CFB Cold Lake alum Colonel Joshua Kutryk set to make history aboard Crew-13 mission
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Photo Gallery: Celebrating Oil Country visit to CFB Cold Lake
Hunter, the Edmonton Oilers mascot, flexes on top of a CF-188 Hornet at 1 Hangar, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, on 24 March 2026 - All photos courtesy of Master Sailor Erica Bry, Canadian Armed Forces Photo On March 24, members of the Edmonton Oilers Alumni and the...
Small everyday actions: 2SLGBTQI+ Defence Team Champion Message on International Transgender Day of Visibility
Stock Photo On Transgender Day of Visibility, observed annually on March 31, we recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of the transgender, non‑binary, and gender‑diverse members of our Defence Team community. They are an integral part of the Defence Team and...
Joint Operations Symposium
Supplied Photo The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Joint Operations Symposium (JOS) brings together senior defence and national security leaders to examine specific operational challenges and explore potential solutions to ensure the CAF remains fit for purpose, ready for...
Hop Into Spring is coming to Mackenzie Arts & Community Centre this Saturday
Supplied Photo Families in Cold Lake are invited to shake off the winter blues and welcome the new season at a special spring-themed event happening this weekend. The 4 Wing Community Recreation team, part of 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP), is hosting Hop...
Celebrate Aviation and 130 Years of Trucks at the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
Supplied Photo Ever dreamed of seeing your own aircraft on display at one of Canada’s premier air shows? The Cold Lake Air Show is once again inviting aircraft owners and aviation enthusiasts to apply for a spot in this year’s Static Display. Selected participants...
Oilers bringing Celebrating Oil Country spotlight to Cold Lake with stop planned at CFB Cold Lake
Supplied Photo Cold Lake is set to take the spotlight later this month as the Edmonton Oilers named the community their 2026 Celebrating Oil Country feature city. For those at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake, the visit will include a stop here. The annual...
Registration Now Open for 2026 PSP Summer Camps at CFB Cold Lake
Supplied Photo Registration is now open for the 2026 Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Summer Camps at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake, offering children of Canadian Armed Forces and Defence Team members an exciting way to spend the summer. Designed to keep kids...
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...
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...
Padre’s Ponderings: Hope Springs Eternal
Stock Photo In the dim before times, there used to be a thing called Roll Up the Rim at Tim Horton’s. Perhaps you remember it? … You don’t? Oh. Well, don’t waste your time reading any further because it’s kind of central to my story. But please yourself. Wait. ...
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...