Manitoba is returning the favour to a southern neighbour that sent firefighters to the province during last year’s devastating wildfire season that killed two people and displaced 33,000 others. Ten Manitoba firefighters landed in Bemidji, Minn., on Saturday to help with that state’s wildfire-fighting efforts. “You were there for us, we will be there for you,” said Ian Bushie, Manitoba’s natural resources minister. …Manitoba and Minnesota are part of the Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact and share resources during major fires. …There was a blaze near Lake Bemidji State Park over the weekend that burned around eight acres. “While their fires are not out of control, this is assistance and relief for the crews that they have on the ground there,” Bushie said in an interview. He added the firefighters are on a 14-day deployment but could be called back early if conditions change.