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The bright orange flicker of candles illuminated local cemeteries as residents remembered dearly departed loved ones. Encased in star-shaped ice sculptures, hundreds of graveside Memory Candles were lit by volunteers this past Sunday, Nov. 24.

Flin Flon MLA Clarence Pettersen delivered the following member’s statement in the legislature on Tuesday: Mr. Speaker, mining is an integral part of northern Manitoba’s economy.

Just as the weather turns chillier, 10 residents and couples have a chance to escape to warmer pastures. With vacation packages to the likes of Hawaii and Cuba up for grabs, the Rotary Dream Draw took place earlier this month at the R.H.

Chanting passionately and bearing photos of murder victims, about 60 people marched down Main St. to demand safety and equality for women. The turnout had organizers declaring Take Back the Night, held this past Monday evening, Nov.

The Santa Claus Parade of Lights included an appearance by Cooper, the Co-op mascot, as families lined Main St. for the holiday tradition last Friday, Nov. 22. photo by KELLY CARRINGTON

The province’s top chief warns that no new mines will open without First Nations consent, a pledge that could carry serious repercussions for northern Manitoba.

Welcome cameras, bylaws as crime rate falls

The Flin Flon School Division will consider operating its own daycare, but not all trustees think it’s a good idea. Trustees voted 6-1 Tuesday to refer the issue of a school-based daycare to their Strategic Planning Committee for discussion.

Seniors packed the R.H. Channing Auditorium this past Sunday, Nov. 24, for the Rotary Club of Flin Flon’s Seniors’ Christmas Party. Entertainment included travelling musician Randy Noojin (left) and the Flin Flon Community Band (top).

Julian Kolt performed a solo during the Flin Flon Community Choir’s performance of Handel’s Messiah last Saturday, Nov. 23 at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church. photo by JONATHON NAYLOR