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Manitoba’s official opposition is demanding to know whether the NDP government will replace Flin Flon public housing units that closed two years ago.

A summary of calls to the Flin Flon RCMP for the week of Sept. 29 to Oct. 5: Monday, Sept. 29 • Report received of a vehicle illegally passing a vehicle on Third Avenue; complaint still under investigation.

RCMP have charged four male youths with arson following a recent school fire in The Pas. All of the accused – a 12-year-old, two 14-year-olds and a 16-year-old – are residents of The Pas.

With some support from the Selinger government, school divisions across Manitoba have now hired more than 300 additional teachers to comply with the province’s cap on early-years class sizes.

Creighton and Denare Beach residents with diabetes now have provincial coverage for annual eye exams. The provincial government brought in the new coverage for all Saskatchewanians effective Oct. 1.

Education Minister James Allum yesterday unveiled Closing the Achievement Gap: Success for Every Student, an action plan the province hopes will improve academic achievement for all Manitoba students.

Shares of Hudbay recently “entered into oversold territory,” reports Forbes.com. In a Sept. 18 piece, the respected business-news website noted that Hudbay shares had reached a Relative Strength Index (RSI) reading of 27.

When her daughter signed up for Girl Guides, Cathy Daneliuk was happy to join her as a volunteer leader with the venerable program.

Appreciation for teachers, students and parents highlighted a ceremony last week to celebrate 30 years of French immersion in Flin Flon.

Flin Flon’s mayoral candidates will square off in a public forum next week. The Flin Flon and District Chamber of Commerce will host the forum next Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 7 pm at the city hall council chambers.