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WAINWRIGHT - Defence Minister David McGuinty said there have been deaths and injuries after a fire erupted Saturday afternoon at CFB Wainwright, a massive military training base about 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton.
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WAINWRIGHT - Defence Minister David McGuinty said there have been deaths and injuries after a fire erupted Saturday afternoon at CFB Wainwright, a massive military training base about 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton.
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WAINWRIGHT – Defence Minister David McGuinty said there have been deaths and injuries after a fire erupted Saturday afternoon at CFB Wainwright, a massive military training base about 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton.
Here are the latest developments (all times Mountain):
9 a.m.
Defence Minister David McGuinty says in a social media post that he’s on his way to Edmonton.
He says he’s being briefed on the latest developments in the “terrible incident” at CFB Wainwright.
He says: “To the families and everyone in Wainwright: Canada stands with you.”
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to make a statement later today.
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 18, 2026.
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