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Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence
Supplied Photo On April 8th, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Defence Minister Bill Blair released Our North, Strong and Free – a defence policy update that responds to the significant global shifts we have witnessed since Canada’s comprehensive defence...
Photo Gallery: Cold Lake Air Force Museum’s RCAF Centennial Open House
Air Cadets examine an aircraft outside the Cold Lake Museums during the RCAF Centennial Open House, hosted on April 6th – All photos by Mike Marshall / The Courier News
Navigating Your New Adventure: Welcome to CFB Cold Lake
File Photo For many in the Canadian Armed Forces, this time of year can be a transition period. As winter gives way to spring, many are finding new homes in new locations as they are posted to different bases. No matter whether you're returning to CFB Cold Lake for...
Night Flying for 4 Wing Cold Lake starting on April 8th
File Photo Squadrons from 4 Wing Cold Lake will conduct night flying training over the City of Cold Lake starting April 8 until April 26, 2024. 4 Wing is always mindful of the Lakeland community and this type of training is not intended to disrupt your valuable peace...
Cold Lake Air Force Museum’s Open House to Spotlight 100 Years of RCAF Achievements
The Cold Lake Museums - File Photo Guests at the Cold Lake Air Force Museum will get a special glimpse into some new displays celebrating the centennial of the Royal Canadian Air Force this weekend. The museum is hosting a special RCAF 100th Anniversary Open House on...
Seeking Indigenous candidates for AS-04 and AS-05 opportunities
Supplied Photo The Department of National Defence (DND)’s Indigenous recruitment process is now open! We are looking for you! As an Indigenous person, your unique experience, knowledge, and contribution to Canada’s past, present, and future are instrumental in our...
The Courier News salutes the RCAF 100th Anniversary!
File Photo April 1st marks a landmark day in Canadian aviation history. It's on this day that the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) was officially born. After bravely serving in what was then the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) during the First World War, Canadian aircrews...
Padre’s Ponderings: Mortality Alert
Stock Photo Hawaii is beautiful: palm trees, sandy beaches, sunshine and warm weather, delightful cocktails, nuclear missile alerts. It’s got it all. Yes, that’s right. I was in Hawaii when the state-wide missile alert went off five years ago this month. The alert...
Op-ed: Albertans encouraged to know their healthcare options
Stock Photo Note: Due to copyright, this document could not be translated from its original language. Alberta Health Services (AHS) is always working to manage the capacity in emergency departments to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality care. This includes at our...
RCAF crews travel across Canada in a recruitment blitz
Master Corporal (MCpl) Thomas Furman, an Airborne Electronic Sensor Operator (AESOP) from 404 Long Range Patrol and Training Squadron, explains the electronic equipment used on board the CP-140 Aurora to an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer student during the...
Medley of Memories: Diane Raymond
“Taken at the Courier in 1995 in the old building before we moved to a new one” - All Photos Supplied Medley of Memories is a captivating feature that invites you to delve into the rich tapestry of Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake’s legacy. From military personnel to...
Minister Blair introduces legislation to modernize the military justice system and advance culture change in the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces
File Photo The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, introduced legislation to amend the National Defence Act that proposes a suite of targeted changes to modernize the military justice system. The proposed amendments address key recommendations...
4 Wing PSP member receives CFMWS Exceptional Achievement Award
4 Wing PSP Sports Coordinator Jasmine Starman - File Photo Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake Personnel Support Program (PSP) members are celebrating an exciting achievement by one of their own. Sports Coordinator Jasmine Starman was recently handed a 2023 Canadian Forces...
This Day in Courier News History – Ep. 5
Royal Canadian Air Force to celebrate its Centennial by lighting the sky blue
Photo via RCAF/Facebook On April 1, 2024, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will celebrate its official Centennial. For a century the RCAF, and its personnel have defended Canada, its people, allies, and interests. In celebration of the Centennial and commemoration...