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4 Wing to Host Event for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
File Photo Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake will mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD) with a special event at the 4 Wing Theatre on March 20, 2026. Observed annually on March 21, IDERD serves as a global reminder that...
Canada Invests in Sovereign Space Launch Capability
Stock Photo Canada is taking steps toward launching satellites from its own territory following a new federal investment aimed at strengthening the country’s access to space. On March 16, the Honourable David McGuinty announced that the Government of Canada will...
Activate your Francophonie: A collective effort across the Defence Team
Stock Photo Dear Defence Team, March 20 is International Day of La Francophonie. And the theme of this year’s Les Rendez vous de la Francophonie—Activate your Francophonie—calls on us all to take part. Regardless of our accent or skill level in French, we can all take...
Art Smith Aviation Academy to Receive New Classroom Support Team
File Photo Students and staff at Art Smith Aviation Academy at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake will soon benefit from additional classroom support after Northern Lights Public Schools (NLPS) was selected to receive provincial funding for three new Classroom...
417 Squadron shifts focus to domestic response
Corporal Will Skinner, a Flight Engineer for 417 Combat Support Squadron (417 CSS) gears up in preparation for the initial start-up procedure of a 417 CSS CH-146 Griffon at the 42 Radar Squadron site in Primrose Lake Evaluation Range, Primrose Lake, Alberta on August...
CFB Cold Lake Teams Compete at Canada West Championships
Supplied Photo Athletes representing Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake recently competed across multiple sports at the Canadian Armed Forces Canada West Regional Championships, showcasing determination, teamwork, and competitive spirit. Leading the way was the Cold...
The Steel Spirit – Artist Spotlight: Marilou Villeneuve-Last
Supplied Photo The Steel Spirit is a platform for artists from military, first responder and hospital practitioner services to share their art and their stories. They are always looking for new submissions and involvement in upcoming galleries. For more...
Photo Gallery: Alberta Winter Games at CFB Cold Lake
Supplied Photo From February 13 to 16, the Lakeland Region — including Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake — welcomed athletes from across the province for the Alberta Winter Games. Events hosted at CFB Cold Lake took place at the Col. J. J. Parr Sports Centre and...
Social Work Month in the CAF – Supporting members when it matters most
Uniformed CAF social workers gather at the National Social Work Training 2026 in Halifax - Supplied Photo Each March, Social Work Month provides an important opportunity to recognize the vital role our military and civilian social workers play in strengthening the...
232 New Residential Housing Units Planned for CFB Cold Lake
Stock Photo Members posted to Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake will see expanded on-base living options as 232 new Residential Housing Units (RHUs) are planned for construction under Phase 2 of Canada’s national military housing program. The national expansion was...
Temporary Closure Scheduled for parts of Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre at CFB Cold Lake
File Photo Users of the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake are being advised of an upcoming temporary closure affecting several athletic spaces within the facility. Beginning at 12 p.m. on Friday, February 27th, the main gymnasium,...
4 Wing Padre to Host Seven-Week Marriage Course in Cold Lake
Supplied Photo Couples in Cold Lake looking to reconnect, refocus and invest in their relationship will soon have an opportunity to do just that. Beginning April 1, 4 Wing Padre, Captain Derrick Lee, will host The Marriage Course at the Cold Lake Community Church. ...
Canada’s New Defence Industrial Strategy: What it means for Defence Team members
Supplied Photo Canada has launched its first-ever Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) - Security, Sovereignty and Prosperity: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy. The goal is simple: to strengthen Canada’s defence industrial base so the Defence Team can access the...
Nominations Extended for 4 Wing Sports Awards
File Photo Members of the 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake community still have time to recognize outstanding athletic achievement, as nominations for the 2026 4 Wing Sports Awards have been extended to February 28, 2026. The extension gives...
CAF Compensation Phase Three: Key information for members
Stock Photo On August 8, 2025, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) announced new pay and benefits to better support members. The changes will occur in phases, with the first phase announced in early October 2025. Phase three introduces new initiatives including...