Global National: Oct. 19, 2026 | High-wind warnings were issued for Wainwright before tragedy

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Investigators from both the Canadian Armed Forces and the RCMP are working to find answers into the fast-moving fire that killed four soldiers and injured dozens more people at CFB Wainwright, Alta. Jeff Semple looks at the fire that was burning near the base and the warnings about the powerful windstorm that swept through the community. Tributes are pouring in for Pte. Shaun Farrell, Pte. Aidan Goulding, Pte. Hayden Lykkemark and Sgt. Morgan Wong, who were killed in the CFB Wainwright fire. Sarah MacDonald looks at how the four brothers-in-arms are being remembered. The deaths and injuries from the fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright are affecting families across Canada. Heidi Petracek looks at how the military is mourning the tragedy and how the community is doing what they can to try to ease the burden. Plus, Albertans are lining up to vote in a historic referendum, which includes a question on whether the province should hold a binding vote on separating from Canada. Heather Yourex-West looks at what's at stake and when results are expected. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/12107742/cfb-wainwright-mark-carney-house-of-commons/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews #GlobalNational #CAF