Wainwright

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Wainwright, Canada is a unique town in Alberta that has a strong, vibrant & friendly community spirit. Wainwright is located in East Central Alberta at the intersection of Buffalo Trail-Highway 41 and Poundmaker Trail-Highway 14, near the beautiful Battle River Valley.  We have a rich history that is highlighted and preserved throughout the area that focuses on our community’s past. Living the good life in Wainwright means local full-service health service and educational infrastructure, an atmospheric Mainstreet, advanced recreational amenities and culture celebration in our many annual events. When you’re thinking of places to see in Alberta Canada, Wainwright’s historical landmarks, vibrant community and natural beauty appeals to many visitors and keeps people coming back for more. 

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Wainwright’s population is a healthy 6270 (plus 600 at CFB Wainwright) and growing. Because we are a major service center for the region, we supply Alberta with business opportunities that provide a stable economy and steady growth for the area. Our community is strong and diverse, reflecting what we truly have to offer.

 

Community Statistics:

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Wainwright recorded a population of 6,270 living in 2,524 of its 2,770 total private dwellings, a 5.8% change from its 2011 population of 5,925. With a land area of 9.1 km2 (3.5 sq mi), it had a population density of 689.0/km2 (1,784.5/sq mi) in 2016.

The Town of Wainwright's 2013 municipal census counted a population of 6,289,[5] an 8.9% increase over its 2008 municipal census population of 5,775.

In the 2011 Census, the Town of Wainwright had a population of 5,925 living in 2,384 of its 2,577 total dwellings, a 9.2% change from its 2006 population of 5,426. With a land area of 8.91 km2 (3.44 sq mi), it had a population density of 665.0/km2 (1,722.3/sq mi) in 2011.

Contact:

1018 2nd Avenue, Wainwright, AB T9W 1R1

Phone: (780) 842-3381   Fax: (780) 842-2898

 Mon – Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm

Reference:

https://wainwright.ca/contact-us/

https://wainwright.ca/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wainwright,_Alberta

https://regionaldashboard.alberta.ca/region/wainwright-no-61/#/

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