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When people hear Bruce Fidler is calling it a career, they may wonder how the Town of Creighton will manage without its long-time mayor.

Following his role in one of the most tumultuous political controversies in Manitoba history, Flin Flon MLA Clarence Pettersen says he’s ready to let bygones be bygones.

It’s a challenge that is near and dear to Nora Fontaine’s heart. British Columbia has challenged Canadians to become organ donors. BC Transplant wants to see 48,000 Canadians in 48 hours in support of organ donation.

“By now you’ve heard the Conservatives say I have the wrong priorities,” Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau once said. “They mean, of course, that I don’t share their priorities. I couldn’t agree more.

The RCMP last week commemorated the transfer of its Northern Traffic Services Unit from Cranberry Portage to The Pas. At an event at The Pas RCMP Detachment on Friday, April 17, the RCMP launched what is now known as The Pas Traffic Services (TPTS).

IAM Local 1848 members have overwhelmingly rejected Hudbay's final contract offer, but the union is not planning to go on strike at this time.

Now that spring is in the air, it’s time to think about summer and all the fun it brings.

A summary of calls to the Flin Flon RCMP for the week of April 6 to 12: Monday, April 6 • Report of panic alarm on Bay Avenue. Police attended. Alarm had been accidently activated by the property rep.

F lin Flon MLA Clarence Pettersen hopes replacement workers are averted and unions are united as the prospect of a work stoppage for Hudbay mechanics and machinists approaches.

Highlights from the latest meeting of the Creighton school board, held March 23: New principal The board voted to promote Creighton Community School vice-principal Jason Straile to principal effective this fall.