Wainwright

• Funeral for soldier killed in Wainwright tragedy being held Wednesday

  The funeral for Pte. Shaun Farrell, who was among the four killed at the tragedy at CFB Wainwright in Alberta, will be laid to rest in Prince Albert, Sask.

  Canada

  5 hours
  
• ‘He ran into the fire’: Military medic critically injured saving fellow soldiers in CFB Wainwright fire

  His mother says Cpl. Liam Keane kept running into the deadly fire to save fellow soldiers until his own injuries overtook him.

  Canada

  Oct 23
  
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• ‘Our hearts beat together’: Wainwright gathers for prayer vigil

  About 150 people gathered at Wainwright's Church of the Nazarene Wednesday night for a vigil as the community continued to grieve and support those affected.

  Canada

  Oct 21
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• Military safety rules urged early-morning training before deadly Wainwright fire

  Military safety rules identify October as high-risk for grass fires at CFB Wainwright and recommend early-morning live-fire exercises, a document obtained by Global News shows.

  Investigations

  Oct 20
• Wainwright fire burned for hours as volatile weather closed in: analysis

  Training continued at CFB Wainwright on Saturday even though a fire had been burning on the base since noon and forecasts warned of high winds and an approaching cold front.

  Investigations

  Oct 20
• RCMP investigate after one lamb shot, another killed near Wainwright

  It's believed the lambs were shot when someone trespassed onto the pasture along Highway 14, near Wainwright, sometime between the morning of Aug. 23, and noon on Aug. 24.

  Crime

  Sep 3
• TSB calls for stricter medical fitness assessment rules after Alberta train crash

  The call comes after an investigation into a 2023 collision between two Canadian National Railway trains near Wainwright, about 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton.

  Canada

  Aug 25
• 2 soldiers stabbed during brawl in Wainwright, Alberta RCMP investigating

  A 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.

  Crime

  Jul 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."

  Health

  Jun 14, 2024
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• 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, 2024