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Amid ongoing labour strife in Flin Flon and Snow Lake, Hudbay is preparing to unveil its latest quarterly results.

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The adult slo-pitch season is set to begin on May 20 and will carry through until mid August. The Flin Flon Creighton Slo Pitch League held its annual general meeting last week as 14 teams registered and issues from last season were discussed.

C ity council still doesn’t know whether Flin Flon’s multimillion-dollar water treatment plant will exceed its cost estimate for a fourth and final time. The most recent estimate for the plant was $15.

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A rea residents kept more items out of the landfill last year, but the Flin Flon Recycling Centre was hoping for an even better showing. The centre collected 413.

The Flin Flon Minor Hockey Association has a new president after a close vote at last week’s annual general meeting. Scott Eastman was victorious with 15 of 29 votes cast, with 14 going to Darin Mansell. “It’s bittersweet,” said Eastman.

Grocery shopping just got easier for seniors and parents. North of 53 Consumers Co-op and Eddie’s Family Foods each have a special shopping cart with a seat that can accommodate individuals up to 250 pounds.

As IAM Local 1848’s job action entered its fourth day Tuesday, there appeared to be little hope the strike would conclude anytime soon. IAM reported Monday afternoon there had been no communication with Hudbay.

There’s neither a plea from nor a preliminary inquiry date for the accused murderer arrested in a dramatic standoff in Sturgeon Landing earlier this year.