Wainwright
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2 soldiers stabbed during brawl in Wainwright, Alberta RCMP investigatingA civilian has been charged with assault after two Canadian Armed Forces soldiers posted to CFB Wainwright were stabbed during a brawl at a home in the eastern Alberta town.CrimeJul 22, 2025
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Wainwright water supply re-established after pump issue“A state of local emergency remains in place as water levels remain low,” the town said, adding “it is essential that the public continue to reduce water use."HealthJun 14, 2024
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CFB Wainwright conducting prescribed burn in eastern AlbertaIt 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.FireApr 24, 2024
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Alberta domestic violence survivor devastated after attempted murder charge downgradedMichelle 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.CanadaFeb 24, 2023
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Canada Post employee arrested for stealing over 500 items, Alberta RCMP sayA 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.CrimeNov 27, 2022
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Retrial begins for Wainwright man accused of murdering estranged wifeA 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.CrimeJul 25, 2022
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Half a million in drugs, cash, vehicles seized in Edmonton, Wainwright organized crime investigationA 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.CrimeJun 20, 2022
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Canadian Armed Forces training exercise in Wainwright creates European invasion scenarioMore than 3,000 Canadian Armed Forces personnel are currently taking part in the Canadian Army's largest and most complex annual training exercise.CanadaMay 12, 2022
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Avian flu found in 3 more Alberta communities: CFIAThe 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.CanadaMay 3, 2022
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Ukrainian man living and working in Alberta cancels return ticket to Canada to defend his countryAs 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.CanadaMar 5, 2022
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