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Medley of Memories: Maj Glen Morrison
“Moving from MCpl to Officer Cadet with the Wing Commander, 1999” – Supplied Photo Medley of Memories is a captivating feature that invites you to delve into the rich tapestry of Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake's legacy. From military personnel to civilian residents,...
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...
Padre’s Ponderings: Patience
Stock Photo I am not the most patient of people. This will come as a shock to those of you who have sat in my office telling me about your problems, issues, griefs, losses, stubbed toes, bruised egos, mashed expectations, and deflated dreams. Sorry. That came out...
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 Oilers Bus Trip a Success, Say Organizers
32 people from CFB Cold Lake took in the February 23rd Edmonton Oilers - Minnesota Wild Game - All photos from Morgan Wild, 4 Wing PSP Military and Defence Team Members from CFB Cold Lake recently headed to the capital city to take in a National Hockey League game,...
OHV bylaw amended to allow riders access to some amenities
Stock Photo Cold Lake City Council made changes to the City’s Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Bylaw that allow people accessing the city by OHVs greater access to amenities. The new bylaw allows OHV drivers to access and park at businesses providing short-term living...
Medley of Memories: Rhonda McDougall
199 Cedar Crescent. Over the years friends -- Glora Bond, Jackie Daigle, Donna Peever, David McKittrick, Paulette Clark, Pauline Maillet, Marilyn Atkinson, Bob Lavoie .... and many others. New siding on the house, roof shingles, too. Outside doors. Windows. I wonder...
CAF Sports: Cold Lake men take it to finals in Volleyball, Basketball Regionals
The 4 Wing Men's Basketball team at the CAF Sports Canada West Regional Championship held in Moose Jaw - Photo from 15 Wing Moose Jaw Imaging Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake's Men's Volleyball and Basketball teams are celebrating second-place finishes in their...
Snow Fever Captivates Families at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake
Guests take in Snow Fever at CFB Cold Lake on February 19th, 2024 - All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News Families from across the area headed to Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake on February 19th to celebrate Snow Fever. The Family Day event saw young and old...









