Sid Nagel and the coffee drip
One morning in 1992, as scientist Sid Nagel of the University of Chicago stood at his kitchen counter getting breakfast, something caught his attention – a dried drip. That’s what you read – a dried coffee drip. Now, a dried coffee drip is not normally cause for a “Eureka!” moment, but rather cause to grab a cloth and wipe it up without further thought. But not Sidney Q. Nagel! (I don’t know...
RCAF Foundation Scholarship winner calls Cold Lake home
2022 RCAF Foundation Scholarship Winner Charles Maloux – Supplied Photo 50 winners have been chosen for the RCAF Foundation’s Scholarship program, and one recipient calls Cold Lake home. The organization has announced the names of the recipients of the scholarships, which were handed out to Canadians aged 25 or younger, who are looking to enter studies in Science, Technology,...
National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration held at 4 Wing
Members of the 4 Wing Command team, 4 Wing Defence Aboriginal Advisory Group, staff members of Art Smith Aviation Academy/ Northern Lights Public Schools, and members of the Cold Lake First Nations pose on National Indigenous Peoples Day at CFB Cold Lake on June 21st – All Photos by Mike Marshall/Courier News 4 Wing members, staff and students from Art Smith Aviation Academy (ASAA), and...
Students get a look around 4 Wing after two-year hiatus
A pair of students have a look around the cockpit of a helicopter with 417 Combat Support Squadron on June 14th – All photos by Mike Marshall/ Courier News 4 Wing had a visit from some special guests this month. On June 14th and 16th, select units at 4 Wing played hosts to students from Holy Cross Elementary School in Cold Lake and École du Sommet school from St. Paul. The students were...
4 Wing PSP employees take in appreciation week, awards
Personnel Support Programs (PSP) staff at 4 Wing enjoy a lunch and awards ceremony at Club 41 on June 17th – All photos by Mike Marshall/Courier News Personnel Support Programs (PSP) staff at 4 Wing were recently honored with a week of appreciation events and an awards ceremony. The staff took in events during the appreciation week including a Sunshine Social with refreshments and games...
Car show at 2022 Cold Lake Air Show looking for displays
A 1969 Charger Daytona and a 1970 Plymouth Superbird near a CF-18 Hornet. Both cars were to be showcased at the 2020 Cold Lake Air Show before its cancellation – Supplied Photo A popular attraction at the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show is looking for more people who want to showcase their one-of-a-kind rides. The Classic Car Show at the July 16th and 17th Air Show is looking to show off many...
Photo planned for Canadian Multiculturalism Day
4 Wing will celebrate Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27th – Supplied Photo 4 Wing will be hosting a celebration of multiculturalism in a picture-perfect way. On June 27th, members of the 4 Wing community are invited to Heritage Park at the Front Gate for a photo shoot highlighting the diversity of the Wing and to celebrate Canadian Multiculturalism Day. The day is being hosted by...
Full Throttle Festival helps kickoff 2022 Cold Lake Air Show
The 2022 Full Throttle Festival Poster – Supplied Photo The City of Cold Lake comes alive at the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show with the Full Throttle Festival! On July 15th join the crowd on 50th Avenue for family activities including bouncy castles, balloon animals, and more! Stop by the Beer Garden outside the Lakeland Credit Union, and don’t miss a second of the action on the main...
Setting Boundaries
Some months ago, I wrote an article about resiliency and how one’s spiritual health can contribute to it. Continuing on the topic of resiliency, one thing that can have significant effect on CAF members’ resilience is the ability to set healthy boundaries between one’s work and family life. As members of the Department of National Defence, we have come to develop a wonderful attitude towards...
BGen Moar reflects on time as leader, looks to new challenge
Former 4 Wing Commander BGen Dave Moar stands with Cold Lake Air Force Museum Curator Wanda Stacey at an event earlier in 2022. Moar recently completed his time as Commander of 4 Wing – Photo by Mike Marshall/Courier News The outgoing Commander of 4 Wing is on to a new adventure. BGen Dave Moar handed over command of the Wing to Col David Turenne in a ceremony on June 3rd. Moar had...
