Can We Talk? Supporting suicide prevention in the CAF
Exercise MAPLE STRIKE brings intensive air and land training to CFB Cold Lake
Feast at the Beach returns to Kinosoo Beach this weekend
Intersection Hockey Start-Up Meeting Set for September 9
Cold Lake Cadet Training Centre marks end of summer training with final graduation parade
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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...
Emergency Response Exercise for 4 Wing Cold Lake: Public Affairs
File Photo On 2 June, 4 Wing will be conducting an Emergency Response exercise within the Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake area. This scenario will depict an on-base emergency situation and will involve an access control point with identification check at the main gate...
Letter to the Editor: My Father’s Daughter
Supplied Photo I get the vast majority of my identity from my father. A recent high school dropout already living on his own, he walked into the Recruiting Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to enlist in the Canadian Armed Forces. It was 1984. Later that month, he reported...
Make an Impact in a Unique Summer Working Environment
Corporal Smith at the medical clinic at Argonaut Cadet Training Centre, July-August 2024 - Supplied Photo When Corporal Noa Smith, a Combat Medic with 35 Field Ambulance, took on a six-week summer tasking as a camp medic at the Argonaut Cadet Training Centre (CTC) in...
4 Wing Messes Team Recognized with Challenge Coin for Outstanding Support
From left: 4 Wing Commander Colonel Mark Hickey, Jessica McCormick, Cheilan DesRoches, and Sara Ashley Hayes of the 4 Wing Messes Team, and 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer Dipen Mistry. The Messes Team received a Commendation Coin from the Command Team in recognition of...
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...
Celebrating CAF Military Police During National Police Week
File Photo As National Police Week unfolds from May 11 to 17, 2025, Canadians are taking a moment to appreciate the dedicated individuals who keep our communities safe. This year's theme, "Committed to Serve Together," underscores the collaborative spirit of law...
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,...