Wab Kinew is the first premier of First Nations descent in Canada.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Wildfires forced a further 1,000 people to flee their homes in Manitoba, one of two Canadian provinces under a state of emergency that has led to thousands of evacuations.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew ordered a province-wide state of emergency Wednesday as his province struggles with a series of crippling wildfires, mainly in the remote north.

Manitoba is set to introduce legislation Thursday recognizing Louis Riel as the province's honourary first premier.

The Canadian province of Manitoba has declared a state of emergency over a series of wildfires, and Prime Minister Mark Carney has agreed to send in the military to help.

Wab Kinew has been elected as the premier of the Canadian province of Manitoba, becoming the first First Nations leader to hold the post. The 41-year-old’s elevation to the top provincial post ...

Manitoba officials are urging residents of the affected areas to heed wildfire evacuation orders. Premier Wab Kinew said Thursday that there are over 1,000 registered evacuees at this point -- a ...

The Canadian province of Manitoba has elected the first First Nations premier of a province in Canada.

Premier Wab Kinew and Manitoba Métis Federation President David Chartrand unveiled the updated plaque below the portrait on Monday, which is recognized as Louis Riel Day in the province.

In celebration of Louis Riel Day in Manitoba, the provincial government honoured Riel with a new portrait designation recognizing him as the first premier of the province.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson is not ruling out an early election. When asked Tuesday, Stefanson said she has not made any decision about the timing of the election currently scheduled ...

WINNIPEG – Métis leader Louis Riel will be recognized as Manitoba’s honorary first premier if a bill put before the legislature Thursday is passed into law. The honorary designation is in ...