Second annual Positive Ticket program rewards our youth
MIlitary Police, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Cold Lake Peace Officers (CPO) award youth in the community for practicing safety during the summer. At 4 Wing Cold Lake, August 20, 2021. (left to right back row) Corporal Collin Hickey, Constable Andrew Kary, Warren Hobart, David Zimmerman, CPO Simon Crevier and Sargeant Angie Castle. (Front row) Jorja Nielson, CJ Nielson and their Parents. ...
Marine Attack Squadron team up with RCAF for training at 4 Wing
Photo: American Harriers await training on the tac ramp on September 15, 2021 at 4 Wing Cold Lake – Photo Submitted The sight and sound of Harrier aircraft have filled the skies over 4 Wing recently as members of the United States Marine Corps train with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). 230 members and 10 aircraft from Marine Attack Squadron 231, also known as VMA-231 or the “Ace...
A token of support for deployed troops
Deploying members on ATF-R were thrilled to receive a bag full of tasty treats, including beef jerky, compliments of the 4 Wing Military Family Resource Centre Society (MFRCS) and Canadian Natural. Major Karl Braschuk (far left) hands out the gift bags to Master Corporal (MCpl) Ryan Hilchey, MCpl Trevor Bishop, MCpl Leslie Erdelyi and MCpl Kylie Pronovost-Humbert during the departure. Photo: Cpl...
Do Hard Things
Many years ago, a book came out by two brothers, Alex and Brett Harris, both of whom were homeschooled. If memory serves, the book was published just after their 16th birthdays. Imagine how hard it was to get a book published by that age! Not coincidentally, the title of the book was “Do Hard Things: a Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations.” I wasn’t a teenager when I heard about it. And I...
Padre Rittenhouse awarded CD
4 Wing Deputy Wing Commander Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Alain Gagnon (left) presents the Canadian Forces Decoration to 4 Wing Chaplain Major (Maj) Howard Rittenhouse, with 4 Wing Deputy Wing Command Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Grant Lucas (right), at 4 Wing Chaplains Office, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, on September 08, 2021 – Avr Alex Thornton/ Submitted Photo The Senior Wing Chaplain of 4...
Terry Fox’s legacy lives on at Art Smith
250 students at Art Smith Aviation Academy took to the pathways on Monday to continue a tradition 41 years in the making. The 4 Wing school hosted its’ Terry Fox Walk with students taking the time to complete a trek around the neighbourhood and learn more about Fox and his legacy of cancer research. It’s been 41 years since Fox’s journey on the Marathon of Hope ended near...
Wing Commander’s Wellness Challenge week 15 winner
Congratulations to the Week 15 Winner of the #P4Challenge Hui Li! 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)
Battle of Britain flyby planned
A pair of CF-18 Hornets will cross the sky over Cold Lake on Sunday in celebration of the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The pair of aircraft from 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron will cross over Heritage Park, located on Veteran’s Way, just after 11:00 AM. “The flyby will be at an altitude no lower than 500 feet above the highest obstacle over ground level and run from...
Mess staff honoured for outstanding service
JJ Gray (left), Mess Manager, and Sara Ashley Hayes (right), Mess Function Coordinator were honoured by the Officers’ executive committee at the Fall General Mess Meeting (GMM) for their outstanding service the past few months. The token was awarded by Major Gosselin (centre). This token acknowledged the efforts placed in maintaining membership morale, facilitating the TGIW’s and weekly Trivia...
The Steel Spirit features artist Brian Lintner
The Steel Spirit is a platform for artwork submissions by Military, First Responder and Hospital Practitioners. They are always looking for new and emerging artists with and without experience, from every background and every age. For more information or if you would like to be involved, please visit: www.thesteelspirit.ca Featured artist Brian Lintner, born in Toronto, is the son of Irish and...
