In the Community

Diane Therien knew she made a mistake. Having dropped out of Hapnot Collegiate after grade 10, she found herself stuck in a low-paying job as a waitress. “I needed to do something,” recalls Therien.

Residents living with an ongoing health problem are invited to Get Better Together (GBT). The free six-week program, offered by the Northern Health Region beginning in late February, will help participants learn to manage their symptoms – and more.

Flin Flon Seniors Contract Bridge, Jan. 4: Nayda Maximchuk, first, 3150; Jean Wright, second, 2710. Ladies’ Spades, Jan. 17: Denise Rose, first, 861; Vasti Lamb, second, 845; Dot Hammel, third, 845; Phyllis McKenzie, low, 577. Men’s Spades, Jan.

Flin Flon Seniors Contract Bridge, Jan. 4: Amby Brecht, first, 4570; Jean Wright, second, 3470. Ladies’ Spades, Jan. 10: Ann Hardy, first, 744; Pearl Wright, second, 729; June Hoglander, third, 701; Denise Rose, low, 471. Men’s Spades, Jan.

This past year at Christmas, our family and friends gathered around the festive table at Anglin Lake, Sask., to share in the joy and abundance of good company and good food.

A charitable foundation is accepting grant applications for community improvement projects. The Northern Neighbours Foundation is taking applications with a helping hand from the Moffat Foundation, a Winnipeg-based organization.

The Flin Flon Bombers rang in the new year with a 5-1 win at the Whitney Forum on New Year's Eve, taking down La Ronge for the second night in a row. Nick Shumlanski potted two goals in the victory and Eric Sinclair added three assists.

The Flin Flon, Creighton and Area SPCA has lost its hard-luck-but-gentle feline ambassador. Noah – the orange tabby cat that became the face of the local SPCA after being found nearly dead in 2013 – passed away Dec.

Dianne Russell believes people hold a preconceived notion of her as a smiley, buttoned-up, conservative businesswoman. Sure, she manages a pair of radio stations in the region in 102.9 CFAR in Flin Flon and 102.

For a decade, he was the municipal solicitor for the City of Flin Flon. Since 2005, he has sat as chief administrative officer for the city. To Mark Kolt, however, his 21 years in the community has been charmed and musical.