Local News

RCMP in the northern Manitoba community of Shamattawa have made an arrest in a homicide. On Wednesday, Feb. 4, Shamattawa RCMP were called to a report of a stabbing at a residence in the community.

DNA evidence has led to charges against a 28-year-old Thompson man in connection with a 2005 sexual assault. Tyson Gabriel McKay was recently charged with aggravated sexual assault and remanded into custody. The charge stems from an Aug.

RCMP in the northern Manitoba community of Oxford House are investigating the murder of a baby boy. On Sunday, Jan. 31, a two-year-old boy was transported from Oxford House to a Winnipeg hospital. He was suffering from life-threatening injuries.

A delegation of opposition MLAs was scheduled to speak in Flin Flon yesterday. Cliff Cullen, Ralph Eichler and Doyle Piwniuk of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives were to address the Flin Flon and District Chamber of Commerce.

Nominations open next week for a by-election to fill two vacancies on Denare Beach village council. The village will accept nomination forms from candidates from Tuesday, Feb. 17 until Wednesday, March 11.

Flin Flon RCMP have released a surveillance image of the masked male who robbed Lloydy’s Corner Store at knifepoint a week ago. As The Reminder previously reported, police describe the suspect as standing between 5 ft. 5 in. and 5 ft. 7 in.

Snowmobiling, quadding and boating are a way of life in Flin Flon, but not all residents are properly storing the trailers for their recreational toys. Coun.

Cross-border rec cooperation?

Making Progress…

The Cranberry Portage Coffee Shop has been a popular hangout for many area residents since opening nearly two years ago. But recent renovations have owner Rick Smale gearing up for a grand opening.