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4 Wing Band Brings Movie Magic to the Stage with Free Concert on May 25
Supplied Photo Lights, camera… music! The 4 Wing Band is set to present A Matinee at the Movies, a free concert celebrating the magic of cinematic music, on Sunday, May 25 at 2:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Cold Lake High School Theater, and all are welcome...
CFB Cold Lake Athlete to Represent Canada at Prestigious U.S. Volleyball Championship
Captain Jazlyn McDermot from the 4 Wing Cold Lake International Military Sports Council volleyball team poses for a photo at Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta on 08 May 2025 - Photo by Corporal Kastleen Strome, Royal Canadian Air Force Imagery...
Message from the new Minister of National Defence
David J. McGuinty Official Portrait/ Portrait officiel - Credit: Bernard Thibodeau, House of Commons Photo Services Defence Team, It is a profound honour to have been appointed as Canada’s Minister of National Defence. The Canadian Armed Forces and the...
International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia 2025
Supplied Photo May 17th, the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) is a day to reflect, to honour, and to reaffirm our commitment—to equity, to dignity, and to the continued fight against discrimination in all its forms. It’s a day...
Courier Connections with the Cold Lake Air Force Museum – Episode 3
Padre’s Ponderings: Grow a Marriage
Stock Photo For yet another week, my wife is in Edmonton for work. Most of the time, she works remotely for an accounting firm, but during busy season (taxes), she stays for a week. Last month, she was there for TWO weeks! And once again, I’m left to my own...
Intersection Slo-Pitch League Returns This May at CFB Cold Lake
Stock Photo Softball season is right around the corner at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake, with the Intersection Slo-Pitch Co-Ed League set to launch another exciting year of friendly competition and camaraderie. Games for the 2025 season will begin on May 20,...
Fire Ban in Effect at CFB Cold Lake Due to Extreme Conditions
Stock Photo A fire ban is currently in effect at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, with the fire index set to EXTREME, according to the 4 Wing Fire Service. Until further notice, only approved fires will be permitted on base, including within the Residential Housing...
Cold Lake Museums Reopen for the Season May 16th
File Photo The Cold Lake Museums will reopen their doors for the season on Friday, May 16th, welcoming visitors back to one of the community’s favourite summertime attractions. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., guests can once again explore the site’s rich collection of local,...
Adventure, Creativity, and Fun Await at PSP Summer Camps in Cold Lake
File Photo School will be out soon, and the Personnel Support Programs Summer Camp program at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake is ready to make this summer one to remember! Designed for school-aged kids, PSP Summer Camp offers nine weeks of themed fun, packed with...
Canadian veterans prepare for Nijmegen Marches in the Netherlands
Brigadier-General (Ret’d) Peter Holt and Captain (Ret’d) Adwin “OJ” Gallant are preparing for the International Four Days Marches Nijmegen. This year, it will be held from July 15 to 18. (Submitted photo) This summer, thousands of marchers from more than 70 countries...
The Courier News Through the Decades – The Seventies
The Courier News Through the Decades is brought to you by:The Courier News Through the Decades – The ‘70s As The Courier News continues its 70th anniversary celebration, we turn our attention to the 1970s—a decade defined by bold fashion, cultural change, and...
Live Music, Buffet, and a Big Cause: 784 Wing Gears Up to ‘Raise the Roof’
Supplied Photo Mark your calendars for a night of music, food, and community spirit as 784 (Diamond Jubilee) Wing hosts its “Raise the Roof Fundraiser” on May 10, 2025, at the Wing’s location on 5319 48 Ave. Set to begin at 6:00 p.m., the evening will feature a live...
Why CFB Cold Lake’s Airfield Bears the Name of ‘Buck’ McNair
The sign entering Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake that honours Group Captain Robert Wendell “Buck” McNair - Photo by Mike Marshall / The Courier News If you've ever driven past the sign at the front gate of Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake that reads "Group Captain R.W....
Paws and Pose: Beethoven the Cat Steals the Show at Meow-Ga
Beethoven the cat enjoys a snack while others take in Meow-Ga on April 23rd at the Mackenzie Arts and Community Centre at CFB Cold Lake- Photo by Mike Marshall / The Courier News Yoga mats and whiskers shared the spotlight on April 23rd as 4 Wing Personnel Support...