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Born out of tragedy, Flin Flon Safe Grad continues on, over 40 years later

Born out of tragedy, Flin Flon Safe Grad continues on, over 40 years later

Over four decades ago, Dale Carriere - known by his friends and family as “Porky” - died in a car wreck on his way home from a graduation bush party. In the more than 40 years since, his family and dozens of volunteers have fought to make sure no other grads suffer the same fate.
'Flonner heads out on months-long canoe paddle to Arctic

'Flonner heads out on months-long canoe paddle to Arctic

Over 100 days, almost 3,800 kilometres and four provinces or territories - Dave Koop is heading on the adventure of a lifetime. Koop is embarking on a months-long, one-man canoe trip that will take him from Flin Flon to well past the Arctic Circle.
Quilt guild marks 25 years of charity handiwork, knowledge

Quilt guild marks 25 years of charity handiwork, knowledge

A quarter-century and still going strong - the North Star Quilt Guild is celebrating their past and community service, while also looking ahead. 
Changes in store for this summer's Blueberry Jam

Changes in store for this summer's Blueberry Jam

Bringing back the Rotary Wheel, taking out the dancefloor, changing up floorplans, revamping sound quality - this year’s Blueberry Jam Music Gathering will see changes from previous years, say some organizers.
Kolt to leave arts council job, but staying put within arts scene

Kolt to leave arts council job, but staying put within arts scene

Crystal Kolt is stepping down from her post with the organization she helped put on the map - but don’t think she’s going to leave Flin Flon’s art scene anytime soon.
After 50 years with the whistle, official Bolton gets lifetime achievement award

After 50 years with the whistle, official Bolton gets lifetime achievement award

Harvey Bolton's 50 years of service as a minor hockey official have been recognized with a pair of recent honours.
Hotel demolition moving ahead, nearby buildings may also come down: City

Hotel demolition moving ahead, nearby buildings may also come down: City

The City of Flin Flon is moving closer to knocking down the Flin Flon Hotel, the once-bustling Main Street landmark that has been closed for decades.
Watch: Trudeau challenges young man over abortion stance at UofM campus

Watch: Trudeau challenges young man over abortion stance at UofM campus

"Sounds like you need to do a little more thinking and a little more praying on it as well," said the prime minister.
Flin Flon Minor Hockey gets Second Assist, picks up $50k in program funding

Flin Flon Minor Hockey gets Second Assist, picks up $50k in program funding

The Flin Flon Minor Hockey Association (FFMHA) is now $50,000 richer, receiving a second major contribution from a national youth sports grant.
Now bound for league final, underdog Bombers look to prove doubters wrong

Now bound for league final, underdog Bombers look to prove doubters wrong

April 20 will mark 30 years since the Flin Flon Bombers' last league championship. This year's team think the town has waited long enough.
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