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Canada Rallies Behind Wainwright After Devastating Base Fire Claims Four Soldiers
Four soldiers killed in grass fire at CFB Wainwright as Canadians rally to support grieving military community with blood donations and aid.
Alberta
Four Canadian Armed Forces Members Killed in CFB Wainwright Training Exercise Tragedy
Four Canadian Armed Forces members killed in CFB Wainwright fire during training exercise; 39 others injured. All victims from Edmonton-based 3rd Battalion.
Local
Calgary Mayor's Provincial Tensions Spark Public Debate Over City Leadership Direction
Calgary residents question whether municipal-provincial tensions advance the city's interests or distract from solving real problems.
Local
Calgary Vet's Heartbreak: 600 Aid Missions in Ukraine, Now Mourning Fallen Wainwright Brothers
Calgary veteran Paul Hughes, who's mounted 600 aid missions in Ukraine, mourns four fallen soldiers from his former regiment after devastating Wainwright wildfire.
Local
Stampeders' Playoff Dream Rests in Someone Else's Hands After Dominant Lions Victory
Calgary's 32-13 win keeps playoff hopes alive, but the Stampeders' season now depends on the Lions defeating Winnipeg this Friday.
Canada
Four Canadian Soldiers Dead After Devastating Fire at CFB Wainwright; Dozens Still Hospitalized
Four Canadian soldiers dead after grass fire spreads rapidly during combat training at CFB Wainwright amid extreme winds. 39 hospitalized.