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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...
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)...
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...
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...
Conflict Solutions and Services are here to support you on International Conflict Resolution Day – and everyday!
Stock Photo Defence Team members deserve to work in a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful workplace. Each year, International Conflict Resolution Day (ICRD) is observed on the third Thursday of October, offering Defence Team members an opportunity to take stock of...
Padre’s Ponderings: Thanksgiving
Stock Photo Once again, the rolling calendar snags a 30lb. turkey. Yes, it’s Thanksgiving! When the Pilgrims scraped hull on the sands of the ‘New World’ on December 11, 1620, they picked a pretty poor time to arrive in what would one day be Massachusetts. Winter...
CFB Cold Lake’s Captain Mercedes LeBlanc Shines at 2024 Lifesaving World Championships in Australia
Captain LeBlanc at the 2024 Lifesaving World Championships - Supplied Photo 42 Radar Squadron (42 RS) member Captain Mercedes LeBlanc recently showcased her talent on the international stage, competing in the 2024 Lifesaving World Championships (LWC) in Australia....
Night flying to take place starting October 15th: Public Affairs
File Photo Squadrons from 4 Wing Cold Lake will conduct night flying training over the City of Cold Lake starting October 15 until October 25, 2024. 4 Wing is always mindful of the Lakeland community and this type of training is not intended to disrupt your valuable...
Youth Reporter Competition Launches during National Newspaper Week
Submitted Photo As National Newspaper Week (NNW) celebrates the vital role newspapers play in delivering trustworthy news, the Canadian Forces Newspapers Youth Reporter Competition is back, inviting teens from military families to share their unique perspectives. ...