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Paws and Pose: Beethoven the Cat Steals the Show at Meow-Ga
Beethoven the cat enjoys a snack while others take in Meow-Ga on April 23rd at the Mackenzie Arts and Community Centre at CFB Cold Lake- Photo by Mike Marshall / The Courier News Yoga mats and whiskers shared the spotlight on April 23rd as 4 Wing Personnel Support...
Global Resurgence of Measles Cases – 22 CFHSC
Stock Photo Due to decreased vaccination rates, there is a global resurgence of measles cases, a highly contagious yet vaccine-preventable disease. While measles more commonly affects children, adults can also become infected. Pregnant women and those with weakened...
Art Smith Aviation Academy Invites Families to Kindergarten Open House on May 6
File Photo Art Smith Aviation Academy, located at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, is welcoming families to its Kindergarten Open House on Tuesday, May 6, offering parents and guardians a chance to learn more about the school’s dynamic early education programming. The...
4 Wing Cold Lake Increased Air Traffic: Public Affairs
File Photo Residents of Cold Lake may notice an increase in air traffic from April 11 to May 16 including CH-47 Chinooks and CH-146 Griffons conducting training. This movement is part of the Advanced Tactical Aviation Course, an intensive program that prepares aircrew...
CFB Cold Lake Packers Reflect on a Stellar Season of Teamwork and Resilience
File Photo The 2024/25 season for the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake Packers Men's Hockey Team was a testament to the power of unity, dedication, selflessness and sportsmanship. While the season culminated in both triumph and heartbreak, it was the spirit of the...
Stepping Stones Crisis Society to Open New Facility in Cold Lake This Fall
Photo from The Stepping Stones Society / Facebook In a press release issued on March 31st, Stepping Stones Crisis Society announced the upcoming opening of its new 50,000-square-foot facility at 5305 47 Street, Cold Lake, bringing all its programs under one roof. The...
4 Wing Chaplain’s Office Relocating to CANEX Mall Annex
The newly renovated annex of the CANEX Mall at CFB Cold Lake, now home to the 4 Wing Chaplains and other offices - Photo by Mike Marshall / The Courier News The 4 Wing Chaplain’s Office is on the move. As of March 31st, the office will now be located inside the annex...
Courier Connections with the Cold Lake Air Force Museum – Episode 2
Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake Personnel Encouraged to Share Their Stories with The Memory Project
File Photo Members and veterans of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake are invited to share their military experiences through The Memory Project, a volunteer speakers bureau that arranges for veterans and Canadian Forces members to share their stories of military...
Padre’s Ponderings: Character
Stock Image A number of years ago, my CO at 1 Svc Bn forwarded to me a speech and mess dinner prayer written and delivered by a friend of mine (yes, I have friends). Unlike me, he likes people and is a very good chaplain (according to some sr NCOs whom I could name...
Join Us in Creating a Positive Change: Become a Defence Representative
File Photo The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre’s Restorative Engagement (RE) program is inviting CAF members and DND public service employees from all walks of life to join our upcoming Defence representatives’ cohorts. This is a unique opportunity to be...
Cold Lake Firefighters Compete in Inaugural Tactical Firefighter Games
Participants in the inaugural Tactical Firefighter Games pose with 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Fitness Coordinator Hannah Penn (left) and Fitness and Sports Instructor Brett Mitchelmore (right) - All Photos Supplied On March 24, 2025, three members of the...
Photo Gallery: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination event at CFB Cold Lake
Captain Nicole Shields Speaks about their experiences at International Day of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in the 4 Wing Theatre, 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta on 14 March 2025 - All photos by Aviator Angus Crosby-Smith, Royal Canadian Air Force Imagery...
Increased Activity at Cadet Camp and “Bark Park”: Public Affairs
File Photo Please be advised that 4 Wing will be hosting several overlapping courses/exercises (Advanced Tactical Aviation Course, Exercise Gander Gunner and Rotary Wing Air Intercept) from 11 April to 16 May. There will be increased activity at the Cadet Camp and...
Time to Renew Your RV Compound Membership!
File Photo If you store your RV, boat, or trailer in the 4 Wing RV Compound, mark your calendar—it’s time for membership renewals! Starting March 31st, 2025, all members will need to renew based on their priority level. Here’s how the renewal timeline breaks down: ...








