Saskatchewan soldier among those killed at CFB Wainwright

Flags have been lowered to half-mast outside Prince Albert City Hall. It's to honour the four people killed in a deadly fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta Saturday. Among the dead is 23-year-old Private Sean Farrell. His family came to Prince Albert from South Africa. The city and community members are expressing their sympathy to Farrell's family online and in a book of remembrance in City Hall's foyer. We want to express our deepest condolences and our most sincerest regrets on the passing of Sean. The community grieves along with the family, but we certainly want to indicate to the family that we support them. At the time of the incident, Farrell was a private in the 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry based at Edmonton. He was taking part in a live fire exercise when a fast-moving wildfire swept through the training area. Farrell and his unit were preparing to be deployed to Latvia. 39 other soldiers were hurt. 19 of them are in critical condition as of Monday afternoon. Their sacrifice was recognized by politicians, including Prime Minister Mark Carney. Premier Scott Moe also sent his condolences to the fallen service members, saying, Sean was a young man full of promise who chose to serve his country. His loss will be felt deeply by his family, friends, fellow service members, and all who knew him. Pawelinski commends Farrell for answering the call to serve Canada. And a lot of the young folks go on to pursue careers in the military, and there's always the risk and chance that somebody might die in the service of others. And it just reminds us of the fragility of life and how we need to look out for each other. Farrell attended Carleton High School in Prince Albert and was a member of the local junior rugby club. PA's rugby community says it's deeply saddened by the loss and extends its heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones, saying he was a valued teammate who was always ready to stand up for those around him. Farrell's family is asking for privacy at this time as they come to terms with his death. Lisa Rizom, CBC News, Prince Albert.