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Why we wear a poppy and how proceeds help people

Why we wear a poppy and how proceeds help people

Tom Eagles is reminding Canadians about the importance of the poppy and how sales of the pins benefit those in need.
MLA admits potential challenge in retaining nomination

MLA admits potential challenge in retaining nomination

Flin Flon MLA Clarence Pettersen admits holding onto the NDP nomination could be difficult as party members prepare to choose between him and a union-endorsed challenger.

Flin Flon RCMP report: Garage break-ins among calls

A condensed summary of calls to the Flin Flon RCMP for the period of Monday, Oct. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 1: Monday, Oct. 26 • Report of two windows broken on a parked school bus on Third Avenue. • Report of an impaired loader operator on Channing Drive.
Opponent-funded documentary critical of Hudbay

Opponent-funded documentary critical of Hudbay

An upcoming documentary takes aim at Hudbay and its planned expansion into the US, but the source of the film’s funding has the company questioning its journalistic integrity.
Profiles: From curious child to medical researcher

Profiles: From curious child to medical researcher

As a little girl growing up in Flin Flon, Holly Mansell certainly wasn’t afraid of bugs. In fact she would gather up insects, fossils, shells, rocks – pretty much any collectable nature had to offer.

Creighton town council briefs: Red Cross program backed

At the Creighton town council meeting on Wed Oct. 28, Beverly Erickson, northern community outreach coordinator for the Red Cross, spoke to town councillors about the organization’s Personal Disaster Assistance Program.
Sally Ann’s goodwill gets boost from Flin Flon Lions Club

Sally Ann’s goodwill gets boost from Flin Flon Lions Club

Serving a hearty lunch for 30 to 50 people on donated funds is no small feat, but it is a labour of love for Major Debbie Allen of the Flin Flon Salvation Army and her team of volunteers.

Murder trial begins for Flin Flon man accused in 2012 stabbing

Trial proceedings were scheduled to begin Tuesday in the case of a Flin Flon man accused of murder in a 2012 stabbing death.
Flin Flon’s Barrow Provincial Building gets new roof

Flin Flon’s Barrow Provincial Building gets new roof

A contractor on a lift helps install a new parapet, or wall, along the border of the roof of the Barrow Provincial Building. A three-month project to replace the building’s roof and extend the parapet was expected to conclude this week.
Hudbay loses nearly $12M in Q3

Hudbay loses nearly $12M in Q3

Company expects improved production, savings from 777 Mine fleet renewal
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