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Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the following areas: Cumberland House Hanson Lake Road between Hwys 165 and 135 Hanson Lake Road east of Hwy 135 including Creighton Highway 135 including Pelican Narrows and Sandy Bay Sea

The search for a summer job just got easier. The Manitoba Youth Job Centre recently opened for the season at the Barrow Provincial Building. “We are a one-stop shop for your employment needs,” said youth engagement leader Carissa Zoerb.

Northern Manitoba’s grand chief wants the federal and provincial governments to change their approach to First Nations in the region so their economies may flourish.

Gather ‘round the fire

Hudbay’s Flin Flon mill lost several days of production due to safety concerns last month, says the head of the company’s Manitoba operations. Rob Winton confirmed the mill was the subject of a mines inspector’s stop-work order on May 20.

A condensed summary of calls to the Flin Flon RCMP for the period of Monday, May 23 to Sunday, May 29, as provided by the RCMP: Monday, May 23 • False alarm at a local business. • Report of a vehicle’s tires being slashed sometime overnight.

The provincial government expects to begin paving Highway 10 between Flin Flon and the airport in late summer, with the completion date dependent on weather. A government spokesman said a contract for the paving has been awarded.

Manitoba’s high-income seniors will not be eligible for a school property tax rebate under Premier Brian Pallister.

Amberly Durkee took her pit bull Josephine for a walk through the dandelion-laden Rotary Park on Wednesday morning. The warmer weather has been bringing out many residents of the two- and four-legged varieties.

Callinex Mines is touting the latest drill results from its Pine Bay Project near Flin Flon. The company announced this week that one drill hole has intersected 2.3 metres of 9.3 per cent zinc equivalent, containing 6.65 per cent zinc and 0.