P.E.I. military rifle range temporarily closed for safety issues
A number of repairs need to be made, and a more thorough inspection will happen around early August.
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Posted: Jul 21, 2021 7:33 PM AT | Last Updated: July 21
The Alexandra Point Rifle Range has been used by the military since the Second World War. (Kirk Pennell/CBC)
The Canadian Armed Forces has temporarily closed its rifle range on Prince Edward Island for safety reasons.
Following an inspection last November, safety issues at the Alexandra Point Rifle Range east of Charlottetown were identified, said Capt. Jamie Donovan, senior public affairs officer at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown in New Brunswick.
Premier Blaine Higgs has confirmed there is a single case of COVID-19 at Base Gagetown near Fredericton.
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Premier Blaine Higgs says one case of COVID-19 has been detected at Base Gagetown, and the base if following isolation protocols. comments
Premier Blaine Higgs has confirmed there is a single case of COVID-19 at Base Gagetown near Fredericton.
Cases on the military base fall under federal jurisdiction, and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jennifer Russell said she did not have any information about the Gagetown case when asked about it at the COVID-19 briefing Thursday.