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Gingerbread Junction Brings Holiday Cheer to CFB Cold Lake
A young guest visits with Santa Claus at the Gingerbread Junction event on December 14th at CFB Cold Lake - All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News The Mackenzie Arts and Community Centre at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake was transformed into a festive...
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...
Canadian military recognizes excellence in sport: The 36th annual CAF Sports Awards Ceremony
Photo (left to right): General Carignan, Master Corporal (ret) Wannamaker, Master Corporal Makischuk, Major (ret) Burt, Master Warrant Officer Bartlett, Chief Petty Officer 1st class Laurendeau, CAF Chief Warrant Officer McCann - Photo credit: Corporal Liam Du Plessis...
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...
Royal Canadian Air Force opens door to new career paths and paid education opportunities
450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron aircrew refuel a CH-147F Chinook helicopter at Kamloops Airport in British Columbia during Operation LENTUS on July 10, 2021, to help provincial authorities stabilize the wildfire situation in Kamloops. Air Operations Support...
Strengthening the Forces during National Addictions Awareness Week 2024
A Canadian soldier demonstrates the proper techniques for lighting a portable stove to Spanish soldiers of the enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia during Winter Warfare training in the Camp Adazi training area during Operation REASSURANCE - Supplied Photo...
Holiday Cheer Returns with the 2024 Courier News Office Decorating Challenge!
Colonel Dave Turenne, 4 Wing Commanding Officer, and Chief Warrant Officer Dipen Mistry, 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer visit Santa Clause at 4 Wing Replenishment Flight during the 2023 Courier News Christmas Office Decorating Challenge on December 14, 2023. Photo...
4 Wing Band to Deliver Festive Cheer at Annual Christmas Concert
The 2024 4 Wing Band Christmas Concert Poster - Supplied Photo The 4 Wing Band is set to spread holiday joy with their annual Christmas concert, taking place at 2 PM on December 8th at the Cold Lake High School Theatre in the Energy Centre. This year’s event promises...
Christmas Hamper and Angel Tree Programs Return to CFB Cold Lake
A group photo of the 4 Wing Cold Lake Command Team for the Christmas Hamper Program at the 4 Wing Chaplains building in Cold Lake Alberta, on 13th November 2024. From left to right: Captain Alexander Krause, Major Howard Rittenhouse, Colonel Mark Hickey, Capt...