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The Courier News Through the Decades – The 2000s
The Courier News Through the Decades is brought to you by:The Courier News Through the Decades – The 2000s The new millennium brought a mix of optimism, innovation, and global uncertainty. From rapid technological advances to major international conflicts, the 2000s...
Meet the team that helps to identify the CAF’s fallen members
The Casualty Identification Program team. From left to right: Renée Davis, Dr. Sarah Lockyer, Dr. Melissa Davidson and Alexandra McKinnon. (Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario)- Photo credit: Len Wagg. In June, the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed...
Padre’s Ponderings: Thanks
Stock Photo Every year it gets harder. The date sneaks up on me like an RSM ready to pounce on an ill-turned-out troop. And all of a sudden it’s here. What am I supposed to do? What can I say? How do I deal with it? No, it’s not my wedding anniversary; it’s...
CAF Sports Day Returns to 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake on October 17
Hockey action during CAF Sports Day in 2024 at CFB Cold Lake - File Photo Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and civilian personnel at 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake will lace up their running shoes, grab their gear, and take part in a full morning of sport and camaraderie...
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...
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...
4 Wing Hosts Indigenous Cultural Sharing Event for Truth and Reconciliation
Col Mark Hickey, 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake Commander, honours Agnes Gendron with one of only 100 RCAF Centennial coins issued - All photos by Janae Wandler/The Courier News Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake observed the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on...
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...
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...
Chief of the Defence Staff visits Cold Lake
General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) and Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Bob McCann, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Chief Warrant Officer conduct a town hall with the members of 4 Wing Cold Lake in Alberta on September 15, 2025 - Credit: Sgt Nicolas...
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...