CF-18 Demo team set to thrill at 2022 Cold Lake Air Show
The 2022 CF-18 Demo Team aircraft – Photo via the CF-18 Demo Team/ Facebook A highlight of the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show is sure to be the CF-18 Demo Team! The CF-18 Demo Team is an exciting way to represent the hard work and dedication of Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) personnel. Showcasing the abilities of Canada’s multi-role fighter through an impressive aerobatic routine, the team...
A Padre’s farewell
My time here in Cold Lake is coming to an end this month, and I thought I would take my last column to share with our joyful readers some lessons learned in my short years by the shores of Kinosoo Beach. It hasn’t been easy, battling through COVID with you all, trying to hold onto what little has been “normal” while coping with the challenges of the first worldwide pandemic in nearly a hundred...
4 Wing Mess Manager calls it a career
Wing Mess Manager J.J. Gray at his retirement party held at the Warrant Officer’s and Sergeants Mess on May 27th – Photo by Mike Marshall A familiar face at the messes around 4 Wing has headed off into the retirement sunset. On May 27th, friends, family, and Personnel Support Programs (PSP) staff gathered at the Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess to celebrate the career of J.J....
4 Wing welcomes new leader with Change of Command ceremony
(Front row from left) Outgoing 4 Wing Commander BGen Dave Moar, 1 Canadian Air Division Commander MGen Eric Kenny, and newly appointed 4 Wing Commander Col David Turenne sign the Change of Command Certificates while 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer CWO Lee Darling (Back row, left) and 1 Canadian Air Division Chief Warrant Officer CWO D.A Campbell look on at the June 3rd Change of Command ceremony...
Portage College Information Session for CAF members and dependants/Séance d’information du Collège Portage pour les membres des FAC et leurs personnes à charge.
Portage College – Supplied Photo If you’ve ever thought about entering the field of Social Work, have wanted to get into Business, finish your high-school diploma, or have wondered what career and educational opportunities exist for you and your family, Portage College invites you to find out. If your high-school-aged children are still figuring out what they want to do, this session will...
Snowbirds return to the Cold Lake Air Show
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds – Photo courtesy of The Canadian Forces Snowbirds/ Facebook A Canadian icon will take to the Cold Lake skies once again, as the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show welcomes back the Canadian Forces Snowbirds! The Snowbirds, or 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, is made up of around 80 Canadian Forces personnel, 24 of whom comprise the show team that travels during the show...
Conflict Coaching for Assertiveness/Coaching vers un style de résolution de conflits assuré
Conflict Coaching for Assertiveness – Supplied Photo Dear CCMS Practitioner, I regularly receive feedback that I am aggressive, rude and abrupt. I am trying to get my point across, but it seems to be lost in my delivery. Can you help me? We can certainly help you! The CCMS Practitioners offer Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) support to both military and civilian employees. One of our...
Air tour brings pilots to Cold Lake from across Alberta
Cold Lake City Hall- File Photo Residents looking to the sky this weekend may notice an increase in personal aircraft flying over Cold Lake. On Saturday, June 4, the Alberta Air Tour makes a stop at the Cold Lake Regional Airport (CEN5), bringing with it over 40 aircraft from across Alberta, including aerobatic, fighter, and racing planes. “This tour gives us a chance to showcase our community...
Cold Lake Museums Cruise Missile exhibit now open
4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer CWO Lee Darling studies an exhibit at the opening of the Cold Lake Museums for the 2022 season on May 20th – Photo by Mike Marshall An exciting new exhibit that tells the story of a controversial time in the area is now open to the public at the Cold Lake Museums. On May 20th the doors were opened at the museums for the 2022 season, and with them, the new...
Bear sightings reported at 4 Wing RHU areas
Black bear activity has increased with the warm weather, says 4 Wing Wildlife Control Officers – Supplied Photo 4 Wing Wildlife Control Officers say there have already been a few Black Bear sightings around some homes on-base. “Black bear activity has increased with the warm weather, and bears are actively searching for easy food sources,” explain the officers. “Black...
