Kids’ Zone set to bring hands-on fun and STEM learning to the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
A Howling Good Time Awaits at Paw-Casso
Canadian Armed Forces members – The 2026 Canadian Forces Housing Differential rates are now available
Bear Sighting at CFB Cold Lake
More performers and aircraft announced for the 2026 Cold Lake Air Show
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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...
CFB Cold Lake Commemorates 100th Year of RCAF with Open House Extravaganza
Attendees of the RCAF 100 Open House at 4 Wing Cold Lake were given the opportunity to go and sit in a CF-18 among many other great things to partake of for the day. (Photo by Janae Wandler, Corporate Services Manager) Many guests, including over 2000 students, got...
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...
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...
Elevate Your Family Fun: Explore Kids’ Activities and Tasty Treats at Cold Lake Air Show 2024!
File Photo From a Kids’ Zone sure to provide an unforgettable experience for younger air show guests, refreshments with convenience and delicious food options, The 2024 Cold Lake Air Show is sure to please every guest, young and young at heart! The Kids’ Zone at the...
Gala of the Century: CFB Cold Lake Ready to Commemorate 100 Years of RCAF in Style at Anniversary Celebration
Supplied Photo Tickets are still available for a once-in-a-century celebration of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in Cold Lake. Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake is readying to host an RCAF 100th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, May 25th. The celebratory affair...
Council breaks ground on Cherry Grove Fire Hall & Grader Shop
Supplied Photo On May 7, 2024, the Municipal District of Bonnyville Council broke ground for the new fire hall and grader shop in Cherry Grove. After a series of fires in Cherry Grove last year, which saw the loss of the community’s church, Council decided to...
Lace Up Your Sneakers: Deadline to Register for CFB Cold Lake RCAF Run is May 15th
Stock Photo Participants are running out of time to register for a very special edition of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Run, hosted at 4 Wing. The run will take place on Friday, May 24th, and will see attendees partake in a 5-kilometre fun run or wellness walk...
From Past to Present: CF-18 Demo Jet Unveils Special Centenary Design Celebrating 100 Years of RCAF History
The 2024 CF-18 Demonstration Team - All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News The 2024 CF-18 Demonstration Team Jet has been revealed. The jet was unveiled to applause inside Hangar One at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake on May 3rd. Several dignitaries in...
Canadian Natural Lifts Spirits at CFB Cold Lake Through Morale-Boosting Packages, Donation
A group photo of the Canadian Natural group and Cold Lake Command Team members, Cold Lake Alberta, on 25 April 2024. From Left to Right: Tracy Miller, Chief Warrant Officer Dipen Mistry, Kim Foisy, Floyd Perras, Brad Bailey, Lieutenant-Colonel Alexia Hannam, Judith...
Power and Precision: Experience the F-35A II Lightning Demo Team at the 2024 Cold Lake Air Show
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team performs a practice airshow performance at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, April 1, 2024. The F-35 Demo Team performs rehearsal flights regularly to maintain flying certifications and...
Are you relocating to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu?
Stock Photo Will your family soon be relocating to the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu area? The IGLU project, an initiative from the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School Association (CFLRSA), was launched last November to support military families settling in the...
Now Open for Submissions: Support Our Troops National Scholarships Program
The Support Our Troops National Scholarship Program is now open for applications until July 18, 2024 - Stock Photo The Support Our Troops National Scholarship Program is now open for applications until July 18, 2024. Made possible through the generosity of Support Our...