Local News

MP Niki Ashton lost Flin Flon and Thompson in last fall’s election as she won the Churchill-Keewatinook Aski riding by fewer than 1,000 votes, newly released figures show.

Brad Lantz, who once headed Hudbay’s Manitoba division before transferring to its head office, is no longer with the company due to corporate belt-tightening.

Growing up together in Flin Flon was the start of a strong friendship for Jared Abrahamson and Shane Leydon. Now having left their hometown behind, their paths have crossed again – this time in front of the camera.

RCMP say they are making “significant progress” in their investigation of an alleged sexual assault that occurred in Cranberry Portage earlier this week.

The RCMP cast a narrow net to find a new sergeant for the Flin Flon detachment. Mark Svaren, currently sergeant of the Creighton RCMP, is moving across the border to lead the Flin Flon detachment.

“I realized you have to do what you love, even if it’s not the safe bet.” SHAYNE LEYDON FLIN FLON-BORN ACTOR, REFLECTING ON HIS CHOICE OF CAREERS

A condensed summary of calls to the Flin Flon RCMP for the period of Tuesday, Mar.1 to Monday, Mar.7, as provided by the RCMP: Tuesday, Mar.1 • Report of mischief to a vehicle on Green Street. Matter still under investigation.

Women’s wartime experiences form a central part of Canadian history.

A Flin Flon man has aborted his attempt to sue the federal government for $36 million. Ralph Laliberty, 21, had claimed the Canadian military failed to treat an ankle injury he suffered during an army cadet outing in southern Manitoba five years ago.

Flin Flon RCMP are investigating after someone broke a window at Super K Convenience Store and made off with cigarettes. It was reported March 7.