Wainwright

• 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
  
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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