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...
4 Wing Messes Team Recognized with Challenge Coin for Outstanding Support
From left: 4 Wing Commander Colonel Mark Hickey, Jessica McCormick, Cheilan DesRoches, and Sara Ashley Hayes of the 4 Wing Messes Team, and 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer Dipen Mistry. The Messes Team received a Commendation Coin from the Command Team in recognition of their outstanding contributions to 4 Wing- All photos by Mike Marshall/ The Courier News The 4 Wing Messes team received a...
4 Wing Band Brings Movie Magic to the Stage with Free Concert on May 25
Supplied Photo Lights, camera… music! The 4 Wing Band is set to present A Matinee at the Movies, a free concert celebrating the magic of cinematic music, on Sunday, May 25 at 2:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Cold Lake High School Theater, and all are welcome to attend. From sweeping scores to heroic fanfares, this special matinee performance will bring the silver screen to life through...
CFB Cold Lake Athlete to Represent Canada at Prestigious U.S. Volleyball Championship
Captain Jazlyn McDermot from the 4 Wing Cold Lake International Military Sports Council volleyball team poses for a photo at Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta on 08 May 2025 – Photo by Corporal Kastleen Strome, Royal Canadian Air Force Imagery Technician One of 4 Wing’s own is set to take on an international stage this week, proudly representing Canada in the sport...
Courier Connections with the Cold Lake Air Force Museum – Episode 3
Padre’s Ponderings: Grow a Marriage
Stock Photo For yet another week, my wife is in Edmonton for work. Most of the time, she works remotely for an accounting firm, but during busy season (taxes), she stays for a week. Last month, she was there for TWO weeks! And once again, I’m left to my own devices. Before this job, she was involved in the Protestant women’s group in the chapel and attended their annual gathering, and a...
Intersection Slo-Pitch League Returns This May at CFB Cold Lake
Stock Photo Softball season is right around the corner at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake, with the Intersection Slo-Pitch Co-Ed League set to launch another exciting year of friendly competition and camaraderie. Games for the 2025 season will begin on May 20, with rosters due no later than May 9. The league is open to all Defence Team members aged 18 and older, and players of all skill...
Fire Ban in Effect at CFB Cold Lake Due to Extreme Conditions
Stock Photo A fire ban is currently in effect at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, with the fire index set to EXTREME, according to the 4 Wing Fire Service. Until further notice, only approved fires will be permitted on base, including within the Residential Housing Units (RHUs), 4 Wing RV Park and Campground, and the cadet training area. The restriction is being enforced as a precautionary...
Cold Lake Museums Reopen for the Season May 16th
File Photo The Cold Lake Museums will reopen their doors for the season on Friday, May 16th, welcoming visitors back to one of the community’s favourite summertime attractions. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., guests can once again explore the site’s rich collection of local, military, and cultural history, perched atop Radar Hill with one of the best views in town. Opening weekend promises more than...
