Councillor and Fire Chief Accidentally Sued | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 2m

A town councillor and fire chief in Lynn Lake were stunned to learn their names were on a lawsuit filed by their own insurance company against Alamos Gold over a devastating wildfire that forced evacuations last spring. Unaware they were named plaintiffs, they’re caught in a legal maneuver called subrogation — insurers suing third parties to recover costs — even as Alamos Gold has been praised for community support, including donating a fire truck. The fire’s origin is still under investigation, but evidence points to a controlled burn at the mine site reigniting. The situation leaves…