CFB Cold Lake prepares for Snow Fever on Family Day long weekend
Guests grab a tasty snack at the Maple Sugar Shack at Snow Fever in 2023 – File Photo Snow Fever will grip 4 Wing again on February 19th. The 3 day winter festival of fun returns to Cold Lake for the Family Day weekend, and CFB Cold Lake will play host to guests on Monday, starting at 10 AM at the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre. Activities will include Inflatables, a Maple Sugar Shack,...
Cold Lake boots up for the Coldest Night of the Year
Photo via Facebook / Coldest Night of the Year The Cold Lake Food Bank is encouraging Cold Lake and area residents to put on their boots, team up, fundraise, and walk in The Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY). This family-friendly, winterific fundraising event takes place from 4pm to 7pm on Saturday, February 24, 2024 to help provide food to those facing food insecurity in Cold Lake and the...
Medley of Memories: Robert Jenkins
Robert Jenkins, Cold Lake, 1957 – 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 history of this iconic Canadian...
Touchdown at Club 41: Messes set to Host Super Bowl Party
The poster for this weekend’s Super Bowl party at Club 41 – Supplied photo Members at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake won’t have to go far to catch the big game this weekend. The 4 Wing Messes is hosting an All Ranks Super Bowl 58, as the San Francisco 49ers square off against the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League’s Championship contest. The Doors...
From Sky High to Center Ice: CFB Cold Lake members Drop Puck at Flames Game
Master Warrant Officer Chris Downey and Captain Kathryn Guenther from CFB Cold Lake drop the puck on the Calgary Flames – Arizona Coyotes game on January 16th. The Calgary Flames won 3-2 in OT against the Arizona Coyotes at Scotiabank Saddledome. (Photo by Jenn Pierce/Calgary Flames) A pair of Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) members from CFB Cold Lake recently took to centre ice at a...
Step Into Winter: CFB Cold Lake ready for another Winter Walk Day
Participants during Winter Walk Day in 2023 – File Photo Participants at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake will be taking in some Alberta winter ambience at Winter Walk Day, coming up on February 7th. Walkers can join some members of Personnel Support Programs (PSP) at noon as they take a stroll in support of the Alberta government initiative. “All Colonel JJ Parr Sports Centre users...
Art Smith Aviation Academy Receives $10,000 STEAM Program donation from Lockheed Martin
Students at Art Smith Aviation Academy using the flight simulator software – Supplied Photo Art Smith Aviation Academy (ASAA) is celebrating a recent donation from aviation giant Lockheed Martin that will assist in their ability to offer the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art/Athletics, and Math/Music, (STEAM) program. The school announced on January 30th that it had received $10,000...
Medley of Memories: Russ Murray
Wing Commander R.F. Murray outside his residence at CFB Cold Lake – 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...
Photo Gallery: 2023 Officers vs NCM Hockey Game
Colonel David Turenne, 4 Wing Commander (left) presents the winning team the cup during the Officers vs Non-Commissioned Members annual hockey game at 4 Wing Cold Lake, AB on 20 December, 2023 – credit: Master Corporal Angela Gore, Royal Canadian Air Force Imagery Technician For more info on this event, click here. 2023 Officers vs NCM Hockey GameThe Officers vs...
41 Canadian Brigade Group’s Exercise NORTHERN GRIZZLY will take place in CFB Cold Lake from 26 to 28 January
From January 26 to 28, 2024, 41 Canadian Brigade Group (41 CBG) will be conducting military training and helicopter operations out of the Dog walking area, also known as the “Bark Park”, highlighted here – Supplied Photo Exercise NORTHERN GRIZZLY will be held at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake from January 26 to 28, 2024. It is possible that residents of Cold Lake will see an increase...
