Edmonton Garrison

• Canada’s army overhaul aims to be ‘more agile, lethal’ amid threats

  CFB Edmonton will now be home to the 1st Canadian Division — the main force responsible for deploying large-scale combat operations and responding to crises at home and abroad.

  Canada

  Sep 10
  
• Senior leaders of CFB Edmonton infantry battalion removed amid investigation

  Two leaders from the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry at CFB Edmonton have been removed pending an investigation, the Department of National Defence said.

  Canada

  Jun 24
  
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• Military training to take place in the Edmonton region this weekend

  The military said the training being conducted is to ensure soldiers have adequate skills to serve as security escorts capable of protecting designated officials overseas.

  Canada

  May 31, 2024
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• Watchdog to investigate military police handling of CFB Edmonton attempted murders

  The Military Police Complaints Commission of Canada is an independent civilian oversight agency that aims to hold Canadian Forces military police to account.

  Crime

  Oct 30, 2023
• Firefighting efforts across Western Canada allowing many to return home

  Dozens of soldiers from across Alberta returned Tuesday night to CFB Edmonton. The troops were in northern B.C. for the past two weeks, assisting the B.C. Wildfire Service.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2023
• Former Edmonton soldier handed 10-year sentence for trying to kill her children

  A former Edmonton soldier convicted of trying to kill her children has been sentenced to serve 10 years in prison for her crimes.

  Crime

  Jun 15, 2023
• Ex-husband of Edmonton soldier who tried to kill their children plans to sue Canadian military

  With the criminal trial into his ex-wife's charges now over, the Edmonton father of her children is speaking out about his years of pain and anxiety.

  Crime

  Mar 3, 2023
• Head-on collision kills motorcyclist near Edmonton Garrison, charges pending

  A 37-year-old driver is in police custody and a 62-year-old woman is dead after a head-on collision on Highway 28, just north of Anthony Henday Drive, on Monday night.

  Traffic

  May 23, 2022
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• CFB Edmonton combat engineer charged with sexual assault involving civilian

  Pte. Shane Cody Hounsell, a combat engineer at the Edmonton Garrison, was charged with two counts of sexual assault under the criminal code.

  Crime

  Aug 6, 2019
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• Canadian Armed Forces pushes for more women: ‘I’m a woman in the military and I love it’

  The number of women in the Canadian Armed Forces has slowly increased over the years, but there's a continued push for more representation.

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2018