Pickering's mayor has issued a formal statement of condolence following a tragedy at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. In a statement published by the City of Pickering on Sunday, the mayor said the municipality stands with the members of the Canadian Armed Forces affected by the incident.
"I am shocked and heartbroken by the tragedy at CFB Wainwright, Alberta. On behalf of the City of Pickering, Members of Council, and our residents, I extend our deepest sympathies to the members of the Canadian Armed Forces, their families and loved ones, and all those affected by this tragedy."
The statement was released on October 18, according to a City of Pickering news release. The mayor's office did not include details about what took place at the base, which is located in Alberta, and no information about the incident itself was provided in the city's posting.
The statement also acknowledged those responding to the situation. "We are grateful to the first responders and medical professionals providing care and support during this incredibly difficult time," the mayor said in the statement.
CFB Wainwright is a Canadian Armed Forces installation in Alberta, and the tragedy there has drawn responses from municipalities across the country as news of the incident spread. The City of Pickering regularly issues mayoral statements in response to significant national and international events, expressing condolences on behalf of the municipality, its Members of Council and its residents.
No further details about the tragedy, including any information about casualties or the circumstances involved, were included in the city's release. Pickering residents wishing to follow further updates from the city can find news and public notices through the municipality's official channels.
