Resiliency and Spiritual Background
Resiliency is one word that resonates with every CAF member. It is a household word for all military members and their families. It is simply the ability to recover quickly from an adverse situation or environment. The nature and circumstances of the military profession is one that deeply employs resiliency as a principal feature and quality. One thing that has been proven to have enormous...
Firefighters host open house at CANEX Mall
Firefighters with 4 Wing Fire Service Cold Lake and even Sparky the Fire Dog, the official mascot of the National Fire Protection Association, hanging out at the CANEX Mall on Monday – Photo by Mike Marshall Firefighters with 4 Wing Fire Service Cold Lake were at the CANEX Mall on Monday looking to spread some knowledge and awareness as Fire Prevention Week (FPW) continues. Even Sparky the...
Forever Young – Oct 2, 1981
Forty years ago, on October 2nd, 401 Air Reserve Squadron lost one of its most well-liked members when Otter aircraft 9417 crashed in the Laurentian woods at Lac des Chats, Qc. Major Carl Liberatore, aged 35 perished along with Captain Yvon Bourdeau, aged 31 of 438 Air Reserve Squadron and Officer Cadet Céline Lacroix, aged 24 from 1 Regular Support Unit. All were based at Canadian Forces Base...
Cold Lake Museums open doors Thursday for special event
The Cold Lake Museums – Facebook/Cold Lake Museums The Cold Lake Museums say they’ll be marking the first ever national holiday on Truth and Reconciliation by opening their doors. Organizers say the museums will be open on Thursday, September 30th to the public between 10 AM and 4 PM, free of charge. “Please take this opportunity to come and experience the Aboriginal Gallery...
Thankful
Barely a week to go. How did this happen? How is it possible?! It was mid-summer only yesterday (felt like it anyway). How could Thanksgiving be so close already?!? But here we are: the Great Turkey Gorge of ’21 is right around the corner! Years from now, we’ll look back on it as another year in which family events and holidays were disrupted by COVID. Maybe you’ll remember wistfully seeing your...
Fire Prevention Week means “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety”
Platoon Chief, Master Warrant Officer Brian Marchaud is presented the Fire Prevention Week Proclamation by (from left to right) the 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer (CWO), CWO Lee Darling, 4 Wing Commander Colonel David Moar, Chief Fire Inspector Darrell Lynds, and Sparky – Photo: Aviator Alex Thornton, 4 Wing Imaging 4-7 Oct 2021 – The CFB Cold Lake Fire Department is teaming up with the...
22 CF Health Services Centre offering flu shots
22 CF Health Services Centre is offering the annual Influenza vaccine (flu shot) to all CAF members, regular, or reserves, who obtain their usual medical care from Canadian Forces Health Services. Walk-in flu clinics and booked appointments will be available. COVID 19 guidelines must be respected while attending walk-in clinics including, but not limited to: continuous face coverings, physical...
Wing Commander’s Wellness Challenge Sleep Well winner for the month
Congratulations to Audrey Rheaume for being the winner of the Wing Commander’s Wellness Challenge monthly prize of $300! A big thanks to everyone that participated in this summer long event! Stay tuned for the announcement of the grand prize winner of $1000!! Thank you to our sponsor BMO Bank of Montreal.
BMO celebrates official opening in CANEX Mall
The CANEX Mall at 4 Wing played host to a special event Thursday afternoon. The mall celebrated the official grand opening of the new Bank of Montreal (BMO) branch located inside. BMO Personal Banker Conrad Hamilton says the new location is a welcome addition to both 4 Wing as well as the surrounding area. “Prior to that (clients) would have had to travel to Lloydminster or make contact...
Wing Commander’s Wellness Challenge Week 16 winner
Congratulations to the Week 16 Winner of the #P4Challenge Doris McDougall! Thank you to all who participated last week. Thank you to our sponsor BMO Bank of Montreal! *Cash prizes are in the form on NPF Visa Gift Cards **Prizes available to 4 Wing Defence Community (military and civilian personnel, Veterans and family members)
