Medical There was a hospital and medical officer at camp to manage the usual infirmities encountered in an establishment of this size. On March 6, 1945, the first POW medical attention was necessary, one prisoner suffering acute appendicitis. He was refused admittance to the Municipal hospital in Wainwright so underwent successful surgery by the M.O. at the camp hospital. Nurses from town volunteered assistance and instruments. Most future medical emergencies, staff and POW, were transported to Edmonton. This included more appendicitis attacks, various other medical needs, and one POW who slashed his wrist.
Staff recreation Apart from daily routine, the staff an guard enjoyed leisurely activities in Camp and Town. Movies and bingo were supplied at the camp. Swimming was available in lakes and rivers within the camp boundaries. The Board of Trade arranged various activities to entertain the troops including hostess dances, Sunday evening singsongs at the Legion Hut, sports days, and other athletic challenges. Baseball and horseshoes were favorite summer sports. Curling and hockey filled the winter schedule. These competitions spread from Wainwright to Viking, Irma, Chauvin and Edgerton. “Lifebuoy Follies,” Lever Brothers Road Show, performed at camp May 15, 1945. The cast was later entertained at the officers' mess. _________image_________ Headquarters, 1945, Internment Camp 135