Letter to the Editor: Small gesture, big effect
Stock Photo A quiet moment in a parking lot reminds one service member that gratitude belongs to all who serve—past, present, and future. Today I grabbed milk at the store. I didn’t expect a member of the Cold Lake community to be waiting in the parking lot, ready to grab my heart. After 23 years of service, it’s easy to forget the positive impact we can have. Headlines often focus on the...
Cold Lake Remembrance Day Ceremony to Honour Canada’s Veterans
File Photo Cold Lake residents will once again come together to honour Canada’s veterans at the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony, hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 211 and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, November 11, at the Cold Lake Energy Centre. Spectators are asked to be seated by 10:30 a.m., with the parade set to begin at 10:45 a.m....
Poppy Campaign 2025 Begins in Cold Lake
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 211 officially launched the 2025 Poppy Campaign in Cold Lake on October 30 with the presentation of the first poppy. The ceremony, held at City Hall, brought together local leaders and members of the Canadian Armed Forces to mark the start of this important national tradition. Then-Cold Lake Mayor Craig Copeland and Mayor Bob Mattice joined Branch 211 President...
CANEX Cold Lake Set to Celebrate Grand Reopening on November 13
Supplied Photo The CANEX at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake is gearing up for its official grand reopening on Thursday, November 13, marking the occasion with live music, cake, and more. The celebration is set to begin at approximately 9 a.m. and will feature 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake leadership helping to cut the ribbon on the refreshed retail space. “We are very excited in the store for...
Photo Gallery: Exercise Gander Gunner at CFB Cold Lake
Master Corporal Matt Berry operates a C6 Medium Machine Gun aboard a CH-146 Griffon during Ex GANDER GUNNER, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta on 18 October 2025 – All photos by Aviator Marcos Resch, Canadian Armed Forces Photo In mid-October, members of the Canadian Armed Forces at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake participated in Exercise GANDER GUNNER — a joint Air Force and Army training...
CFB Cold Lake Hosts Successful Sports Day on October 17th
Volleyball during CAF Sports Day on October 17th – All photos unless noted by Mike Marshall / The Courier News On October 17th, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake came alive with activity as 548 participants took part in 4 Wing’s Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Sports Day. From hockey and volleyball to disc golf, table tennis, spin sessions, wellness walks, and yoga, members had the chance...
National Veterans’ Week Speaker Program
Stock Photo During Veterans’ Week (VW) 2025, from November 5 to 11, Canadians will come together to pay tribute to all Canadian veterans who have served this country with pride and those who continue to do so today. I know that many of you have participated in the NVWSP in the past, while for others, this may be your first introduction to the program. As your regional coordinator for the...
Cold Lake Haunt Returns with Twisted Fairy Tale Fun
File Photo Looking for a spine-tingling way to celebrate the Halloween season? The Cold Lake Haunt is back this weekend, transforming your favourite fairy tales into dark and twisted adventures — enter if you dare! The event runs Saturday and Sunday, October 25th and 26th, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Mackenzie Arts & Community Centre at CFB Cold Lake. Admission is free, with donations...
Courier News Q&A: Bob Mattice Responds to Mayoral Election Questionnaire
Bob Mattice – Photo From Facebook As the 2025 Municipal Election approaches, Courier News reached out to all three candidates for mayor of Cold Lake to hear directly from them on key issues affecting the community. Here are Bob Mattice’s responses to our questionnaire. Note: The views and opinions expressed by Bob Mattice in this article are their own and do not necessarily reflect the...
Courier News Q&A: Ty Mikolas Responds to Mayoral Election Questionnaire
Ty Mikolas – Supplied Photo As the 2025 Municipal Election approaches, Courier News reached out to all three candidates for mayor of Cold Lake to hear directly from them on key issues affecting the community. Here are Ty Mikolas’ responses to our questionnaire. Note: The views and opinions expressed by Ty Mikolas in this article are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the...
