In the Community

Former Flin Flon Bomber Reid Robertson has continued to make an impact on the school where he served as a mentor.

The second Flin Flon luncheon of the fall season was held at the Viscount Gort Hotel on Friday, Nov. 2 with 65 guests in attendance for a roast beef dinner in the Viscount Room on the second floor of the hotel.

To celebrate National Newspaper Week, The Reminder asked you to share your stories of working as a paper carrier for this or any other publication.

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.