Reception Centre Being Set Up in Winnipeg for Wildfire Evacuees

Press Release

May 28, 2025

Evacuees from wildfires in Manitoba who are travelling toward Winnipeg are encouraged to shelter with their friends and family first, if possible.

Those who do not have a place to stay are asked to proceed to the reception centre staffed by provincial Emergency Social Services (ESS) and the Canadian Red Cross at Billy Mosienko Arena, 709 Keewatin St., Winnipeg. The reception centre opened at 9 p.m. and will remain open all night.

All evacuees are encouraged to register as soon as possible online at www.redcross.ca/2025manitobawildfires or by calling 1-800-863-6582 (toll-free) between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Registration with the Canadian Red Cross ensures people can be contacted while away from home and can be reached with information on services and assistance that may become available to them during this difficult time. Registration also helps the province ensure it can allocate supports where they are most needed.

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For more information:

• Public information, contact Manitoba Government Inquiry: mgi@gov.mb.ca or 1-866-626-4862 or 204-945-3744.
• Media requests for general information, contact Communications and Engagement: newsroom@gov.mb.ca.
• Media requests for ministerial comment, contact Cabinet Communications: cabcom@manitoba.ca.

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