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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...
Cold Lake to Host Canadian Walk for Veterans on September 21
Photo from the Canadian Walk for Veterans / Facebook On Sunday, September 21, 2025, Cold Lake residents will join Canadians across the country in stepping forward to support Veterans, active service members, and their families during the eighth annual Canadian Walk...
Stories of support: How CFMWS strengthened the military community
Report highlights ongoing commitment to the CAF operations - Supplied Photo Every year, thousands of military members and their families turn to Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) for support, and their needs continue to grow and evolve. From helping...
4 Wing MFRCS to Benefit from Fuel Good Day 2025
Photo from the Lakeland Co-op / Facebook The 4 Wing Military Family Resource Centre Society (4 Wing MFRCS) has been chosen as one of the beneficiaries of Lakeland Co-op’s Fuel Good Day, taking place on Tuesday, September 16th. Fuel Good Day is a community initiative...
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...
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...
CAF Imagery Contest 2025: Time to share your best shots
Supplied Photo The 58th annual Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Imagery Contest is now accepting submissions. From September 1 to October 15, enter your photo for a chance to WIN great prizes. The CAF Imagery Contest is your chance to turn amazing photos into awesome...
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...
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...
Military Spouse Employment Initiative: Explore a career that moves with you
Stock Photo Frequent relocations and employment disruptions impact the employment continuity of the spouses and common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members. The Department of National Defence (DND)’s Military Spouse Employment Initiative (MSEI) helps...
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...