FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – DILBERRY LAKE UPDATE

JULY 9, 2026 4:20PM

Public Update on Response and Controlled Access at Dillberry Lake Provincial Park.

Access to Dillberry Lake to collect accessible personal belongings and trailers will be closed as of 1900 on Thursday, July 9, 2026. RCMP will remain on the scene to secure the area overnight. Access for collection of belongings will resume on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 0800.

Access continues to be restricted to registered campers only. Identification is required, and will be verified before entry is permitted.

Residents and visitors are asked to monitor official M.D. of Wainwright channels only for verified updates:

– MD of Wainwright Facebook page

– MD of Wainwright website

Safety remains the highest priority.

Further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.

A call center for the incident has been established. Please contact 780-842-4454 with inquiries.

Government of Alberta mental health support is available at 211.