Medley CFB Society looking for grant applications
The Splash Park, located next the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre, is one of the many projects that has received support from the Medley CFB Society (Submitted Photo). A group looking to benefit the quality of life for the Cold Lake military community is putting the call out for grant applications. The Medley CFB Society is looking for community organizations or groups to submit their proposals for...
Spike Milligan Ranks
A few years ago, I read what one critic called “an unreliable history of the war” (WWII). Why would I waste my time, you ask? Well, my curious friend, I’ll tell you. It was the fourth volume of Spike Milligan’s memoirs. Spike was an English gunner during the war and later went on to fame as a comic actor and radio personality (he makes a brief appearance in Monty Python’s Life of Brian...
4 Wing golfers shine at Regional Championship
4 Wing golfers pose at the 2022 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Canada West Regional Championship in Shilo, Manitoba, held from July 9th to the 14th – Photo from 4 Wing Connection/ Facebook Golfers representing 4 Wing had a fantastic showing at the 2022 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Canada West Regional Championship in Shilo, Manitoba, held from July 9th to the 14th. Team 4 Wing finished 2nd...
4 Wing Commander pleased with 2022 Cold Lake Air Show
4 Wing Commander Col David Turenne addresses the crowd at the Sunday performance of the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show – Photo by Mike Marshall/The Courier News The new Wing Commander is pleased with the turnout for the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show. 4 Wing Commander Col David Turenne attended the two-day airshow on July 16th and 17th, in what was his first official function as Commander of the Wing...
A Barrier-Free DND is the Goal, your input is the ask
The Accessible Canada Act (ACA) came into effect on July 11, 2019. This legislation provides a great footprint for Government of Canada departments to create a barrier-free Canada. By preparing an Accessibility Plan, actions will be taken to remove barriers for the Defence Team to improve accessibility for everyone in the department. In alignment with and in the spirit of this legislation, the...
Gallery: 2022 Cold Lake Air Show
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds perform at the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show at 4 Wing on July 16th – All photos by Mike Marshall/ Courier News 2022 Cold Lake Air ShowA crew member waves from the side of a CH-148 Cyclone 2022 Cold Lake Air ShowFour CF-18 Hornets fly past in formation 2022 Cold Lake Air ShowFans got an up-close look at a few aircraft, including the CF-18 Hornet 2022 Cold Lake Air...
A Blessing for This Posting Season
There is no mistaking that we are right in the middle of posting season. The Sold signs are on the front lawns, moving trucks are a common sight and folks are starting to say their goodbyes to friends and colleagues. With the posting season comes the stress of moving. There’s selling the house, working with BGRS and the herculean task of an HHT in a daunting housing market. There’s preparing...
2022 Cold Lake Air Show sees 27,000 fans over two days
Fans exit the rear of the C-5M Super Galaxy at the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show – Photo by Mike Marshall/ Courier News The 2022 Cold Lake Air Show is being called a tremendous success by organizers as well as guests and performers. An estimated 27,000 people took in displays of aircraft, aerial performances, tasty food, and more over July 16th and 17th. Cold Lake Air Show Committee Chair Major...
Interesting aircraft expected in the skies
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-188 Hornets fly over Cold Lake – File Photo A plethora of interesting aircraft may be seen in the skies above Cold Lake in the next few days. As the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show draws near, 4 Wing has stated the traffic one might see buzzing around in the next little while. “There will be an increase in civilian and military aircraft over the Lakeland...
A few tips and facts to make your 2022 Cold Lake Air Show experience better!
The 2022 Cold Lake Air Show is sure to be a fantastic event that will make a memory for all attendees! With so much to see, do, taste, and enjoy, attendees can use these tips to make sure that their day or days at the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show are perfect: – Dress appropriately for the conditions! Bright, sunny days make for a great air show! Shade can be very hard to come by at the air show...
