2024 Friends of Education: Military Families Support Society
Supplied Photo The Northern Lights Public Schools Board of Trustees proudly presented the Military Families Support Society (MFSS) with a 2024 Friends of Education Award at its board meeting. “The Military Families Support Society has been an invaluable partner in the success of Art Smith Aviation Academy for over a decade,” said Board Chair Karen Packard. “Their dedication to supporting...
Buddy Break Wellness Challenge Returns to 4 Wing
Supplied Photo The Command Team’s Buddy Break Wellness Challenge has officially returned to 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake for 2025, running for eight weeks from Wednesday, July 2 to Wednesday, August 27. Designed to encourage short, healthy breaks throughout the workday, the initiative is open to all units on the base and promotes both physical activity and mental well-being. The challenge is...
Cold Lake to Celebrate Canada Day with Full Day of Events and Fireworks on July 1
Supplied Photo The City of Cold Lake is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate Canada’s 158th birthday with a full day of free events at Kinosoo Beach on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. with a downtown Canada Day Parade, followed by beach volleyball for those who have pre-registered. The official opening ceremony begins at 11:00 a.m. and will feature the national...
The Courier News Through the Decades – The Eighties
The Courier News Through the Decades is brought to you by: The Courier News Through the Decades – The 1980s Our journey through the decades continues with a look at the 1980s—a dynamic and dramatic era defined by Cold War tension, global technological leaps, and cultural milestones that continue to resonate today. For CFB Cold Lake and the Canadian Armed Forces, it was a decade of...
4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake Welcome New Chief Warrant Officer in Change of Appointment Ceremony
Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Carlos Oliveira, incoming 4 Wing CWO (left), Colonel Mark Hickey, 4 Wing Commanding Officer (right), and CWO Dipen Mistry, outgoing 4 Wing CWO (right), sign the Change of Appointment (CoA) documents during the 4 Wing CoA Ceremony at the Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta on 19 June 2025 – All photos by Corporal Kastleen Strome,...
4 Wing Summer Sports Day Brings Fun, Fitness, and Friendly Competition
Soccer players in action during the 2025 4 Wing Summer Sports Day, held at CFB Cold Lake on June 20th – All photos and video by Mike Marshall/ The Courier News Under sunny skies and with high spirits, 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake hosted its 2025 Summer Sports Day on Friday, June 20th. The day brought together 688 participants across 10 different sporting activities—from...
Courier Connections with the Cold Lake Air Force Museum – Episode 4
Photo Gallery: Flag Raising during Pride Week at CFB Cold Lake
A rainbow ribbon pin worn by Canadian Armed Forces members to celebrate Pride Week during the Progressive Pride flag raising at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta on 09 June 2025 – All Photos via Sailor First Class Amy Langlois, Royal Canadian Navy Imagery Technician Colonel Mark Hickey, 4 Wing Commanding Officer, addresses Members of 4 Wing Cold Lake during the Progressive Pride flag raising at 4 Wing...
Message from the National Public Service Week Champion
Supplied Photo Hello Defence Team! National Public Service Week (NPSW) is upon us, and it is our time to celebrate our dedicated National Defence public servants. Your continuous efforts support the Department of National Defence (DND), the Canadian Armed Forces, and Canadians from coast to coast to coast. From June 15-21, let’s take the opportunity to reflect on the past year, acknowledge your...
Kick Off to Summer Event Returns to CFB Cold Lake with Fun for the Whole Community
The Kick Off to Summer Event returns to Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake on Friday, June 20th – File Photo As part of Recreation Month, the 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) team is once again welcoming the community to celebrate the start of summer with the Kick Off to Summer event. Taking place Friday, June 20, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre soccer...