Shelter-in-place order lifted in Wainwright

The RCMP logo is seen in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

By News Staff

Posted October 2, 2026 10:02 am.

Alberta RCMP say a shelter-in-place order has been lifted in Wainwright.

Mounties issued the order early Friday morning, saying they were dealing with an armed man inside a home on 9 Avenue and 7 Street.

One man has been taken into custody.

RCMP has not released any more information regarding the matter.

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