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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...