The M.D. of Wainwright No. 61 is located in East Central Alberta, and consists of a number of strong vibrant communities. Situated in the heart of the agriculture and oil and gas industries, as well as being a major partner with a large military base, the Municipal District of Wainwright has plenty to offer and is a thriving part of rural Alberta. We are located less than two hours from Edmonton along the Saskatchewan border, and include the towns of Wainwright, Chauvin, Edgerton and Irma. The MD of Wainwright No. 61 also features the Canadian Forces Base/Area Support Unit Wainwright located minutes from the Town of Wainwright, as well as year-round recreational opportunities and plenty to see and do.

The Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 is comprised of a total area of 4,134 square kilometres, contains 7 Divisions, has a population of 4,113, and is home to 3 hamlets, 3 villages and the Town of Wainwright. The MD of Wainwright also features the Canadian Forces Army Training Base (Wainwright Area Training Center), covering an area of approx. 600 square kilometres.

The MD of Wainwright has 1,291 Miles of Local Roads (803 miles of which is oiled or graveled & maintained), and features 4 Fire Areas, providing emergency services to all residents. There are also many recreational areas, including Arm, Clear and Shuster Lakes, Riverdale Golf Course and Campground, Arm Lake Golf Course, Koroluk Landslide, the Wainwright Railway Trestle, Dillberry Lake Provincial Park, and two roadside campsites.