Update on CFB Wainwright incident: David McGuinty, Danielle Smith, CAF officials – October 18, 2026

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Defence Minister David McGuinty, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Major-General Wade Rutland, provincial ministers and senior officials from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) hold a press conference to provide an update on the incident that occurred on October 17, 2026, at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. It has been confirmed that a fire began within the training area of the base and spread quickly. At this time, four Canadian Armed Forces members have been killed with dozens more seriously injured. Also speaking is Dr. Sayeh Zielke, interim CEO of Acute Care Alberta. Timestamps: 00:00 - Remarks by Minister David McGuinty 04:38 - Remarks by Premier Danielle Smith 10:15 - Remarks by Major-General Wade Rutland 14:42 - Questions from reporters