The Courier News Through the Decades – The 2000s
The Courier News Through the Decades is brought to you by: The Courier News Through the Decades – The 2000s The new millennium brought a mix of optimism, innovation, and global uncertainty. From rapid technological advances to major international conflicts, the 2000s redefined life for Canadians and the Canadian Armed Forces alike. For 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake, it was a decade marked by...
Padre’s Ponderings: Thanks
Stock Photo Every year it gets harder. The date sneaks up on me like an RSM ready to pounce on an ill-turned-out troop. And all of a sudden it’s here. What am I supposed to do? What can I say? How do I deal with it? No, it’s not my wedding anniversary; it’s Thanksgiving. And every year I have to write something profound, or at least words loosely strung together that make some kind of...
CAF Sports Day Returns to 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake on October 17
Hockey action during CAF Sports Day in 2024 at CFB Cold Lake – File Photo Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and civilian personnel at 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake will lace up their running shoes, grab their gear, and take part in a full morning of sport and camaraderie on Friday, October 17, for CAF Sports Day 2025. The annual event, presented locally by 4 Wing PSP (Personnel Support...
Fire Prevention Week: “Charge into Fire Safety™”
Supplied Photo Fire Prevention Week is underway from October 5–11, 2025, with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) highlighting this year’s theme: “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” The campaign aims to educate Canadians on the safe use, storage, and disposal of lithium-ion batteries, which power everyday devices such as smartphones, laptops, e-bikes, and...
4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake Members Honour the Battle of Britain
Corporal Brandon Milsom stands sentinel at the Cold Lake Cenotaph, Veterans Memorial Park, Cold Lake, Alberta on 21 September 2025 – Photo credit: Aviator Marcos Resch, Canadian Armed Forces Photo On September 21st, members of 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake took part in the annual Battle of Britain Parade and ceremony, held at Veterans Memorial Park near the Cold Lake...
Public Service Announcement: A Reminder on Drone Safety from 4 Wing & CFB Cold Lake
File Photo 4 Wing wishes to remind the Lakeland community that flying any un-authorized Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or privately-owned drones is strictly prohibited in the 4 Wing Control Zone, including Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake property. There are signs on base indicating that drone operations are not permitted. Please be aware of these signs and adhere to the guidelines for the safety...
Sold-Out Oktoberfest Brings Bavarian Spirit to CFB Cold Lake
Guests take in the 2025 Oktoberfest celebration, presented by 4 Wing PSP, at CFB Cold Lake on October 4 – All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News. Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake came alive with Bavarian cheer on Saturday, October 4th, as the 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) team hosted another unforgettable Oktoberfest celebration under the event tent outside Club 41....
4 Wing Hosts Indigenous Cultural Sharing Event for Truth and Reconciliation
Col Mark Hickey, 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake Commander, honours Agnes Gendron with one of only 100 RCAF Centennial coins issued – All photos by Janae Wandler/The Courier News Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake observed the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, September 29, with an Indigenous Cultural Sharing Event held in the gathering space between the Col J.J. Parr Sports...
Registration open for PSP youth camps during Alberta teacher strike
Stock Photo With the Alberta Teachers’ Association strike set to begin Monday, October 6th, 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) has opened registration for daily youth camps to support Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) families. The camps will operate Monday to Friday during the strike, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre. The program is open to children from...
Supporting Indigenous Defence Team members’ mental health and well-being
In order from left to right, CWO Pickard, Col Grebstad, Col Toope, MWO Quinn, Commander of the Canadian Army LGen M.W Wright, WO Leblanc (Eagle Staff carrier), MWO Brown, CPO2 Langley, at the 2024 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony – Supplied Photo As we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, we take the time to acknowledge the impact of...
