Talk Before You Grieve/ Parler avant de déposer un grief
-Submitted Photo Dear CCMS, I’m really upset with my PER because of one bubble placement. Sure, I made one small mistake earlier in the year, but I’ve produced consistent work for the remainder of the year. I don’t think this PER truly reflects my performance and want to grieve my PER. I know the grievance will make waves, but I see it as the only way. Can you help me write my grievance? It...
Chalk the Walk at 4 Wing on May 2nd
Chalk the Walk is in support of the 2022 Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week, which runs from May 2nd to the 8th – Stock Photo/ Unsplash The 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Health Promotion and Community Recreation Departments are inviting you to come to Chalk the Walk in support of Mental Health Week. On Monday, May 2nd the front walk outside the Col J.J....
Former 4 Wing Commander to be named to top RCAF position
MGen Eric Kenny – Photo by Cpl Angela Gore/ Canadian Armed Forces Photo A Major-General who once served as Commander of 4 Wing is moving into a new role. General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), has announced the first General and Flag Officer senior appointments and promotions for 2022. Of note, the current 1 Canadian Air Division (CAD) and...
Night Flying for 4 Wing Cold Lake
CF-18 aircraft in the sky over Cold Lake – Photo by Cpl Andre Maillet, 4 Wing Imaging Squadrons from 4 Wing Cold Lake will conduct night flying training over the City of Cold Lake from April 25 to 29. 4 Wing is always mindful of the Lakeland community and this type of training is not intended to disrupt your valuable peace and quiet. Night flying is an essential training requirement for...
RCAF Run gets set for May 28th start
The 2022 RCAF Run poster – Supplied Photo Registration is now open for the 13th annual Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Run. The event is set to take place virtually starting on May 28th and wrapping up on June 19th. “A proud component of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Air Force is comprised of men and women who serve Canada both at home and abroad,” explains...
Cold Lake to conduct municipal census
Cold Lake City Hall – File Photo The City will conduct an online municipal census this spring, to obtain the most up-to-date population data for Cold Lake. “The community is growing and changing quickly,” said Mayor Craig Copeland. “We’re seeing new development happening, new businesses are coming to town, the federal government has taken the next step in selecting a new fighter jet, so we...
Don’t miss out on the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show, on July 16th and 17th at CFB Cold Lake
The 2022 Cold Lake Air Show – Supplied Photo There are a number of ways to take in the exciting action at the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show, from general admission tickets for you and your friends and even an RV Camping package that will make a summer memory for the whole family. Looking to take in the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show in style? Grab a VIP seat, which includes VIP parking, premier...
4 Wing MFRCS gets Walmart donation for Storytime with Santa
4 Wing MFRCS staff members Floyd Perras and Judith Chance pose with team members from the Cold Lake Walmart – Photo by Mike Marshall The 4 Wing Military Family Resource Centre Society (MFRCS) saw another donation recently.4 Wing MFRCS Executive Director Floyd Perras and Fund Development Manager Judith Chance were at the Cold Lake Walmart on April 7th, where they met with staff and were...
Easter Traditions Around the World
For Christians all around the world, Easter Sunday is quickly approaching. After almost 40 long Lenten days, we have now entered Holy Week and will soon be celebrating the resurrection of the Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 17th. Easter is one of the oldest and most sacred seasons in the Christian calendar with numerous traditions and practices attached to it. One of my favourite Easter customs is...
A posting Q and A with CFHA
For this article, the Courier News asked some common housing questions with members of the Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA), both at CFB Cold Lake and in Ottawa. For CAF members where 4 Wing Cold Lake may be their first posting, what does the process look like to get into DND residential housing? Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members can start the application process for a Residential...
