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Fire Prevention Week: “Charge into Fire Safety™”
Supplied Photo Fire Prevention Week is underway from October 5–11, 2025, with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) highlighting this year’s theme: “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” The campaign aims to educate Canadians on the...
4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake Members Honour the Battle of Britain
Corporal Brandon Milsom stands sentinel at the Cold Lake Cenotaph, Veterans Memorial Park, Cold Lake, Alberta on 21 September 2025 - Photo credit: Aviator Marcos Resch, Canadian Armed Forces Photo On September 21st, members of 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base (CFB)...
Public Service Announcement: A Reminder on Drone Safety from 4 Wing & CFB Cold Lake
File Photo 4 Wing wishes to remind the Lakeland community that flying any un-authorized Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or privately-owned drones is strictly prohibited in the 4 Wing Control Zone, including Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake property. There are signs on...
Sold-Out Oktoberfest Brings Bavarian Spirit to CFB Cold Lake
Guests take in the 2025 Oktoberfest celebration, presented by 4 Wing PSP, at CFB Cold Lake on October 4 - All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News. Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake came alive with Bavarian cheer on Saturday, October 4th, as the 4 Wing...
Veterans Horse Camp: A chance to rediscover yourself
Sgt (retired) Becky Lemon rides Melody, at Red Rose Ranch in 2024 - Photo: Sgt (retired) Becky Lemon Recently retired (ret’d) Sergeant (Sgt) Becky Lemon and an active member serving in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) had the opportunity to attend a wellness retreat at...
Registration open for PSP youth camps during Alberta teacher strike
Stock Photo With the Alberta Teachers’ Association strike set to begin Monday, October 6th, 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) has opened registration for daily youth camps to support Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) families. The camps will operate Monday to Friday...
Register now for the upcoming Canadian Special Operations Forces Command Virtual Job Fair
Supplied Photo The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) is hosting a virtual job fair on October 9 from 12:00 to 14:00 EDT. There will be a live information session followed by a Question & Answer period with CANSOFCOM members from a variety of...
Supporting Indigenous Defence Team members’ mental health and well-being
In order from left to right, CWO Pickard, Col Grebstad, Col Toope, MWO Quinn, Commander of the Canadian Army LGen M.W Wright, WO Leblanc (Eagle Staff carrier), MWO Brown, CPO2 Langley, at the 2024 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony - Supplied Photo As...
New scholarship opens doors for CAF members, veterans, and families
Stock Photo Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, veterans, and their families now have access to a new scholarship designed to remove barriers to education and career training. The General Hillier Valour and Service Veterans and Military Families Scholarship (VSS),...
4 Wing to Host Indigenous Cultural Sharing Event for Truth and Reconciliation
File Photo 4 Wing will host an Indigenous Cultural Sharing Event on Monday, 29th of September to observe the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. It will be held at the concrete circle that forms a gathering place in between the CANEX and the Col J.J. Parr Sports...
Bark in the Park returns to Cold Lake with charity walk and family festival
Supplied Photo Cold Lake residents and their four-legged companions will be hitting the trail for a good cause this weekend as Bark in the Park returns with its annual charity dog walk and family festival. The event takes place Saturday, September 27th, at the Lion’s...
2025 Your Say Survey is now live for Regular Force and Primary Reserve members
Help inform decisions on personnel programs and policies that affect you with the 2025 Your Say Survey - Supplied Photo Help inform decisions on personnel programs and policies that affect you. The Your Say Survey is your opportunity to be heard and to provide...
Art Smith Aviation Academy Students Take Part in Terry Fox Run
Students from Art Smith Aviation Academy at CFB Cold Lake during the Terry Fox Run on September 16th - Photo from Art Smith Aviation Academy / Facebook Students at Art Smith Aviation Academy, located at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, laced up their running shoes on...
Upgrades Underway at CFB Cold Lake Dog Park and Community Garden
Workers begin removing fencing at the Dog Park located outside the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre on September 16th - Photo by Mike Marshall / The Courier News Work is currently underway at the dog park outside the Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre at 4 Wing Cold Lake, with...
Training Mission Commanders during Exercise Cobra Warrior 25-2
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 Hornet pilots from 3 Wing return from a flight in support of Exercise Cobra Warrior 25-2, as part of Operation REASSURANCE, at Royal Air Force (RAF) Station Waddington, United Kingdom, on September 9, 2025 - Photo: Corporal...