Local News

The turn of a new year has area mayors hoping for continued relationships from years past for Flin Flon, Creighton and Denare Beach.

The new year brought a gift for motorists as gas prices fell below $1 per litre in the area, the lowest level in five years. “I think it’s great,” said Kim Petalik as he filled his truck at a Gateway gas pump New Year’s Day.

Winter storms can bring down tree branches and power lines. Strong winds, ice build-up on wires, and poor road conditions can result in motor vehicle accidents involving utility poles.

NDP MLA Theresa Oswald said her first budget will increase housing benefits to 75 per cent of median market rent, if she is successful in her bid to win the provincial NDP leadership.

The Flin Flon RCMP have arrested a 16-year-old male after he and another youth were caught breaking into École McIsaac School on Dec. 18. Police received a call at approximately 5:15 pm and were on scene within 10 minutes.

A change made in the new Liquor and Gaming Control Act is now allowing patrons to produce their own wine and beer in select Manitoba Liquor Mart stores.

Churchill MP Niki Ashton accepted the nomination from New Democrats in the federal riding of Churchill-Keewatinook Aski on Nov. 15. She will be the NDP candidate for the riding in the 2015 election.

A man has been arrested after an incident at a local bar. Flin Flon RCMP responded to a complaint of a disturbance on Main Street at approximately 8:43 p.m. on Dec. 27.

A condensed summary of calls made to the Flin Flon RCMP between Dec. 22 and 28. Monday, Dec. 22 • Report of an intoxicated male who left a residence on Hapnot Street not properly dressed for the weather.

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