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A day after saying he wants Clarence Pettersen back at caucus meetings, Premier Greg Selinger and his colleagues barred the Flin Flon MLA and other dissidents from such a gathering.

Mayor Cal Huntley countered civic cynicism, proposed modest tax hikes and took jabs at the provincial government Tuesday during a candid address to business and political leaders.

A feasibility study recommends the city upgrade the Flin Flon Aqua Centre to the tune of $7.7 million, improving the design and adding new features.

A summary of calls to the Flin Flon RCMP for the week of March 2 to 8: Monday, March 2 • Report of a break and enter at a Third Avenue residence. Matter under investigation. • Report of an intoxicated female at Flin Flon General Hospital.

A Cranberry Portage man arrested last month on suspicion of gun possession faces no charges after police failed to find a firearm.

Premier Greg Selinger is ready to welcome Flin Flon MLA Clarence Pettersen and other caucus dissidents back into the government fold.

Denare Beach voters will choose two of four candidates to fill a pair of village council vacancies. Wanda Ginnell, Greg McBratney, Elfriede Reimer and Paul Trottier have put their names on the ballot for an April 15 by-election.

The explosion of e-cigarettes has created a regulatory grey area for Flin Flon and municipalities across Canada. But now the Manitoba government is looking to step in to restrict the use of the vapour-spewing devices.

CBC-Radio’s voice of northern Manitoba may be on leave, but that didn’t stop the broadcaster from hitting the airwaves from Churchill and Thompson recently.