The town was originally called Denwood. The name was changed to Wainwright on June 1,1908.
The town was named after General William Wainwright, the second vice-president of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad.
The Post Office opened on August 1, 1907.
YEAR |
POPULATION |
1911 |
788 |
1921 |
975 |
1931 |
1147 |
1941 |
980 |
1951 |
1996 |
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