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Here's your chance to give your memory a bit of a workout during the lazy days of summer. See how many questions relating to Flin Flon and its rich history you can correctly answer. The answers are on page 7. * * * 1. Mayor Dennis Ballard was elected to his first term as mayor in which year? a) 1995 b) 1998 c) 2000 d) 2002 2. The face of Main Street was drastically altered in March 1948 when which popular business succumbed to flames? a) Corona Hotel b) Flin Flon Hotel c) Rex Theatre d) Bell's Hardware 3. Flin Flon is home to two Rebekah Lodges, serving the community through their fine work. What are their names? a) North Star Rebekah Lodge and Birchview Rebekah Lodge b) Evergreen Rebekah Lodge and Flin Flon Rebekah Lodge c) North Star Rebekah Lodge and Evergreen Rebekah Lodge d) North Star Rebekah Lodge and Stillwater Rebekah Lodge 4. Name the current Queen Mermaid. a) Brittany Brown b) Michelle Pettersen c) Brittany Pettersen d) Christy Bryson 5. Which of the following people does not occupy a seat on the Creighton School Board? a) Tracy Andrusiak b) Terry Brown c) Janet Clark d) Bev Pearce 6. Bob Kirk's name will forever remain in the annuls of Flin Flon history for what reason? a) He discovered the 777 ore body b) He was the first mayor c) He coached the 1957 Memorial Cup champion Flin Flon Bombers d) He designed the Smoke Stack 7. Which of the following is not a street in Flin Flon? a) Lancaster Crescent b) Birchview Avenue c) Grandview Street d) Oak Street 8. What club was formed for workers associated with the Flin Flon mine development in all phases up to December 1, 1927? a) Club 27, also known as the Flin Flon '27 Club b) Oldtimers Club c) Builders Club c) Hard Hat Club, also known as the Canary Club 9. What shape is the City of Flin Flon crest?7/19/2004
