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Veterans mourn after deadly explosion at Camp Wainwright

Original: I trained at Camp Wainwright back when I was a soldier. It’s a large base with a tiny town that supports the military an

A former soldier who trained at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright is recalling the sprawling Alberta base, supported by a small nearby town tied to the military and oil fields, after a deadly explosion there. Writing online, he says his heart breaks for the families who lost loved ones in the tragedy, as Canadians express condolences for the victims.

Why now: An explosion at Camp Wainwright has caused deaths, prompting condolences and recollections from veterans.

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• I trained at Camp Wainwright back when I was a soldier. It’s a large base with a tiny town that supports the military and oil fields. My heart breaks for the families that have lost loved ones in this tragedy. # Wainwright # Death # Explosion # CAF # Military · Pinchy63@ottawa.place · 2

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