Junior Ranks Mess Dinner a joy for the holidays
Chief Warrant Officer Lee Darling, 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer, addresses the diners at the opening ceremonies of the Troops Mess Dinner of 4 Wing Cold Lake on December 16, 2022 – All images by MCpl J.W.S. Houck, Wing Imaging, 4 Wing Cold Lake Members at 4 Wing were able to celebrate the holidays, as well as a bit of military tradition, at the 2022 Junior Ranks Mess Dinner, held on...
4 Wing Centennial Committee looking for applicants
The Royal Canadian Air Force 2024 Centennial logo – Photo via RCAF/ Department of Defence Organizers at 4 Wing are looking for members for a new committee to help celebrate the centenary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Applications are now being accepted to become a part of the local Centennial Committee. The committee is looking for five military members to join. “2024’s...
Old-Timers Hockey Regional Championships coming to CFB Cold Lake
CFB Cold Lake and the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre are readying to host the 2023 CAF Canada West Old Timer’s Hockey Regional Championships – Photo via CAF Sports/ RCAF 4 Wing is preparing to play home to a battle on the ice. Starting January 29th until February 3rd, five Old Timer’s hockey teams will duke it out at the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre in the 2023 Canadian Armed...
From time to time
It seems to me, that from time to time, we all should make an effort to see ourselves or our professional role from someone else’s perspective. When I become convinced that my idea of my responsibilities is the only one, I can quickly become alienated from the community where I serve. Often enough, waking up and smelling the coffee so to speak, can be somewhat upsetting since we often find out...
Meow-ga lets the cat out of the bag again at MACC
Nanaimo, a cat from the Lakeland Humane Society, takes a breather during Meow-ga on January 19th, 2023 at the Mackenzie Arts and Community Centre – All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News Practicing Yoga with furry friends returned to the Mackenzie Arts and Community Centre (MACC) at CFB Cold Lake last week. 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Health Promotion group hosted...
1 Air Maintenance Squadron hosts their Annual Strawberry Cup.
A group photo of the 1 Air Maintenance Squadron members participating in the opening ceremonies puck drop during the 2022 Strawberry Cup at the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta on 25 November 2022. Rear in the knight suit: Corporal (Cpl) Gregory Allen Center from left to right: Lieutenant Colonel John-Alec Bossence, Commanding Officer of 1 Air Maintenance Squadron (1 AMS),...
Tuning up the Band: Dave Holmberg
Dave Holmberg, a member of the 4 Wing Band – Supplied PhotoTuning 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.”Being in this band helps me to become a better musician, as all of the members I play with are...
The Courier News finds new home inside the Officers’ Mess
The new home of PSP Corporate Services and the Courier News, located upstairs at the Officers’ Mess – Photo by Mike Marshall / The Courier News. After many years, The Courier News has a new home at CFB Cold Lake. Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Corporate Services team and the Courier News made the move to their new location, the former Mess Manager’s office inside the...
NLPS looking for feedback on 2023-2024 calendar
Art Smith Aviation Academy at CFB Cold Lake – File Photo Parents with students at Art Smith Aviation Academy (ASAA) once again have the opportunity to give feedback on what the school calendar starting next fall may look like. Northern Lights Public Schools (NLPS) has released a draft 2023-2024 school calendar that was approved in principle by the Board of Trustees back on May 20th, 2022....
Swift Strike controls the air
Royal Canadian Air Force Airmen from 42 Radar Squadron and U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 607th Air Control Squadron control simulated airspaces during exercise Swift Strike, Nov. 23, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Swift Strike is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. and Canada, allowing interoperability between the countries’ air controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by...
