Pte. Shaun Farrell, from 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry based at Edmonton is shown in an undated handout photo published to social media. Farrell died during a training exercise at CFB Wainwright on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Facebook, Patricia Farrell (Mandatory Credit)
Saskatchewan soldier killed in CFB Wainwright fire remembered at funeral
Nov 4, 2026 | 11:56 AM
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PRINCE ALBERT — Hundreds of Canadian military personnel stood at attention and saluted as a flag-draped casket carrying Pte. Shaun Farrell was escorted into the armoury in Prince Albert, Sask.
The 23-year-old was one of four soldiers killed last month, when a grass fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta overtook troops in a training exercise.
Farrell was remembered as a close friend, a great soldier and a loving son during the hour-long funeral.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe also spoke, saying Farrell was taken too soon and that the entire province is grieving.
