Royal Canadian Logistics Service celebrates 55th Anniversary at 4 Wing Cold Lake
Members celebrate the anniversary with an amazing cake made by All Ranks Kitchen staff. From left to right are: Deputy Wing Commander, LCol Alain Gagnon, Sam Kemplay, Avr Cage Bergen, Sgt Alexandra Lushman, and Sgt Andrew Hallett. Happy 55th Birthday RCLS! On February 1, 2023, the Royal Canadian Logistics Service (RCLS) celebrated its 55th anniversary. February 1st is the official date of...
Canadian Armed Forces training including American B-52 Bomber in Cold Lake
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress (Photo by Master Sgt. Richard Ebensberger) The Canadian Armed Forces will be conducting training in the vicinity of Cold Lake, Alberta between March 2nd and 25th that will include United States Air Force B-52 Bombers, Top Aces Alpha Jets, a Lear Jet, CF-188 Hornets, and CH-146 Griffons. Residents of Cold Lake can expect to see and hear the jets throughout the...
You’re invited to a special IDERD event!
The International Day of Eliminating Racial Discrimination (IDERD) will be taking place on 17 March 2023 at the MFRC theater from 1000 to 1130hrs. 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, this day...
Night Flying for 4 Wing Cold Lake
CF-18 aircraft in the sky over Cold Lake – Photo by Cpl Andre Maillet, 4 Wing Imaging Squadrons from 4 Wing Cold Lake will conduct night flying training over the City of Cold Lake starting this week until 10 March 2023. 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...
A selection of poems by Padre Nicholas Young
These are a selection of poems authored by 4 Wing’s Padre Nicholas Young. It is perhaps only in a diary A man dare tell all without fear Of discovery, but when his wedded wife Of a dozen years who was once a Dark beauty of independent means, Requests fine words to represent the life domestic, And his child, their lovely daughter, already so like her mother And in more than mere looks,...
Tuning up the Band: Cpl Cassandra Foley
Corporal Cassandra Foley, a member of the 4 Wing Band – Supplied Photo Tuning up the Band showcases the members that make up the 4 Wing Band. These submitted articles give the band members an opportunity to showcase their history with the group, as well as explain what makes the band so special to them. “I joined the band because a friend of mine recruited me.” Cassandra Foley plays...
Pink Shirt Day celebrated at ASAA
Staff and students of Art Smith Aviation Academy (ASAA) at a Pink Shirt Day assembly on February 22nd – Photo from ASAA/ Facebook Staff and students at 4 Wing’s Art Smith Aviation Academy (ASAA) helped to celebrate Pink Shirt Day recently. The Northern Lights Public School hosted an assembly and discussion on February 22nd. Pink Shirt Day serves to highlight the prevention of...
Esquimalt takes gold at Canada West Regional Volleyball Championship
The 4 Wing Wolves Men’s Volleyball team prepares before the finals matchup against the CFB Esquimalt Tritons at the Cold Lake Energy Centre on February 13th – Photo and video by Mike Marshall / The Courier News The Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt Tritons powered their way to victory in the recent Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Sports Canada West Regional Men’s & Women’s...
Snow Fever hosts family fun at 4 Wing
Guests dig in at the cabane à sucre at the Snow Fever event held at both the Mackenzie Arts and Community Centre (MACC) and Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club at 4 Wing Cold Lake – All photos and video by Mike Marshall/ The Courier News. Snow Fever took hold of 4 Wing over the Family Day long weekend. On Monday, guests took in a free day of family fun that included arts and crafts,...
All Ranks Kitchen a great place to grab a meal at 4 Wing
Canadian Armed Forces members enjoy a pancake breakfast on October 28th at the All-Ranks Kitchen at 4 Wing – Photo by Mike Marshall / The Courier News If you’re looking for a spot to fill up with a great meal at different times of the day, the All Ranks Kitchen at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake is the answer. Located just off Queensway Avenue, the kitchen offers breakfast, lunch,...
