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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...
Courier Connections with the Cold Lake Air Force Museum – Episode 6
New Military Family Dependant Card Coming to CFB Cold Lake
Supplied Photo Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake is introducing a new way for military families to access 4 Wing’s Restricted Areas. Starting this fall, the Military Family Dependant Card (MFDC) will be available to spouses and dependants of Canadian Armed Forces...
Improvements to Compensation and Benefits for the Canadian Armed Forces
Stock Photo The Government of Canada has announced improvements to compensation and benefits for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members. These initiatives will be rolled out over the next 12 months. Military Factor Adjustment CAF members will see a significant,...
Public Service Announcement : Royal Canadian Air Force fighter jet to conduct flypast over the Glendon Derby Parade in Glendon, Alta.
File Photo A Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet fighter jet from 409 Squadron from 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alta., will conduct a flyby over the Glendon Derby Parade in Glendon, Alta. on August 9th, 2025 between approximatively 10h AM and 10h45 AM. The aircraft will fly...
Operation CADENCE: RCAF secures airspace for G7 Summit
With the Alberta Rockies as a natural backdrop, members of the Air Task Force from Operation CADENCE gathered at the helicopter landing site in Nakiska for a group photo. At the center stands Staff Sergeant Andrew Kyle, Site Commander of the Temporary Accommodation...
Your Next Outdoor Adventure is Closer Than You Think with the 4 Wing RV Park and Campground
The 4 Wing RV Park and Campsite - File Photo Did you know there’s a quiet, family-friendly RV park and campground right here at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake? Tucked just across from the old Martineau subdivision and surrounded by beautiful woodlands, the 4...