relaxed, welcoming...
Nominations Extended for 4 Wing Sports Awards
File Photo Members of the 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake community still have time to recognize outstanding athletic achievement, as nominations for the 2026 4 Wing Sports Awards have been extended to February 28, 2026. The extension gives supervisors, teammates and community members additional time to put forward deserving candidates. The annual 4 Wing Sports Awards celebrate...
Frost & Float Brings Families Together for a Fun-Filled Family Day at CFB Cold Lake
4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Community Recreation hosts Frost & Float 2026 at the Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre on February 16.All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News. Families from across the Cold Lake region gathered at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake on Monday to celebrate Family Day at Frost & Float Family Fun Day, an afternoon that delivered plenty of winter...