Leaf Rapids

• Northern Manitoba community recovering from wildfire faces winter food crisis

  After fleeing devastating wildfires this summer, residents of Leaf Rapids have returned. But with winter approaching, they now face a desperate race against the cold.

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2025
  
• Folk Fest opens its gates for 2023 edition of Manitoba tradition

  Although the live music doesn't start for another day, the Winnipeg Folk Festival opened its gates Wednesday morning to crowds of festivalgoers getting a jump on camping.

  Entertainment

  Jul 5, 2023
  
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• Leaf Rapids, Man. evacuees can return home after wildfire threat

  A Manitoba government spokesperson confirmed the evacuation order for the area has been lifted and work is being done to make sure residents can go home safely.

  Fire

  Jul 4, 2023
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• Evacuation order issued in Leaf Rapids as wildfire closes in

  With a wildfire inching closer to their community, an evacuation order has been issued in Leaf Rapids.

  Fire

  Jun 26, 2023
• Flames, heavy smoke keep police from searching Manitoba home in fatal fire: RCMP

  Police say identification of the person killed is pending an autopsy.

  Fire

  Dec 28, 2022
• 3 men dead following drowning incident on Churchill River: Leaf Rapids RCMP investigate

  Three men have died following a drowning incident on Churchill River at a remote fishing cabin, near Leaf Rapids Man. 

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2022
• Northern Manitoba health centre reopens after closing due to staffing shortages

  Leaf Rapids Health Centre in Northern Manitoba will reopen to patients on Monday after a closure due to staff shortages.

  Health

  Jan 23, 2022
• Gillam, Leaf Rapids health centres temporarily shuttered over ‘staffing issues’

  The Northern Health Region says both the Gillam Hospital and the Leaf Rapids Health Centre will be temporarily closed because of 'ongoing, persistent staffing issues.'

  Health

  Dec 29, 2021
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• RCMP search for escaped prisoner in Lynn Lake

  Daryle Richard Johnson, 46, escaped custody in Lynn Lake, MB and evaded officers in a nearby forest. He is considered armed and dangerous.

  Crime

  Aug 8, 2021
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• Body of missing Leaf Rapids woman found in Churchill River: RCMP

  Manitoba police say 19-year-old Gwyneth Gegenfurtner's body was found in the river near Leaf Rapids Friday.

  Oct 23, 2020