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Approximately 1,000 Canadian Army soldiers from 38, 39, and 41 Canadian Brigade Groups will conduct training in Dundurn, Saskatchewan, and Wainwright, Alberta as part of Exercise WESTERN DEFENDER 2016, the Army said in a news release. The exercise will go from August 13 to 21.

The exercise is designed to provide challenging training opportunities for Primary Reserve soldiers and junior leaders within 3rd Canadian Division, according to the army.

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The exercises that make-up the Ex WD 16 serial include:

Ex BISON WARRIOR

Location: Dundurn, Sask. Dates: 13-21 Aug 16 Participants: Approx 400

Ex COUGAR CONQUEROR

Location: Wainwright, Alta. Dates: 13-20 Aug 16 Participants: Approx 550