Failure
I really don’t like to fail. Who does? I’ve always been a bit of a perfectionist, leavened with a strong lazy streak, so while I hated to fail and hated to have something that wasn’t just exactly right, I would usually find the fastest, most expedient way to achieve success and satisfy my perfectionism at the same time. It’s usually worked out. There have been times it didn’t. I once submitted a...
No school days with PSP
What kid doesn’t look forward to a day off from school? It can be a day of relaxation and fun with the family! However, for many busy families these extra days can also be stressful. It might mean extra time off from work, and often giving in to the B word (bored) by allowing more screen time than we would like to. If this is the case in your house, the PSP Recreation Department has your back,...
Club 41 takes haunted twist October 29th
4 Wing Mess members and their families are invited out for a scare this week. Club 41 will transform into a haunted house on Friday, October 29th for guests starting at 1730. “1730-1830 is reserved for families with young children,” says Mess Function Coordinator Sara Ashley Hayes. “Registration is required for this timeframe, which can be found on the Haunted House email to...
4 Wing Guidance on Halloween in the Residential Housing Units (RHU’s)
4 Wing encourages all parents and children to be as safe as possible this Halloween. It is important that we are respectful of each other’s boundaries to include our decision whether or not to participate in Halloween activities. If you are interested in hosting trick or treaters this Halloween, make sure to let people know by having your house well-lit. Alternatively, if you prefer to avoid...
The Courier News Spooktacular Halloween Costume Contest!
It’s almost Halloween, and it’s time to show off your chilling, spooky or downright funny costume! The Courier News is teaming with Frames N Things in Cold Lake to bring you The Courier News Spooktacular Halloween Costume Contest! Here’s how to win: 1. Like and follow Courier News on Facebook and Instagram! (@couriernewscoldlake) 2. Share the Spooktacular Halloween Costume...
Reiman one of many leading the way for Women’s History Month
MCpl Emily Reiman – Supplied Photo MCpl Emily Reiman doesn’t miss a beat when she’s asked who her hero is. “My mum.” “She’s always been my inspiration, her and my Nana when she was alive,” says Reiman. “Just absolutely one of the strongest people that I know. I try to think of myself ‘Who’s the toughest woman?’ It’s...
A Little Respect
Respect is a word that gets bandied about as a solution to the problem of souring public discourse and divisive, angry communications: online or otherwise. Many say, “The problem is we don’t respect each other – we don’t respect each others’ opinions, and we don’t respect people!” And so, it may be helpful to consider: what IS respect? What do we mean when we say, “Please respect my beliefs, as...
Last 4 Wing Tutor off to join Snowbirds
A CT-114 Tutor gets taken apart to make it’s journey to Trenton, Ontario to be turned into a Snowbird – Photos by Cpl Connie Valin, 4 Wing Imaging A piece of Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) history has left 4 Wing on an exciting adventure. Last week the final CT-114 Tutor aircraft in Cold Lake, number 114106, was loaded onto a truck, as it made its journey to Trenton and eventually...
Tim Hortons Coffee a Hot Commodity in Romania
Here are two great photos taken in theatre ATF Romania – Photos by Avr Philpott. A pallet of Tim Hortons coffee from the three Cold Lake Tim Hortons was donated through the Military Family Resource Centre Society (MFRCS) in support of the Romania deployment! It was shipped overseas in the Morale Pack-Up and is a much-appreciated commodity amongst the troops! It looks like the pallet is...
CAF Sports Day returns October 22nd
A popular day of competition and fun for 4 Wing members is returning soon. The 9th annual Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Sports Day kicks off on Friday, October 22nd starting at 0800 hrs. Events such as the Disc Golf tournament, Unit Wellness Walk and Pedal-a-Tonne Indoor cycling event will pit teams in the hunt for Wing Commander Cup points. “The goals for this event are to find innovative...
