Local News

The wellbeing of northern Manitobans cannot be the sole responsibility of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals.

Lions District Governor Omer Champigny urged the local club to strive for growth at their Charter Night last week. Please see pg. 2 for full coverage, including the awards presentations.

Housing Minister Peter Bjornson has confirmed the province will open more seniors’ housing in Flin Flon, but he mentioned no plans to replace low-income units lost two years ago.

Northland Ford and Flin Flon area schools have teamed up to help stock the shelves of Lord’s Bounty Food Bank.

Saskatchewan’s youngest mayor wants to be Creighton and Denare Beach’s next MLA. La Ronge Mayor Thomas Sierzycki, 26, is the Saskatchewan Party candidate for the Cumberland constituency in the next provincial election.

Scotiabank can’t yet say whether a company-wide restructuring will mean job losses at its Flin Flon branch.

MLA Clarence Pettersen wants to pursue other options for the former Flin Flon Hotel after the province rejected a proposal to convert the building into a seniors’ housing complex.

Addie Neill generously spent money she received for her eighth birthday on food and supplies for the Flin Flon, Creighton and Area SPCA. Appreciative SPCA representatives recently accepted Addie’s donation at the group’s animal shelter.

Mayor Cal Huntley is pledging to work with Canada Post to ensure the forthcoming community mailboxes aren’t intrusive eyesores.

As Cal Huntley made his way from the boardroom to the council chambers of Flin Flon City Hall on Tuesday evening, he certainly didn’t need to ask for directions.