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Command Team message to families for the Holiday Season
Stock Photo Dear families of the 4 Wing and CFB Cold Lake Defence Team, As we approach the close of 2024, a year filled with milestones and memories, including the Centennial of the Royal Canadian Air Force, we wanted to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt...
Command Team message for the Holiday Season
Stock Photo Dear members of 4 Wing & CFB Cold Lake, As we conclude 2024, a year that marked the Centennial of the Royal Canadian Air Force, we should all take pride in reflecting on the challenges we faced and successes that we achieved together. This holiday...
4 Wing Chaplains Spread Holiday Cheer with Successful Christmas Hamper and Angel Tree Campaigns
CFB Cold Lake Chaplains pose in front of the Cold Lake Food Bank vehicle after a successful Christmas Hamper and Angel Tree campaign - Supplied Photo The 4 Wing Chaplains' annual Christmas Hamper and Angel Tree programs have once again brought holiday cheer to the...
Holiday Spirit Shines at Annual Officers vs. NCM Hockey Game
Players line up for the ceremonial puck drop at the Officers vs. NCM Hockey Game, held at CFB Cold Lake. (Back row, from left) 4 Wing Commander Colonel Mark Hickey, Sarah Chileen and Sheldon Tuttosi of Cenovus Energy, 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer Dipen Mistry and Todd...
Cold Lake Air Show Receives Prestigious 2024 Dick Schram Memorial Community Relations Award
Cold Lake Air Show Director of Administration Rob Larson (center) stands with Director of Air Operations Major Erick O’Connor (at his right) and other dignitaries including United States Air Force F-35 Lightning II demo pilot Major Melanie “MACH” Kluesner (at his...
Holiday Creativity on Display: The 2024 Christmas Decorating Challenge Honorable Mentions
Yesterday, we revealed the winners of the 2024 Courier News Christmas Office Decorating Challenge, but the holiday spirit was alive in every corner of the base! This gallery showcases the incredible creativity and effort from all the other teams who took part. From...
CFB Cold Lake Hosts International Day for Persons with Disabilities Event
Canadian Armed Forces members view a presentation from Veterans Affairs during the International Day for Persons with Disabilities presentation at the Wing Theatre in 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta on 03 December 2024 - Photo Credit: Sailor First Class Amy Langlois, Royal...
Winners Announced for 2024 Courier News Christmas Office Decorating Challenge
4 Wing Commander Colonel Mark Hickey and 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer Dipen Mistry pose with 4 Wing PSP Corporate Services Manager Janae Wandler and members from both 1 Dental Unit/ 22 Canadian Forces Health Services (left) and 4 Operations Support Squadron CLAWR Ops...
The CD turns 75 and shows a new face!
The Canadian Forces’ Decoration - Supplied Photo The Canadian Forces’ Decoration, commonly known as the CD, is the most ubiquitous of all Canadian honours. The familiar ten-sided golden decoration with its distinctive red ribbon bearing three thin white stripes has...
Supporting Wellness for All: A New Era of 4 Wing PSP Health Promotions
(From Left) Montanna Barrette, Jody Morrissette and Mrigank “Miggie” Kothyari stand inside the Health Promotions office, located inside the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre at CFB Cold Lake - Photo by Mike Marshall / The Courier News The 4 Wing Personnel Support...
Stay Cozy This Winter: The Courier News Launches Reader Appreciation Contest!
Supplied Photo As the chill of winter sets in, there's nothing quite like snuggling up with your favourite read. To celebrate our dedicated readers, The Courier News is excited to announce our Reader Appreciation Contest! From now until December 31st, every...
Padre’s Ponderings: Impacted Kringle Syndrome
Stock Photo I was in Canadian Tire a few months ago on a mission. It was the end of the summer season, and I was fervently hoping that the left-handed lawn edger with collapsible sun-shelter and double cup holder would be on sale. Or that they’d even have such a...
Christian Keller Takes Helm as New Curator of Cold Lake Air Force Museum
Christian Keller, the new Curator of the Cold Lake Air Force Museum - Photo from the Cold Lake Museums / Facebook The Cold Lake Air Force Museum has welcomed Christian Keller as its new curator. Bringing a lifelong passion for history and extensive experience in...
Opinion: Decorating for Christmas
Stock Photo Are you someone who waits to decorate for Christmas until after Thanksgiving? Or do you think "Less is more" when deciding how many twinkle lights to string outside of your home? There's definitely a debate about how early is too early to decorate or what...
Flight Safety Investigation Report for CH147310 Chinook accident
File Photo The Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) Directorate of Flight Safety, which is the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) Airworthiness Investigative Authority, has concluded its Flight Safety Investigation into the accident that occurred on June 20, 2023, in the...