Dodge for a Cause coming to Art Smith Aviation Academy
The poster for “Dodge for a Cause”, due to be hosted at Art Smith Aviation Academy on March 3rd – Photo from Art Smith Aviation Academy/ Facebook Art Smith Aviation Academy (ASAA) at CFB Cold Lake is inviting participants to enjoy some dodgeball and help raise some money in March. The school is hosting “Dodge for a Cause” in partnership with students from Portage...
Tuning up the Band: Jeremi Pinsonneault
SLt Jeremi Pinsonneault, 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. “The 4 Wing Band is the reason I was posted to Cold Lake” SLt Pinsonneault needs music in his...
RCAF Virtual Job Fair
An RCAF Aviation Systems Technician from Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship REGINA’s helicopter air detachment hooks up an engine rinse bottle to a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter – Photo care of the Department of National Defence There are so many great reasons to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces, one of which is the opportunity to rejuvenate your career and try on new challenges through the Annual...
Esquimalt takes Women’s Hockey Regional Championship, CFB Cold Lake loses in semi-finals
The Esquimalt Tritons Women’s Hockey Team, 2022 Canada West Region Champions – Photo by S1 Megan Sterritt/ 17 Operations Support Squadron Imaging, CFB Winnipeg The CFB Esquimalt Tritons Women’s Hockey Team took home gold after an impressive showing at the 2023 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Sports Women’s Hockey Canada Region West Championship held at 17 Wing in Winnipeg....
Thriving in February
What keeps you ticking through February? – Stock Photo February can be a hard month for many. It’s cold, it’s dark, and spring feels like a long way off. The excitement of the Christmas season that lingers well into January has completely worn off and it’s too soon to start getting excited about summer holidays. February can feel like a month to survive rather than a time to thrive. This...
City looking for public input on Rainbow Crosswalk
City Hall in Cold Lake – File Photo The City of Cold Lake has received a request from the Lakeland Safe Space Community for a Pride (rainbow) crosswalk within the City of Cold Lake. Lakeland Safe Space group has requested the crosswalk design be placed in an appropriate location that will help bring awareness of the Pride group within the community. The City of Cold Lake is also...
Esquimalt takes win at Old Timers tournament
The Esquimalt Tritons took home first place in the 2023 CAF Sports Canada West Region Old Timers Hockey Tournament, held at CFB Cold Lake from January 30th through February 2nd – All photos/video by Mike Marshall / The Courier News. The Esquimalt Tritons are celebrating a big win at the 2023 CAF Sports Canada West Region Old Timers Hockey Championship, held at CFB Cold Lake this week. The...
Participants brave chilly weather for Winter Walk Day at 4 Wing
Walkers at 4 Wing enjoy Winter Walk Day on February 1st – All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News Chilly weather didn’t dampen the spirits of some walkers braving the cold at 4 Wing! A group of walkers took off from the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre on February 1st for a stroll around the neighbourhood at a frosty -18 degrees to take part in Winter Walk Day. The event was put...
Second Chances
The following is from an article in Task & Purpose (www.taskandpurpose.com) from February 2018 written by Major General Mick Ryan, an Australian Army officer. It’s well worth quoting in full: “The last time I saw Major General Day, I was an 18-year-old first-year cadet at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra. He was the Commandant. It was November 1987. And I was standing in...
Tuning up the Band: Genesta Wilson
Genesta Wilson, 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 have been playing the flute since grade 6, and it has been one of my greatest passions ever...
