CFB Cold Lake Welcomes Experts for Groundbreaking Wellness Summit
Submitted Photo Organizers say attendees at the first-ever Wellness Summit at 4 Wing starting on April 27th will have an unforgettable experience. The event, presented by Enbridge and Top Aces, will run on Saturday and Sunday at the 4 Wing Officers’ Mess. The summit will see five facilitators share their wealth of health and wellness knowledge with attendees over the two days. Topics that...
Padre’s Ponderings: You Got a Boo-Boo
File Photo A long time ago, on a base far, far away, there was a platoon of recruit chaplains. They were eager, excited, and very, very dim. Well, some were. There were a few who were quite intelligent, thoughtful, and really smashing blokes with whom to have a pint (you’ll never guess in which group your author writer puts himself). One day, these padres-in-production were square-bashing...
22 Canadian Forces Health Services Centre Honoured for COVID Response
Members of 22 Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (22 CFHSC) pose with the flag on February 9th – Supplied Photo On 6 Feb 23, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) formally recognized Canadian Forces Health Services (CFHS) with the CAF Unit Commendation for outstanding efforts in response to the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic. This prestigious award came with a certificate, a coin, and a flag. Both the...
Making Waves: Cold Lake Lifesavers Triumph at Provincial Championships
Cold Lake-based athletes took part in the Alberta and Northwest Territories Provincial Pool Lifesaving Sport Championships on April 6th and 7th – Supplied Photo On April 6th and 7th, three Cold Lakers competed at the Alberta and Northwest Territories Provincial Pool Lifesaving Sport Championships, taking place at YMCA Seton in Calgary. The three Cold Lake athletes included Mr. Gabriel...
Photo Gallery: Cold Lake Air Force Museum’s RCAF Centennial Open House
Air Cadets examine an aircraft outside the Cold Lake Museums during the RCAF Centennial Open House, hosted on April 6th – All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News The Cold Lake Air Force Museum hosted guests for a celebration of the RCAF Centennial on April 6th. Canadian Armed Forces members pose during the RCAF Centennial Open House at the Cold Lake Air Force Museum on April 6th. New...
Navigating Your New Adventure: Welcome to CFB Cold Lake
File Photo For many in the Canadian Armed Forces, this time of year can be a transition period. As winter gives way to spring, many are finding new homes in new locations as they are posted to different bases. No matter whether you’re returning to CFB Cold Lake for another stint or you’re brand new, welcome! We at the 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) team are here to make...
Night Flying for 4 Wing Cold Lake starting on April 8th
File Photo Squadrons from 4 Wing Cold Lake will conduct night flying training over the City of Cold Lake starting April 8 until April 26, 2024. 4 Wing is always mindful of the Lakeland community and this type of training is not intended to disrupt your valuable peace and quiet. Night flying is an essential training requirement for aircrew and ground crew. The ability to conduct night missions...
Cold Lake Air Force Museum’s Open House to Spotlight 100 Years of RCAF Achievements
The Cold Lake Museums – File Photo Guests at the Cold Lake Air Force Museum will get a special glimpse into some new displays celebrating the centennial of the Royal Canadian Air Force this weekend. The museum is hosting a special RCAF 100th Anniversary Open House on Saturday, April 6th. Doors will open starting at 10 AM. Air Force Museum Curator Wanda Stacey says there will be a lot to...
Beyond the Horizon: 42 Radar Squadron’s New System Signals a Bright Future at 70th Anniversary
Royal Canadian Air Force airmen from 42 Radar Squadron brief Col David Turenne, 4 Wing commander, during exercise Phoenix Sunrise, Jan. 19 – Feb. 17, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Turenne was briefed on the successes and challenges 42 RS faced during Phoenix Sunrise, which tested their ability to deploy the RCAF’s new AN/TPS-77 radar system in a forward operating environment....
The Courier News salutes the RCAF 100th Anniversary!
File Photo April 1st marks a landmark day in Canadian aviation history. It’s on this day that the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) was officially born. After bravely serving in what was then the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) during the First World War, Canadian aircrews were part of a post-war Canadian Air Force (CAF) from 1920 until 1923. In 1922, the Department of National Defence was created,...