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Radio listeners across Canada got to know Pukatawagan over the weekend. On Saturday, Feb. 21, CBC’s Definitely Not the Opera (DNTO) aired an episode recorded on the northern Manitoba reserve.

A job-readiness program will help low-income Flin Flonners obtain a driver’s license. The Manitoba government and MPI will expand their northern adult driver training program to the Flin Flon Aboriginal Friendship Centre this April.

Four charitable foundations are making tens of thousands of dollars available to community projects in the Flin Flon-Creighton region.

Here is the third and final part of The Reminder ’s one-on-one interview with Flin Flon Mayor Cal Huntley.

A group of Hapnot Collegiate students is spreading the message of acceptance, generosity and compassion throughout their school and community. Hapnot’s Equity and Social Justice/Gay Straight Alliance (ESJ/GSA) group is promoting fairness for all.

“H e’s surrendering. Police are instructing him how and what to do.” Those words, posted on Facebook last Thursday night, Feb. 19, were the first sign that the dramatic manhunt-turned-standoff involving Jonas Budd was about to end peacefully.

Jonathon Naylor Editor Highlights from the Feb. 17 meeting of Flin Flon city council: United on levy A vote revealed for the first time that council is unanimous in wanting to resume the city’s special services levy. Coun.

Last month’s sudden closure of the Prospector Inn was a serious blow to Flin Flon and area. A lot of good, hard-working people were left jobless. Creighton lost a major drawing card.

Just weeks after its abrupt closure, The Prospector Inn has hit the open market. The Creighton motel, restaurant and lounge carries an asking price of $1.2 million.

Seniors and residents with mobility problems will benefit from a Flin Flon city council measure. Council voted Tuesday to cover this year’s insurance and registration costs for the Lions Handivan – a $4,536 expense.