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Homeless animals are hoping to find a place to call their own for Christmas. The Flin Flon, Creighton and Area SPCA has nearly 20 dogs and cats up for adoption. The SPCA will host an open house this Saturday, Dec. 14, from 1-4 p.m.

Flin Flon has caught the attention of Canada’s leading newsmagazine – and for good reason. Included in The Maclean’s Book of Lists, Vol. 2, now on newsstands, are “6 strange and remarkable facts about Flin Flon.

After 76 years, area residents will enjoy a clearer sound when tuning into local news, weather and music. CFAR-590 officially joined the FM dial on Monday and, in addition to its familiar AM slot, can now be heard at 102.9 FM.

A burst water pipe has evacuated the fifth floor of the Flin Flon General Hospital, with respirator-clad workers hoping to clean up the damage by next week.

Flin Flon RCMP costs have soared by more than half in the last decade as city council continues to push for funding changes. Policing is forecast to cost the City of Flin Flon $1,293,180 in 2013, a rise of $449,137 – or 53 per cent – over 2003.

RCMP in Pukatawagan have made an arrest but continue to investigate a serious assault on the remote northern reserve. On Nov. 29, shortly before 4:30 a.m., police responded to a call and discovered a woman lying in the snow outside of a business.

Flin Flon firefighters had a quiet November, city council learned last week. Council reviewed the fire chief’s latest monthly report: Nov. 4, 1:35 AM: A call from 911 stated there was a fire at a business off of Highway 10.

Despite unprecedented awareness, domestic violence is all too often swept under the rug. Connie Lynne has made it her mission not only to lift up the rug, but to help abuse survivors heal from their trauma.

Flin Flon MLA Clarence Pettersen delivered the following member’s statement in the legislature on Dec. 3: Mr. Speaker, this weekend the Flin Flon Community Choir was far away from home.

Premier Greg Selinger addresses a gathering in Cranberry Portage as MLA Clarence Pettersen looks on. Last Monday, Dec. 2, the premier officially unveiled $23 million worth of upgrades to the Frontier Collegiate campus.