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The traditional first day back to school, Sept. 8, is also International Literacy Day.

School started early this year for Creighton students, who headed back to class on Tuesday Sept. 1. Jason Straile, the new principal at Creighton Community School, shared some thoughts on the upcoming year with The Reminder.

Back-to-school season is upon us, again. Those of us who thrived in (or at least survived) our own educational experiences tend to wax nostalgic at this time of year.

Like many athletes in this country, Mike Reagan dreamed as a player of pulling on a Team Canada jersey. As a coach, the Flin Flon Bombers bench boss’ dream is coming true in a different way.

Agreement ends 17-week strike at Flin Flon and Snow Lake mines

“It’s all about fostering a love of the water,” says Amy Sapergia Green, coordinator of the Flin Flon Creighton Aqua Doves’ first synchronized swimming camp.

A summary of calls to the Flin Flon RCMP for the period of Monday, August 24 through Sunday, August 30: Monday, Aug. 24 • Report of vandalism to a Main Street business. Glass was broken at the front of the building.

Kinsmen and Kinettes from across the province will be coming to Flin Flon next June for the first time. The Flin Flon clubs will be hosting the District Convention, and convention committee chair Diane Therien is excited about the event.

As families prepare to hustle kids out the door next Wednesday, Flin Flon School Division (FFSD) superintendent Blaine Veitch shared some insights on the 2015-2016 school year. The four FFSD schools open their doors to students on Sept. 9.

Cottage North has published its last edition. The magazine, which serves north-central Manitoba and Saskatchewan, has been published by The Reminder for the past 13 years.