Kids’ Zone set to bring hands-on fun and STEM learning to the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
A Howling Good Time Awaits at Paw-Casso
Canadian Armed Forces members – The 2026 Canadian Forces Housing Differential rates are now available
Bear Sighting at CFB Cold Lake
More performers and aircraft announced for the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
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Canadian soldier of the First World War identified
Lieutenant Francis Henry Hemsley - Supplied Photo The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have identified human remains recovered in Vendin-le-Vieil, France, as those of Lieutenant Francis Henry Hemsley, a Canadian soldier of the First...
Brewing Life Skills Lessons at Art Smith Aviation Academy
Supplied Photo Dylan Roy, a Grade 9 student at Art Smith Aviation Academy, is brewing up life skills lessons for himself, and delicious snacks and beverages for teachers. Late last year, in collaboration with Educational Assistant Candice Lion, Dylan started his own...
You’re invited to a special IDERD event!
Supplied Photo The International Day of Eliminating Racial Discrimination (IDERD) will be taking place on 15 March 2024 at the 4 Wing Theatre, from 0930 to 1130. Please join the 4 Wing Defence Visible Minority Advisory Group to recognize this day. The IDERD recognizes...
The Moose stands down
419 Squadron Commanding Officer LCol Ryan Kean (left) and Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) 1 Canadian Air Division (1 CAD) MGen Iain Huddleston during the ceremony marking the deactivation of 419 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake on March 8th - Photos by 4 Wing Imaging 419...
4 Wing Chaplain invites couples to invest in your relationship with a free weekly date night!
Stock Photo Invest in your relationship with a FREE weekly date night! The Marriage Course is a series of 8 sessions, designed to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage. The course is designed to help couples build strong foundations,...
Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) launch a New Career Coaching program for relocating Canadian Armed Forces Spouses and Partners
Supplied Photo Beginning March 1, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) military spouses and partners (Regular Force and Reserves) can access career coaching services to help them prepare for the challenges of finding and maintaining meaningful careers given their highly mobile...
Message from the Defence Champion for Women on International Women’s Day
Lieutenant-General M.H.L. (Lise) Bourgon, CMM, MSC, CD, Acting Commander, Military Personnel Command - Supplied Photo Team, I am honoured to be your Defence Champion for Women for a second year in a row. As today marks International Women’s Day, I look forward to...
Canada investing $211.6 million in Calgary’s Arcfield Canada to sustain the Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 fleet
Supplied Photo Today, George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, visited Arcfield Canada in Calgary, Alberta to announce an important investment that will support Canada’s fleet of CF-18 fighter jets, and ensure that it is operationally ready and able to...
CT-155 Hawk flyby over CFB Cold Lake to mark 419 Squadron’s cessation of operations
File Photo Multiple CT-155 Hawk aircraft from 419 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron will conduct a flyby to mark the cessation of flying operations of 419 Squadron on Friday, March 8, 2024. At approximately 11:00 a.m., the aircraft will fly over the Canadian Forces...
This Day in Courier News History – Ep. 4
Habitat for Humanity and partners begin build to address affordable housing in Cold Lake
(From left) Councillor Vicky Lefebvre and Mayor Craig Copeland, from the City of Cold Lake, Trevor Benoit of Value Master Homes, and Erin McNeill, Director of Development, Habitat for Humanity Edmonton - Supplied Photo Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) and supporters...
Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre’s Main Gym Temporarily Shuts Down for Upgrades
File Photo As of March 6th, the main Gymnasium of the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre will be closed for renovations. Work on the gymnasium is scheduled to take place until March 24th, as crews begin repairing some damaged floorboards as well as refinishing the floor...
Message from the Women in STEM Coalition
Stock Photo Since 2018, the Women in STEM Coalition has had as its aim, to teach, empower, and develop leadership skills among women within the STEM fields in DND. We aim to do this through coaching, mentoring, and connecting women across DND and beyond. As we begin...
First 2024 iteration of Canada’s Signature Arctic Sovereignty Exercise Begins
Joint Task Force members observe the northern lights during Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut on March 15, 2023 - Photo by: Corporal Antoine Brochu, Assistant Deputy Minister (Public Affairs), Canadian Armed Forces photo The Canadian Armed Forces...
4 Wing PSP Member wins Community Beautification Award
Penn and Isenor pose in front of their home at Halloween – All Photos Supplied A 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) member has won an award for work done on her home. Hannah Penn is a familiar face to many CFB Cold Lake members who use the Colonel J.J. Parr...