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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...
Attention Veterans: Could Your Cancer Be Service-Related?
Stock Photo If you served in a technical trade that involved regular use of chemicals or were deployed in Afghanistan and exposed to burn pits, your cancer could be linked to your military service. Veterans with Cancer Inc. encourages veterans who may have been...
Boo-tiful Turnout: Cold Lake Haunt Draws Over 1,000 Visitors
Younger guests take in the scares at the Cold Lake Haunt, held before Halloween at CFB Cold Lake- Photo by Jennifer Bain / 4 Wing PSP The Cold Lake Haunt once again brought thrills, chills, and plenty of community spirit to the city, drawing more than a thousand...
Emergency Response Exercise for 4 Wing Cold Lake: Public Affairs
File Photo On 18 November, 4 Wing will be conducting an Emergency Response exercise within the Bark Park and Archery Range on base for the full duration of the day. This scenario will depict an on-base Explosive Ordnance Disposal emergency situation, requiring a...
Make a Splash: Join the Lifeguard Team at the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre!
A PSP Lifeguard at the Aquatics Centre inside the Colonel J.J. Parr Sports Centre - File Image If you’re looking for a rewarding job that’s all about teamwork, skill-building, and helping others, consider joining the 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Aquatics...
Cold Lake Remembers: Community Gathers to Honour Veterans on Remembrance Day
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces and other Cold Lake residents gathered at the Energy Centre in Cold Lake for the Remembrance Day ceremony on November 11th – All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News On Monday, November 11th, residents of Cold Lake and...
The Steel Spirit – Artist Spotlight: James Lightle
James Lightle - All Photos Supplied James Lightle is originally from Port Hope, Ontario, where he and his brother were befriended by a WWII veteran, Bill Northcott. Their routine of friendship with Bill, included endless rounds of euchre. ‘Bill was a kind-hearted man...
Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance: Honoring Lives, Promoting Awareness
Supplied Photo Transgender Awareness Week, observed from November 13 to 19, raises visibility for the transgender and gender-diverse community, educating the public about their experiences and challenges. Advocates and allies amplify transgender voices, promote...
Unleash Your Creativity: Join BreakBeatCode – A Free Coding Program for Military Teens brought to by Google Canada!
Supplied Photo Are you a teen in the military community eager to dive into the world of coding and music? BreakBeatCode is here to help you unleash your inner DJ and coder, offering a unique, free opportunity to learn how to create your very own beats—all by writing...
The 2024 Canadian Forces Newspapers Youth Reporter Competition is open for submissions until November 17, 2024.
Supplied Photo Presenting a unique opportunity for military youth aged 13-18, the 2024 Canadian Forces Newspapers Youth Reporter Competition, sponsored by Natasha's Wood Foundation, invites you to share your stories and insights through writing. With four categories,...
Energy Centre Set for Cold Lake’s Remembrance Day Observance
File Photo The City of Cold Lake will hold its annual Remembrance Day ceremony at the Energy Centre on Monday, November 11th. The ceremony will begin at 10:45 a.m., with Canadian Armed Forces members from Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake joining local dignitaries,...
Making a mark in memory of Hong Kong veterans
Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association volunteer Derrill Henderson points to the “HK” marker being added to gravestones across Canada, including that of John Levitt, a member of 1st Battalion, The Royal Rifles of Canada Canadian Active Service Force (CASF); in...
Padre’s Ponderings: Band of Brothers
Stock Image I’m sure most of you have watched, or at least heard of, Band of Brothers, that HBO classic depicting the soldiers of Easy Company, 506 Regt, 101 Airborne Div. The first time I watched the mini-series, I was spell-bound. I still am – and I’ve watched it...