Night Flying for 4 Wing Cold Lake
File Photo Squadrons from 4 Wing Cold Lake will conduct night flying training over the City of Cold Lake starting January 22 until February 2, 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...
Medley of Memories: Sue McDermaid
Sue McDermaid and her brother play outside PMQ 211 at RCAF Station Cold Lake, 1954 – 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...
Cold Lake receives $20,000 grant for community food programs
Stock Photo 2023 was a tough year for Canadians facing food insecurity, including those here in Cold Lake. Many community members struggle to put food on the table, and demand for food bank services continues to rise. In fact, throughout Alberta, there were 155,722 visits to food banks in 2022 alone. With food banks continuing to be stretched thin while simultaneously facing soaring demand, we...
Get Ready for Fun: 4 Wing PSP Prepares to Kick Off RecSpo on January 15th
The first ever RecSpo is set to kick off at CFB Cold Lake on January 15th – Poster from 4 Wing PSP The 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Community Recreation team is gearing up for RecSpo. The week-long extravaganza is set to showcase the myriad of activities, groups, and teams available to the military community in Cold Lake, starting on January 15th. 4 Wing PSP Community Recreation...
Padre’s Ponderings – Tempus Fugit
Stock Image Have you ever seen the Latin phrase “Tempus fugit” inscribed on the face of a clock? It means “time flies.” At this time of the rolling year (to steal a phrase from Dickens), we often think about time. We’ve just started a new year – 2024, can you believe it! Surely it was only yesterday that my wife and I were holding newborns. Two of our sons were born in December, very near...
Celebrating 70 Years of Excellence: Courier News set to Honour CFB Cold Lake’s Legacy
File Photo The Courier News is set to embark on a year-long celebration marking the 70th anniversary of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake. As the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) installation celebrates its platinum anniversary from its founding as RCAF Station Cold Lake in 1954, the official newspaper for the base will be featuring a variety of ways to help celebrate the occasion. One of the...
Frozen Delight: Cold Lake Emerges as a Must-Visit Ice Fishing Haven According to Fishing Booker
Stock Photo Cold Lake has made a prestigious list for winter anglers. The online fishing guide Fishing Booker has named the lake a top 10 destination for ice fishing in Canada in 2024. “Stretching over 370 square kilometres (144 square miles) between Alberta and Saskatchewan, Cold Lake really comes into its own in the winter,” says the guide. “Cold by name and cold by nature,...
NCM’s take 6-2 victory in Holiday matchup versus Officers
(Back row, from left:) City of Cold Lake Mayor Craig Copeland, Sheldon Tuttosi and Brad Williamson of Cenovus Energy, 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer Dipen Mistry, and Todd Phillips of Inter Pipeline. (Front row, from left:) 4 Wing Commander Colonel Dave Turenne, representing the Officer’s team, Cenovus representative Sarah Chileen, and Master Warrant Officer Chris Downey, representing the...
In the Headlines: Courier News’ Memorable Moments from the Past Year
Stock Image 2023 proved to be another exciting and challenging year at CFB Cold Lake, and the Courier News was there to cover the stories that matter to the serving members at 4 Wing. Here is a look back at some of the highlights! January The new year was off and running, as the Federal Government officially announced that the F-35 would be acquired by the Royal Canadian Air Force. Meanwhile, It...
Padre’s Ponderings: December 25th
Stock Image This time of year, for generations, and in many cultures, brings religious celebrations: Hanukkah, Diwali, and Christmas just to name three. For Canada the most historically significant has been the celebration of Christmas. In 2023 the number of actual Christian believers may have decreased, but “holiday celebrations” carry on, nevertheless. There seems to be, perhaps as a cultural...
