April 2, 2024 – Wainwright, Alta. – Department of National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
3rd Canadian Division Support Base Edmonton Detachment Wainwright will conduct prescribed burns, weather and safety permitting, within the Wainwright Range Training Area between April 2 to May 2, 2024.
Residents in the Town of Wainwright may see smoke as a result of the prescribed burns. Any fires outside of the Garrison Wainwright perimeter must be reported to local authorities by calling 911.
The Garrison Wainwright Fire Department and range control staff conduct prescribed burns routinely to maintain safety, training, and operations in the Wainwright Range Training Area. The prescribed burns are co-ordinated with local stakeholders to ensure that residents of Wainwright are safe at all times.