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Four soldiers killed and dozens injured after a fast‑moving blaze at Alberta’s CFB Wainwright

A rapidly spreading fire at the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta has killed four service members and left 39 others hospitalized, prompting a nationwide outpouring of grief and support. The incident, described as a “fast‑moving fire,” broke…

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Deadly fire and explosion at CFB Wainwright leaves multiple casualties

A massive explosion triggered a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright east of Edmonton, killing several service members and injuring dozens more. Federal Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed that people were killed and many were rushed to hospitals…

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Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum on independence draws decisive push from finance chief and rising pro‑confederation sentiment

Key developments: Finance Minister Mark Carney has publicly called for a ‘decisive’ vote to resolve the Alberta independence question, framing the upcoming Oct. 19 referendum as pivotal for the province’s future. Multiple polls show growing support for staying in Canada…

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Record turnout expected as Alberta prepares for historic separatist referendum

Key developments: Voter registration data shows a record number of Albertans are expected to cast ballots in the province’s upcoming fall referendum on whether to pursue separation from Canada. The surge reflects heightened public interest in the nine‑question…

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