Peguis First Nation declared a state of emergency early Sunday evening as nearby wildfires spread over the weekend because of high winds, hot temperatures and dry conditions.

The Interlake Reserves Tribal Council made the emergency declaration Monday as fires spread in Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation and Pinaymootang First Nation. SEE ALSO: Spring in Western Canada ...

The tribal council said two wildfires on each side of the road into Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation are rapidly approaching and the community has begun evacuation efforts. Peguis First Nation ...

A state of emergency has been declared due to wildfires threatening First Nations in Manitoba's Interlake region, where homes were lost to flames, while further north, near Opaskwayak Cree Nation ...

The tribal council said two wildfires on each side of the road into Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation are rapidly approaching and the community has begun evacuation efforts. Peguis First Nation declared a ...

PEGUIS FIRST NATION - A tribal council representing seven First Nations in Manitoba’s Interlake region has declared a state of emergency as wildfires have destroyed homes and continue to ...