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Canadian Armed Forces Apology for Racial Discrimination and Racial Harassment
File Photo On October 30, the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Jennie Carignan, and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Chief Warrant Officer (CWO), Bob McCann, will deliver an apology on behalf of the CAF to current and former CAF members who have experienced systemic...
Cold Lake Haunt Returns with Twisted Fairy Tale Fun
File Photo Looking for a spine-tingling way to celebrate the Halloween season? The Cold Lake Haunt is back this weekend, transforming your favourite fairy tales into dark and twisted adventures — enter if you dare! The event runs Saturday and Sunday, October 25th and...
Moving the skies of the UK: COBRA WARRIOR 2025
Group photo of the Air Task Force (ATF) during Exercise Cobra Warrior 25-2, as part of Operation REASSURANCE, at Royal Air Force (RAF) Station Waddington, United Kingdom, on September 28, 2025 - Photo: Corporal Bélynda Casse, Imaging Services, 3 Wing Bagotville While...
Courier News Q&A: Bob Mattice Responds to Mayoral Election Questionnaire
Bob Mattice - Photo From Facebook As the 2025 Municipal Election approaches, Courier News reached out to all three candidates for mayor of Cold Lake to hear directly from them on key issues affecting the community. Here are Bob Mattice’s responses to our...
Courier News Q&A: Ty Mikolas Responds to Mayoral Election Questionnaire
Ty Mikolas - Supplied Photo As the 2025 Municipal Election approaches, Courier News reached out to all three candidates for mayor of Cold Lake to hear directly from them on key issues affecting the community. Here are Ty Mikolas’ responses to our questionnaire. Note:...
The Department of National Defence Provides Updates on Canadian Armed Forces Housing Across Canada
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 Yesterday, the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), on behalf of Honourable...
Courier News Q&A: Sherri Buckle Responds to Mayoral Election Questionnaire
With the 2025 Municipal Election on the horizon, The Courier News asked all three mayoral candidates in Cold Lake to answer a set of questions about their plans for the city. Here are Sherri Buckle’s answers. Note: The views and opinions expressed by Sherri Buckle in...
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...
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...
4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake Members Honour the Battle of Britain
Corporal Brandon Milsom stands sentinel at the Cold Lake Cenotaph, Veterans Memorial Park, Cold Lake, Alberta on 21 September 2025 - Photo credit: Aviator Marcos Resch, Canadian Armed Forces Photo On September 21st, members of 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base (CFB)...
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...