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Wainwright residents pay their respects to soldiers killed in fire

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Residents of Wainwright laid flowers and wreaths at the cenotaph on Remembrance Day to honor four soldiers who died in a fire during a training exercise at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in October. Some noted that this year's observance felt different due to the recent tragedy.

Written by AI on 2026-11-11, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On November 8, 2026, hundreds gathered at an armoury in Vancouver for the funeral of Pte. Aidan Goulding, one of four soldiers who died in a grass fire at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright on October 17, 2026. During the training exercise, strong winds caused the fire to rapidly spread and overtake troops. Goulding was remembered as a fearless, sporty individual with an infectious sense of humor. The other victims were Pte. Shaun Farrell, Sgt. Morgan Wong, and Pte. Hayden Lykkemark.

The community ceremony on November 11 in Wainwright honored the four fallen soldiers, reflecting the somber change felt by residents during Remembrance Day services this year.

Written for “Remembrance Day Ceremonies Honour Wainwright Fire Victims” on 2026-11-12, grounded in this article and the 12 other(s) covering the same event.

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Several people laid flowers and wreaths at the cenotaph in Wainwright, Alta., on Remembrance Day. asserted

people → lay → Day

Some said the day was different this year as they paid their respects to the four soldiers killed in a fire during a training exercise at nearby Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in October. asserted

they → say → October

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