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  • The Town of Wainwright - Buffalo Capital of Canada
    A progressive Town fulfilling the role as the main service centre for a large area of farmland in east central Alberta. Its diversified economy has contributed to the stability of the community, which has long experienced a steady growth, a trend that is fully expected to continue in the future. Wainwright offers a wide range of services including numerous restaurants, accommodations, retail establishments, business and personal services, medical services and recreational opportunities.

    Wainwright is a strong vibrant community located in east central Alberta near the beautiful Battle River valley. The history is rich and is highlighted throughout the area. We have a variety of things to see and do on your visit, as well as having all the amenities for comfortable living. Businesses in the region are strong and diverse reflecting what we have to offer.

    A great lifestyle, progressive services and central location make Wainwright attractive to families of all ages. With employment based on energy, agriculture, tourism and the military, Wainwright tends to be a young community.

    Yet it is an excellent retirement location. The summers are warm and the winters are moderate. Wainwright boasts excellent medical facilities, proximity to shopping and services and tremendous variety of recreational, cultural and social activities in the community.

    Ask the people who live here about the advantage of Wainwright. They’ll tell you about privacy, about peace and quiet, about recreational opportunities, about our educational systems, and about excellent health care services. Young families, those new to the community, families who have lived here for generations, and seniors who have chosen Wainwright as their retirement haven, all agree - this is the place to be!

    Over its 98 years, Wainwright has developed into the energetic and vital town it is today. It combines the easy, relaxed atmosphere of that country community with convenience and modern urban amenities producing a lifestyle that is second to none.

    The residential areas of town are a living record of the advances that have been made over the years. Gracious older homes on tree-lined streets contrast pleasantly with the clean, modern lines of today's architectural styles. Streets are clean and safe, enhancing a tremendous lifestyle.    www.town.wainwright.ab.ca
  • The Village of Chauvin
    The Village of Chauvin is located south of Highway 14. A wide assortment of recreation is available no matter what the season. There is ready access to 2 lakes Salt Lake and Dillberry Lake Provincial Park. Don't forget to stop by the Chauvin Softball Tournament in June that follows more than 20 years of tradition. The village has a wonderful and unique museum. In the winter curling, hockey, skating, snowmobiling and cross country sking are in the forefront. For the hunting buff there is small game and deer.
    www.villagechauvin.ca
  • The Village of Edgerton
    The Village of Edgerton is located just south of Highway 14. A wide assortment of recreation is available no matter what the season. In the summer enjoy their excellent 9 hole grass green golf course with camping facilities available. There is ready access to 3 lakes Clear, Arm and Shuster within 6 miles of Edgerton. Arm Lake has a recreational area and a 9 hole golf course. You won't want to miss their annual Sports Days weekend the 1st weekend of July. The village has a wonderful and unique museum and in January they always host the traditional Robbi Burns supper. In the winter curling, hockey, skating, snowmobiling and cross country sking are in the forefront. For the hunting buff thereb is small game and deer.
    www.edgerton-oasis.ca/index2.htm
  • The Village of Irma
    Irma is located in the heart of east-central Alberta. Situated at the junction of Highway 14 and Secondard Highway 881, located on the CNR mainline, approximately equidistant from Lloydminster and Edmonton. Sprting activities are an integral part of Imra's way of life. Winter activities include a very active hockey crowd with participants ranging in age from 4 to 70 years. Together with hockey, their arena supports Ringette and Figure Skating for many more young people. The Curling Club is very dedicated and hard working sponsoring in part not only a curling school, but also Albert's finest Mid-Summer Curling Bonspiel. Summer sporting events include the annual Sports Days and Fair. During the summer months ball games abound with programs for all ages. Irma boasts a very fine, challenging, irrigated, nine hole golf course complete with articial greens and a modern clubhouse. In the fall, duck, goose and deer hunting abounds.
    www.villageofirma.com

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Economic Development
  • Wainwright Economic Development BoardThe Wainwright Economic Development Board was established to promote, expand and enhance the economic development of the region. The Board acts as a facilitator and resource for strategies associated with business retention and expansion; business attraction and investment; community marketing and tourism; and community development.

  • Battle River Alliance for Ecomomic DevelopmentBRAED is a member-driven organization of east central Alberta communities. BRAED’s regional initiatives are supported by its member communities through collaboration and cooperation. This approach continues to strengthen, retain and expand the region’s current economic base, by assisting existing local businesses, and by promoting the Battle River Region and its opportunities to prospective investors and businesses.
    www.braedalberta.ca
  • Wainwright Main Street ProjectThe focus of this website is the Wainwright Main Street story—itsheritage; its culture; its community. You can begin here in your search for information pertaining to the Wainwright Main Street Project, and Wainwright in general.
    www.wainwrightmainstreet.org
Tourism
  • Buffalo Adventures The website outlines tour packages showcasing our region that will be operating this coming summer on July 16-22 and August 13-19, 2007.

    The Buffalo Park Foundation and Bodo Archaeological Society have been working together since 2003 to preserve and promote the history of the plains bison in east-central Alberta.
    www.buffaloalberta.ca
  • Alberta Trail of the BuffaloLooking for a destination that has lots to see and do? A place that has history, is safe to travel and is out of the ordinary? Then, East Central Alberta - The Trail of the Buffalo is right for you. Best of all, each of our communities has lots of friendly, welcoming people.
    www.albertabuffalotrail.org

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Community Agencies
  • French Association of Alberta French Association of Alberta is dedicated to developing the tools necessary to encourage franco-albertans across the province to build healthier, stronger and vibrant communities. All while helping francophones enjoy being part of the francophone community.
    www.www.acfa.ab.ca
  • La Chambre economique de l' AlbertaThe development of projects and activities aiming to create job and to improve the companies is encouraged by the CÉA. We support any serious project of economic development or business appropriatenesses subjected by our members. The same applies to the projects which have repercussions favorable for the French-speaking tourist areas of Alberta.
    www.lacea.ab.ca

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Provincial Government
  • Alberta GovernmentAlbertans enjoy a very high quality of life. They enjoy the lowest overall taxes in Canada with among the highest level of services. They have the highest disposable incomes in Canada and the lowest unemployment rate in Canada.
    www.gov.ab.ca
  • Service Alberta: Living & Business in AlbertaLooking for Government of Alberta services and information? You don't have to know which ministry provides it, just choose your topic and let Service Alberta guide you there!
    Look here for links to business-related information, forms, publications, programs and more from the Government of Alberta.
    www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca
  • Member of the Legislative AssemblyDoug Griffiths - Battle River Wainwright Constituency
    www.douggriffiths.ca
    Read Doug’s satirical 13-part series, “13 Things You Can Do to Kill Your Community,” elswhere on this site.

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Federal Government

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The links on this page were last checked and updated on the 23th of December, 2006. Please immediately if you encounter any broken links.

Thank you, from Wainwright & District Chamber of Commerce!