Canada finalizes agreement to purchase new fighter jets for Royal Canadian Air Force
The Canadian government has announced that 88 F-35 fighter jets in total will be purchased for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) – photo from RCAF/ Facebook Through Canada’s defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Government of Canada is acquiring modern military equipment to keep Canadians safe and protected, and to support the security of our international allies and partners....
New Reserve Chaplain no stranger to military role
Padre Derrick Lee, Reserve Chaplain at 4 Wing – Photo by Mike Marshall / The Courier News There’s a fresh spiritual face around CFB Cold Lake, with an interesting story on just how he came to be here. Padre Derrick Lee is the new Reserve Chaplain at 4 Wing. This isn’t Lee’s first foray into the military, having previously served as a Military Police officer. “When...
Messes announce winner in Festival of Trees
The 22 CFHSC tree, voted the winner in the 2022 Festival of Trees held by the 4 Wing Messes team – Photo from the 4 Wing Messes / Facebook The votes have been counted and a winner has been picked in the 2022 Festival of Trees, says the 4 Wing Messes team. Just before the holiday break, the team announced that 22 Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (22 CFHSC) had won the competition...
4 Wing “back gate” road closure
The road closure, marked in red – Supplied Photo Until further notice, 4 Wing Cold Lake’s “back gate”, situated at Kingsway road, will be closed every night from 10:00 p.m. to 05:00 a.m. due to increasing security needs. No traffic will be allowed through this zone until further notice. We apologize if this causes any inconvenience. It is highly recommended to make alternative commute...
Officers take home victory in annual hockey game
Officers faced off against the Non-Commissioned Members (NCMs) in their annual hockey match on Dec 21st, 2022 at the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre – All photos/video by Mike Marshall / The Courier News A tradition before the holiday break saw the Officers take home a win in their annual hockey game against the NCMs in Cold Lake. Playing in front of a packed arena on December 21st, the game...
Renovations of 4 Wing’s Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre to disrupt pool access
The Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre at CFB Cold Lake – File Photo In early October 2022, 4 Wing Cold Lake advised the public that Phase 1 of a multi-phase project to replace the existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems throughout the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre is underway. 4 Wing also stated that there would be extended closures in various areas of the facility...
Tuning up the Band: Cpl Jade Lopez
Cpl Jade Lopez, a member of the 4 Wing Band – Supplied Photo Tuning up the Band is a showcase of 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. Cpl Jade Lopez has been with the 4 Wing Band since June 2018. “My first big gig with...
Soldier On launches new opportunity for CAF members
Master Warrant Officer Garrett Powers of 4 Wing with his wife Tina and family – Supplied photo Soldier On is launching an initiative that provides new opportunities for ill and injured serving and Veteran soldiers, sailors and aviators. Soldier On members and their family and friends will be able to participate in different events, ranging from bowling to skating and even horseback riding!...
MFRCS hands out over 200 wreaths, 700 dinners for holidays
Guests dine at the 4 Wing Military Family Resource Society (MFRCS) Home for the Holidays supper on December 15th – All Photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News The 4 Wing Military Family Resource Centre Society (MFRCS) recently brought some holiday cheer to members of 4 Wing. On December 8th, the group handed out over 200 Christmas wreaths in drive-thru fashion at the Military Family...
Tradition!
Tradition. The military practically groans under the weight of a rucksack full of decades of tradition. Marches-past like the PPCLI’s triple threat (“Mademoiselle from Armentieres,” “It’s a Long Way to Tipperary,” and “Has Anyone Seen the Colonel?”) link the regiment to its founding in WWI; the RCN’s “Heart of Oak” inherited from the Royal Navy recalls the battles of Minden, Quebec, and...
