BREAKING: Fatalities confirmed after disaster at CFB Wainwright

A fire at the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in central Alberta has claimed lives and injured others. “I cannot recall an incident like this in recent memory,” Federal Defence Minister David McGuinty said on Saturday night. “This is a very, very active and delicate situation.”Acute Care Alberta says EMS are on the scene providing care and transport related to the emergency at the military base about 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton. We are dealing with a serious incident at CFB Wainwright, and are fully engaged with federal, provincial and local authorities. Our priority remains the welfare of our members, their families and their community, and my thoughts are with all those affected by this incident.— General / Générale Jennie Carignan (@CDS_Canada_CEMD) October 18, 2026 Story continues below advertisement

WAINWRIGHT, Alta. – A fire reported on a range at CFB Wainwright has spread beyond the training area, the Canadian Armed Forces said Saturday. Last updated 7:13 p.m. MT. See the update log at the end of this story.

October 1812 minutes agoUnion offers support after ‘devastating’ fireCameron MacCuishThe national president of the Union of National Defence Employees June Winger issued a message of solidarity and support for those affected by today’s incident. “Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the devastating fire at CFB Wainwright, especially the families, military personnel, civilian workers and community members impacted by this tragic incident,” Winger stated. She added that the union stands “in solidarity with the entire Wainwright community and will continue to update and support our members during this difficult time.”18 minutes ago‘It’s a disaster,’ Edmonton doctor saysWallis SnowdonAn aerial view of Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton is seen by drone on Oct. 4, 2021. (David Bajer/CBC)I’m a reporter with CBC News Edmonton. I just learned some stark details about the emergency response called in the wake of the incident in Wainwright. I just spoke with Dr. Warren Thirsk, an emergency department physician at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton.

“We’re hopeful we’re getting on the leading edge of preventing big declines in other areas by getting the probiotic out there.” BOW VALLEY – A probiotic cocktail aimed at slowing the alarming die-off of bats from white-nose syndrome is showing early and promising signs it could be helping, according to researchers. Last year, the province of Alberta began applying a probiotic cocktail at two sites where bats were roosting in the southeastern part of the province and has since expanded the number of treatment sites to 14.

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