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...
Medley of Memories: Maj Glen Morrison
“Moving from MCpl to Officer Cadet with the Wing Commander, 1999” – Supplied Photo 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 celebrate the 70-year...
CT-155 Hawk flyby over CFB Cold Lake to mark 419 Squadron’s cessation of operations
File Photo Multiple CT-155 Hawk aircraft from 419 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron will conduct a flyby to mark the cessation of flying operations of 419 Squadron on Friday, March 8, 2024. At approximately 11:00 a.m., the aircraft will fly over the Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake at an altitude no lower than 500 feet above the highest obstacle over ground level. The public should not expect...
Padre’s Ponderings: Patience
Stock Photo I am not the most patient of people. This will come as a shock to those of you who have sat in my office telling me about your problems, issues, griefs, losses, stubbed toes, bruised egos, mashed expectations, and deflated dreams. Sorry. That came out badly. This sounds as though I have no patience for the real needs of members and/or their families. That’s not true. But it’s...
Habitat for Humanity and partners begin build to address affordable housing in Cold Lake
(From left) Councillor Vicky Lefebvre and Mayor Craig Copeland, from the City of Cold Lake, Trevor Benoit of Value Master Homes, and Erin McNeill, Director of Development, Habitat for Humanity Edmonton – Supplied Photo Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) and supporters gathered to celebrate the official start of Habitat’s latest build in the City of Cold Lake. Four single-family homes are...
Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre’s Main Gym Temporarily Shuts Down for Upgrades
File Photo As of March 6th, the main Gymnasium of the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre will be closed for renovations. Work on the gymnasium is scheduled to take place until March 24th, as crews begin repairing some damaged floorboards as well as refinishing the floor as part of a maintenance plan. In the meantime, the 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Fitness and Sports team says that some...
4 Wing PSP Member wins Community Beautification Award
Penn and Isenor pose in front of their home at Halloween – All Photos Supplied A 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) member has won an award for work done on her home. Hannah Penn is a familiar face to many CFB Cold Lake members who use the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre. The Fitness Coordinator and her husband, Major Thomas “Hank” Isenor of 419 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron, were...
4 Wing PSP Oilers Bus Trip a Success, Say Organizers
32 people from CFB Cold Lake took in the February 23rd Edmonton Oilers – Minnesota Wild Game – All photos from Morgan Wild, 4 Wing PSP Military and Defence Team Members from CFB Cold Lake recently headed to the capital city to take in a National Hockey League game, thanks to a Personnel Support Programs bus trip. On February 23rd, a bus load of 32 people from the base headed to...
OHV bylaw amended to allow riders access to some amenities
Stock Photo Cold Lake City Council made changes to the City’s Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Bylaw that allow people accessing the city by OHVs greater access to amenities. The new bylaw allows OHV drivers to access and park at businesses providing short-term living accommodations such as a hotel, motel, or a bed and breakfast. Operators may also park their vehicle on a designated OHV trail for up to...