Shootout Decides Annual Officers vs NCM Hockey Game
4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake Commander Colonel Mark Hickey is joined by Honorary Colonel Andrew Abbott, Chief Warrant Officer Carlos Oliveira, Scott Lassell from Inter Pipeline, and Cenovus Energy representatives Sarah Chileen and Sheldon Tutossi for the ceremonial puck drop prior to the game. – All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News The annual Officers versus Non-Commissioned Members...
Senior NCMs take victory in first-ever Frosty Faceoff
The Senior NCM team hoists the Frosty Faceoff Cup following a hard-fought 6–5 victory over the Junior NCM squad during the inaugural Frosty Faceoff Hockey Game at CFB Cold Lake on December 17. All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News The first-ever Frosty Faceoff hit the ice at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake on December 17, delivering fast-paced hockey, friendly rivalry, and a packed house...
4 Wing Offices Deck the Halls for 2025 Christmas Decorating Challenge
Members of 1 Dental Unit proudly accept the Penguin Trophy from 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake Commander, Colonel Mark Hickey, on December 16, after being named winners of the 2025 Courier News Christmas Office Decorating Challenge.Decoration photos courtesy of Corporal Emilie Laroche, 4 Wing Imaging; award presentation photos by Mike Marshall and Janae Wandler, Courier News. The holiday spirit was in...
Gingerbread Junction Brings Holiday Cheer to 4 Wing Families
A young guest works on a gingerbread house at 4 Wing PSP’s Gingerbread Junction on December 13th – Photo by Mike Marshall / The Courier News The 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Community Recreation team hosted their annual Gingerbread Junction on December 13th at the Mackenzie Arts and Community Centre, bringing festive cheer to local families. Attendees enjoyed a variety of...
CAF Fire Service: building leaders, driving change through FSWO
Submitted Photo When members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) fire service first attended the Fire Service Women Ontario (FSWO) Training Symposium in 2022 in Belleville, Ontario, it was transformative. What began as a few dedicated members seeking professional development opportunities outside of the CAF has evolved into a nationwide community of firefighters united by mentorship, learning and...
Padre’s Ponderings: Scrooge, Grinch, and Charlie Brown
Stock Photo Just a few weeks before writing this, I was on leave in the UK. It was half term, as they call it, so the kids were out of school and looking forward to Hallowe’en – not quite as mutant a monster as it’s become here, but popular nonetheless (I wanted to know what happened to Bonfire Night, the Guy, and “Gunpowder, treason and plot!” – but I digress). Imagine my chagrin, nay,...
NORAD Prepares to Track Santa on His 70th Christmas Journey
Supplied Photo It’s that time of year again! On December 24, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will take on a very special mission: tracking Santa Claus as he delivers presents to children around the world – and this year marks the 70th anniversary of the beloved tradition. NORAD is always on duty, monitoring and defending North American airspace 24/7, 365 days a year. But on...
CFB Cold Lake Curling Team Earns Silver at 2025 CAF Canada West Championship
The CFB Cold Lake Curling Team celebrates a silver-medal performance at the 2025 CAF Canada West Championship in Moose Jaw. Photo: PSP Moose Jaw. The CFB Cold Lake Curling Team delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Canada West Curling Championship, held last week at CFB Moose Jaw, earning a well-deserved silver medal. Representing 4 Wing with pride and...
Tickets Now on Sale for the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
File Photo Excitement is already building across the Lakeland as tickets for the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show officially went on sale December 1st—more than 200 days before jets roar over the skies of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake once again. One of Canada’s top aviation events, the Cold Lake Air Show draws tens of thousands of spectators from across the country thanks to its standout...
International Day of Persons with Disabilities at CFB Cold Lake
Stock Photo The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is observed each year on December 3rd, promoting the rights, dignity, and full participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society. It is an important opportunity to raise awareness of the barriers faced by individuals with disabilities and to celebrate efforts toward inclusion. To mark IDPD this year,...