The Reminder is making its archives back to 2003 available on our website. Please note that, due to technical limitations, archive articles are presented without the usual formatting.
There was no shortage of headline-making events in the Flin Flon-Creighton area in 2004. See how much you can recall by taking The Reminder's 2004 Year End Quiz. You'll find the answers, as well as an analysis of how you did, on page 14. * * * 1. One of Flin Flon's oldest buildings, the former Custom Tailored Suits shop, was torn down. In which decade was the building erected? 2. The former Northminster Memorial United Church on Hill St. was rezoned to accommodate what? 3. The boot drive on Third Ave. set a new record by raising over $6,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada. Which group organized the fundraiser? 4. According to the watchdog PollutionWatch, how did Flin Flon's metallurgical complex rank in terms of Canadian air polluters for 2002? 5. The coach and GM of the Flin Flon Bombers was given a contract extension. What is his name? 6. Name the Conservative Party candidate who surprised some observers by being elected MP for the Churchill River Riding, which includes Creighton and Denare Beach. 7. A local food establishment named Flintabbatey Flonatin spokesman for what type of food? 8. Why did hundreds of people gather at the Foster Park Oval along Boam St. in August? 9. Name the director of works and operations for the City of Flin Flon who left his post after 23 years with the municipal government. 10. What popular clothing chain confirmed plans to open a store at the Flintoba Shopping Centre? 11. What Saturday morning tradition celebrated its 30th anniversary? 12. Who was elected the new president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 73? 13. Who replaced Jim Wilson as the chairperson of the Flin Flon School Board? 14. What is the name of the business that opened in the uptown area offering coffee and gently-read books? 15. Which former Flin Flon mayor was one of five local residents to complete the 2004 Manitoba Marathon in Winnipeg? 16. Who took over as captain of the Flin Flon Bombers? 17. Some controversy arose when the Flin Flon and District Chamber of Commerce announced it was considering flying which flag at its proposed peace park? 18. Who was elected to a third term as MP for the Churchill Riding, which includes Flin Flon? 19. Frontier School Division announced it would stop doing what for students in its catchment area who attend school in Flin Flon? 20. Name the regional magazine affiliated with The Reminder that began publishing once a month. 21. Name the hair salon that closed after more than seven years in the Copperbelt Hotel in Creighton. 22. A group asked Flin Flon City Council for permission to erect a billboard along Highway 10A promoting what message? 23. What did Ontzinc Corp. change its name to after completing its purchase of Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting? 24. What gas station moved from Flin Flon's Main St. to Creighton? 25. The Reminder's popular "Looking Back" series, which details the lives of longtime residents, was turned into a book. Who is the author? 26. Name the organization that celebrated 25 years of helping Flin Flon's mentally-challenged residents live on their own. 27. Name the community activist who led a peace march down Main St. to coincide with U.S. President Bush's visit to Canada. 28. The company that grows medicinal marijuana in an abandoned Flin Flon mine shaft expressed interest in retaining the government contract for the service. Name the company. 29. Cranberry Portage's lone gas station and convenience store succumbed to flames, but was soon reopened. What is the name of the business? 30. What service club began accepting donations for its proposed new seniors housing complex in the Birchview area? 31. In April, what stopped motorists from crossing the Hanson Lake Road about ten kilometres outside of Creighton? 32. Name the Flin Flon City Councillor who was elected president of the Conservative Association of the Churchill Riding, a group born out of the federal merger of the Progressive Conservative Party and the Canadian Alliance. 33. The winter festivals of Flin Flon and Creighton merged for the first time. What is the name of the new festival? See 'Who' P.# Con't from P.# 34. Manitoba's finance minister paid Flin Flon a visit in November. What is his name? 35. Name the Creighton and Denare Beach MP who lost his seat. 36. Who let his name stand for a second consecutive term as president of the Flin Flon and District Chamber of Commerce? 37. When Sgt. Mark LeMaistre left the Creighton RCMP detachment, what Flin Flon native replaced him? 38. Name the organization that holds First Night Out, an alcohol-free New Year's celebration at the R.H. Channing Auditorium. 39. Area residents began receiving the signal of Canada's largest not-for-profit radio network. What is the station called? 40. Where did Manitoba Lieutenant Governor John Harvard speak when he visited Flin Flon in November? 41. Name the popular cartoon character, currently starring in his own big-screen movie, who performed before an eager young audience at the R.H. Channing Auditorium. 42. A 'mini mall' opened during the holidays in which vacant Main St. building? 43. What former Flin Flon mayor was added to the Wall of Honour at the Flin Flon Station Museum? 44. Name the service club known for raffling off a new vehicle every Christmas, including a 2005 Chevy Colorado this year. 45. What long-time Flin Flon MP retired from his advisory position with the Manitoba government? 46. In March, Hapnot Collegiate hosted the AAA provincial championship for what sport? 47. Who was elected to fill the vacant seat on the Council of the Northern Village of Denare Beach? 48. Flin Flon firefighters took part in an endurance competition called "Beat the Chief." Who is the fire chief they were trying to beat? 49. The Winnipeg developer whose gamble on Flin Flon paid off with the Flintoba Shopping Centre passed away. His name was Henry ______. 50. MTS launched what cell phone service in the area?
