In the Community

A number of Hapnot Collegiate students have returned from an event eager to make a difference.

Flin Flon Seniors Ladies’ Spades, Nov. 22: Laurie Partridge, first, 857; Pearl Wright, second, 816; Ann Hardy, third, 805; Louise W, low, 495. Men’s Spades, Nov. 22: Earl, first, 814; Kimberley, second, 791; Bob Quinn, third, 775; Gordon, low, 571.

The Saskatchewan government has pledged more than $200,000 to three organizations working to address bullying and promote positive relationships in the province’s schools.

The Reminder is proud to once again publish children’s letters to Santa this holiday season. Letters should include the child’s first name and age. Last names are optional. Letters may be emailed to news@the reminder.

Flin Flon’s Culture Days has received national recognition. Among Culture Days celebrations held across Canada this past fall, Flin Flon hosted the most individual events among areas with 49,999 or fewer people.

A holiday tradition lived on as Creighton Community School hosted the Festival of Trees last Saturday, Nov. 26. Elegantly decorated trees, wreaths and centrepieces gave the school gymnasium a holiday décor.

North Sask. Seniors Whist tournament, Nov. 7: Dot Hammel and Mary Lyons, first, 136; Bob and Clara Quinn, second, 135; Julie Chambers and Daphne Weeks, third, 135; Vasti Lamb and Fern Kozak, low, 118. Ladies’ Spades, Nov.

Isabel Gibson offers a rather droll answer when asked what she likes to do for fun these days. “I go to bed early,” she quips. Even if she isn’t joking, Gibson has certainly earned the right to hit the hay any old time she pleases.

Holiday revellers will once again have a safe way to get home. Operation Red Nose will be running again in Flin Flon and area this holiday season.

After a busy week, Operation Christmas Child has broken its local record for donations to help less fortunate youth overseas. “321 [boxes] is our grand total. It’s our record so far,” said local organizer Pastor Jim Galbraith.