The fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright broke out Saturday afternoon, about 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton.
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Four soldiers were killed and 39 were injured with 19 of those in critical condition.
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The soldiers were participating in live-fire training when a grass fire, fuelled by powerful winds, swept across the training area.
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Military officials said the fire travelled about a kilometre in 30 to 60 seconds, overtaking a section of the training range.
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The Canadian Armed Forces identified those killed as Sgt. Morgan Wong, Pte. Shaun Farrell, Pte. Aidan Goulding and Pte. Hayden Lykkemark.
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All four were serving with the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, based in Edmonton, although Wong was a reservist attached to the battalion.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney, during his speech in the House of Commons, spoke of the young soldiers as “sons, brothers, partners, friends — young men with bright futures who chose to serve our country and who died in that cause,” stating that the friends, families and colleagues of the victims “have the entire nation at their side.”
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As investigators examine what caused the fire, families, friends and fellow soldiers are remembering the lives of those who died.
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Here is what we know about them so far.
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Sgt. Morgan Wong, 26
Morgan Wong, a 26-year-old reservist from Edmonton, balanced his military service with a career in finance and a commitment to volunteering.
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Wong joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 2017 and served with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment.
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He was attached to the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry when the fire occurred.
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A graduate of the University of Alberta, Wong earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree and certificates in real estate and civic-military leadership.
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He had worked as a financial analyst and manager with the Alberta government for four years and volunteered with St. John Ambulance.
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In a family statement reported by The Canadian Press, relatives remembered Wong as someone who could always be counted on and enjoyed staying active and spending time with loved ones.
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Wong previously served in Latvia from October 2024 and June 2025, and was preparing for another deployment to Europe.
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The 49th Battalion Loyal Edmonton Regiment Association offered condolences to his family and fellow soldiers following the tragedy.
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Pte. Shaun Farrell, 23
Shaun Farrell, a 23-year-old from Prince Albert, Sask., served with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.
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Fateh Nanouh, who is also stationed at CFB Wainwright, met Farrell in September during basic training where the two shared a brotherly kinship.
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“He was a really, really smart guy when it comes to fighting,” said Nanouh.
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In a short Facebook post Sunday, Farrell’s mother shared a photo of her son, relaying the news of his death and expressed gratitude for love and support “during this incredibly difficult time.”
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“Love you, my darling child,” she posted.
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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said flags in the province will be lowered to half-mast in Farrell’s memory.
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“Shaun was a young man full of promise who chose to serve his country.
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His loss will be felt deeply by his family, friends, fellow service members, and all who knew him,” Moe said in a statement.
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“To Shaun’s family, to the families of the other fallen service members, and to everyone carrying the weight of this loss today, please know that Saskatchewan stands with you, and that you are in our prayers in the difficult days ahead.”
Pte. Aidan Goulding, 23
Aidan Goulding, a 23-year-old from North Vancouver, also served with the 3rd Battalion.
Addressing the House by video from Wainwright, where the military base is part of his own riding, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he recalls Goulding.
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“I remember meeting him.
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In a statement reported by The Canadian Press, his family said he was an exceptional athlete who became a mechanic after high school.
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He later quit to join the army.
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He planned to eventually work for special operations and eventually CSIS, according to a statement from his mother, Sonia Monk, and his older brother Wylder Goulding.
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They said he loved his adopted army family and looked forward to his deployment in Latvia.
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“He was the guy that kept people’s spirits up, a contagious laugh and a cheeky smile, he took the role in the army seriously, and our family and his dear friends have suffered a great loss.”
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“Before he went to basic training,” the statement read, “he said, ‘I know I have one life to live, and I’m gonna make the best out of it.’
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Pte. Hayden Lykkemark, 19
Hayden Lykkemark was from Langley, B.C., and served alongside Goulding, Farrell and Wong in the same battalion.
Some of those who knew the 19-year-old described him as “fun” and someone who never got mad.
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He always solved problems for other people,” said Nanouh, who served with his friends Lykkemark and Farrell.
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“He was always the person to talk to when you needed something.”
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Nanouh said Lykkemark’s dream was to become a sailor, describing him as “more of a sea type of guy.”
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B.C. Premier David Eby acknowledged Lykkemark and Goulding in a social media post.
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“In this moment of profound heartbreak, as British Columbians and Canadians, let’s wrap our arms around their families, supporting them and joining in the mourning of this horrible tragedy,” he said.
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On Monday, the Vancouver-area Langley Rugby Club acknowledged the death of Lykkemark in a social media post, who they say was a former Langley Secondary School student.
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