Lethbridge veteran reflects on fatal CFB Wainwright fire
The loss of four Canadian Armed Forces members at CFB Wainwright is hitting the military community hard. For veterans, incidents like this can bring back memories of their own service and the risks faced by those in uniform. Lethbridge veteran Glenn Miller reflects on the tragedy and calls on the federal government to quickly implement recommendations from the inquiry into the incident, while sharing his perspective on the risks military members face during training.
In southern Alberta, the City of Lethbridge, the Town of Coaldale, the Town of Coalhurst and Lethbridge County have joined communities across the country in lowering their flags in recognition of the tragedy at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright over the weekend.