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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...
Full Throttle Festival and After Burner Concert to Light Up Cold Lake and Bonnyville on Air Show Weekend
Guests say hello to an entertainer at the 2022 Full Throttle Festival in Cold Lake - File Photo As the Cold Lake Air Show gears up for its 2024 edition, residents and visitors alike are in for an unforgettable experience with two vibrant celebrations: the Full...
Statement from Minister Blair and Minister Petitpas Taylor on Air Force Day
File Photo The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement: “Today, we celebrate Air Force Day on Parliament...
Join the Fun at Summer Sports Day at 4 Wing Cold Lake on June 14th
4 Wing members play Volleyball at Summer Sports Day in 2023 - File Photo 4 Wing members can participate in friendly competition once again as 4 Wing Summer Sports Day returns on June 14th. The day will run from 8 AM until Noon and see members participating in up to 9...
CF-188 Hornet flyby for the Edmonton Elks Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Game
File Photo A Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-188 Hornet from 4 Wing Cold Lake will conduct a flyby shortly before the Edmonton Elks game on Saturday, June 8, 2024. At approximately 2:04 p.m., the aircraft will fly over the Commonwealth Stadium from North to...
The Heroes of Normandy
Supplied Photo Death struck deeply into those who waded ashore on June 6, 1944. Struggling to quickly move from their landing craft to the sand of Normandy beach. Burdened by the heavy weight of their equipment, and the sights and sounds around them. Before them lay a...
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...
Doing The Right Thing Has Rewards!
Supplied Photo 4 Wing Cold Lake Military Police, Cold Lake RCMP and City of Cold Lake Municipal Enforcement Officers are continuing their summer program which rewards youth throughout Cold Lake with Positive Tickets. Tickets will be given to youth who are caught...
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...









