Wainwright, Alta., residents grieving but resilient after tragic fire on army base - Castanet

WAINWRIGHT — Residents of a central Alberta town are grieving after a vicious fire killed four men and injured dozens more at a nearby military base, but living alongside soldiers preparing for battle has built up a deep stoicism and resilience in the community. “It’s heartbreaking. My heart goes out to the families but we’ll bounce back,” said Sharon Pashko, 79, whose uncle was once commander of CFB Wainwright.

WAINWRIGHT — Residents of a central Alberta town are grieving after a vicious fire killed four men and injured dozens more at a nearby military base, but living alongside soldiers preparing for battle has built up a deep stoicism and resilience in the community. “It’s heartbreaking. My heart goes out to the families but we’ll bounce back,” said Sharon Pashko, 79, whose uncle was once commander of CFB Wainwright.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed four Canadian Armed Forces members were killed and dozens more seriously injured in Saturday's devastating incident at CFB Wainwright, as a Prince Albert mother publicly mourns the loss of her son. Speaking Sunday, Oct. 18, Carney described the tragedy as one of the worst incidents involving Canada's military on Canadian soil during peacetime.

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