Local News

New exploration results from a mineral deposit outside Flin Flon spell positive news, a junior miner said Wednesday. Alexandria Minerals Corp.

The Manitoba government says it has far exceeded its goal around physician recruitment. In 2011 the province pledged to bring an additional 200 doctors to the province by 2015. The latest data shows there an extra 276 physicians.

Crews at work on Highway 10 near Flin Flon this week. The province is spending up to $20 million or more to resurface and add gentler curves to the stretch of highway between Flin Flon and Bakers Narrows.

Levi Ballard eyed up a resident at Flin Flon’s Joe Brain Petting Zoo during a recent visit. For those who haven’t seen the furry guests at the zoo, this weekend is your last chance: the facility closes its doors for the season on Sunday evening.

Reginald and Olive Hillier have always joked about winning the lottery, hoping that one day they would be lucky enough to win. It was no joke when the pair won $44,641 on the June 13 Lotto 6/49 draw.

A young woman who says she was initially barred from the Flin Flon General Hospital after being viciously pepper-sprayed wants answers.

A condensed summary of calls to the Flin Flon RCMP for the period of Monday, August 10 to Sunday, August 16: Monday, August 10 • Report of damage to a vehicle parked on Third Avenue. Matter under investigation.

IAM Local 1848 is challenging a court injunction filed by Hudbay, claiming the striking union was only following the company’s lead by breaching a picket protocol agreement.

An outstanding volunteer has taken his place in Flin Flon history. Tom Morrison has been inducted into the prestigious Wall of Honour at the Flin Flon Station Museum.

Creighton town council is considering following Flin Flon’s lead by compelling residents to mow the ditches and boulevards adjacent to their yards. Ald.