In 1983, CFB Wainwright consisted of the training facilities, the 742 Communication Detachment and a British Army liaison detachment. DND owned an adjacent 75 km2 (29 sq mi) property and used the facility for live-fire artillery, armoured and infantry training. A Canadian soldier was killed in a training accident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in eastern Alberta. Our hearts go out to their loved ones and @CanadianForces colleagues. [3] Although primarily a training base for the Canadian Army it is also used by the Royal Canadian Air Force to train fighter bombers and search and rescue practise. The individual was treated at the scene of the incident before being moved to a hospital in Wainwright, Alta. “The Canadian Armed Forces will be there to support the family during this difficult time.”. CFB Wainwright was also impacted by defence cuts and was reduced to an Area Support Unit (ASU). My deepest condolences to Corporal James Choi’s family, friends, and @CanadianForces colleagues. 4th Canadian Division Support Base Petawawa. The Department of National Defence offered more details Sunday following next of kin notification, saying that 29-year-old Cpl. The 583 km (225 sq mi) Buffalo National Park was closed in 1940 and the property leased by the Government of Alberta to the Department of National Defence (DND) for the creation of an ammunition storage facility as well as an army training camp. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. CFB Wainwright offered both officer and basic training courses, battalion level unit operations and acted as a host for training foreign detachments. Base or support unit Type Province/Territory; 2nd Canadian Division Support Base Valcartier. We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. This process is automatic. Town of Wainwright; Wainwright Star News; Recreation: Services Off Base. In 1983, CFB Wainwright consisted of the training facilities, the 742 Communication Detachment and a British Army liaison detachment. We will be there to support the family during this difficult time. Effective 0901Z 24 July 2014 to 0901Z 18 September 2014, Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, http://www.familyforce.ca/sites/Wainwright/EN/Pages/default.aspx, https://military.wikia.org/wiki/CFB_Wainwright?oldid=4798193, 1 Garrison Military Police Company detachment. Read more about cookies here. The 583 km2 (225 sq mi) Buffalo National Park was closed in 1940 and the property leased by the Government of Alberta to the Department of National Defence for the creation of an ammunition storage facility as well as an army training camp. A welcome email is on its way. Defence cuts following the end of the Cold War during the 1990s resulted in the closure of CFB Calgary and consolidation of units at CFB Edmonton. Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, commonly referred to as CFB Wainwright is a Canadian Forces Base located in Denwood, Alberta, adjacent to the town of Wainwright. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. © 2020 Edmonton Journal, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Army: New Brunswick. Tragically, a member of the Canadian Armed Forces lost their life during a training exercise in Wainwright, Alberta. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. A Canadian Armed Forces soldier was killed in a live-fire training exercise at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright Friday night. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. [3] Although primarily a training base for the Canadian Army it is also used by the Royal Canadian Air Force to train fighter bombers and search and rescue practice. One of these saw Camp Wainwright transferred on January 1, 1967 to become an auxiliary satellite training camp of CFB Calgary. T5J 5A3 © 2002-2020 Rogers Media. The February 1, 1968 merger of the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force to form the Canadian Forces was predated by a number of major changes to Canada's military structure. The soldier was then transported by air to a hospital in Edmonton, where they died Saturday morning. As of 2009 it is the main training base of the 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, including Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and covers an area of 609 km2 (235 sq mi), which includes 25 weapons ranges. Subsequent changes to the force structure saw Wainwright's role as a training facility evolve, particularly as the garrisons at CFB Calgary and CFB Edmonton shifted some of their training to the newly established and much larger CFB Suffield. Wainwright's infrastructure expanded significantly during the Korean War as buildings were constructed to house and train soldiers in three Canadian Army battalions, as well as units that would form British Commonwealth Forces Korea such as the 25th Canadian Infantry Brigade.[3]. Wainwright Military Family Resource Centre; WMFRC Thrift Store Swap & Shop; In My Community Covid-19 Closures; About Wainwright/Denwood; Community Services & Our Partners. The 583 km2 (225 sq mi) Buffalo National Park was closed in 1940 and the property leased by the Government of Alberta to the Department of National Defence (DND) for the creation of an ammunition storage facility as well as an army training camp. Wainwright's infrastructure expanded significantly during the Korean War as buildings were constructed to house and train soldiers in three Canadian Army battalions, as well as units that would form British Commonwealth Forces Korea such as the 25th Canadian Infantry Brigade.[3]. Know that we are mourning with you and are here to support you during this difficult time. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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As part of 1 Area Support Group (ASG), it hosts the Land Force Western Area Training Centre (LFWATC) and the Canadian Manoeuvre Training Centre (CMTC), as well as the following units: The transient military population averages over 1,000 personnel at any given time, and in the summer it grows significantly when hundreds of primary reservists undertake annual training. The live-fire training has been suspended and an investigation is now underway. We have sent a confirmation email to {* emailAddressData *}. Your existing password has not been changed. The identity of the victim is being withheld until wishes are confirmed with the family. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. On July 15, 1974, the 1 Combat Group Operational Training Detachment was formed at CFB Wainwright to conduct individual training for two or more units of Mobile Command's 1 Combat Group. 3rd Canadian Division Support Base Edmonton. One of these saw Camp Wainwright transferred on January 1, 1967, to become an auxiliary satellite training camp of CFB Calgary. The next issue of Edmonton Journal Headline News will soon be in your inbox. During the 16 months the POW Camp was in full operation, only two prisoners made a successful escape, although they were recaptured just over a month later, but not until they had reached Gary, Indiana. A Canadian Armed Forces soldier was killed in a live-fire training exercise at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright Friday night. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. “On behalf of all ranks of the CAF, I offer my condolences to the family and friends of our fallen soldier as well as to 1CMBG, 3PPCLI and the Royal Westminster Regiment. This was reverted on August 1, 1967 due to command and control problems and Camp Wainwright became Canadian Forces Base Wainwright (CFB Wainwright) as a separate entity within the establishment of CFB Calgary. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. Fort Wainwright's mission is to deploy combat ready forces to support joint military operations worldwide and serve as the Joint Force Land Component Command to support Joint Task Force Alaska. Please enable Cookies and reload the page. If you don't see it please check your junk folder. Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, where a soldier was killed during a live fire exercise late Friday. Please try again. We will never forget Corporal Choi’s service and sacrifice. Cpl. Sorry we could not verify that email address. 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown. Next of kin have been notified. Article content. The Army said the training has been suspended and an investigation is underway. The February 1, 1968 merger of the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force to form the Canadian Forces was predated by a number of major changes to Canada's military structure. James Choi, a member of the Royal Westminster Regiment, based in New Westminster, B.C., died on Oct. 31, 2020, as the result of a gunshot wound sustained while training at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright. pic.twitter.com/7T1xQLrmuB. Army: Quebec. Coordinates: 52°49′27″N 110°53′12″W / 52.82417°N 110.88667°W / 52.82417; -110.88667 (CFB Wainwright). THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg, {* backButton *} There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Enter your email address to get a new one. James Choi. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. The 583 km 2 (225 sq mi) Buffalo National Park was closed in 1940 and the property leased by the Government of Alberta to the Department of National Defence (DND) for the creation of an ammunition storage facility as well as an army training camp. Wainwright also offered administrative support services for 1 Canadian Brigade Group units. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. A Canadian Armed Forces soldier was killed in a live-fire training exercise at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright Friday night. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Wainwright is roughly 205 kilometres southeast of Edmonton. [3] The base also includes Wainwright/Wainwright (Field 21) Airport (52°49′50″N 111°06′02″W / 52.83056°N 111.10056°W / 52.83056; -111.10056 (Wainwright/Wainwright (Field 21) Airport)) located 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi) west of Wainwright, approximately 7 NM (13 km; 8.1 mi) west of CFB Wainright, with a 7,349-foot (2.240 km) asphalt runway. “Know that we are mourning with you and are here to support you during this difficult time.”.