Photo Gallery: Remembrance Day 2022
Canadian Armed Forces members and members of the public at the 2022 Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Energy Centre in Cold Lake – All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News Remembrance Day 2022Canadian Armed Forces members and members of the public take in the 2022 Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Energy Centre in Cold Lake Remembrance Day 2022Canadian Armed Forces members and members...
Royal Canadian Legion announces 2022 Silver Cross Mother
Mrs. Candy Greff of Lacombe, Alberta – Photo from the Royal Canadian Legion The Royal Canadian Legion has announced the 2022 Silver Cross Mother. Mrs. Candy Greff of Lacombe, Alberta has been chosen to represent the mothers of Canada at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa. During her tenure, which began on November 1st, the National Silver Cross Mother fulfills other...
Energy Centre to host Remembrance Day ceremony
A soldier places his poppy upon the Canadian Armed Forces wreath during the Remembrance Day ceremony held at 1 Air Maintenance Squadron in 2021 at 4 Wing Cold Lake – File Photo On November 11th, the Energy Centre will play host to a Remembrance Day ceremony in the City of Cold Lake. The ceremony is scheduled to begin with a parade of members from 4 Wing, starting just after 10:45 AM. The...
Pancake Breakfast raises money for the United Way
Canadian Armed Forces members enjoy a pancake breakfast for a good cause held at the All-Ranks Kitchen at 4 Wing on October 28th – Photo by Mike Marshall/ The Courier News Canadian Armed Forces members at 4 Wing enjoyed a breakfast at the All-Ranks Kitchen on October 28th, while also helping out a charity in need. The breakfast, hosted on behalf of the 4 Wing Charity Campaign and the...
Successful CAF Sports Day held at 4 Wing
CAF members participating in the unit wellness walk at 4 Wing’s CAF Sports Day, held on October 21st – All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News Organizers of the October 21st CAF Sports Day at 4 Wing say the event was a big hit this year. Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Fitness and Sports says 484 members took part in the day, participating in either the volleyball...
Remembrance of Things Past
Sgt Herbert W. Rittenhouse was born in New Jersey in 1894, enrolled at McGill in Applied Science and at the outbreak of war in Europe, enlisted with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI). He was a member of one of the so-called “University Companies” – students who enlisted en masse for the great adventure. Shortly after being promoted sergeant, during the Battle of Sanctuary...
Enter your best photos to the CAF Imagery Contest
The 55th annual Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Imagery Contest – Stock Photo Ladies and gentlemen, get your cameras ready! The 55th annual Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Imagery Contest will be open for submissions from 1 – 27 November, and we want you to send us your best shots. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an amateur photography lover, this is the contest for you. We want to see...
Virtual CAF Sports Hall of Fame kiosk opens at Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre
The new virtual CAF Sports Hall of Fame kiosk at the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre at CFB Cold Lake – Photo by Mike Marshall / The Courier News Visitors to the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre at CFB Cold Lake have a new feature to learn about some of the best in Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Sports history. On October 21st, members of the Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Fitness and Sports team,...
Spiritual Fitness and Awareness
A couple of months ago, I went to the annual physical test: “the force test.” Soon after that, I did the medical 1 and 2. These tests came out well, and I look forward to improving on them the next time. However, one test that we as members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are not mandated to go to is a “spiritual test.” Studies show that, being in tune with one’s spiritual self is paramount...
Canadian Natural, MFRCS team up for Holiday Morale Packages
Members from Canadian Natural, including Blaine Parker (Kneeling Left), Brad Bailey (Kneeling Right), and Kim Foisy (Standing Right) pose with the staff of the 4 Wing MFRCS and 4 Wing Deputy Command Team members on October 19th at the parcel packing event – Photo by Cpl Connie Valin / 4 Wing Imaging Deployed members from 4 Wing will soon be receiving some Christmas cheer in the mail. The...
