Command Team message to families for the Holiday Season
Stock Photo Dear families of the 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake Defence Team, As we approach the close of 2024, a year filled with milestones and memories, including the Centennial of the Royal Canadian Air Force, we wanted to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to you, the families who are the backbone of our Defence Team. Your unwavering strength and support have been a constant...
Command Team message for the Holiday Season
Stock Photo Dear members of 4 Wing & CFB Cold Lake, As we conclude 2024, a year that marked the Centennial of the Royal Canadian Air Force, we should all take pride in reflecting on the challenges we faced and successes that we achieved together. This holiday season offers us a moment to pause and celebrate our collective accomplishments while looking forward to the year ahead. Overall,...
4 Wing Chaplains Spread Holiday Cheer with Successful Christmas Hamper and Angel Tree Campaigns
CFB Cold Lake Chaplains pose in front of the Cold Lake Food Bank vehicle after a successful Christmas Hamper and Angel Tree campaign – Supplied Photo The 4 Wing Chaplains’ annual Christmas Hamper and Angel Tree programs have once again brought holiday cheer to the Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake community. This year, the initiatives provided support to numerous families, ensuring a...
Holiday Spirit Shines at Annual Officers vs. NCM Hockey Game
Players line up for the ceremonial puck drop at the Officers vs. NCM Hockey Game, held at CFB Cold Lake. (Back row, from left) 4 Wing Commander Colonel Mark Hickey, Sarah Chileen and Sheldon Tuttosi of Cenovus Energy, 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer Dipen Mistry and Todd Adams from Inter Pipeline – All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News The 38th annual Officers versus...
Cold Lake Air Show Receives Prestigious 2024 Dick Schram Memorial Community Relations Award
Cold Lake Air Show Director of Administration Rob Larson (center) stands with Director of Air Operations Major Erick O’Connor (at his right) and other dignitaries including United States Air Force F-35 Lightning II demo pilot Major Melanie “MACH” Kluesner (at his left) and 1 Canadian Air Division (1 CAD) Deputy Commander, Brigadier-General Paul Doyle (to O’Connor’s right) after...
Gingerbread Junction Brings Holiday Cheer to CFB Cold Lake
A young guest visits with Santa Claus at the Gingerbread Junction event on December 14th at CFB Cold Lake – All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News The Mackenzie Arts and Community Centre at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake was transformed into a festive wonderland on December 14th as families gathered for the 4th annual Gingerbread Junction event, hosted by 4 Wing Personnel...
Holiday Creativity on Display: The 2024 Christmas Decorating Challenge Honorable Mentions
Yesterday, we revealed the winners of the 2024 Courier News Christmas Office Decorating Challenge, but the holiday spirit was alive in every corner of the base! This gallery showcases the incredible creativity and effort from all the other teams who took part. From twinkling lights to whimsical themes, each display brought its own unique festive charm. Take a look at the fun and festive spirit...
CFB Cold Lake Hosts International Day for Persons with Disabilities Event
Canadian Armed Forces members view a presentation from Veterans Affairs during the International Day for Persons with Disabilities presentation at the Wing Theatre in 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta on 03 December 2024 – Photo Credit: Sailor First Class Amy Langlois, Royal Canadian Navy Imagery Technician Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake marked the International Day for Persons with Disabilities...
Winners Announced for 2024 Courier News Christmas Office Decorating Challenge
4 Wing Commander Colonel Mark Hickey and 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer Dipen Mistry pose with 4 Wing PSP Corporate Services Manager Janae Wandler and members from both 1 Dental Unit/ 22 Canadian Forces Health Services (left) and 4 Operations Support Squadron CLAWR Ops after being awarded the coveted Penguin Trophy and named winners of the 2024 Courier News Christmas Office Decorating Challenge...
The CD turns 75 and shows a new face!
The Canadian Forces’ Decoration – Supplied Photo The Canadian Forces’ Decoration, commonly known as the CD, is the most ubiquitous of all Canadian honours. The familiar ten-sided golden decoration with its distinctive red ribbon bearing three thin white stripes has now recognized long serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for 75 years. Whether they are serving on missions...