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4 Wing assists City with curling rink upgrades
The Curling facility at the Cold Lake Colf and Winter Club - Photo from the Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club / Google A significant contribution towards upgrades at the Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club’s curling facilities was made by 4 Wing Cold Lake. At a meeting held...
Command Team Wellness Challenge Wraps Up with Barbecue at CFB Cold Lake
CFB Cold Lake members take in the Command Team Wellness Challenge Barbecue at Club 41 on September 3rd - All photos by Janae Wandler / The Courier News 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake-based members gathered at Club 41 on September 3rd to celebrate the...
Tactical training builds skills for RCAF’s Aircraft Security Officers
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces conduct training designed to protect a CC-130J Hercules as part of the Aircraft Security Officer Course at 8 Wing Trenton on 22 July 2025 - Photo by: Corporal Luke Barrie, 8 Wing Imaging. The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and the...
Stepping Stones Crisis Society to Officially Open New 50,000 Sq. Ft. Facility
Photo from Stepping Stones Crisis Centre / Facebook Stepping Stones Crisis Society is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its new trauma informed facility, a transformational project made possible through the unwavering commitment of local governments, community...
New Parent Wellness Room Scheduled to Open at Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre
The new Parental Exercise Room (PER) is shaping up for its debut, says 4 Wing PSP Staff - Supplied Photo No babysitter? No problem. A brand-new space is about to change the way parents stay active at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake. The Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre...
The Courier News Through the Decades – The Nineties
The Courier News Through the Decades is brought to you by:Our trip through time brings us to the 1990s—an era of global change, shifting alliances, and cultural revolutions that still echo today. For CFB Cold Lake and the Royal Canadian Air Force, it was a decade...
National Defence Welcomes the Canadian Coast Guard to the Defence Team
Photo by the Department of National Defence / Facebook The Department of National Defence (DND) today announced the integration of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) into the Defence Team, marking an important step forward in strengthening Canada’s maritime security. This...
Padre’s Ponderings: Perseverance
Stock Photo A few years ago, I went to Wainwright (triggering shakes and flash-backs the whole way) in order to be part of an interview for two prospective Reg force chaplains. We sat down very amicably – we’re all friends here! – and proceeded to give them the...
Community Registration and Information Night Returns to Cold Lake
The poster for the event - Photo from the City of Cold Lake Mark your calendars: the City of Cold Lake will host a Community Registration and Information Night on Thursday, August 28 at 5:00 p.m. at the Cold Lake Energy Centre, offering a one-stop opportunity for...
Colonel J.J. Parr Aquatics Centre Commences Annual Maintenance Shutdown
File Photo The Colonel J.J. Parr Aquatics Centre at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake has officially begun its annual Maintenance Shutdown. According to 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Aquatics Supervisor, Hannah Pelchat, the closure is a necessary part of...
Streamlined re-enrollment for skilled applicants
Supplied Photo Did you know that the re-enrollment process has been streamlined for skilled applicants returning to the CAF/RCAF? You may be eligible if you: Released in the last five years* under items 4C (voluntary), 5B (reduction of strength), or 5C (completed...
Introducing the brand-new Occupant Portal: a streamlined hub for military housing needs
Supplied Photo The Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) recently reached a significant milestone in modernizing its operations by launching the Occupant Portal on Canada.ca. This new webpage brings all of the Agency’s occupant services together in one convenient...
Minister of National Defence Visits Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake
David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, at CFB Cold Lake during his visit on August 13th - Photo Credit: Private Michaela Boyd, Canadian Army Imagery Technician On August 13th, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, paid a visit to Canadian...
Oktoberfest Returns to CFB Cold Lake with Food, Music, and Family Fun
File Photo Lederhosen? Check. Dirndls? Check. A big appetite for German food? Double check! The 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Oktoberfest is back on Saturday, October 4th – and it’s bringing an evening of Bavarian-style fun the whole family can enjoy under...
