Special live newscast on Wainwright tragedy to be broadcast tonight across Alberta

The town of Wainwright following multiple deaths after a fire at CFB Wainwright Alta., on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Ulan

A special province-wide newscast will air live Sunday night immediately following Sunday Night Football on CTV, around 9:30 p.m.

The broadcast will feature reporters live from Wainwright, reporting on the tragic fire at the Canadian Armed Forces Base, which killed four and sent 39 to hospital.

Tara Nelson will anchor.