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Pet Licence Renewals Due for 2026 in the City of Cold Lake
Stock Photo Pet owners in the City of Cold Lake, including residents of Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, are being reminded to ensure their dog or cat is properly licensed for 2026. The City of Cold Lake requires all dog and cat owners to purchase an annual pet licence...
New peer support activities for people affected by sexual misconduct
Stock Photo A new year brings new opportunities to connect and heal. This winter, the SMSRC’s Peer Support Program, in collaboration with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), is hosting new trauma-informed activities for individuals affected by sexual misconduct and...
410 Squadron Takes Top Honours at 4 Wing Messes Festival of Trees
Photos courtesy of the 4 Wing Messes (via Facebook), with additional images by Mike Marshall / The Courier News. The 4 Wing Messes Festival of Trees has officially wrapped up for the season, with winners announced following weeks of holiday cheer, creativity, and...
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 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...
The Courier News Through the Decades – The Present and the Future
The Courier News Through the Decades is brought to you by:The Courier News Through the Decades - The Present and the Future Looking to the next 10 or 20 years, the future of the Royal Canadian Air Force—and life at 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake—will continue to evolve,...
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...
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...
Senior NCMs take victory in first-ever Frosty Faceoff
The Senior NCM team hoists the Frosty Faceoff Cup following a hard-fought 6–5 victory over the Junior NCM squad during the inaugural Frosty Faceoff Hockey Game at CFB Cold Lake on December 17. All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News The first-ever Frosty...
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...