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Padre’s Ponderings – Being Grounded
Stock Photo The concept of grounding and its benefits has its roots in many cultural and spiritual practices. Simply defined, grounding “is a set of simple strategies that can help you detach from emotional pain.” It’s also a way to dig deeper, reflect on your life,...
2024 Cold Lake Air Show – Three more performers you don’t want to miss!
The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Avro Lancaster - Photo from the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum The 2024 Cold Lake Air Show is shaping up to be one of the most awe-inspiring celebrations of aviation in the country. On July 20th and 21st, performers from far...
Seven advance after Golf Playdowns at 4 Wing
A golfer tees off at the 4 Wing Golf Playdowns, held at the Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club at CFB Cold Lake, from May 29th to the 31st – All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News Golfers at 4 Wing hit the links recently to see who would move on to the Candian...
Vendor Opportunities Available for CFB Cold Lake’s Cultivate and Craft Market
Vendors and attendees take in the Cultivate and Craft Holiday Market at Club 41 on December 3rd, 2023 - File Photo Upcoming Cultivate and Craft Markets are looking for interested vendors, says organizer and 4 Wing CANEX Manager Sheri Klein. The markets provide the 4...
Minister Blair announces major investments in equipment and training for the Canadian Armed Forces in partnership with Canada’s defence industry
File Photo On May 29th, at the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries’ annual defence industry tradeshow (CANSEC), the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced significant investments to equip the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with...
MFRC is a Four-Letter Word you need to remember!
Be sure to register with your MFRC and check the consent box on your Family Care Plan There are so many moving parts and stresses that come with any type of move. Especially a military move. So many thing s to consider, to plan, to put in place. It is often...
Get the Most Out of the Cold Lake Air Show: Download the Official App Today
The 2024 Cold Lake Air Show App - Supplied Photo Connect digitally with the 2024 Cold Lake Air Show with the official Air Show App! Prepare for an exhilarating experience as we bring you the ultimate guide to the Cold Lake Air Show, right at your fingertips. Featuring...
4 Wing’s Runway Transformed for Successful RCAF Run
Participants pose at the 2024 Centennial RCAF Run, hosted at CFB Cold Lake on May 24th - All photos by Janae Wandler / The Courier News It was on your mark, get set, and celebrate at the Centennial RCAF Run hosted at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake on May 24th. ...
4 Wing Receives Freedom of the City from Cold Lake
4 Wing Commander, Colonel David Turenne asks the mayor of Cold Lake, Craig Copeland for permission to take control of Cold Lake during the Freedom of the City parade on 23 May 2024, in Cold Lake Alberta. (Photo by Cpl Brock Curtis, Royal Canadian Airforce Imagery...
Watch your mail for your War Amps 2024 Key Tags
War Amps 2024 key tags en route to Cold Lake – Supplied Photo Cold Lake and surrounding area residents can expect to receive their 2024 War Amps key tags in the mail starting this week. Each key tag has a confidentially coded number. If you lose your keys, the finder...
Defence Minister Bill Blair releases third status report of the External Monitor
File Photo On May 16th, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, released the third biannual status report of the External Monitor, Madame Jocelyne Therrien. The report provides an external, independent assessment of the progress made by the Department...
High-Flying Canadian Performances to Watch at the 2024 Cold Lake Air Show!
File Photo (by 4 Wing Imaging) While the 2024 Cold Lake Air Show features a stellar lineup of performers from across the globe, fans always enjoy the homegrown talent of our Canadian aerial displays! The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CH-148 Cyclone is considered one...
A Week to Remember: Open House and Ceremonies Planned for RCAF Centennial
Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake will be a hive of activity as some special celebrations begin this week. The base is gearing up for a week full of events to celebrate both the 100th Anniversary of The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The week of events begins...
From International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia to World Pride Month
Stock Image It has been a long difficult journey for the 2SLGBTQI+ community within the world, Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in being accepted and their fight against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia. The American Psychiatric Association removed...
International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia 2024
Supplied Photo It has been 20 years since May 17th was named the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. This day was chosen to honour May 17, 1990, the date the World Health Organization made the landmark decision to declassify homosexuality...