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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...
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...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Annual Orange T-Shirt Campaign
Designed by Cree two-spirit artist Aiden Duncan, this year’s artwork “One Story” - Supplied Photo As we come together to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, CANEX and Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) are once...
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...
Aqua Days Brings Family Fun to Kinosoo Beach This August Long Weekend
Supplied Photo Families at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake and across the region are invited to soak up the sun and enjoy a full day of fun at Aqua Days, returning to Kinosoo Beach on Saturday, August 2. Hosted by the City of Cold Lake, Aqua Days is a summer...
Volunteer as an Employee Assistance Program Peer Advisor
Stock Photo Calling All Future Volunteers: Join our Inventory The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is looking to create an inventory of Peer Advisors across Canada The EAP offers a professional, confidential, and proactive service designed to support you and your...
Padre’s Ponderings: Spike Milligan Ranks
Stock Photo A few years ago, I read what one critic called “an unreliable history of the war” (WWII). Why would I waste my time, you ask? Well, my curious friend, I’ll tell you. It was the fourth volume of Spike Milligan’s memoirs. Spike was an English gunner...
The Administrative Response Centre answers your CMP policy questions
Do you have questions about Chief of Military Personnel (CMP) policies on topics like benefits, health, and careers that Unit Subject Matter Experts are unable to answer? The Administrative Response Centre (ARC) is available to help. The ARC answers questions about...
Familiar face at CFB Cold Lake wins international award
Dana Hess, left, presents Jeff Gaye with an ISWNE Golden Dozen award for outstanding editorial writing- Photo via Gordon Cameron / Respect Jeff Gaye, editor of the Cold Lake-based Respect newspaper, was awarded a Golden Dozen award for outstanding editorial writing by...