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4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake Welcome New Chief Warrant Officer in Change of Appointment Ceremony
Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Carlos Oliveira, incoming 4 Wing CWO (left), Colonel Mark Hickey, 4 Wing Commanding Officer (right), and CWO Dipen Mistry, outgoing 4 Wing CWO (right), sign the Change of Appointment (CoA) documents during the 4 Wing CoA Ceremony at the...
4 Wing Summer Sports Day Brings Fun, Fitness, and Friendly Competition
Soccer players in action during the 2025 4 Wing Summer Sports Day, held at CFB Cold Lake on June 20th - All photos and video by Mike Marshall/ The Courier News Under sunny skies and with high spirits, 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake hosted its 2025 Summer...
CDS & CAF CWO Message: Looking back with thanks, looking forward with purpose
Supplied Photo As we head into the summer leave and posting season, we want to thank you—military members Regular and Reserve Force, and public service employees—for your hard work, dedication, and professionalism. We’ve seen a great deal of activity across the...
Courier Connections with the Cold Lake Air Force Museum – Episode 4
Photo Gallery: Flag Raising during Pride Week at CFB Cold Lake
A rainbow ribbon pin worn by Canadian Armed Forces members to celebrate Pride Week during the Progressive Pride flag raising at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta on 09 June 2025 – All Photos via Sailor First Class Amy Langlois, Royal Canadian Navy Imagery Technician
Kick Off to Summer Event Returns to CFB Cold Lake with Fun for the Whole Community
The Kick Off to Summer Event returns to Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake on Friday, June 20th - File Photo As part of Recreation Month, the 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) team is once again welcoming the community to celebrate the start of summer with the Kick...
Padre’s Ponderings: Hurtin’ Words
Stock Photo I’ve often struggled with how I express my opinion about poor drivers. This really came home to me when my eldest son was about six years old. We were out and about somewhere and a driver with less-than-stellar abilities suddenly performed a maneuver of...
CAF Women in Sports Grant Applications Now Open
Supplied Photo Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members who are passionate about supporting women in sport can now apply for funding through the CAF Women in Sports Program Grant, with applications open until March 31, 2026. Applications must be submitted no later than...
Canada’s new government is rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces
File Photo Today, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Minister of National Defence David McGuinty announced Canada’s plan to increase and accelerate its investments in defence. This builds on the commitments made last year in Canada’s defence policy, Our North, Strong...
4 Wing Band Delivers a Blockbuster Performance with Movie-Themed Concert
The 4 Wing Band takes the stage during their Spring Concert at the Cold Lake High School Theatre on May 25.All Photos: Sailor 1st Class (S1) Amy Langlois, 4 Wing Imaging The 4 Wing Band brought cinematic flair to the stage on May 25 with a free concert at the Cold...
Youth Author Shines at Art Smith Aviation Academy
Supplied Photo Kaelynn Freel, a Grade 8 student at Art Smith Aviation Academy in Cold Lake, is being recognized as a Northern Lights Shining Star for her creativity, storytelling skills, and passion for writing. Kaelynn recently had her short story, Outcast to...
Canadian Armed Forces members – the 2025 Canadian Forces Housing Differential rates are now available
Photo from the Canadian Forces Housing Agency / Twitter The Canadian Forces Housing Differential (CFHD) is a monthly payment designed to help CAF members secure suitable housing across Canada. CFHD rates are adjusted annually to reflect the economic situation and vary...
CFB Cold Lake Technicians Secure Third Place at 2025 Canadian AME Competition
Supplied Photo A team of Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) aircraft technicians from Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake achieved a commendable third-place finish at the 2025 Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Competition, held on May 6–7 in Calgary, Alberta. The...
RCAF Unveils New Training Aircraft for the Future Aircrew Training Program
Supplied Photo The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has unveiled the aircraft that will train the next generation of aircrew as part of its new Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. These aircraft will replace several legacy systems and are being introduced as part...
Canadian soldier of the First World War identified
File Photo The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have identified a previously unknown First World War grave in Adanac Military Cemetery in Miraumont, France, as that of Captain William Webster Wilson, a Canadian soldier. The...