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On October 22 at 3:00 p.m. (MDT), officials from the Canadian Armed Forces will provide an update on the incident that occurred at CFB Wainwright on October 17 and respond to questions from the media.
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It is with profound sadness that we confirm that Sergeant Morgan Wong, Private Shaun Farrell, Private Aidan Goulding, and Private Hayden Lykkemark lost their lives during an incident at CFB Wainwright yesterday. 39 additional members sustained injuries.
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[National Defence @NationalDefence]

Minister McGuinty and officials from the Canadian Armed Forces and the Government of Alberta hold media briefing to provide an update on the incident at CFB Wainwright.
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It is with profound sadness that we confirm that a fire incident at CFB Wainwright on October 17 resulted in fatalities and injuries. Our immediate priority is supporting those affected and notifying next of kin.
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[Canadian Armed Forces @CanadianForces]

@steffanwatkins Hello. Thank you for flagging this. This was an error on our part. We have looked into the matter to make sure this doesn't happen again.

[Canadian Armed Forces @CanadianForces]

Today, HMCS Ottawa returned to Esquimalt, B.C., following the completion of its deployment on Operations HORIZON and LATITUDE. https://t.co/wQB0O8CBPc

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More than a century later, we remember his service and sacrifice.

Learn more about Sgt Norman Harold McLennan and the work behind his identification:
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On October 8, a headstone rededication ceremony for Sgt Norman Harold McLennan was conducted by The Royal Canadian Regiment at Courcelette British Cemetery, France, exactly 110 years after his death during the Battle of Ancre Heights. 1/4

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Through the efforts of independent researchers and the CAF Casualty Identification Program, a grave marked “A Serjeant of the Great War Royal Canadian Regt” was confirmed to belong to Sgt McLennan. 3/4

[Historica Canada @HistoricaCanada]

Watch the Memory Project's newest video, The Battle that Never Was, with real stories from veterans who served in the Second World War. Fighting alongside Americans, Charles Mann and Origène Poulin shared the realities of the 1943 Aleutian Island campaign. https://t.co/VswRXgtUIZ

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As part of its modernization efforts, the Canadian Army has adopted a new mission-based structure to strengthen Canada's defence, improve readiness, and better support operations at home and abroad.
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[Canadian Armed Forces @CanadianForces]

The Royal Canadian Air Force has partnered with Fanshawe College to deliver aviation maintenance training starting in January 2027. 
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[National Defence @NationalDefence]

Min McGuinty reflects on the lasting impacts of residential schools, honours Survivors, and recognizes the contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis members who have served and continue to serve with distinction. #NDTR #TruthAndReconciliation

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If you’re related to them or to any Canadian missing in action during the First World War, the Second World War, or the Korean War, the Casualty Identification Program would like to hear from you. Register your details: https://t.co/pqfEg8Y81Y

[Canadian Armed Forces @CanadianForces]

September 28 is British Home Child Day. Between 1869 and 1948, more than 100,000 poor or orphaned children were sent from Great Britain to Canada to work on farms and in households.

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More than 1,100 would lose their lives. Many – including Pte John Richard Aaron, LCpl Frank Cecil Holmwood, Pte James William Scrancher and Pte Percy Frost – remain missing. Your family connection could help identify a missing soldier.

[National Defence @NationalDefence]

The RFP for Canadian-designed Mine Countermeasures Uncrewed Surface Vehicle for the #RCN to tackle undersea threats closes Oct 1. This initiative brings industry and defence scientists together to enhance maritime security.
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[Canadian Armed Forces @CanadianForces]

This past weekend, downtown Ottawa transformed into a vibrant military hub as thousands came together for the 19th edition of Canada Army Run: https://t.co/PMMh6O4GeS