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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...
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...
Governor General Mary Simon Visits Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Honours RCAF Centennial
The Governor General of Canada inspects members from 4 Wing at CFB Cold Lake during her visit on October 25th - All photos by Mike Marshall/The Courier News On Friday, October 25th, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake had the honour of welcoming Her Excellency the...
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...
Welcome to the Royal Canadian Air Force, 2 Air Support Operations Squadron!
Commander of 2 Wing, Colonel Belley presided over the 2 Air Support Operations Squadron Assumption of Command Ceremony where command was assumed by Lieutenant Colonel Riley and Warrant Officer Parker at the National Air Force Museum of Canada in Trenton, Ontario on 25...
4 Wing Captain Franz Sobek Completes RBC Gran Fondo from Vancouver to Whistler
Captain Franz Sobek at the RBC Grand Fondo - Supplied Photo On September 7th, Captain Franz Sobek of 4 Wing Cold Lake completed the prestigious RBC Gran Fondo, cycling from Vancouver to Whistler alongside thousands of other participants. A Gran Fondo, which translates...
Win a Student Experience at the Invictus Games
Supplied Photo As we lead into Remembrance Day, we take the time to acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who served their country, on and off the battlefield. This year, ATCO is offering a new way for Alberta students to share their feelings about the heroes...
Sound the Alarm: 4 Wing Fire Service Highlights Smoke Alarms in Fire Prevention Week
4 Wing Fire Service members Sergeant Adam McAloney (left) and Aviator Madison Préfontaine talk with students at Art Smith Aviation Academy during Fire Prevention Week at CFB Cold Lake - Photo by Mike Marshall / The Courier News The 4 Wing Fire Service took fire safety...
Dining Services Relocated as All Ranks Kitchen deals with building issues
The 4 Wing Officers' Mess - File Photo Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake has announced that the All Ranks Kitchen will be temporarily closing due to ongoing infrastructure issues. The last meal served at the All Ranks Kitchen was supper on October 6th. From October...