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Tickets Now on Sale for the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
File Photo Excitement is already building across the Lakeland as tickets for the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show officially went on sale December 1st—more than 200 days before jets roar over the skies of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake once again. One of Canada’s top...
International Day of Persons with Disabilities at CFB Cold Lake
Stock Photo The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is observed each year on December 3rd, promoting the rights, dignity, and full participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society. It is an important opportunity to raise awareness...
Sparkle in the Park 2025 Lights Up Cold Lake
Photo from Hearts for Healthcare / Facebook Cold Lake is shining brighter than ever as Sparkle in the Park returns for 2025! Running now through December 6th at the M.D. of Bonnyville Campground, this festive event promises a dazzling winter wonderland experience for...
CANSOFCOM in the Arctic – Exercising in pursuit of excellence
Members of CANSOFCOM drive a rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) through Resolute Bay in Nunavut in August 2025 - Photo by CANSOFCOM Image Technician The past years have presented the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) with both challenges and...
4 Wing Band Set to Spread Holiday Cheer with Free Christmas Concerts in Bonnyville and Cold Lake
File Photo The holiday season is about to sound a whole lot more festive as the 4 Wing Band brings its annual Christmas Concert to Bonnyville and Cold Lake this December. With two performances scheduled—Sunday, December 7th at the brand-new Strathcona Performing Arts...
The Courier News Through the Decades – The 2010s
The Courier News Through the Decades is brought to you by:The Courier News Through the Decades – The 2010s The 2010s were a decade of continued excellence for the Canadian Armed Forces. For 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake, the years from 2010 to 2020 marked the end of major...
New Awards Up for Grabs as Christmas Office Decorating Challenge Returns to CFB Cold Lake!
Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Dipen Mistry, 4 Wing Cold Lake CWO, checks out the 1 Dental Unit / 22 Canadian Forces Health Services Centre’s entry in last year’s Courier News Christmas Office Decorating Challenge- Photo: S1 Amy Langlois, RCN Imagery Technician It’s that...
4 Wing Christmas Hamper and Angel Tree Program Returns to Support Local Military Families
The 4 Wing Chaplain team stands with 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake Commander Colonel Mark Hickey, and 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer CWO Carlos Oliveira, marking the official launch of the 2025 Christmas Hamper and Angel Tree Program. — Photo by Mike Marshall / The Courier...
Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available for CAF Members at 4 Wing
A Canadian Armed Forces member at CFB Cold Lake receives a vaccination during a clinic held as part of CAF Sports Day on October 17 — File Photo. 22 Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (22 CF H Svcs C) is once again offering annual influenza and COVID-19...
CANEX Cold Lake Celebrates Grand Re-Opening After Major Revamp
Officials, including 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake Commander Col. Mark Hickey (centre) and CANEX Cold Lake Manager Sheri Klein (right), cut the ribbon to officially reopen the CANEX store at CFB Cold Lake on November 13. — Photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News The...
Letter to the Editor: Small gesture, big effect
Stock Photo A quiet moment in a parking lot reminds one service member that gratitude belongs to all who serve—past, present, and future. Today I grabbed milk at the store. I didn’t expect a member of the Cold Lake community to be waiting in the parking lot, ready to...
Cold Lake Remembrance Day Ceremony to Honour Canada’s Veterans
File Photo Cold Lake residents will once again come together to honour Canada’s veterans at the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony, hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 211 and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, November...
2025 National Silver Cross Mother Announced: Mrs. Nancy Payne
Supplied Photo The Royal Canadian Legion has named Mrs. Nancy Payne of Lansdowne, Ontario, as Canada’s 2025 National Silver Cross Mother. Each year, the Legion selects one mother to represent all Canadian mothers who have lost a son or daughter in military service to...
Poppy Campaign 2025 Begins in Cold Lake
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 211 officially launched the 2025 Poppy Campaign in Cold Lake on October 30 with the presentation of the first poppy. The ceremony, held at City Hall, brought together local leaders and members of the Canadian Armed Forces to mark the...
In a world of change, the CAF’s Seamless Canada initiative remains a constant
Supplied Photo Over the past five years, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has navigated a rapidly shifting global landscape marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, rising geopolitical instability, and domestic labour shortages. These challenges tested operational readiness...