Wainwright

• CFB Wainwright conducting prescribed burn in eastern Alberta

  It may appear to be a wildfire, but a large plume of smoke spotted in eastern Alberta actually came from a prescribed burn being conducted at the Wainwright Garrison.

  Fire

  Apr 24
  
• Alberta domestic violence survivor devastated after attempted murder charge downgraded

  Michelle Poulin still has scars and is struggling to overcome the emotional trauma from being stabbed at least 15 times by her ex-boyfriend in November 2020.

  Canada

  Feb 24, 2023
  
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• Canada Post employee arrested for stealing over 500 items, Alberta RCMP say

  A Canada Post employee in Wainwright, Alta. has been arrested after police found over 500 post items in the employee's home and vehicle, authorities said.

  Crime

  Nov 27, 2022
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• Retrial begins for Wainwright man accused of murdering estranged wife

  A new trial began Monday for a Wainwright man charged with second degree murder in the death of his estranged wife inside the former couple's home. 

  Crime

  Jul 25, 2022
• Half a million in drugs, cash, vehicles seized in Edmonton, Wainwright organized crime investigation

  A bust by the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams organized crime unit has resulted in the seizure of more than half a million dollars-worth of drugs, plus vehicles and cash.

  Crime

  Jun 20, 2022
• Canadian Armed Forces training exercise in Wainwright creates European invasion scenario

  More than 3,000 Canadian Armed Forces personnel are currently taking part in the Canadian Army's largest and most complex annual training exercise.

  Canada

  May 12, 2022
• Avian flu found in 3 more Alberta communities: CFIA

  The agency has said the avian influenza is not a significant public health concern for healthy people who are not in regular contact with infected birds.

  Canada

  May 3, 2022
• Ukrainian man living and working in Alberta cancels return ticket to Canada to defend his country

  As the war rages on in Ukraine, we bring you the story of a man who's been working in Alberta but chose to extend a visit home to defend his country.

  Canada

  Mar 5, 2022
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• Wainwright man charged with 1st-degree murder in break and enter death

  A 54-year-old Wainwright man is facing first-degree murder charges after police say a break and enter turned deadly on Monday.

  Crime

  Feb 24, 2022
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• Eastern Alberta town of Wainwright successfully raises millions for vital medical equipment

  People from the Wainwright area pulled to raise $2.2 million for a CT scanner in the eastern Alberta town, despite the pandemic affecting fundraising events.

  Health

  Jan 2, 2022