4 Wing MFRCS hosting online 50/50
The 4 Wing MFRCS launched an online 50/50 draw on November 26th – Supplied Photo The 4 Wing Military Family Resource Centre Society (MFRCS) is hosting another chance to win cash while supporting their services. A 50/50 online raffle has begun where the winner will receive half of the ticket sales, up to $10,000. “One winning ticket will be drawn, we’re hopeful that this Raffle...
November 4 Wing Command Team Message
Just like that it’s winter, how did that happen already? Outside of the unsolicited cold weather serviceability check of our car batteries and the blanket of snow that invaded our streets and driveways, November was another busy month for 4 Wing! We were fortunate to host Maj (Ret’d) Dee Brasseur’s visit to hear her perspective and experiences as one of Canada’s (and the world’s) first two...
Christmas Hamper, Angel Tree donations underway
The 4 Wing Angel Tree inside the CANEX Mall – Photo by Mike Marshall A festive way to assist Canadian Armed Forces members at 4 Wing during the holiday season is underway. The 2021 Christmas Hamper and Angel Tree program is up and running. Units across the base are now taking donations of various food items along with toiletries and other household items to make up the hampers, along with...
Impacted Kringle Syndrome
I was in Canadian Tire a few months ago on a mission. It was the end of the summer season, and I was fervently hoping that the left-handed lawn edger with collapsible sun-shelter and double cup holder would be on sale. Or that they’d even have such a thing. As I went into the lawn and garden section, I noticed that they’d already started putting out the Hallowe’en decorations. It was near the...
4 Wing Messes put on successful Halloween Haunted House
The 4 Wing Mess Team put on a successful Haunted House this Halloween – Photo by Janae Wandler This past October was an exciting month for the 4 Wing Cold Lake Messes. It marked the first occasion since the beginning of COVID-19 that the Messes were successful in offering membership an in-person event within the Mess. The Messes opened their doors to volunteering members from a multitude...
Get To Know Your Team: Wing Personnel Selection Officer
The WPSO office at 4 Wing, located in the Centennial Building – Photo by Mike Marshall The job of a Personnel Selections Officer divides into two main areas: In-Service Selection, and Transition. For In-Service Selection, we are the specialists to address concerns with regards to person-organization and person-job fit, in the context of career changes. With our members, we discuss...
Four members from 4 Wing among those awarded Romanian Emblem of Honour
The seven CAF members who received the awards, from left: LCol Corey Mask, Capt Joelle Thorgrimson, Capt Linda Grove, Maj Renaud Thys, Sgt Ben Fisher, WO Trevor Williamson and Maj Karl Braschuk – Photo by Avr Philpott, 4 Wing Imaging Seven members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), four of which currently call 4 Wing in Cold Lake home, were recently given a special honour by the Chief of...
Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre Aquatic Centre reopens to the public as of Nov 15th
The Aquatic Centre inside the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre is now open to all members of the local community. Effective Monday, November 15th, in line with the Government of Alberta’s public health measures and 4 Wing direction and guidance on COVID-19, restrictions were updated and members of the general public are now allowed to visit once again. “We’re excited to have our...
Lakeland Diwali celebration goes November 20th
The Lakeland Multicultural Association is presenting a virtual celebration of Diwali on November 20th – Supplied Photo A local celebration of the festival of Diwali is taking place this weekend. The Lakeland Multicultural Association (LMA) is hosting a virtual Diwali celebration on November 20th. “Diwali is an Indian festival, a festival of lights celebrated around the world by...
4 Wing Transition Group selling bracelets for Hamper program
Cpl Hope Post shows off some of the bracelets that are for sale – Photo by Mike Marshall Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members with the Transition Group at 4 Wing are offering a fun, fashionable way to support a holiday initiative. The group is selling homemade bracelets and sun catchers with the funds going towards the 4 Wing 2021 Christmas Hamper Program. “Our members are kind of...
