Festival of Trees winner announced
This tree decorated by 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron was voted the winner in the Festival of Trees held by the 4 Wing Messes – Photo by Mike MarshallThe 4 Wing Messes has announced which unit had the best in show for their 2021 version of the Festival of Trees. The big winner this year is 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron, who came in first place in the votes. The runner-ups include: 2nd- 417...
Officers take the win in annual Hockey matchup
4 Wing Honorary Colonel Darlene Gates, 4 Wing Commander Colonel Dave Moar and 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer Lee Darling pose for a photo during the pre-game puck drop performed by Candice Brideau from Inter Pipeline before the start of the Annual 4 Wing Officer VS Non-Commissioned Member (NCM) Hockey game in the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre blue arena, 4 Wing, Cold Lake, Alberta, on December 16,...
4 Wing Fire Service wishing for a safe and happy holiday season
As the Holidays approach, 4 Wing Fire Service is reminding everyone that a few safety precautions can keep the season merry. The base fire department says the holiday season can sometimes bring about more instances of fires and related damage due to decorations and lights. Chief Fire Inspector Sgt Adam McAloney says a dried out Christmas tree can be a cause for concern. “One thing...
4 Wing Command Team Holiday Message
Members, family, and friends of 4 Wing, After a long and challenging year, I hope that you are all looking forward to some well-deserved time off during the holiday break. Although our important NORAD mission will necessitate that 150 of our members will be working throughout the holiday season, I intend to minimize the remainder of our operations to ensure that others are able to take leave,...
Courier Christmas Office Decorating Challenge – the winner!
Some members of the winning team accept the coveted Penguin Trophy! From left to right: Major Kean, Captain Ells, Captain Grant (i.e. Captain Christmas), Major Horch, 4 Wing Honorary Colonel Gates, Krampus (he somehow managed to sneak his way into the photo), Janae Wandler (Courier News Manager), Captain Hannappel, Wing Commander Colonel Moar, and Wing Chief Warrant Officer Darling. (Photo by...
Courier Christmas Office Decorating Challenge – the runner ups part 2!
Another finalist was the 1 Dental Unit office located inside the 4 Wing Cold Lake Health Care Centre! The staff took the judges through “Cavityland”, their take on the board game classic “Candyland”. The judges rolled dice to see who could get the closest to the finish line, and Mike Marshall took home the bag of gold in the end. More scrumptious treats were offered and...
Get To Know Your Team: Personnel Support Programs
The PSP Logo – Supplied Photo The PSP Cold Lake team is the heart of Recreation, Fitness and well-being for 4 Wing. This diverse team encompasses Health Promotion, Messes (Club 41, Officer’s Mess, WOSM), Corporate Services (Including Courier), Community Recreation and Fitness & Sports. Utilizing this whole team, we organize and heavily support events for the entire community such as...
Charlie Brown Christmas
Don’t you just love this time of year? As I’m sitting in my office typing these words, it’s sunny outside … after more snow! Some people would call it a “winter wonderland.” I don’t know about those people, but I hate winter. It’s cold, driving is a nightmare, and it takes half an hour to dress. And did I mention the cold? About the only good thing about this time of year is Christmas:...
Courier Christmas Office Decorating Challenge – the runner ups part 1!
The 2021 Courier Christmas Office Decorating Challenge judging began on December 8th, as Janae Wandler from the Courier visited twenty offices that entered the challenge. Having the hard choice of narrowing it down to only five finalists, the final judging took place on December 9th where Janae and Mike Marshall from The Courier joined with then-Major, now Lieutenant Colonel Jones and Chief...
Promotion, coin handed out with 4 Wing Transition Group
Captain Monica Matzner stands with her husband Derek as well as Transition Unit Alberta & North CO LCol Mark Beare and Sergeant Major MWO Kevin Heselton at a ceremony on December 10th – Photo by Mike Marshall A familiar face with the Transition Centre at 4 Wing is sporting a new rank. Captain Monica Matzner had her new rank pinned on with help from her husband Derek, and Transition...
