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Saskatchewan health care providers are being strongly encouraged to get an influenza immunization or choose to wear a mask while delivering care and services to patients during flu season.

The Manitoba government has doubled its support to the people of the Philippines affected by Typhoon Haiyan, for a total of $200,000, Premier Greg Selinger announced Tuesday.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 73 handed out its 2013 service awards at its Remembrance Banquet on Nov.

Craftsman Glen Mikkelson (top) and jeweler Denise Duncan were among those selling their wares at the Flin Flon Arts Council Christmas Arts and Craft Sale. The well-attended event was held last Saturday, Nov. 9 at the R.H. Channing Auditorium.

The Manitoba government continues to work toward a fire protection deal for cottagers near Flin Flon.

O ur neighbourhood can’t handle any more people. That’s the message some Parkway Blvd. residents have for the province and city amid plans to expand the nearby Aspen Grove government apartments.

N ov. 8 marked a controversial milestone for Manitoba taxpayers – the NDP government has now collected $100 million as a result of the PST hike.

H udbay announced last week that it has reached an agreement to sell its 51 per cent interest in the Back Forty Project in Michigan. Hudbay’s joint venture partner in the project, Aquila Resources, will purchase the interest.

T he abrupt arrival of winter has the City of Flin Flon reminding residents not to push snow from their yards onto public property. At last week’s city council meeting, concerns were raised over snow from people’s driveways ending up on the road.

Af ter conducting consultations, the Saskatchewan government is making a number of amendments to legislation affecting vulnerable adults.