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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...
From Cold Lake to the UK: Sarah Barber Shines in Multinational Air Operations Exercise
Sarah Barber, 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Reconditioning Manager, poses during Exercise COBRA WARRIOR in the UK – All Photos by Corporal Kastleen Strome, Royal Canadian Air Force Imagery Technician unless otherwise noted For Sarah Barber, Reconditioning...
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,...
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...
2024 Silver Cross Mother Maureen Anderson Honours Sons’ Legacy of Service
Mrs. Maureen Anderson - Supplied Photo The Royal Canadian Legion has named Mrs. Maureen Anderson as the 2024 National Silver Cross Mother. In this role, Anderson will lay a wreath at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on November 11, representing all Canadian mothers...
First World War Veteran Ralph Hodgson Inspired a Generation of War Amputees
Rachel Quilty, a graduate of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, pays tribute to Ralph Hodgson at Ralph Hodgson Memorial Park in Port Hope, Ontario Ralph Hodgson (1895-1948) lived by the motto inscribed on his tombstone: “It’s not what you have lost that...
Cold Lake’s Poppy Campaign Launches with 4 Wing Leadership at City Hall Ceremony
4 Wing Commander Colonel Mark Hickey and 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) CWO Dipen Mistry attend the “First Poppy” event with City of Cold Lake Mayor Craig Copeland and Cold Lake Legion Branch 211 President Todd Rorke at City Hall on 23 October 2024 – All photos...
A Readers Halloween Tale
Supplied Photo I still remember that Halloween night in 1965 as if it were yesterday. We lived on a military base back then, tucked away in the middle of nowhere. Rows of identical beige houses lined the streets in the married quarter's community, and the kids knew...
The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre opens call for applications for the Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program
Supplied Photo The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC) is committed to improving access to support services for individuals affected by sexual misconduct within the Defence community. Today, the SMSRC launched its 2024-25 call for applications for...
Game On! CAF Sports Day Brings Out Competitive Spirit at CFB Cold Lake
Volleyball action at CAF Sports Day at CFB Cold Lake - All Photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News unless noted otherwise Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake was buzzing with energy on Friday, October 18th, as members laced up, geared up, and got ready to compete in...
Remembrance Day Sentry Program selection announced
File Photo Today, the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), General Jennie Carignan, announced the members selected for this year’s Remembrance Day Sentry Program. Eleven Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and one officer from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)...
Canada’s Aviation Book of the Year!
The Royal Canadian Air Force: 100 Years of Service Volume 1 By Larry Milberry and Hugh A. Halliday - Supplied Photo The RCAF’s 1924-2024 Centennial has been highlighted by airshows, dedications, commemorative coins and book launches. Adding to the list and having long...
Get Ready for a Spooky Weekend at the Cold Lake Haunt!
Stock Photo Brace yourself for a haunting good time this weekend as the Cold Lake Haunt returns for two nights of thrills and chills! Taking place on October 26th and 27th from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Mackenzie Arts and Community Centre at CFB Cold Lake, this year's...