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Frozen Delight: Cold Lake Emerges as a Must-Visit Ice Fishing Haven According to Fishing Booker
Stock Photo Cold Lake has made a prestigious list for winter anglers. The online fishing guide Fishing Booker has named the lake a top 10 destination for ice fishing in Canada in 2024. "Stretching over 370 square kilometres (144 square miles) between Alberta and...
NCM’s take 6-2 victory in Holiday matchup versus Officers
(Back row, from left:) City of Cold Lake Mayor Craig Copeland, Sheldon Tuttosi and Brad Williamson of Cenovus Energy, 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer Dipen Mistry, and Todd Phillips of Inter Pipeline. (Front row, from left:) 4 Wing Commander Colonel Dave Turenne,...
In the Headlines: Courier News’ Memorable Moments from the Past Year
Stock Image 2023 proved to be another exciting and challenging year at CFB Cold Lake, and the Courier News was there to cover the stories that matter to the serving members at 4 Wing. Here is a look back at some of the highlights! January The new year was off and...
The 2023 CAF Imagery Contest Winners!
Military Operations Winner - "Ready to Take Off" - Corporal Connor Bennett - Halifax, NS - Supplied Photo The 56th Annual Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Imagery Contest announced their winners and this year’s contest saw an amazing 1100 image submissions from across the...
Minister Blair announces the new Principal of the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario
RMC Kingston - File Photo On December 20th, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence and Chancellor of the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), announced the appointment of Dr. Jill Scott as the 14th Principal of RMC Kingston. Dr. Scott will...
NORAD Tracks Santa Returns: Follow the Festive Journey!
NORAD Tracks Santa returns this year, with help from the Royal Canadian Air Force - Photo from Facebook/ NORAD Tracks Santa As the holiday season approaches, children around the world eagerly await the arrival of Santa Claus, and for over 65 years, the North...
Canada acquiring Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems for the Canadian Armed Forces
Through Canada’s defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Government of Canada is acquiring modern military equipment to keep Canadians safe and protected, and to support the security of our international allies and partners. Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary...
2023 Courier News Christmas Office Decorating Challenge: The Winner!
4 Wing Commander Colonel Dave Turenne (far left) , 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer Dipen Mistry (far right), and 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Corporate Services Manager Janae Wandler (bottom left) pose with members of 4 Mission Support Squadron Replenishment...
2023 Courier News Christmas Office Decorating Challenge: The Finalists
Decorations at 4 OSS CLAWR Ops on December 14, 2023. Photo Credit: Corporal Julia Currie, Royal Canadian Air Force Imagery Technician The 2023 Courier News Christmas Office Decorating Challenge is in its' 21st year of celebrating fantastic holiday displays in...
A letter from the 4 Wing Chaplains
The Padre team kicks off the holiday season by starting their Christmas Hamper/Angel Tree Campaign In photo from left to right Padre Alex Krause, Padre Howard Rittenhouse, Colonel Dave Turenne, 4 Wing Commanding Officer, Chief Warrant Officer Carlisle Mason, Padre...
It’s important for Veterans and Families prioritize their well-being too this holiday season
Stock Photo As we enter the festive period, for many the season is one of joy as they look forward to Family gatherings, travelling and parties. However, for some Veterans and their Families, the season can be a time that is more stressful than joyful, marked instead...
Photo Gallery: 2023 1 AMS Strawberry Cup
Lieutenant-Colonel John-Alec Bossence, 1 Air Maintenance Squadron (1 AMS) Commanding Officer (Center Left) Honourary Colonel Greg Hamel, and Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Derek Rogers, 1 AMS Squadron CWO (Center Right) pose for a photo with a member of each team as they...
Cultivate and Craft Holiday Market offers unique shopping at CFB Cold Lake
Vendors and attendees take in the Cultivate and Craft Holiday Market at Club 41 on December 3rd - Photo by Mike Marshall / The Courier News Organizers of the Cultivate and Craft Holiday Market are calling it a success. The market took place on December 3rd and...
Minister Blair announces establishment of Canadian Military Colleges Review Board
Royal Military College (RMC) Kingston - Photo from Wikimedia Commons The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced the members and mandate of the Canadian Military Colleges Review Board. The Review Board, comprised of five external education and...
4 Wing Pipes and Drums – Join a Unique Part of Cold Lake and the Lakeland
On December 11, 2022, 4 Wing Pipes and Drums (special guest players) pose at the Cold Lake Energy Centre before the 4 Wing Band Christmas Concert – Supplied Photo Without question, most Canadians will know what they hear when they hear a Pipes and Drums band, a sound...