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,...
Padre’s Ponderings: Mortality Alert
Stock Photo Hawaii is beautiful: palm trees, sandy beaches, sunshine and warm weather, delightful cocktails, nuclear missile alerts. It’s got it all. Yes, that’s right. I was in Hawaii when the state-wide missile alert went off five years ago this month. The alert went out on all cell phones at about 0800hrs and for 38 minutes everyone thought, “This is it! This is the big one! I’m coming...
Op-ed: Albertans encouraged to know their healthcare options
Stock Photo Note: Due to copyright, this document could not be translated from its original language. Alberta Health Services (AHS) is always working to manage the capacity in emergency departments to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality care. This includes at our local AHS healthcare centres in St. Paul, Elk Point and Cold Lake. There can be times when demand in our emergency departments...
Art Smith Aviation Academy Principal to lead new CASA Classroom
Andrea Farrell, Principal at Art Smith Aviation Academy, located at CFB Cold Lake – Photo from Northern Lights Public Schools / Facebook Northern Lights Public Schools will soon have another option to address students’ mental health needs. In partnership with CASA Mental Health and Alberta Education, Northern Lights will be establishing a CASA Classroom. The CASA Classroom will provide...
Medley of Memories: Diane Raymond
“Taken at the Courier in 1995 in the old building before we moved to a new one” – All Photos Supplied Medley of Memories is a captivating feature that invites you to delve into the rich tapestry of Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake’s legacy. From military personnel to civilian residents, Medley of Memories weaves together a mosaic of experiences. Immerse yourself in these tales as we...
4 Wing PSP member receives CFMWS Exceptional Achievement Award
4 Wing PSP Sports Coordinator Jasmine Starman – File Photo Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake Personnel Support Program (PSP) members are celebrating an exciting achievement by one of their own. Sports Coordinator Jasmine Starman was recently handed a 2023 Canadian Forces Moral and Welfare Services (CFMWS) Exceptional Achievement Award. “Since starting in my role in March of 2023, I have...
Get Your Irish On: Join the Festive St. Patrick’s Day Bash at Club 41 on March 15th!
The poster for the St. Patrick’s Day Bash, hosted by the 4 Wing Messes on March 15th- Supplied Photo Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake members can celebrate a little Irish pride thanks to 4 Wing Messes. On Friday, March 15th, the group will host its Ultimate St. Patrick’s Day Bash at Club 41 beginning at 7 PM. The party will feature a variety of refreshments and live music, courtesy of local...
Brewing Life Skills Lessons at Art Smith Aviation Academy
Supplied Photo Dylan Roy, a Grade 9 student at Art Smith Aviation Academy, is brewing up life skills lessons for himself, and delicious snacks and beverages for teachers. Late last year, in collaboration with Educational Assistant Candice Lion, Dylan started his own business: a mobile coffee cart to cater to the caffeine and sugar needs of the staff at ASAA. “Dylan and I were brainstorming...
You’re invited to a special IDERD event!
Supplied Photo The International Day of Eliminating Racial Discrimination (IDERD) will be taking place on 15 March 2024 at the 4 Wing Theatre, from 0930 to 1130. Please join the 4 Wing Defence Visible Minority Advisory Group to recognize this day. The IDERD recognizes that injustice and prejudice fueled by racial discrimination continue to take place every day. Observed annually on March 21,...
The Moose stands down
419 Squadron Commanding Officer LCol Ryan Kean (left) and Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) 1 Canadian Air Division (1 CAD) MGen Iain Huddleston during the ceremony marking the deactivation of 419 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake on March 8th – Photos by 4 Wing Imaging 419 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron (419 TFTS) has been deactivated after almost 24 years. Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake’s...