Defence Team Official Languages Co-Champions invite you to celebrate International Day of La Francophonie!
Supplied Photo Dear Defence Team members, International Day of La Francophonie promotes the French language across Canada and is celebrated annually on March 20th. It is a wonderful opportunity for public service employees and military members to highlight the beauty of the Canadian Francophonie in all its richness and diversity as well as celebrate the French language and culture. The French...
UCalgary and Portage College offer community-based education degree to students in northeastern Alberta
The University of Calgary – Photo courtesy of Portage College / Facebook Portage College has partnered with the University of Calgary to offer students a community-based Bachelor of Education degree accessible to students across northeastern Alberta. This partnership between the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary and Portage College will provide local access to train...
Des jeunes s’amusent au Carnaval d’hiver à Art Smith Aviation Academy!
Art Smith Aviation Academy students participate in the tug-of-war – Photo by ASAA The French immersion classes at Art Smith Aviation Academy (ASAA) hosted a winter carnival for the entire school last Friday, March 4th. Students and staff made the best of the nice weather by participating in various winter sports such as snowshoeing, ice sculptures, curling, sled races, tug-of-war, and,...
4 Wing Members, MFRCS a part of Oilers’ CAF Appreciation Night
The Edmonton Oilers face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets on CAF Appreciation Night back in 2019 – Photo from the Edmonton Oilers/ National Hockey League The 4 Wing Military Family Resource Society (MFRCS) says it will be a beneficiary of the 50/50 draw at the Edmonton Oilers game on March 12th, as the team and the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation (EOCF) hosts Canadian Armed...
City expands online payment options
File Photo The City of Cold Lake is updating its payment systems to allow for easier online payments of licenses and fees. “We’re looking to improve the whole process, and make it more customer oriented,” said Mayor Craig Copeland. “With the improvements to our payment options, people will be able to apply for things like business licenses or development permits, and pay for them directly...
4 Wing MFRCS hosts drive-through dinner
On February 25th, the 4 Wing Military Family Resource Society (MFRCS) honoured our Deployment Families and also our Front-Line Child-Care Workers. The group served over 250 Roast Beef Dinners via MFRCS Drive-Through to an appreciative audience! Yes, Darth Vader and a Jawa were in attendance,...
Lactation rooms opening up around 4 Wing
A sign for the new lactation room inside the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre at 4 Wing Cold Lake – Photo by Mike Marshall More lactation rooms for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members to pump are being introduced at 4 Wing. A number of new lactation rooms are either being completed or planned around CFB Cold Lake. 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Health Promotion Manager Lisa Fisher says...
4 Wing DVMAG hosting discussion on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
The 4 Wing Theatre – Photo by Mike Marshall The 4 Wing Defence Visible Minorities Advisory Group (DVMAG) is hosting a special event on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The group will host a panel discussion at the Wing Theatre on March 21st. 2 Lt Jenna O’Brien is a member of the DVMAG. She says the event will include an introduction to the DVMAG,...
My Identity
Where do I find my identity? Do I rely on others to help me identify who I am? Do I ally myself with a political party or political manifesto? Am I a religious fanatic who cannot see beyond the literal teachings of my denomination? Am I a blinkered secularist or atheist? Is my creed an extreme nationalism? Could it be that I have beliefs that I use not as a true means of having a personal...
8 March – International Women’s Day 2022
Submitted photo CFB Cold Lake is hosting a local virtual celebration event for this year’s International Women’s Day. This event will be accompanied with key note speakers which will encompass this year’s theme “Women Inspiring Women.” The event is open to all CAF members, DND employees and military family community members. People of all genders are encouraged to participate in this virtual...
