Bus Service Through RHU Area Eases Access to Cold Lake Air Show
Supplied Photo If you’re looking for an easy way to get to all the action of the 2024 Cold Lake Air Show, the Residential Housing Unit (RHU) Shuttle Bus Service is back! The Cold Lake Air Show is renowned for its thrilling aerial performances and displays, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from across the area. With traffic congestion being a common concern, the return of the bus service...
Cold Lake Air Show to Showcase Iconic Muscle Cars in Anniversary Celebration
Bill Parker’s 1971 Pontiac GTO, which will be on display at the 2024 Classic Car Show at the Cold Lake Air Show – Supplied Photo The 2024 Cold Lake Air Show is set to offer more than just high-flying excitement this year. Alongside the awe-inspiring aerial displays, the event will feature the highly anticipated Classic Car Show. Held in conjunction with the Cold Lake Cruisers car...
Padre’s Ponderings: Bitter and Cynical
Stock Photo When I was still in Edmonton, the chaplain team welcomed the arrival of a brand-new, never-before-used, straight-out-of-the-wrapper chaplain. He hadn’t even been to basic yet! (We were asked not to spoil it for him, but to let him discover the joys and wonder of it all for himself.) And I had to admit, he impressed me (and I don’t impress easily – unless it’s shiny!) with his...
Cold Lake’s Canada Day: A Day of Festivities and Fireworks
The poster for the 2024 Canada Day festivities in Cold Lake – Supplied Photo As Canada Day approaches, Cold Lake is buzzing with anticipation for the grand celebrations set to take place on July 1st. This year’s festivities promise a day full of fun, music, and fireworks, bringing together residents and visitors to honour Canada’s 157th birthday. The day starts with the much-loved Canada...
4 Wing PSP Community Recreation Kickoff to Summer a Huge Success
Guests take a slide at the Kickoff to Summer event at CFB Cold Lake on June 21st – All photos by Mike Marshall/ The Courier News On June 21st, the 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Community Recreation Kickoff to Summer event transformed the area outside the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre into a bustling hub of activity and fun. The event, which ran from 4 PM until 8 PM, drew a large...
More Exciting Static Displays at the 2024 Cold Lake Air Show!
Guests take a look at a CF-18 on display at the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show – File Photo The 2024 Cold Lake Air Show promises to be an exhilarating event for aviation enthusiasts, with an impressive lineup of static displays already having been announced. In addition to thrilling performances, attendees can get up close and personal with various military aircraft from different parts of the...
CFB Cold Lake Hosts 695 Participants for Thrilling 4 Wing Summer Sports Day
A disc golfer takes a shot during 4 Wing Summer Sports Day on June 14th at CFB Cold Lake – All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News June 14th marked a day of camaraderie and spirited competition as just under 700 Canadian Armed Forces members gathered for 4 Wing Summer Sports Day at CFB Cold Lake. The event, which featured eight different activities, showcased the athleticism and...
Behind the Scenes at the 2024 Cold Lake Air Show
Action at the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show – Photo by Mike Luedey The 2024 Cold Lake Air Show, set to dazzle spectators on July 20th and 21st at 4 Wing Cold Lake, promises to be an extraordinary event, thanks to the meticulous planning and dedication of a remarkable team. The behind-the-scenes efforts of a dedicated crew ensure that the show runs smoothly and leaves a lasting impression on all...
Photo Gallery: Raising of the Pride Flag at CFB Cold Lake
CFB Cold Lake members prepare to raise the Pride Flag in front of Building 1 on June 13th, in conjunction with Pride Week at the base – All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News Major Marc Raven addresses members at the raising of the Pride Flag ceremony at CFB Cold Lake on June 13th. 4 Wing Commander, Colonel Dave Turenne, addresses members during the raising of the Pride Flag...
4 Wing Bandmaster Bidding Farewell to CFB Cold Lake
Master Warrant Officer Sylvain Beyries (at left) leads the 4 Wing Band at their Christmas concert in 2022 – File Photo Master Warrant Officer Sylvain Beyries is taking a final bow as 4 Wing Bandmaster. The 4 Wing Band maestro is moving on to a new challenge as he departs Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake for the City of Edmonton. “I was posted to Cold Lake in July 2020, and it was my...