Energy Centre Set for Cold Lake’s Remembrance Day Observance
File Photo The City of Cold Lake will hold its annual Remembrance Day ceremony at the Energy Centre on Monday, November 11th. The ceremony will begin at 10:45 a.m., with Canadian Armed Forces members from Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake joining local dignitaries, veterans, and members of the community for the commemoration. Organizers request that attendees be seated by 10:30 a.m. to ensure the...
Padre’s Ponderings: Band of Brothers
Stock Image I’m sure most of you have watched, or at least heard of, Band of Brothers, that HBO classic depicting the soldiers of Easy Company, 506 Regt, 101 Airborne Div. The first time I watched the mini-series, I was spell-bound. I still am – and I’ve watched it half a dozen times. It’s a staple at this time of year. The cast portray the rigors and comradery of life in a close-knit unit...
Cold Lake’s Poppy Campaign Launches with 4 Wing Leadership at City Hall Ceremony
4 Wing Commander Colonel Mark Hickey and 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) CWO Dipen Mistry attend the “First Poppy” event with City of Cold Lake Mayor Craig Copeland and Cold Lake Legion Branch 211 President Todd Rorke at City Hall on 23 October 2024 – All photos from 4 Wing Imaging Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake joined Cold Lake Legion Branch 211 on October 23rd to mark the beginning of the...
A Readers Halloween Tale
Supplied Photo I still remember that Halloween night in 1965 as if it were yesterday. We lived on a military base back then, tucked away in the middle of nowhere. Rows of identical beige houses lined the streets in the married quarter’s community, and the kids knew each other by name. My dad was stationed there, and like the other kids, I spent my days running through the fields, sneaking...
Governor General Mary Simon Visits Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Honours RCAF Centennial
The Governor General of Canada inspects members from 4 Wing at CFB Cold Lake during her visit on October 25th – All photos by Mike Marshall/The Courier News On Friday, October 25th, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake had the honour of welcoming Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and her husband, Whit Fraser, for an official visit. The couple...
Game On! CAF Sports Day Brings Out Competitive Spirit at CFB Cold Lake
Volleyball action at CAF Sports Day at CFB Cold Lake – All Photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News unless noted otherwise Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake was buzzing with energy on Friday, October 18th, as members laced up, geared up, and got ready to compete in the 12th annual Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Sports Day. The event kicked off at 8:00 a.m. with an opening ceremony at the...
Canada’s Aviation Book of the Year!
The Royal Canadian Air Force: 100 Years of Service Volume 1 By Larry Milberry and Hugh A. Halliday – Supplied Photo The RCAF’s 1924-2024 Centennial has been highlighted by airshows, dedications, commemorative coins and book launches. Adding to the list and having long ago produced the RCAF 60th Anniversary history in 1984, CANAV Books introduces its 2-volume Centennial set The Royal...
Get Ready for a Spooky Weekend at the Cold Lake Haunt!
Stock Photo Brace yourself for a haunting good time this weekend as the Cold Lake Haunt returns for two nights of thrills and chills! Taking place on October 26th and 27th from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Mackenzie Arts and Community Centre at CFB Cold Lake, this year’s event is titled Haunting Through the Ages. The 2024 edition promises to take visitors on a spooky journey through time,...
4 Wing Captain Franz Sobek Completes RBC Gran Fondo from Vancouver to Whistler
Captain Franz Sobek at the RBC Grand Fondo – Supplied Photo On September 7th, Captain Franz Sobek of 4 Wing Cold Lake completed the prestigious RBC Gran Fondo, cycling from Vancouver to Whistler alongside thousands of other participants. A Gran Fondo, which translates to “Big Ride” in Italian, typically covers a minimum of 120 kilometers, with varying terrain and elevation...
Win a Student Experience at the Invictus Games
Supplied Photo As we lead into Remembrance Day, we take the time to acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who served their country, on and off the battlefield. This year, ATCO is offering a new way for Alberta students to share their feelings about the heroes who make up our Armed Forces and Veteran communities. ATCO is inviting Alberta students in grades 4 through 9 to enter a...