Canadians are stepping up to donate blood in the aftermath of the deadly fire at CFB Wainwright, where four soldiers were killed and 39 injured during a training exercise over the weekend.
Canadian Blood Services said on Oct. 18 that it was monitoring Alberta hospitals’ needs and working with health system partners to ensure patients received blood and blood products.
The agency offered condolences to those affected by the tragedy and thanked Canadians who had asked how to help. It said appointments to donate blood were available across the country and encouraged future donations to maintain the national supply.
The soldiers were among 84 members of C Company of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and other units taking part in training at the military base, about 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton, when strong winds swept a nearby grass fire toward them on Oct. 17. Thirty-nine soldiers were hospitalized, including 19 in critical condition….