CAF National Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin Competition
CFB Cold Lake and the Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club are taking part in the CAF National Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin Competition this September 2021. Exact date TBA. Range balls (not limited flight) will be used/provided. For serving military only. All COVID-19 protocols will be adhered to. Categories for men and women under 40 and 40+. If you’re interested, please provide: Rank,...
409 Squadron Celebrates 80th anniversary while supporting Operation REASSURANCE
F18 getting ready to leave for Romania on August 18, 2021 at 4 Wing, Cold Lake, Alberta. Photo: Cpl Brock Curtis, 4 Wing Imaging August 25th, 2021 – Cold Lake, AB. – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces The Royal Canadian Air Force’s 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS) will be celebrating its 80th anniversary while participating in Operation REASSURANCE in Romania. CF-18s from the...
Have your say about inclusive healthcare in the CAF
The purpose of this study is to gain perspectives of patients, providers and employers in the Canadian Armed Forces to build healthcare that is more inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible for all. Are you a current or previously serving member, provider or employer within the Canadian Armed Forces? We are looking for volunteers to participate in the following research study: In-Service to...
Heads Up! Looking for Some Eager Aviators to Represent in New Occupation Videos
Each of these aviators volunteered to represent their occupations as a spokesperson. Are you next? Talk to your chain of command about volunteering and show everyone you’re #RCAFProud! Photos courtesy of Associate Deputy Minister (Public Affairs) The RCAF is always looking for new candidates to keep up its numbers in its occupations. One of the key tools we use to attract the right...
Government of Canada Signs Defence Cooperation Arrangement with Qatar
On 11 August 2021, in a virtual ceremony, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence signed the Canada-Qatar Defence Cooperation Arrangement with His Excellency Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs for Qatar. Canada and Qatar are committed to supporting peace and stability in the Middle East, including by combating...
Talking to youth about mental health
Since the onset of the pandemic, children, teens, and post-secondary students have experienced the greatest declines in mental health. Given the toll that the pandemic has had on our youth, having open conversations about mental health and sharing helpful resources with them is both timely and necessary. These are just a couple of available resources that can be leveraged: Kids Help Phone has...
CAF Harassment Centre of Expertise Sets Course for Policy Modernization
A modern force requires policies that reflect the realities of our ever diversifying work environment. With an impetus on providing increased accountability and the guarantee of a safe workplace for all members, modernizing a harassment policy that has remained largely unchanged since the 1990’s is a priority for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) leadership. The CAF Harassment Resolution and...
Canadian Armed Forces air support to B.C. wildfire situation
Members from B Company, 1 Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry board a CH-147F Chinook helicopter to receive loading instruction from the crew during Operation LENTUS 21-03 in the British Columbia Interior on July 25, 2021. Photo: Corporal Jay Naples, MARPAC Imaging Services, Canadian Armed Forces photo On July 5, 2021, in response to a Request for Federal Assistance (RFA) from...
BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program
BMO, in collaboration with Deloitte, has launched the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program. Ten women-owned businesses will each receive a $10,000 grant, and an additional eight will receive a $2,500 grant for their business. Do you know any woman-owned businesses who could apply? Applications for the grant program opened Monday, July 26 and will close on Friday, Aug. 13, at 11:59 pm ET. For...
Kamloops native returns for Canadian Armed Forces support against wildfires
Photo: Corporal Jay Naples, Canadian Armed Forces Imagery KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Master Corporal (MCpl) Brendan Collins geared up for flight on a CH-146 Griffon helicopter in his hometown of Kamloops, B.C. in support of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) contribution to the fight against B.C. wildfires on July 24, 2021. MCpl Collins enrolled in the infantry with the Rocky Mountain Rangers after...
