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Flin Flon mayor and guest speaker at Mayors’ Breakfast

Flin Flon mayor and guest speaker at Mayors’ Breakfast

Mayors from all three local municipalities attended the annual Mayors’ Breakfast, held at the Northminster Memorial United Church on Saturday, Jan 23.

No court date yet for Budd in murder case

Jonas Budd, charged in relation to a standoff that ended in Sturgeon Landing in February 2015, was scheduled to appear in court in La Ronge on Monday, Jan. 25.
Manitoba Liberals pledge First Nation housing if elected

Manitoba Liberals pledge First Nation housing if elected

Manitoba’s Liberal party is pledging to provide $15 million for housing construction in northern First Nations communities per year if elected as the government in April.

Elderly woman targeted in fraud case

Flin Flon RCMP have laid charges in connection with an elder abuse and fraud investigation involving an 89-year-old Flin Flon woman.
Experience benefits Trout Festival organizers in planning this year’s installment

Experience benefits Trout Festival organizers in planning this year’s installment

Organizers of the 2016 Flin Flon Trout Festival will benefit from a year of experience as they prepare for this year’s installment of the summer tradition. The Trout Festival committee held its annual general meeting on Thursday, Jan.

Flin Flon RCMP report: Suspect charged in sexual assault

A summary of calls to the Flin Flon RCMP for the period of Monday, Jan. 11 to Sunday, Jan. 17, as provided by the RCMP: Monday, Jan. 11 • Four alarm calls received from various Flin Flon business. All were deemed to be false alarms. Tuesday, Jan.
Northern Manitoba charitable foundation accepts gift amid matching-grant offer

Northern Manitoba charitable foundation accepts gift amid matching-grant offer

Jane Robillard (left) of the Northern Neighbours Foundation accepts a $350 donation from Lori Stevens, a local small-business owner who took it upon herself to raise dollars for the charitable organization.
Public has its say on the future of education in Flin Flon

Public has its say on the future of education in Flin Flon

School trustees will consider potential population decline, ways to engage dropouts and added learning options as they chart a course for Flin Flon education for the next four years.
‘Eyes and ears’: Flin Flon’s Citizens on Patrol making a difference

‘Eyes and ears’: Flin Flon’s Citizens on Patrol making a difference

When it comes to tackling crime, Stacy Wiens appreciates all of the help he can get. Which is why the Flin Flon RCMP interim sergeant has nothing but praise for the Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP).

Creighton town council report: Tags will exempt residents from landfill fee

Creighton residents will receive vehicle-mirror tags allowing them to forego a fee when dropping off trash at the town landfill. At their Wednesday, Jan.
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