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A small mine continues to reach big milestones. Development at Reed mine is advancing an average of 9.5 metres a day and remains on track to meet production targets, according to VMS Ventures.

Gun fired, accused arrested A Flin Flon man has been arrested after allegedly firing a shotgun while verbally threatening passersby on North Avenue.

CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. has sold its Kasmere South uranium project in Manitoba’s far north. East Resource has purchased the project for a cash payment of $1.8M (all funds in Canadian dollars) and a 2.5 per cent net smelter royalty.

Average wages in Saskatchewan have hit an all-time high. According to Statistics Canada, average weekly earnings in the province, including overtime, were $975.87 in April, the highest on record (seasonally adjusted).

Gas rate hike panned Saskatchewan’s official opposition is questioning the provincial government’s priorities after a 27 per cent natural gas hike received approval last week.

If not for the clip-clopping of their high heels on the pavement, they would have looked pretty manly strutting down Main Street.

Not all Flin Flonners are cut from the same cloth, but we do share the common, wonderful experience of calling this great place our home. As a result, there are certain things that all residents know.

If Creighton becomes the national drop-off point for nuclear waste, it will take about four decades to bring all of the accumulated radioactive material to town.

Claiming that a historic Supreme Court ruling strengthens its case, a native band will again demand that Hudbay halt production on at least two northern Manitoba mines.

Outdoor escapism near Flin Flon, history preservation in Cranberry Portage and social opportunities in Snow Lake have all received a boost from Ottawa.