Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragic incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on October 17.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those who lost their lives. We are thinking of those who were injured and their loved ones, and we hold in our thoughts the first responders and health-care teams who responded and continue to care for those affected.

As flags are lowered to half-mast at government buildings across Alberta, including our schools and division facilities, we join others in honouring those lost and standing with everyone impacted by this tragedy.