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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...
Defence Team Official Languages Co-Champions invite you to celebrate the International Day of La Francophonie 2024!
Supplied Photo To all Defence Team members, Please join us on March 20, 2024, to celebrate the International Day of La Francophonie. This day of La Francophonie is an occasion to celebrate the diversity of the French language and its culture across the world. For us...
Lived experience in research and why it matters
Supplied Photo For some, hearing the word research can have a bit of an otherworldly effect. With thoughts like “That’s about someone else,” “That’s not relevant to me,” or even “My experiences don’t have any value” perhaps being the first thing coming to mind, it can...
Get Your Irish On: Join the Festive St. Patrick’s Day Bash at Club 41 on March 15th!
The poster for the St. Patrick’s Day Bash, hosted by the 4 Wing Messes on March 15th- Supplied Photo Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake members can celebrate a little Irish pride thanks to 4 Wing Messes. On Friday, March 15th, the group will host its Ultimate St....
Brewing Life Skills Lessons at Art Smith Aviation Academy
Supplied Photo Dylan Roy, a Grade 9 student at Art Smith Aviation Academy, is brewing up life skills lessons for himself, and delicious snacks and beverages for teachers. Late last year, in collaboration with Educational Assistant Candice Lion, Dylan started his own...
You’re invited to a special IDERD event!
Supplied Photo The International Day of Eliminating Racial Discrimination (IDERD) will be taking place on 15 March 2024 at the 4 Wing Theatre, from 0930 to 1130. Please join the 4 Wing Defence Visible Minority Advisory Group to recognize this day. The IDERD recognizes...
The Moose stands down
419 Squadron Commanding Officer LCol Ryan Kean (left) and Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) 1 Canadian Air Division (1 CAD) MGen Iain Huddleston during the ceremony marking the deactivation of 419 Squadron at CFB Cold Lake on March 8th - Photos by 4 Wing Imaging 419...
4 Wing Chaplain invites couples to invest in your relationship with a free weekly date night!
Stock Photo Invest in your relationship with a FREE weekly date night! The Marriage Course is a series of 8 sessions, designed to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage. The course is designed to help couples build strong foundations,...
Medley of Memories: Maj Glen Morrison
“Moving from MCpl to Officer Cadet with the Wing Commander, 1999” – Supplied Photo 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 civilian residents,...
Message from the Defence Champion for Women on International Women’s Day
Lieutenant-General M.H.L. (Lise) Bourgon, CMM, MSC, CD, Acting Commander, Military Personnel Command - Supplied Photo Team, I am honoured to be your Defence Champion for Women for a second year in a row. As today marks International Women’s Day, I look forward to...
Canada investing $211.6 million in Calgary’s Arcfield Canada to sustain the Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 fleet
Supplied Photo Today, George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, visited Arcfield Canada in Calgary, Alberta to announce an important investment that will support Canada’s fleet of CF-18 fighter jets, and ensure that it is operationally ready and able to...
CT-155 Hawk flyby over CFB Cold Lake to mark 419 Squadron’s cessation of operations
File Photo Multiple CT-155 Hawk aircraft from 419 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron will conduct a flyby to mark the cessation of flying operations of 419 Squadron on Friday, March 8, 2024. At approximately 11:00 a.m., the aircraft will fly over the Canadian Forces...
This Day in Courier News History – Ep. 4
Padre’s Ponderings: Patience
Stock Photo I am not the most patient of people. This will come as a shock to those of you who have sat in my office telling me about your problems, issues, griefs, losses, stubbed toes, bruised egos, mashed expectations, and deflated dreams. Sorry. That came out...