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Flin Flon may not be the performance capital of the globe, but it’s about to sound like it. Before joining a world-class concert in New York City, the Flin Flon Community Choir will perform Handel’s Messiah in town this weekend.

RCMP have charged six youths in connection with a summer vandalism spree in Denare Beach that was gang-related in appearance only.

Manager of a major business? Check. Term as mayor? Check. Relationships with influential decision-makers? Check.

A deep-pocketed developer is looking for partners to potentially build a new hotel and seniors’ housing in Flin Flon. Mississauga-based Kothari Developments Inc.

Hudbay turned only a modest profit in the third quarter, meaning 2013 is likely to be the company’s third consecutive money-losing year. Between July 1 and Sept. 30, the company made $3 million but is still $47.8 million in the red for 2013.

Paul Soubry of the Bombers chased the puck Tuesday as the stick of a La Ronge Ice Wolves player caught him across the shins. Flin Flon stole four points from La Ronge this week. For further coverage, please see Sports & Recreation.

Hudbay still game for First Nations talks

Frontier Collegiate Institute is in for $23 million worth of upgrades as the Cranberry Portage high school prepares for a new era of learning.

Workers last week began preparing to build the foundation for a new building in the former parking lot area of Hapnot Collegiate.

Skyler Burroughs (back) and Jeffery Odegaard of the 2328 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps. stood guard at the Cenotaph as the Remembrance Day parade passed by Monday morning. photo by JONATHON NAYLOR