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The Manitoba government is stepping up efforts to help indigenous students across the province achieve academic success.

With pieces like “Diamond Driller Song,” it’s clear that Nelson Little’s music is influenced by his northern Manitoba roots.

The Flin Flon Heritage Project is asking for the public’s help in identifying the members of the Legion-sponsored baseball team in this photo. Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected].

As of Feb.1, exempted codeine-containing products such as Tylenol 1 will require a prescription to purchase in all pharmacies across Manitoba.

Instead of exchanging gifts this past Christmas season, Flin Flon Aqua Centre staff donated eight water-safety books and five family swim passes to the Aboriginal Head Start program.

The provincial Liberals are promising millions for northern Manitoba food subsidies and nutritional counselling programs if elected.

“[We] debate in the very seats that our MLAs do, the very seats that the people who represent us do as part of their job. It’s so humbling to stand and speak.” BRANDON KOLT, 17 MEMBER, YOUTH PARLIAMENT OF MANITOBA

Area cyclists and BMXers are in for a happy new year. The Town of Creighton plans to build a bike skills park this year after securing a $25,000 grant from the provincial Community Initiatives Fund.

The Town of Creighton is stepping up its efforts to draw more economic activity to the community. Town council has voted to purchase an account with Townfolio.

A prospecting company says it is encouraged by exploration work carried out at diamond properties near Deschambault Lake and Pelican Narrows. Flin Flon-based Copper Reef Mining Corp.