Oct 19, 2026

Four Dead in CFB Wainwright - CBC News Report with Major - General Wade Rutland, Commander 1st Canadian Division

 At this link:  4 dead, at least 19 in critical condition after deadly fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta

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  • Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that four service members died, and their next of kin have been notified, while dozens more are seriously wounded after a significant fire burned at a large training area on a Canadian Forces Base in east-central Alberta on Saturday.
  • Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Sunday that 39 patients are currently in hospital, with "at least" 19 in critical condition.
  • Earlier, sources told CBC News there were seven fatalities in the CFB Wainwright incident, but defence officials have confirmed four service members died. The four have been identified as Pte. Aidan Goulding, Pte. Shaun Farrell, Pte. Hayden Lykkemark, Sgt. Morgan Wong.
  • The Department of National Defence told CBC News there were no indications that what unfolded at CFB Wainwright was the result of "any terrorist activity."
  • Premiers and other officials across the country have expressed their condolences and pledged support.

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