Join the Fun at Summer Sports Day at 4 Wing Cold Lake on June 14th
4 Wing members play Volleyball at Summer Sports Day in 2023 – File Photo 4 Wing members can participate in friendly competition once again as 4 Wing Summer Sports Day returns on June 14th. The day will run from 8 AM until Noon and see members participating in up to 9 different activities. 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs Fitness and Sports Manager Tammy Buchanan says the day will go, rain...
CF-188 Hornet flyby for the Edmonton Elks Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Game
File Photo A Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-188 Hornet from 4 Wing Cold Lake will conduct a flyby shortly before the Edmonton Elks game on Saturday, June 8, 2024. At approximately 2:04 p.m., the aircraft will fly over the Commonwealth Stadium from North to South at an altitude no lower than 500 feet above the highest obstacle over ground level. Royal Canadian Air Force flybys, requested by...
Chalk the Walk Set to Brighten CFB Cold Lake on June 7th
File Photo The Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake community is invited to spread positivity via sidewalk chalk on Friday. 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs is hosting Chalk the Walk on June 7th. Organizers say starting at 10 am people can pick up a piece of chalk and write an inspirational message, drawing, or creative piece on the sidewalk. The event begins at the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports...
Padre’s Ponderings – Being Grounded
Stock Photo The concept of grounding and its benefits has its roots in many cultural and spiritual practices. Simply defined, grounding “is a set of simple strategies that can help you detach from emotional pain.” It’s also a way to dig deeper, reflect on your life, to get to know yourself and your God or your “Other” better. Winona State University, in Minnesota, authored a document,...
2024 Cold Lake Air Show – Three more performers you don’t want to miss!
The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Avro Lancaster – Photo from the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum The 2024 Cold Lake Air Show is shaping up to be one of the most awe-inspiring celebrations of aviation in the country. On July 20th and 21st, performers from far and wide will take to the skies above Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake to showcase their skills and aircraft to thousands of...
Seven advance after Golf Playdowns at 4 Wing
A golfer tees off at the 4 Wing Golf Playdowns, held at the Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club at CFB Cold Lake, from May 29th to the 31st – All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News Golfers at 4 Wing hit the links recently to see who would move on to the Candian Armed Forces (CAF) Sports Golf Regional Championships later this month. Members were out at the Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club from...
Vendor Opportunities Available for CFB Cold Lake’s Cultivate and Craft Market
Vendors and attendees take in the Cultivate and Craft Holiday Market at Club 41 on December 3rd, 2023 – File Photo Upcoming Cultivate and Craft Markets are looking for interested vendors, says organizer and 4 Wing CANEX Manager Sheri Klein. The markets provide the 4 Wing Community with the opportunity to shop and experience products from the areas around Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake....
Doing The Right Thing Has Rewards!
Supplied Photo 4 Wing Cold Lake Military Police, Cold Lake RCMP and City of Cold Lake Municipal Enforcement Officers are continuing their summer program which rewards youth throughout Cold Lake with Positive Tickets. Tickets will be given to youth who are caught practicing personal safety, being a community hero, and making smart choices. All youth who receive a ticket this year will be...
Get the Most Out of the Cold Lake Air Show: Download the Official App Today
The 2024 Cold Lake Air Show App – Supplied Photo Connect digitally with the 2024 Cold Lake Air Show with the official Air Show App! Prepare for an exhilarating experience as we bring you the ultimate guide to the Cold Lake Air Show, right at your fingertips. Featuring interactive maps of the grounds to maximize your experience, details on performers, a frequently asked questions section, a...
4 Wing’s Runway Transformed for Successful RCAF Run
Participants pose at the 2024 Centennial RCAF Run, hosted at CFB Cold Lake on May 24th – All photos by Janae Wandler / The Courier News It was on your mark, get set, and celebrate at the Centennial RCAF Run hosted at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake on May 24th. Around 1150 participants braved some chillier-than-usual weather to take their lap in a run and fun walk hosted on the runway....
