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...
Padre’s Ponderings: Hurtin’ Words
Stock Photo I’ve often struggled with how I express my opinion about poor drivers. This really came home to me when my eldest son was about six years old. We were out and about somewhere and a driver with less-than-stellar abilities suddenly performed a maneuver of epic stupidity. Before I could edify my wife and son with my opinion of this person’s vehicular handling skills, a small voice...
CAF Women in Sports Grant Applications Now Open
Supplied Photo Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members who are passionate about supporting women in sport can now apply for funding through the CAF Women in Sports Program Grant, with applications open until March 31, 2026. Applications must be submitted no later than February 27, 2026. The grant is designed to increase participation and leadership opportunities for women and girls in sports, from...
4 Wing Band Delivers a Blockbuster Performance with Movie-Themed Concert
The 4 Wing Band takes the stage during their Spring Concert at the Cold Lake High School Theatre on May 25.All Photos: Sailor 1st Class (S1) Amy Langlois, 4 Wing Imaging The 4 Wing Band brought cinematic flair to the stage on May 25 with a free concert at the Cold Lake High School Theatre, treating the audience to an evening of movie magic through music. Featuring iconic film scores and beloved...
4 Wing to Celebrate Pride Month with Flag Raising and Film Screening
Members of the Defence Team raise the Pride flag during last year’s ceremony at 4 Wing Cold Lake. This year’s Pride Flag Raising Ceremony will take place on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the flagpole on Queensway as part of Pride Month celebrations across the Canadian Armed Forces – File Photo Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake will mark Pride Month 2025 with two special events to honour and...
Youth Author Shines at Art Smith Aviation Academy
Supplied Photo Kaelynn Freel, a Grade 8 student at Art Smith Aviation Academy in Cold Lake, is being recognized as a Northern Lights Shining Star for her creativity, storytelling skills, and passion for writing. Kaelynn recently had her short story, Outcast to Dangerous, selected for publication in The Unknown, an anthology of short stories written by Canadian students in Grades 7 and 8. The...
CFB Cold Lake Technicians Secure Third Place at 2025 Canadian AME Competition
Supplied Photo A team of Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) aircraft technicians from Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake achieved a commendable third-place finish at the 2025 Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Competition, held on May 6–7 in Calgary, Alberta. The event was a highlight of the Alberta Aviation, Aerospace & Defence Summit, hosted at the Best Western Premier Plaza Hotel &...
Emergency Response Exercise for 4 Wing Cold Lake: Public Affairs
File Photo On 2 June, 4 Wing will be conducting an Emergency Response exercise within the Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake area. This scenario will depict an on-base emergency situation and will involve an access control point with identification check at the main gate of the base from approximately 9:00 a.m. until noon. Military personnel at the gate will be armed with rifles with no ammunition....
Make an Impact in a Unique Summer Working Environment
Corporal Smith at the medical clinic at Argonaut Cadet Training Centre, July-August 2024 – Supplied Photo When Corporal Noa Smith, a Combat Medic with 35 Field Ambulance, took on a six-week summer tasking as a camp medic at the Argonaut Cadet Training Centre (CTC) in New Brunswick, she didn’t expect to find herself paddling a canoe, cycling rugged trails, or hiking alongside Expedition...
CAF Members Invited to Get Active on June 20th at 4 Wing Summer Sports Day
Participants compete in a spirited beach volleyball match during the 2024 4 Wing Summer Sports Day at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake. Planning is already underway for the 2025 edition, promising more action-packed activities and team spirit – File Photo Canadian Armed Forces members at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake are invited to lace up their runners and hit the fields, courts, and...