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Don’t expect Giant Tiger to claw its way into the Flin Flon market any time soon. The discount retail chain could be adding up to six rural Manitoba locations in the future, but Flin Flon is not on the radar.

As Snow Lake enjoys a mineral-fuelled resurgence, the question of where newcomers will live and old-timers will retire has been on the minds of many residents.

Canada Post plans to stamp out door-to-door mail delivery across Flin Flon in 2016, ending months of speculation about when the service would end.

A man originally from Flin Flon was wanted last week on a Canada-wide warrant for breaching parole after a manslaughter conviction. Morris Francois, 36, was believed to be in eastern Ontario, police said, according to a CBC.ca report.

As Flin Flon city council monitors complaints around ATVs, the RCMP are reminding all Manitobans to use the off-road vehicles with safety in mind.

Blake Etienne, 6, played on the monkey bars at the First Street East park in Creighton last week. Blake was in from Calgary, visiting his grandparents.

As a journalist, sometimes I can’t help but feel sorry for the people I interview. About a dozen years ago, Dr. Jon Gerrard, then leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party, held a well-promoted open house in Flin Flon.

Flin Flon MLA Clarence Pettersen delivered the following member’s statement in the legislature on Wednesday, June 24: A small town’s pride often lies in its rich history.

A summary of calls to the Flin Flon RCMP for the period of Monday July 6 to Sunday, July 12: Monday, July 6 • Report of disturbance on First Avenue. Investigation revealed the subject of complaint was breaching his parole violations.

C hanges in how a seniors’ housing complex operates are sparking concerns, but not all of them are founded.