National Defence
It is with profound sadness that the Canadian Armed Forces confirms that four of our members lost their lives during a fire-related training incident at CFB Wainwright at approximately 4 p.m. MDT on October 17, 2026.
The members confirmed killed during this exercise:
- Sergeant Morgan Wong, from the Loyal Edmonton Regiment based at Edmonton, Alberta serving with 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
- Private Shaun Farrell, from 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry based at Edmonton, Alberta
- Private Aidan Goulding, from 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry based at Edmonton, Alberta
- Private Hayden Lykkemark, from 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry based at Edmonton, Alberta
In addition to those who lost their lives, 39 Canadian Armed Forces members sustained injuries.
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