Stepping Stones Crisis Society to Officially Open New 50,000 Sq. Ft. Facility
Photo from Stepping Stones Crisis Centre / Facebook Stepping Stones Crisis Society is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its new trauma informed facility, a transformational project made possible through the unwavering commitment of local governments, community partners, and donors. The Grand Opening will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, beginning with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony...
New Parent Wellness Room Scheduled to Open at Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre
The new Parental Exercise Room (PER) is shaping up for its debut, says 4 Wing PSP Staff – Supplied Photo No babysitter? No problem. A brand-new space is about to change the way parents stay active at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake. The Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre is scheduled to open its Parent Wellness Room, officially named “The Parental Exercise Room”, a dedicated area open to...
The Courier News Through the Decades – The Nineties
The Courier News Through the Decades is brought to you by: Our trip through time brings us to the 1990s—an era of global change, shifting alliances, and cultural revolutions that still echo today. For CFB Cold Lake and the Royal Canadian Air Force, it was a decade marked by overseas deployments, restructuring at home, and the re-establishment of 4 Wing as a key hub for Canadian air power. Life...
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...
