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Have your say on the future of Canadian Military Colleges: Review Board launches consultations with Canadians online portal
RMC Kingston – File Photo The Canadian Military Colleges Review Board (CMCRB) online consultation portal is open and ready to receive input from Canadians regarding Canada’s two military colleges, as related to the mandate of the CMCRB. The Consulting with Canadians...
Cold Lake Air Show to Showcase Iconic Muscle Cars in Anniversary Celebration
Bill Parker's 1971 Pontiac GTO, which will be on display at the 2024 Classic Car Show at the Cold Lake Air Show - Supplied Photo The 2024 Cold Lake Air Show is set to offer more than just high-flying excitement this year. Alongside the awe-inspiring aerial displays,...
Prime Minister announces the upcoming appointment of the new Chief of the Defence Staff
Submitted Photo The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the upcoming appointment of Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan, currently Chief, Professional Conduct and Culture, National Defence, as Chief of the Defence Staff. She will be promoted to the rank of...
Padre’s Ponderings: Bitter and Cynical
Stock Photo When I was still in Edmonton, the chaplain team welcomed the arrival of a brand-new, never-before-used, straight-out-of-the-wrapper chaplain. He hadn’t even been to basic yet! (We were asked not to spoil it for him, but to let him discover the joys and...
Royal Canadian Air Force Celebrates its Centennial during Canada Day Flypast in Ottawa
Supplied Photo To mark its Centennial, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) held its largest flypast in 20 years on Canada Day. 49 aircraft took part in the 20-minute long ‘parade in the sky’ featuring historic, current, and future Canadian military aircraft. The...
4 Wing PSP Community Recreation Kickoff to Summer a Huge Success
Guests take a slide at the Kickoff to Summer event at CFB Cold Lake on June 21st - All photos by Mike Marshall/ The Courier News On June 21st, the 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Community Recreation Kickoff to Summer event transformed the area outside the...
More Exciting Static Displays at the 2024 Cold Lake Air Show!
Guests take a look at a CF-18 on display at the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show - File Photo The 2024 Cold Lake Air Show promises to be an exhilarating event for aviation enthusiasts, with an impressive lineup of static displays already having been announced. In addition to...
RCAF Sets Guinness World Record for Most Landmarks Illuminated in 24 Hours
The CN Tower in Toronto illuminated in blue on April 1st, 2024, for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Centennial Illumination campaign. The iconic Canadian landmark was one of the 56 landmarks which counted towards the RCAF’s successful world record attempt - All...
2024 4 Wing Summer Sports Day
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CFB Cold Lake Hosts 695 Participants for Thrilling 4 Wing Summer Sports Day
A disc golfer takes a shot during 4 Wing Summer Sports Day on June 14th at CFB Cold Lake - All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News June 14th marked a day of camaraderie and spirited competition as just under 700 Canadian Armed Forces members gathered for 4...
A Change of Commander for the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School
On Thursday, 13 June 2024, during the ceremony formalizing the change of command, LCol M.R. Kieley succeeded Col C.L. Wong CD who had held the position since June 2022 - Supplied Photo Colonel Chung Wong, who has been at the helm of the Canadian Forces Leadership and ...
Behind the Scenes at the 2024 Cold Lake Air Show
Action at the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show - Photo by Mike Luedey The 2024 Cold Lake Air Show, set to dazzle spectators on July 20th and 21st at 4 Wing Cold Lake, promises to be an extraordinary event, thanks to the meticulous planning and dedication of a remarkable team....
Photo Gallery: Raising of the Pride Flag at CFB Cold Lake
CFB Cold Lake members prepare to raise the Pride Flag in front of Building 1 on June 13th, in conjunction with Pride Week at the base - All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News
4 Wing Bandmaster Bidding Farewell to CFB Cold Lake
Master Warrant Officer Sylvain Beyries (at left) leads the 4 Wing Band at their Christmas concert in 2022 - File Photo Master Warrant Officer Sylvain Beyries is taking a final bow as 4 Wing Bandmaster. The 4 Wing Band maestro is moving on to a new challenge as he...
Empowering the Skies: CFB Cold Lake member among attendees at Montreal’s Women in Aviation Event
Canadian Armed Forces participants, including CFB Cold Lake member Captain Monica Matzner (back row, right) at the CWIA Conference with Anika Nowak, founder of Purposeful Empathy by Design - All photos from Warrant Officer Pamela Evans. A conference celebrating women...









