The Manitoba government is offering support following a deadly fire at a Canadian Forces Base in Alberta.
“This is a terrible tragedy,” Premier Wab Kinew wrote on X Sunday. “My heart goes out to the families who have lost loved ones, those who were injured and everyone affected.
“We know there are families waiting for news about their loved ones, and our thoughts are with them too.”
This is a terrible tragedy. My heart goes out to the families who have lost loved ones, those who were injured and everyone affected. We know there are families waiting for news about their loved ones, and our thoughts are with them too. I have been in touch with Premier Smith and federal Defence Minister McGuinty to offer assistance and our sympathies. Manitoba stands ready to help in any way we can. I also want to thank the first responders and everyone who stepped up to help during such a difficult time. We will also lower flags to half-mast to honour the lives lost.
— Wab Kinew (@WabKinew) October 18, 2026
According to the Canadian Armed Forces, a fire took place on Saturday at CFB Wainwright, located approximately 210 kilometres southeast of Edmonton. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday that four service members have died and dozens were injured.
Kinew said he has been in touch with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Federal Defence Minister David McGuinty to offer sympathies and help.
“Manitoba stands ready to help in any way we can,” Kinew wrote.
Manitoba will lower flags to half-mast to honour the lives lost, Kinew said.
