Submit an Article
Submit an Event
CAF News Links
Latest News
Padre’s Ponderings: Hope Springs Eternal
Stock Photo In the dim before times, there used to be a thing called Roll Up the Rim at Tim Horton’s. Perhaps you remember it? … You don’t? Oh. Well, don’t waste your time reading any further because it’s kind of central to my story. But please yourself. Wait. ...
CFB Cold Lake Teams Compete at Canada West Championships
Supplied Photo Athletes representing Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake recently competed across multiple sports at the Canadian Armed Forces Canada West Regional Championships, showcasing determination, teamwork, and competitive spirit. Leading the way was the Cold...
The Steel Spirit – Artist Spotlight: Marilou Villeneuve-Last
Supplied Photo The Steel Spirit is a platform for artists from military, first responder and hospital practitioner services to share their art and their stories. They are always looking for new submissions and involvement in upcoming galleries. For more...
Photo Gallery: Alberta Winter Games at CFB Cold Lake
Supplied Photo From February 13 to 16, the Lakeland Region — including Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake — welcomed athletes from across the province for the Alberta Winter Games. Events hosted at CFB Cold Lake took place at the Col. J. J. Parr Sports Centre and...
Social Work Month in the CAF – Supporting members when it matters most
Uniformed CAF social workers gather at the National Social Work Training 2026 in Halifax - Supplied Photo Each March, Social Work Month provides an important opportunity to recognize the vital role our military and civilian social workers play in strengthening the...
From Supply to Support: CFB Cold Lake Honours the Royal Canadian Logistics Service
Master Warrant Officer Angela Ballard (left) and Lieutenant-Colonel Ian Golding (right) cut the Cake for the Royal Canadian Logistics Service birthday celebration, taken at Club 41, Cold Lake, Alberta, on January 30th, 2026 - All photos by Corporal Connie Valin,...
Temporary Closure Scheduled for parts of Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre at CFB Cold Lake
File Photo Users of the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake are being advised of an upcoming temporary closure affecting several athletic spaces within the facility. Beginning at 12 p.m. on Friday, February 27th, the main gymnasium,...
4 Wing Padre to Host Seven-Week Marriage Course in Cold Lake
Supplied Photo Couples in Cold Lake looking to reconnect, refocus and invest in their relationship will soon have an opportunity to do just that. Beginning April 1, 4 Wing Padre, Captain Derrick Lee, will host The Marriage Course at the Cold Lake Community Church. ...
Canada’s New Defence Industrial Strategy: What it means for Defence Team members
Supplied Photo Canada has launched its first-ever Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) - Security, Sovereignty and Prosperity: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy. The goal is simple: to strengthen Canada’s defence industrial base so the Defence Team can access the...
Nominations Extended for 4 Wing Sports Awards
File Photo Members of the 4 Wing and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake community still have time to recognize outstanding athletic achievement, as nominations for the 2026 4 Wing Sports Awards have been extended to February 28, 2026. The extension gives...
Frost & Float Brings Families Together for a Fun-Filled Family Day at CFB Cold Lake
4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Community Recreation hosts Frost & Float 2026 at the Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre on February 16.All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News. Families from across the Cold Lake region gathered at Canadian Forces Base...
MND Message: Canada launches its first Defence Industrial Strategy
Colleagues, As the world faces a new era of global complexity, the work we do together has never mattered more. Today’s launch of Security, Sovereignty, and Prosperity: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy marks a turning point, not only for the Canadian Armed Forces...
Behind the Design: How the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show Poster Took Flight
The 2026 Cold Lake Air Show poster - Supplied Photo The official poster for the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show has been released, giving the public its first glimpse of what to expect when the event returns to the skies over Cold Lake this summer. The poster is the result of...
Cold Lake Set to Shine as Alberta Winter Games Open This Friday
Photo from the Alberta Winter Games / Facebook Cold Lake is set to burst with provincial pride and community spirit as the 2026 Alberta Winter Games officially kick off with a four-day celebration of youth sport from Friday, February 13 to Monday, February 16, 2026....
Defence Team Champion for Racialized Persons Message: Black History Month 2026
Supplied Photo Black History Month is a time to celebrate the excellence and enduring contributions of Black Canadians to our country, and to the Defence Team. It is a moment to reflect with pride on how far we have come, while remaining attentive to the work that...









