The Wainwright Regional Landfill is currently limited to receiving no more than 10,000 tonnes of waste per year under its existing licence from Alberta Environment. However, steady growth across the region over the years has led to this limit being met or exceeded, even with ongoing efforts to divert waste through expanded recycling programs. To address this capacity challenge and support the long-term waste management needs of the community, the Wainwright Regional Waste to Energy Authority has applied to Alberta Environment for a new approval that would remove the existing annual waste tonnage limit.

The application is now under review by provincial regulators. It is expected to be advertised in the coming weeks, at which time members of the public will have an opportunity to review the application and provide written feedback as part of the formal consultation process under Alberta’s Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.

The landfill provides an affordable, convenient and environmentally protective way to manage non-hazardous solid waste from its catchment area, the Wainwright region. The new approval will allow the landfill to continue to operate for many decades to come, even as our community continues to grow. The approval application requests authorization to operate within the existing waste footprint, and replaces an application submitted in 2019 which requested expansion of the waste footprint.

While the formal provincial process invites engagement from the public regarding the application, the Authority welcomes questions or comments about continued operation of the landfill at any time. If you are interested in the landfill, the approval application or any other aspect of waste or recycling in our community, please contact Scott Dubeau at landfillop@wainwright.ca.

The following locations will have crack sealing done by our contractor.  Please be aware of construction vehicles and workers on the following roads.

Construction projects within the Municipal District of Wainwright are completed as per the M.D.’s Ten Year Road Construction Plan approved by Council. The use of private contractors for road construction may occur upon approval of Council. The number one priority according to the M.D. of Wainwright 10-Year Road Construction Plan shall dictate where the starting point of construction will be at the beginning of each year. Progression of construction will proceed according to the other priorities detailed in the plan. Council may change this if circumstances warrant doing so.

The next regular Municipal General Election will take place on Monday, October 20, 2025.

The Nomination Period for the 2025 Municipal General Election is January 1, 2025 – 12:00 p.m. to September 22, 2025 for all seven (7) divisions in the M.D. of Wainwright No. 61.  The M.D. Ownership Map is available for download at https://www.mdwainwright.ca/welcome-to-the-m-d-of-wainwright-no-61/ownership-map/ or you may purchase an M.D. map at the Administration office at 717 14th Avenue, Wainwright, AB.

Individuals interested in running for a vacant position in the Municipal Election are encouraged to review all the below information on running for office.

For further information, including Acts, Bylaws and Resources on our Election page.

FULL TIME ROAD STABILIZATION / OILING FOREMAN

The M.D. of Wainwright is inviting applications for a full-time Road Stabilization/Oiling Foreman. Duties include overseeing the safe and efficient operation of the stabilization crew and operating a self-propelled motor grader to perform rough and fine grading, accurately spread and mix materials to prepare road surfaces, and ensure precise grade specifications. The Foreman also mixes and applies cold mix for dust control or road resurfacing, reconditions existing road surfaces, and organizes crews for calcium dust control, road oiling, and cement stabilization processes. Additionally, the Foreman directs the operation of supporting equipment, including packers, tractors, water trucks, and contracted on-site equipment.

Skills & Responsibilities

• Operate the grader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner, maintaining proper awareness of one’s surroundings while operating the grader on public roadways;

• Working knowledge of methods, techniques, and equipment required for base and sub-base surfaces.  Experience with cement stabilization and cold mix application is an asset;
• Precisely operate the grader blade to windrow gravel to the center of the road;
• Operate grader controls to regulate the height and angle of the grader blade and lower to loosen packed soil to permit grading;
• Working knowledge of base, grades, and granular related materials;
• Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the grader;
• Knowledge of graders and other heavy equipment;
• Knowledge of issues involving ground disturbance;
• Understanding grades and interpreting roadway plans and drawings;
• Knowledge of road construction materials, road construction processes, and industry requirements;

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Code and related regulations;
• Must be willing to work across the MD of Wainwright and use the shop in Wainwright as the starting point for each day.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience within the road construction industry.
• A minimum of 2–3 years’ experience operating a grader is required.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Class 5 driver’s license; clean driver’s abstract.
• GPS knowledge is required.

Applications are to be submitted in writing, stating qualifications, experience, education, and references to the undersigned. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Please send resumes attention: “FULL TIME ROAD STABILIZATION/OILING FOREMAN”.

Preston Iverson, Director of Public Works
M.D. of Wainwright No. 61
2005 14 Street
Wainwright, AB  T9W 1K2
Phone: 780-842-4024 Fax: 780-842-4110
E-mail:  piverson@mdwainwright.ca

The M.D. of Wainwright is situated in the heart of the agriculture and oil industries and is a major partner with one of Canada’s largest military training bases. This makes the M.D. of Wainwright an area of diverse wealth both socially and economically and allows us to provide our residents with many services and the benefit of low taxes.

In addition, the M.D. of Wainwright offers various historical and recreational attractions for residents and visitors.

The M.D. of Wainwright is a progressive community that is a great place to live, work and raise a family. We are glad to welcome you.

In 2021 the M.D. of Wainwright had a population of 4,446 living in 1,490 of its 1,852 total private dwellings, a change of -0.4% from its 2016 population of 4,464. With a land area of 4,095.29 km2 (1,581.20 sq mi), it had a population density of .97/km2 (1.1/sq mi) in 2016.

The M.D. of Wainwright will be streaming our Council meetings on both Facebook and Youtube. Council meetings are held every third Tuesday (unless otherwise stated by council as per the MGA) starting at 9:00 AM. Click on either link below to listen in.

https://www.facebook.com/mdofwainwright/

MD of Wainwright – YouTube

This is the soil capability for the M.D. of Wainwright.  If you would like a a 30″x42″ printed version please contact the Administration office at 780-842-4454 and arrange for pickup.  Printed maps will cost $20.00 per map.

For a PDF version click on the image below.