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Travelling Afghanistan Exhibit and Film Screening Coming to Cold Lake This Weekend
Photo from Combined Forces Production Collaborative / Facebook A national touring exhibit and documentary film focused on Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan will be on display at the Cold Lake Energy Centre this weekend. From January 9 to 11, the Cold Lake...
Royal Canadian Legion Celebrates 100 Years — Cold Lake Branch Welcomes New Members
Photo from the Royal Canadian Legion / Facebook The Royal Canadian Legion is marking its 100th anniversary in 2026 by offering free membership to all new members who join this year. They will become part of an organization whose primary mission is to serve veterans...
New Year, New Financial Strategy: Why Human Advice Matters More Than Ever
Supplied Photo January marks a fresh start. After the holiday season, many Canadians face credit card bills, renewed resolutions, and a desire to get their finances back on track. It’s tempting to turn to artificial intelligence (AI) tools for quick budgeting help or...
New agreement opens doors to instructor-led training for CAF members
Mr. Taki Sarantakis, President of the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) (left), and Major-General Jeannot Boucher, Commander of Canadian Defence Academy (right), sign the new Memorandum of Understanding between CSPS and the Canadian Armed Forces on November 24 -...
The Department of National Defence Acquires Additional Apartment Complex in British Columbia
Supplied Photo The Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Jill McKnight, on behalf of the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, announced that the Department of National Defence (DND) has...
Esprit de Corps Opens Nominations for 2026 Women in Defence Award
Supplied Photo Esprit de Corps Magazine has begun accepting nominations for its 2026 Women in Defence Award, an annual recognition highlighting women who have made significant contributions across the Canadian defence landscape. The award, now a long-standing feature...
Holiday Message from the 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake Command Team
Stock Photo Dear members of 4 Wing & CFB Cold Lake, As we reflect on 2025, we recognize the challenges and opportunities that have shaped us. This year has been marked by resilience, innovation, and unwavering commitment to excellence. As we approach the holiday...
Happy Holidays from Defence Team Leaders
Image from video To see the 2025 Holiday message from Defence Team Leaders, click here.
CAF Invites Canadians to Share Holiday Messages of Support
Stock Photo As the holiday season approaches, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is calling on Canadians to help bring comfort and encouragement to those who serve. A dedicated online message board has been launched, inviting the public to submit holiday messages to CAF...
Shootout Decides Annual Officers vs NCM Hockey Game
4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake Commander Colonel Mark Hickey is joined by Honorary Colonel Andrew Abbott, Chief Warrant Officer Carlos Oliveira, Scott Lassell from Inter Pipeline, and Cenovus Energy representatives Sarah Chileen and Sheldon Tutossi for the ceremonial puck...
4 Wing Offices Deck the Halls for 2025 Christmas Decorating Challenge
Members of 1 Dental Unit proudly accept the Penguin Trophy from 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake Commander, Colonel Mark Hickey, on December 16, after being named winners of the 2025 Courier News Christmas Office Decorating Challenge.Decoration photos courtesy of Corporal...
Gingerbread Junction Brings Holiday Cheer to 4 Wing Families
A young guest works on a gingerbread house at 4 Wing PSP's Gingerbread Junction on December 13th - Photo by Mike Marshall / The Courier News The 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Community Recreation team hosted their annual Gingerbread Junction on December...
Agile Combat Employment: RCAF’s success in TARASSIS
Group photo of the Air Task Force (ATF) during Tarassis, as part of Operation REASSURANCE, at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, October 15, 2025 - Photo: Master Corporal Bélynda Casse, Imaging Services, 3 Wing Bagotville The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) successfully...
CAF Fire Service: building leaders, driving change through FSWO
Submitted Photo When members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) fire service first attended the Fire Service Women Ontario (FSWO) Training Symposium in 2022 in Belleville, Ontario, it was transformative. What began as a few dedicated members seeking professional...
Padre’s Ponderings: Scrooge, Grinch, and Charlie Brown
Stock Photo Just a few weeks before writing this, I was on leave in the UK. It was half term, as they call it, so the kids were out of school and looking forward to Hallowe’en - not quite as mutant a monster as it’s become here, but popular nonetheless (I wanted to...