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Winners Announced for 2024 Courier News Christmas Office Decorating Challenge
4 Wing Commander Colonel Mark Hickey and 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer Dipen Mistry pose with 4 Wing PSP Corporate Services Manager Janae Wandler and members from both 1 Dental Unit/ 22 Canadian Forces Health Services (left) and 4 Operations Support Squadron CLAWR Ops...
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...
Christian Keller Takes Helm as New Curator of Cold Lake Air Force Museum
Christian Keller, the new Curator of the Cold Lake Air Force Museum - Photo from the Cold Lake Museums / Facebook The Cold Lake Air Force Museum has welcomed Christian Keller as its new curator. Bringing a lifelong passion for history and extensive experience in...
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...
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...
The 2024 Your Say Survey is live—Help shape personnel policies!
Supplied Photos The Your Say Survey is your opportunity to be heard and to provide leadership with valuable insights on a variety of topics, which will help inform decisions about policies and programs. Questions in this survey include topics such as: experiences on...