Launch of 4 Wing Christmas Hamper and Angel Tree Programs
From left to right: Captain Bonnie-Jo Clark, Zone Training Officer, Major Howard Rittenhouse, 4 Wing Chaplain, Captain Anthony Ezeonwueme, Chaplain, Colonel David Turenne, 4 Wing Commander, Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Carlisle Mason, acting 4 Wing CWO, Captain Nicholas Young, Chaplain, and Mrs. Colette Kel, 4 Wing Padre Executive Assistant, pose for a group photo during the presentation of the...
Clutter Control: Dealing with a Messy Co-Worker
Dear CCMS, Our section works in an open-concept office style and my colleague is so disorganized and messy. Her stuff is starting to clutter my space, which impacts my ability to work efficiently. I want to speak to her about it, but I’m afraid to approach the subject. Can you help? It sounds as though you are quite frustrated and the current workspace is impacting your productivity. ...
City of Cold Lake Receives National Public Works Week Award
Cold Lake City Hall – File Photo The Canadian Public Works Association (CPWA) has selected Cold Lake as the winner of the CPWA 2022 Nation Public Works Week (NPWW) award. This is Cold Lake’s fourth time receiving the award, competing against other Canadian municipalities with a population under 25,000. Cold Lake received the honour in 2016, 2017 and in 2021. On behalf of CPWA, APWA-Alberta...
Tuning up the Band: Doug Sirant
Doug Sirant, 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. Doug Sirant is a 33-year member of the 4 Wing Band. “The 4 Wing Band has been a very...
Vaccination campaign at 4 Wing sees hundreds roll up their sleeves
Wing Commander Colonel David Turenne and Wing Chief Warrant Officer Lee Darling receive their flu vaccine courtesy of 22 Health Services. The photo was taken in 4 Wing Health Care Centre, 4 Wing, Cold Lake, Alberta, on October 14, 2022 – Photo: Aviator Conor R.G. Munn, 4 Wing Imaging Around 222 COVID-19 vaccinations and 261 Influenza vaccinations were handed out during a vaccination...
Messes offer unique space for many events
The messes at 4 Wing can be booked for a variety of functions (pictured is the Officer’s Mess at CFB Cold Lake) – Supplied Photo If you’re looking for a venue to host your special event, the 4 Wing Messes has you covered. The 4 Wing Messes are looking to be your destination of choice when it comes to hosting both corporate and private functions. A common misconception is that...
Steel Spirit looking to expand to Alberta
The Steel Spirit showcases artwork and stories from Canadian military and first responders – Stock Photo An Ontario-based platform to showcase artwork and stories from Canadian military and first responders is looking to expand out west. The Steel Spirit was founded in 2017 by Barbara Brown after her husband, who works as a police officer, was posted overseas to help with a war crimes...
Polar Express Bus Trip leaving Cold Lake December 9th
The 4 Wing Personel Support Programs (PSP) Community Recreation team says on December 9th a bus will be heading to the community of Stettler (about 400 km from Cold Lake) to join in with Alberta Prarie Railway on their Polar Express – Photo from Alberta Prairie Railway/ Travel Alberta Kids and kids-at-heart alike from CFB Cold Lake have the opportunity to take in a magical experience this...
Sickness and Health
Often enough we have heard the phrase: “At least you have your health.” This usually means that someone you know is struggling to say something positive, when in fact saying nothing would be more empathetic. This phrase only helps underline the fact that a person is living through a hard time, and no end seems to be in sight! And then there comes the time when someone is critically ill. I am...
DTPAO hosting documentary screening November 17th
Posters for “The Fruit Machine”, being presented at the 4 Wing Theatre on November 17th – Supplied Photo The 4 Wing Defence Team Pride Advisory Organization (DTPAO) is organizing a screening of “The Fruit Machine”. The film is a 2018 Canadian documentary that deals with the targeting of LGBTQ+ members in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the federal government....
