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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...
A historic swim: Capt. Stephanie Bigelow crosses the English Channel
Supplied Photo Capt. Stephanie Bigelow (33 CF H Svcs) has made history as the second Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member ever to successfully swim across the English Channel, an achievement not seen since 1951, when Winnie Roach of the Canadian Women’s Army Corps first...
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...
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...
From CAF Logistics to Global Growth: Veteran-Owned Floèm Pioneers Canada’s Nordic Tea Market
Supplied Photo Floèm, a Canada-based company specializing in unique Nordic herbal teas and infusions, continues to redefine the Canadian specialty food market, successfully applying military logistics and innovative practices to its rapidly growing business....
CANEX Cold Lake Set to Celebrate Grand Reopening on November 13
Supplied Photo The CANEX at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake is gearing up for its official grand reopening on Thursday, November 13, marking the occasion with live music, cake, and more. The celebration is set to begin at approximately 9 a.m. and will feature 4...
Photo Gallery: Exercise Gander Gunner at CFB Cold Lake
Master Corporal Matt Berry operates a C6 Medium Machine Gun aboard a CH-146 Griffon during Ex GANDER GUNNER, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta on 18 October 2025 - All photos by Aviator Marcos Resch, Canadian Armed Forces Photo In mid-October, members of the Canadian Armed...
CFB Cold Lake Hosts Successful Sports Day on October 17th
Volleyball during CAF Sports Day on October 17th - All photos unless noted by Mike Marshall / The Courier News On October 17th, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake came alive with activity as 548 participants took part in 4 Wing’s Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Sports...
National Veterans’ Week Speaker Program
Stock Photo During Veterans’ Week (VW) 2025, from November 5 to 11, Canadians will come together to pay tribute to all Canadian veterans who have served this country with pride and those who continue to do so today. I know that many of you have participated in the...
Canadian Armed Forces Apology for Racial Discrimination and Racial Harassment
File Photo On October 30, the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Jennie Carignan, and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Chief Warrant Officer (CWO), Bob McCann, will deliver an apology on behalf of the CAF to current and former CAF members who have experienced systemic...
Cold Lake Haunt Returns with Twisted Fairy Tale Fun
File Photo Looking for a spine-tingling way to celebrate the Halloween season? The Cold Lake Haunt is back this weekend, transforming your favourite fairy tales into dark and twisted adventures — enter if you dare! The event runs Saturday and Sunday, October 25th and...
Moving the skies of the UK: COBRA WARRIOR 2025
Group photo of the Air Task Force (ATF) during Exercise Cobra Warrior 25-2, as part of Operation REASSURANCE, at Royal Air Force (RAF) Station Waddington, United Kingdom, on September 28, 2025 - Photo: Corporal Bélynda Casse, Imaging Services, 3 Wing Bagotville While...
Courier News Q&A: Bob Mattice Responds to Mayoral Election Questionnaire
Bob Mattice - Photo From Facebook As the 2025 Municipal Election approaches, Courier News reached out to all three candidates for mayor of Cold Lake to hear directly from them on key issues affecting the community. Here are Bob Mattice’s responses to our...