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Twenty-seven soldiers injured in CFB Wainwright fire remain in hospital: Premier Smith
Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-21 02:06:29.0
Tags: [Alberta, National, Defence, Emergency, Public Safety]Following a mass casualty brush fire at CFB Wainwright during a training exercise ahead of a Latvia deployment, 27 of the 39 hospitalized soldiers remain under medical care across hospitals in Edmonton, Calgary, and Red Deer. Premier Danielle Smith confirmed the ongoing hospitalization update after previously reporting the deaths of four soldiers: Pte. Aidan Goulding, Pte. Shaun Farrell, Pte. Hayden Lykkemark of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (3PPCLI), and Sgt. Morgan Wong of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment. Emergency response efforts involved thirty units, including 22 ambulances, six planes, and two helicopters, transporting personnel to regional health centres while Canadian Armed Forces investigators continue examining the incident.
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Four hospitals, 22 ambulances, six planes, two helicopters: The CFB Wainwright evacuation effort
Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-18 20:42:10.0
Tags: [Alberta, Emergency, Healthcare, Defence, Public Safety]Following a mass casualty explosion at the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright training facility, Acute Care Alberta activated a Code Orange on Saturday night that lasted over 10 hours until Sunday afternoon. Emergency Health Services (EHS)-Alberta and contracted service partners deployed 30 units directly to the scene, including 22 ground ambulances, six fixed-wing planes, and two rotary-wing helicopters. Patients were evacuated from the Wainwright Healthcare Centre and distributed across four major medical facilities: University of Alberta Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Foothills Medical Centre, and Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.
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In Canada's drone-killing 'Sandbox,' companies compete for a $1M prize
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-17 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Alberta, Defence, Technology, Industry]The Department of National Defence hosted its fourth Counter-Uncrewed Aircraft Sandbox competition at the Suffield Research Centre in Alberta, offering a $1 million prize to spur domestic defence technology innovation. Two dozen companies from Canada, Australia, Finland, and the United States showcased detection and interception technologies, including laser-guided missiles developed by Calgary-based North Vector Dynamics and portable kinetic missiles by St. John's-based StrobelTEK. The initiative forms part of the federal government's Defence Drone Initiative to jump-start sovereign manufacturing capabilities in marine, underwater, ground, and aerial drone systems.
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Western defence hub marshals housing plans in Edmonton
Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-16 14:07:07.0
Tags: [Alberta, Municipal, Housing, Infrastructure, Defence, Economy]Edmonton is preparing for a major housing and economic surge driven by federal military spending increases toward a NATO five per cent benchmark, positioning CFB Edmonton as Canada's primary manoeuvre division. The expansion will bring an estimated 5,000 troops and their families to the region, complementing over 1,000 new military housing units and projects like a $22.5 million net-zero-emissions-ready apartment development at CFB Edmonton. Local homebuilders and developers are gearing up for increased housing demand beginning in late 2027, supported by municipal infrastructure planning in areas like Marquis and Quarry South, as well as St. Albert receiving $28 million from the federal Build Communities Strong Fund for regional servicing.
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Canada's defence minister hails Alberta's role in national security ahead of Oct. 19 referendum
Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-07 21:12:23.0
Tags: [National, Alberta, Defence, Infrastructure, Economy]National Defence Minister David McGuinty and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced over $8 billion in federal defence investments aimed at modernizing and expanding military bases across Alberta ahead of an upcoming provincial referendum. The funding includes $4 billion for CFB Cold Lake to establish a new fighter squadron facility, $750 million for a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear laboratory at CFB Suffield, and $550 million to set up a western operating base for CC-330 Husky air-to-air refuelling planes. The joint infrastructure announcements are projected to create approximately 38,000 new jobs while bolstering national security and readiness.
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Defence minister delivers pro-Canada message in Alberta, highlights $8B in funding
Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-07 19:50:14.0
Tags: [National, Alberta, Defence, Infrastructure, Governance]Federal Defence Minister David McGuinty announced $8 billion in ongoing military spending for Alberta during a visit to Canadian Forces Base Edmonton alongside Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. The funding package includes $550 million dedicated to establishing the western operating base for the Royal Canadian Air Force's CC-330 Husky fleet. The announcement coincides with an upcoming provincial referendum in Alberta featuring questions regarding Confederation and future relations with the federal government.
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Canada's building a war-fighting army with tip of spear at CFB Edmonton
Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-09-18 23:31:33.0
Tags: [National, Alberta, Defence, Public Safety, Infrastructure]Prime Minister Mark Carney's $82-billion federal defence funding package has triggered a major structural reorganization of the Canadian Army, establishing the 1st Canadian Division headquarters at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton with coast-to-coast operational and expeditionary command responsibilities. The reorganization marks Canada's first division-level war-fighting alignment since the Second World War, driven by security shifts stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. CFB Edmonton's workforce is set to expand by 1,000 personnel over the next five years, alongside the introduction of new operational capabilities including long-range precision strike systems, drones, air defence, electronic warfare equipment, and Canadian-made Colt rifles.
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Canada, Ukraine forge 100-year pact built on drones and defence
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-10 18:15:05.0
Tags: [National, Alberta, Defence, Technology, Industry, Energy]Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a 100-year strategic and political partnership in Calgary, Alberta, focusing on defence production, trade, energy, and critical minerals. Ottawa plans to establish a drone marketplace to produce millions of drones within two years by pairing Canadian firms with Ukraine's battle-tested industry, while expanding cooperation on counter-drone technology, munitions, and artificial intelligence. Additionally, Canada pledged over $430 million in loan guarantees for gas purchases to support Ukraine Energy Security Fund infrastructure repairs, alongside a $350 million air defence package.
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New Edmonton affordable-housing project aims to support homeless veterans
Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-09-05 20:28:30.0
Tags: [Alberta, Municipal, Housing, Social Services, Defence, Seniors]A new affordable-housing project named Veterans' House is scheduled to open in Edmonton's Athlone community shortly after Remembrance Day, providing 40 independent, fully accessible living suites for unhoused veterans. Developed in partnership with the affordable housing provider Civida, the facility features below-market rental units capped at approximately $900, with rent subsidized by veterans' support groups to ensure tenants pay no more than 30 per cent of their income. The project aims to address the disproportionate rate of homelessness among Canadian veterans—estimated at five per cent nationally and seven per cent in Alberta—while offering on-site mental health, employment, and life-skills supports. Following the Edmonton opening, the organizers plan to construct additional facilities in Halifax, Victoria, and Toronto.
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