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RM of Alexander partially lifts evacuation order in Bird River
The Rural Municipality of Alexander is partially lifting an evacuation order triggered by a wildfire that's been active in eastern Manitoba for more than 20 days.
Pukatawagan residents arrive in Winnipeg as evacuation continues
Dozens of Pukatawagan residents who took a nearly 16-hour train ride to Winnipeg were among the latest to escape the community days after a wildfire forced the evacuation of the northern Manitoba First Nation.
'We take care of each other': Pimicikamak residents pitch in as road opens for wildfire evacuees
A sign advising travellers the PR 737 was closed could be seen on one side of rail tracks crossing the provincial road Friday afternoon. On the other side, a white pickup truck welcomed vehicles with its own sign: "Food and water for evacuees."
'The community is in a panic': Pukatawagan calls for more help as smoke keeps airport closed
Pukatawagan Cree Nation's chief and council say residents are growing more anxious as the community's only airstrip remains closed because of wildfire smoke.
Pukatawagan loses power, shuts down airport as northern Manitoba wildfires grow
A Manitoba First Nation has declared a state of emergency and another closed its airport mid-evacuation as wildfires continue to ravage communities in the province's north.
After long trip, northern Manitoba wildfire evacuees face uncertainty as they seek shelter in Winnipeg
People forced out of their northern Manitoba homes by wildfires say they don't know what's next, now that they've reached Winnipeg in search of shelter.
Manitoba declares provincewide state of emergency over wildfires
Manitoba has declared a provincewide state of emergency as wildfires continue to threaten communities across the province.
Judge orders offshore gambling site Bodog to cease operations in Manitoba
A Manitoba judge has barred an offshore gambling site from operating in the province.
Town of Lynn Lake being evacuated due to northern Manitoba wildfire
Residents of a northern Manitoba community have been ordered to leave town because of the "imminent threat" posed by a nearby wildfire.
Universal screening for virus causing birth defects delayed, Manitoba advocate says
A Winnipegger who's worked for decades to raise awareness about a viral infection causing serious birth defects is disappointed — but not surprised — the province is delaying universal screening for the virus.