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Patients in Thompson now have access to a specialized program that provides emergency care for stroke patients in rural communities.

A masked male robbed a Flin Flon convenience store at knifepoint Wednesday morning, forcing the clerk to empty the cash register into his backpack.

There will be no inquiry into allegations that northern Saskatchewan MP Rob Clarke violated ethical standards.

More than 100 teens from across the region gathered in Flin Flon on Wednesday to learn valuable life skills Grade 8 students from Flin Flon, Creighton, Cranberry Portage, Snow Lake, The Pas, OCN and other outlying communities attended the Step Up you

The official opposition is using physician vacancies in the Northern Health Region (NHR) to criticize the NDP government’s health care policy.

With about $100,000 a year to work with, Flin Flon city council will use revenue from its hotel tax to support community events and beautification. Coun.

Peace and tranquility highlighted a winter yoga retreat. The all-day retreat, held Jan. 31 at Bakers Narrows Lodge, drew 23 men and women interested in learning more about the ancient, relaxing form of exercise.

A summary of calls to the Flin Flon Fire Dept. for the month of January: Jan. 1, 6:58 pm: A call from 911 stated the ambulance required assistance with a patient. Upon arrival, firefighters assisted ambulance personnel with the patient.

Under the Moonlight...

The northern Manitoba city of Thompson may have previously been known as the crime capital of Canada, but most categories of crimes were the lowest they’ve been in years in 2014. That was the message RCMP Insp.