Grande Prairie flags lowered after CFB Wainwright fire kills four soldiers
Mayor Clayton issued a statement of condolence as the city joined communities across Alberta in mourning victims of the training exercise tragedy.
Why it matters
The incident has prompted gestures of solidarity from municipalities across Alberta following the deaths of Canadian Armed Forces members.
Flags at Grande Prairie City Hall are flying at half-mast in recognition of those affected by a deadly incident at CFB Wainwright over the weekend. Grande Prairie Mayor Clayton released a statement on Monday, Oct. 19, expressing sympathy on behalf of the city.
According to reports, four soldiers were killed and 39 others injured when a fast-moving grass fire breached a fireguard and surrounded military units during a training exercise at the base. Emergency crews from the Canadian Armed Forces and the town of Wainwright responded and brought the fire under control.
In her statement, Mayor Clayton said Grande Prairie joins communities across Alberta in offering condolences to the Wainwright community, military personnel, emergency responders, and the families of those affected. She said the city stands alongside Wainwright with support, compassion and solidarity during the difficult time.
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