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Cancer survivor’s dragonfly lead wire sculptures give hope in dark

Cancer survivor’s dragonfly lead wire sculptures give hope in dark

After battling cancer twice and winning, former 'Flonner Sid Overby has taken his creative urge to create sculptures for other people going through hard times.
Creating big bangs: Behind the scenes with the Flin Flon Fireworks Committee

Creating big bangs: Behind the scenes with the Flin Flon Fireworks Committee

Fireworks are a key part of Canada Day and Trout Festival events in Flin Flon, but few know what goes into making the show work. The Flin Flon Fireworks Committee do the deed, boiling dozens of hours of work down into one 45-minute spectacle of light, fury and noise.
Reminder snags 11 podiums, four top spots in Manitoba awards, Westhaver named reporter of the year

Reminder snags 11 podiums, four top spots in Manitoba awards, Westhaver named reporter of the year

The Reminder cleaned up at Manitoba's community newspaper awards this week, taking four first places and a whopping 11 podium finishes.
Hudbay ends active production at 777 mine, closure efforts underway for Flin Flon operations

Hudbay ends active production at 777 mine, closure efforts underway for Flin Flon operations

After 18 years of operation, Hudbay has confirmed that production at 777 mine in Flin Flon is officially over.
777 had last underground blast Sunday, final ore hoist slated for Thursday: Hudbay

777 had last underground blast Sunday, final ore hoist slated for Thursday: Hudbay

The earth underneath Flin Flon, for the first time in decades, has gone silent. Flin Flon’s 777 mine had its final blast June 12 around 6:15 p.m. The mine’s final skip of ore is expected to come up to surface Thursday.
City unveils plans, renderings for Aqua Centre replacement, to be built on former pool site

City unveils plans, renderings for Aqua Centre replacement, to be built on former pool site

The City of Flin Flon showed off plans for a replacement to the Aqua Centre for the first time Tuesday night, showing what the new pool will look like, its proposed location and project costs.
Outbreaks over at Flin Flon General Hospital, PCH, Northern Lights Manor: NHR

Outbreaks over at Flin Flon General Hospital, PCH, Northern Lights Manor: NHR

COVID-19 outbreaks at three Flin Flon-area health and long-term facilities are now considered over.
Hudbay Flin Flon team takes provincial mine rescue gold

Hudbay Flin Flon team takes provincial mine rescue gold

Hudbay’s Flin Flon mine rescue team has defended its title as the best in the province.
Asian market brings tastes from abroad to Flin Flon's Main Street

Asian market brings tastes from abroad to Flin Flon's Main Street

Abner and Loida Agpalza started their business in Flin Flon out of a desire to give back. With a new building and service in mind, the pair have opened the doors on the new and expanded Flin Flon Asian Market.
Former 'Flonner brings long-lost relatives to Canada from war-torn Ukraine

Former 'Flonner brings long-lost relatives to Canada from war-torn Ukraine

Peter Premachuk has a crowded house these days. The Flin Flon-born man has taken on a new role after war broke out in his family’s ancestral homeland of Ukraine - provider of sanctuary.
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