CFB Cold Lake Military Police to Support “Pack a Patrol Car” Pet Food Drive
Photo via Facebook Military Police members from Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake will be out in the community this weekend, lending their support to a local initiative to help animals in need. The “Pack a Patrol Car” pet food and supply drive is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at several locations across Cold Lake, including Sobeys, PetValu, No Frills, and...
Fueling the Experience: Food and Drink at the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
File Photo From high-speed aerial displays to up-close encounters on the ground, the Cold Lake Air Show is built to be a full-day experience, and this year’s lineup of food and beverage options is designed to keep visitors fuelled every step of the way. Air show planners listened to feedback from fans and have stepped things up this year, bringing in an even wider variety of food truck vendors...
Finding Home in Cold Lake: A Military Family’s Perspective
Paige Olson and her family – Supplied Photo When Paige Olson learned her family would be posted to Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, her reaction was a mix of excitement and uncertainty, something many military families can relate to. “When I first found out that my family and I were being posted to Cold Lake, I had mixed emotions,” she said. “On one hand, I was genuinely excited… the...
Getting Settled at CFB Cold Lake: What 4 Wing PSP Offers New Members
PSP staff and guests enjoy the winter fun at Snow Fever at CFB Cold Lake — File photo. Congratulations on your posting to Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake!Being newly posted can sometimes come with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Whether you’re arriving solo or with family, getting settled into a new community can take time. That’s where 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) plays a...
How the Cold Lake Air Show Secures World-Class Performers
Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft conduct an aerial refuelling demonstration during the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show – Photo courtesy of 4 Wing Imaging. Behind every high-speed pass and precision manoeuvre at the Cold Lake Air Show is a process built on planning, relationships, and a constant drive to deliver something new. For Major Erick “Hom” O’Connor, Director of Air Operations for the 2026...
417 Squadron Supports Largest Arctic Winter Operation to Date
Sergeant Austin Collier, Flight Paramedic with 417 Combat Support Squadron, is hoisted back into the CH-146 Griffon helicopter during nighttime casualty evacuation training as part of Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT, north of Inuvik, Northwest Territories, on 03 March, 2025 – Photo: Corporal Borden Webb-Brown, Imagery Technician, 14 Wing Greenwood. Members of 417 Combat Support Squadron from...
Posting to CFB Cold Lake? Here’s What You Need to Know
File Photo Posting season is a constant in Canadian Armed Forces life, and whether this is your first time heading to Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake or preparing to move here once again, the same questions come up every time. What should I expect? How do I prepare? Here’s what CAF members and families need to know. What is Cold Lake like? For many, a posting to Cold Lake means a shift in...
New Principal for Art Smith Aviation Academy
Supplied Photo Northern Lights Public Schools is pleased to announce that Jodie Cornell has been appointed Principal of Art Smith Aviation Academy for the 2026-2027 school year. “Jodie is a well-rounded educator with experience in diverse instructional roles,” said Superintendent Rick Cusson. “She is deeply committed to building relationships and ensuring all students have opportunities to...
Padre’s Ponderings: Disappointment Springs
Stock Photo Most mornings, I watch CBC news – mostly because I have little better to do and enjoy a good dose of depression first thing in the morning. Then there’s the “weather disappointer” (‘cause it’s always disappointing) who never has anything good to say: snow, freezing rain, more snow, and temperatures that swing more wildly than an entire troupe of Cirque de Soleil acrobats. If I’m not...
The Conductor of the Skies: Inside the Air Boss Role at the Cold Lake Air Show
Major Erick “Hom” O’Connor (second from the right) at the 2018 Cold Lake Air Show – File Photo Few roles at an air show are as central as that of the Air Boss. For Major Erick “Hom” O’Connor, the current Director of Air Operations for the Cold Lake Air Show and a former Air Boss for the event, the job is equal parts planner, coordinator, and conductor. “Much of the Air Boss’s work begins...