Vancouver funeral honors soldier killed in CFB Wainwright fire

Vancouver funeral honors soldier killed in CFB Wainwright fire

Global News reported that a funeral in Vancouver honored Private Aidan Goulding, 23, who died in a grass fire during live-fire training at CFB Wainwright, as his mother and officials presented tributes and a Memorial Cross. Earlier, his remains were flown to Vancouver from the Alberta base, where police and fire personnel attended, Global News said. Earlier in the week, a funeral in Prince Albert commemorated Private Shaun Farrell, another victim of the same fire, with provincial premier Scott Moe and military representatives delivering remarks, according to Global News.

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Shaun Farrell James Cressall Scott Moe Alanna Ross Eric Schmalz Bill Powalinsky 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Saskatchewan legislature

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Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

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8 novembre 2026
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North Vancouver soldier who died in Wainwright fire remembered as fearless at funeral
North Vancouver soldier who died in Wainwright fire remembered as fearless at funeral

CBC • 08 nov. 23h00

Hundreds attended the service for Private Aidan Goulding, 23, who died in a grass fire at CFB Wainwright, with his mother and relatives recalling his life and the loss of three other soldiers.

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Mom says B.C. soldier who died at CFB Wainwright was her ‘bright light’
Mom says B.C. soldier who died at CFB Wainwright was her ‘bright light’

Global News • 08 nov. 21h02

A funeral in Vancouver paid tribute to Private Aidan Goulding, one of four soldiers who died when a grass fire broke out during live-fire training at CFB Wainwright.

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B.C. soldier killed in base fire remembered as fearless globe-trotter
B.C. soldier killed in base fire remembered as fearless globe-trotter

CityNews Toronto • 08 nov. 11h00

A funeral in Vancouver honored Private Aidan Goulding, one of four soldiers who died in a grass fire at CFB Wainwright, while family members remembered his personality and aspirations.

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B.C. soldier’s remains return home after deadly fire at CFB Wainwright
B.C. soldier’s remains return home after deadly fire at CFB Wainwright

Global News • 04 nov. 23h24

The body of Private Aidan Goulding, killed in the October grass fire at CFB Wainwright, was flown to Vancouver and taken to a funeral service, with police and fire officials attending to show solidarity.

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‘There was no breaking him’: Prince Albert remembers Pte. Shaun Farrell
‘There was no breaking him’: Prince Albert remembers Pte. Shaun Farrell

paNOW • 04 nov. 19h31

Private Shaun Farrell was remembered by family, friends, and officials in Prince Albert, where a military service highlighted his dedication and the community’s gratitude.

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Soldier killed in CFB Wainwright fire laid to rest in Saskatchewan
Soldier killed in CFB Wainwright fire laid to rest in Saskatchewan

Global News • 04 nov. 19h06

The funeral for Private Shaun Farrell, one of four soldiers killed in the October 17 fire at CFB Wainwright, was held in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, with tributes from military leaders and the provincial premier.

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