A Canadian soldier takes part in an announcement in Petawawa, Ont., on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
By The Canadian Press

CP NewsAlert: Deaths and injuries after explosion at Alberta military base: McGuinty

Oct 17, 2026 | 6:02 PM

WAINWRIGHT — Federal Defence Minister David McGuinty says there are deaths and injuries after an explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta.

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