Garrison Wainwright planning prescribed burns in Range Training Area April 2 - May 2, 2024

Public Service Announcement

Garrison Wainwright planning prescribed burns in Range Training Area

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.

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Contacts

A/SLt Christopher King, Public Affairs Officer

3 CDSB Edmonton and Det. Wainwright

Cell: 587-337-5714

Email: christopher.king2@forces.gc.ca

Captain Ryan Bartlette, Public Affairs Officer

3rd Canada Division Support Group

Phone: 780-973-4011 xt 8184

Email: ryan.bartlette@forces.gc.ca