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It's hard to believe that another year has come and (almost) gone. For all its ups and downs, 2007 has sure been a memorable 365 days for Flin Flon and area. Test your knowledge of 2007 with our year-end quiz. You'll find the answers on pg. 6. 1. Flinty's Boardwalk had its wooden walkway replaced with a path of crushed rock. When was the first phase of the boardwalk completed? a) 1989 b) 1994 c) 1999 d) 2003 2. The Flin Flon Bombers named a former star player head coach. What is his name and whom did he succeed behind the bench? a) Clayton Quinn, Troy Walkington b) Mike Reagan, Troy Walkington c) Clayton Quinn, Doug Stokes d) Mike Reagan, Doug Stokes 3. Which definitive oratorio masterpiece did the Flin Flon Community Choir, along with other musicians, perform across Northern Manitoba? a) Handel's Messiah b) Bach's Christmas Oratorio c) Handel's Samson d) Mendelssohn's Elijah 4. HudBay Minerals Inc. allotted major dollars for exploration in 2008. What was their total package worth? a) $10.8 million b) $24.8 million c) $42.8 million d) $53.2 million 5. The Flin Flon and District Chamber of Commerce voted to produce what type of souvenir for the upcoming 75th anniversary community celebration? a) T-shirts b) Cutlery c) Coins d) Hockey pucks 6. The Flin Flon chapter of the Sea Cadets folded due to low numbers. The corps was known as the #68 _______ Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps. a) Forest b) Northern c) Husky d) Winter 7. Which longtime Flin Flon officer retired as corporal of the RCMP detachment? a) Bryan Bowskill b) Leslie Beck c) Len Hordijk d) Kevin Weber 8. City council narrowly voted down a proposal that would have seen an SPCA office and animal shelter built near which street? a) McKeen Avenue b) Queen Street c) North Avenue d) Centre Street 9. Who was elected as the new president of the Flin Flon and District Chamber of Commerce? a) Phill Robinson b) Randy Daneliuk c) Doug O'Brien d) Dave Kendall 10. Which hockey legend joined MP Tina Keeper during a stop at the Green Room of the Flin Flon Community Hall? a) Bobby Clarke b) Reggie Leach c) Gerry Hart d) Ken Dryden 11. Which fast food chain, named after a famed wrestling personality, closed? a) Evil Jay's b) Mean Jay's c) Mean Gene's d) Potty-Mouthed Pete's 12. Which fan favourite was named captain of the Flin Flon Bombers for the 2007-08 season? a) Pierre-Luc Boucher b) Dennis Kubat c) Reid Macleod d) Myles Masse 13. RJ's Motel changed hands when the Gourlays sold the business they founded in 1988. What does RJ stand for? a) Rod and Jan b) Rick and Jessica c) Rick and Jill d) Rob and Jen 14. Which service club debuted its Trivia Night fundraiser at the R.H. Channing Auditorium? a) Lion L's b) Rotary c) Order of the Royal Purple d) Kinettes 15. Which resident was named the lone Canadian on Rotary International's Communications Committee? a) Ted Hewitt b) Joe McCormick c) Doug O'Brien d) Graham Craig 16. Who was the main guest speaker at the SJHL all-star banquet held at the Sportex? a) Reggie Leach b) Bobby Clarke c) Jean Beliveau d) Ken Dryden 17. Gerard Jennissen was easily re-elected MLA of Flin Flon. Whom did he defeat? a) Bev Desjarlais b) Scott Merrell c) Garry Zamzow d) Jon Gerrard 18. The Flin Flon and District Environment Council requested that municipalities establish a new fee for homeowners to fund recycling. How much was it? a) $10 b) $25 c) $30 d) $50 19. The Festival of _______ debuted at the Creighton Sportex, the possible start of a brand new holiday tradition. a) Spirit b) Trees c) Chocolate d) Community 20. Cautious optimism swept over the region after HudBay announced it may have found one of Canada's largest zinc deposits near Snow Lake. What is it called? a) Amisk Lake b) Lalor Lake c) Pelican Lake d) Taylor Lake 21. A team of former Bombers gathered outside the Whitney Forum to unveil a street sign giving the legendary arena a street address. What is the address? a) 16 Bobby Clarke Drive b) 33 Flin Flon Place c) 57 Whitney Drive d) 57 Memorial Cup Drive 22. The Hapnot Theatre closed due to low attendance. In which year did the theatre debut? a) 1998 b) 2001 c) 2003 d) 2005 23. Which popular restaurant was struck by fire? 24. In May, the Rotary Club held a dinner fundraiser with which item topping the menu? a) Trout b) Oyster c) Lobster d) Elk 25. The Reminder and CFAR's Complete Makeover Body and Soul debuted, generating interest throughout the community. Who won the makeover? a) Julie Van Caeseele b) Judy Ross c) Jackie Carter d) Jill Villeneuve 26. Premier Gary Doer pledged provincial support to build a new recreational facility in Flin Flon. Which type? a) Skating rink b) Swimming pool c) Zoo d) Curling rink 27. The 2006-07 Queen Mermaid ended her reign in that position as well as the position of Miss Manitoba. Who is she? a) Lindsay Whitbread b) Paige Harper c) Paige Richardson d) Kyla Last 28. Now an annual tradition for bargain hunters, the Biggest Garage Sale Under One Roof attracted another big crowd. Who puts on the event? a) Kinettes b) Lions c) Fireworks Committee d) Elks and Royal Purple 29. A by-election was held to fill a vacancy on the Flin Flon School Board. Who won the seat? a) Karen Power b) Karen Yeo c) Tim Davis d) Glenn Smith 30. The Flin Flon Public Library celebrated its 40th anniversary in its present location. Which longtime board member had the children's area named in his or her honour? a) Murray Smith b) Gretta Redahl c) Phyllis Stadnick d) Colleen Moore 31. City Hall revealed it is pondering a possible world-record tourist attraction. What is it? a) A foot bridge across Second Valley b) A foot bridge in Channing c) A "Home of the World's Largest Trout" sign d) A large hockey rink on Ross Lake 32. After five years with CFAR, the host of Kickin' It Off With Kendall In The Morning signed off. What is his first name? a) Jim b) Jeff c) Dave d) John 33. The Flin Flon Community Choir received rave reviews for its production of a familiar fairy tale. Which one? a) Pinocchio b) Peter Pan c) Little Red Riding Hood d) Beauty and the Beast
