Cold Lake grows to first place in national competition
Cold Lake City Hall – File Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici Cold Lake blossomed to the fullest and took home first place in Communities in Bloom nationally. Across Canada, municipalities were judged, and Cold Lake’s Kinosoo Beach Enhancement Project was awarded with a “Five Blooms – Silver” rating, putting it in first place for areas with less than 20,000...
Canadian Rangers take part in training at 4 Wing
Members of the Canadian Rangers show off some of their equipment to a 4 Wing Canadian Armed Forces member on September 25th outside the Officers’ Mess – All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici There have been a few guests wearing the famous red hoodies of the Canadian Rangers at 4 Wing over the past few days. The 4th...
Pet stats show low levels of licensing in Cold Lake
Stock Image Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici Over 100 cats and 100 dogs have been brought to the Animal Care and Control Centre (ACCC) since the beginning of this year, says the City of Cold Lake In an update to council on Sept. 19, city administration presented information on animal intake, care, licensing, and other factors the ACCC has seen since January. “Some of these...
4 Wing members take part in Battle of Britain parade
4 Wing Cold Lake Commanding Officer Colonel Dave Turenne and Chief Warrant Officer Dipen Mistry performing the General Salute during the Cold Lake Battle of Britain Remembrance Parade on September 17, 2023 – All Images by: Corporal Robert Mitchell, Royal Canadian Air Force Imagery Technician Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici September 17th was a day for 4 Wing Cold Lake...
As Fire Prevention Week approaches, the 4 Wing Fire Department reminds residents: “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.”
The 2023 Fire Prevention Week Campaign “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” – Photo via the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici The 4 Wing Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week (FPW) for more than 100 years...
Volksmarch returns to 4 Wing on September 23rd
Participants at the 2022 Volksmarch at 4 Wing – File Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici A popular outdoor activity will return to 4 Wing as part of its celebration of its German heritage. The Volksmarch returns to the base on Saturday, September 23rd as part of the Oktoberfest celebrations taking place that day. There will be two options for the walk: either a 5km...
The Lamb and the Tyger
Stock Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici William Blake wrote a once well-known poem “The Tyger” in 1794, as part of a cycle called “Songs of Experience”. The fifth stanza reads: When the stars threw down their spears And water’d heaven with their tears: Did he smile his work to see? Did he who made the Lamb make thee? Blake also wrote the “Songs of Innocence” in...
Time for a Dump Run
Stock Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici Before I joined the CAF, I was a humble country parson back in Ontario. We lived among the hills and green fields of Grey County north of Toronto (dairy farms, beef operations, cash cropping) in the church-owned house next to the church. It had a large lawn, and it would often get ahead of me. One day, I went out to cut the lawn...
Fuel Good Day helping out Cold Lake Victim Services on September 19th
Cold Lake Victim Services will be the benefactor of Fuel Good Day on September 19th – Supplied Photo Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici A local gas bar is looking to pump up some support for a Cold Lake non-profit organization. Cold Lake Victim Services (CLVS) will be the beneficiary of the Lakeland Co-op’s “Fuel Good Day” in the city on September 19th...
Wing Commander’s Wellness Challenge wraps up after Buddy Break barbecue
4 Wing members take in the Buddy Break barbecue on August 30th, to celebrate the Wing Commander’s Wellness Challenge – All photos by Janae Wandler / The Courier News Pour la version française de cet article, cliquez ici This year’s Wing Commander’s Wellness Challenge has come to a successful end. The challenge saw participants take a “Buddy Break” and get...
