News

On March 30 it was announced that the PMRA approved an Emergency Use Approval for 2% liquid strychnine for specific areas in Alberta and Saskatchewan under specific conditions. This approval will expire in November of 2027.

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April 2026 – Volume 20, Issue 2

• Upcoming Workshops
• M.D. Open House
• Vet Student & Recruitment Grnat
• Battle River Research Group Events
• Predator Reduction Program
• Spray Program
• Weed Control Regulation Changes
• Spotlight – Riverdale Minipark
• Prairie Staples
• Development Permit Requried?
• Youth Community Impact Award
• Spring Clean Up Coupon

The Youth Community Impact Award is an opportunity to recognize deserving youth (12-18 years of age) for the amazing ways they choose to give back to their rural community. This non-academic award has been designed to shine a light on youth who exemplify selflessness and dedication to helping others. Whether or not in a leadership
role, the nominee shows their commitment to bettering their community through volunteerism, mentorship or peer support, or taking the initiative in starting new projects or programs.

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If a landowner or grazing lease holder within the M.D. of Wainwright wants the fenceline they own adjacent to developed Municipal right-of-way’s sprayed as part of the regular vegetation management program, they must complete a Fenceline Spraying Agreement.

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If a landowner within the M.D. of Wainwright does not want the Municipal right-of-way’s adjacent to property they own sprayed as part of the regular vegetation management program, they must complete a No Spray Agreement on an annual basis.

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The M.D. of Wainwright No. 61 has implemented season road bans.

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Tuesday April 28^th Prairie Rose Senior Activity Center (731 2 Ave, Wainwright, AB)

Join the M.D. of Wainwright and Ilan Domnich, Native Bee Stewardship Specialist with the Alberta Native Bee Council, for an informative evening learning about bumble bees and building bumble bee boxes!

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