Four soldiers identified after fatal fire during training at CFB Wainwright in Alberta

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Four Canadian Armed Forces members killed during a fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta have been identified as Private Shaun Farrell, Private Aidan Goulding, Private Hayden Lykkemark and Sgt. Morgan Wong.

Private Shaun Farrell was a member of the 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry based at Edmonton. He was from Prince Albert, Sask.

Private Aidan Goulding, 23, was from North Vancouver and also served with the 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. His family said he became a mechanic after high school before quitting to join the army.

Private Hayden Lykkemark was from Langley, B.C. He served with the 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.

Sgt. Morgan Wong, 26, was from Edmonton and was a reservist with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment, serving with the 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.

The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Association said Wong earned a bachelor of commerce degree from the University of Alberta, along with certificates in real estate and civil-military leadership. It also said he joined the Forces in 2017, worked for the Alberta government as a financial analyst and manager for the last four years, and served as a first responder with St. John Ambulance. The association said he served in Latvia from October 2024 to June 2025 and was preparing for a second tour in Europe.