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Beyond the Horizon: 42 Radar Squadron’s New System Signals a Bright Future at 70th Anniversary
Royal Canadian Air Force airmen from 42 Radar Squadron brief Col David Turenne, 4 Wing commander, during exercise Phoenix Sunrise, Jan. 19 - Feb. 17, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Turenne was briefed on the successes and challenges 42 RS faced during Phoenix...
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...
Art Smith Aviation Academy Principal to lead new CASA Classroom
Andrea Farrell, Principal at Art Smith Aviation Academy, located at CFB Cold Lake - Photo from Northern Lights Public Schools / Facebook Northern Lights Public Schools will soon have another option to address students’ mental health needs. In partnership with CASA...
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
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....
Canadian soldier of the First World War identified
Lieutenant Francis Henry Hemsley - Supplied Photo The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have identified human remains recovered in Vendin-le-Vieil, France, as those of Lieutenant Francis Henry Hemsley, a Canadian soldier of the First...
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...