Padre’s Ponderings: Perseverance
Stock Photo A few years ago, I went to Wainwright (triggering shakes and flash-backs the whole way) in order to be part of an interview for two prospective Reg force chaplains. We sat down very amicably – we’re all friends here! – and proceeded to give them the third, fourth, and fifth degree: “You’re a chaplain in a unit and a troop comes to you and says, ‘Padre, my girlfriend just found out I...
Community Registration and Information Night Returns to Cold Lake
The poster for the event – Photo from the City of Cold Lake Mark your calendars: the City of Cold Lake will host a Community Registration and Information Night on Thursday, August 28 at 5:00 p.m. at the Cold Lake Energy Centre, offering a one-stop opportunity for residents to connect with local organizations, clubs, and community services. Among those in attendance will be 4 Wing...
Colonel J.J. Parr Aquatics Centre Commences Annual Maintenance Shutdown
File Photo The Colonel J.J. Parr Aquatics Centre at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake has officially begun its annual Maintenance Shutdown. According to 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Aquatics Supervisor, Hannah Pelchat, the closure is a necessary part of keeping the facility in top condition for the community. “As for the pool, shutdown season is officially underway, and it’s always a...
Minister of National Defence Visits Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake
David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, at CFB Cold Lake during his visit on August 13th – Photo Credit: Private Michaela Boyd, Canadian Army Imagery Technician On August 13th, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, paid a visit to Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake and 4 Wing. Joining him on the visit was Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, the newly...
Oktoberfest Returns to CFB Cold Lake with Food, Music, and Family Fun
File Photo Lederhosen? Check. Dirndls? Check. A big appetite for German food? Double check! The 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Oktoberfest is back on Saturday, October 4th – and it’s bringing an evening of Bavarian-style fun the whole family can enjoy under the event tent outside Club 41. A Fest That Won’t Break the Bank Tickets are just $40 for Defence Team members and $50 for...
Courier Connections with the Cold Lake Air Force Museum – Episode 6
New Military Family Dependant Card Coming to CFB Cold Lake
Supplied Photo Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake is introducing a new way for military families to access 4 Wing’s Restricted Areas. Starting this fall, the Military Family Dependant Card (MFDC) will be available to spouses and dependants of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and Department of National Defence (DND) employees who live and work in the Cold Lake area. This new card is part of...
Public Service Announcement : Royal Canadian Air Force fighter jet to conduct flypast over the Glendon Derby Parade in Glendon, Alta.
File Photo A Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet fighter jet from 409 Squadron from 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alta., will conduct a flyby over the Glendon Derby Parade in Glendon, Alta. on August 9th, 2025 between approximatively 10h AM and 10h45 AM. The aircraft will fly over the Village of Glendon at an altitude no lower than 500 feet above the highest obstacle on their route. Flypasts by Royal...
Your Next Outdoor Adventure is Closer Than You Think with the 4 Wing RV Park and Campground
The 4 Wing RV Park and Campsite – File Photo Did you know there’s a quiet, family-friendly RV park and campground right here at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake? Tucked just across from the old Martineau subdivision and surrounded by beautiful woodlands, the 4 Wing RV Park and Campground has been offering a peaceful retreat to members of the Defence Team since it was established in...
Aqua Days Brings Family Fun to Kinosoo Beach This August Long Weekend
Supplied Photo Families at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake and across the region are invited to soak up the sun and enjoy a full day of fun at Aqua Days, returning to Kinosoo Beach on Saturday, August 2. Hosted by the City of Cold Lake, Aqua Days is a summer tradition held each year over the Heritage Day long weekend. The event features something for all ages, including face painting,...