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Hudbay-Churchill ore train deal begins, rail line to see summer improvements

Hudbay-Churchill ore train deal begins, rail line to see summer improvements

Hudbay has started sending zinc concentrate to Churchill for transport on the open sea, with the first rail cars of material heading out on Hudson Bay later this summer.
Missing Flin Flon man found dead in suspected homicide, RCMP searching for info

Missing Flin Flon man found dead in suspected homicide, RCMP searching for info

Family and friends of Trevin Steele received the worst news possible this week. The 24-year-old man, who was reported missing last week, has been found dead. Police believe his death was a homicide.
RCMP searching for missing 24-year-old Flin Flon man

RCMP searching for missing 24-year-old Flin Flon man

The search is on for a 24-year-old man reported missing from Flin Flon.
WE010 fire near Cranberry Portage now "under control": Wildfire Service

WE010 fire near Cranberry Portage now "under control": Wildfire Service

The fire that threatened Cranberry Portage and several cabin areas is now considered to be "under control", according to the Manitoba Wildfire Service.
Fire update, May 22: No new hotspots in past week, at least nine structures destroyed

Fire update, May 22: No new hotspots in past week, at least nine structures destroyed

The WE010 fire is still considered active, but barely. Evacuees from the fire have been returning home, Highway 10 is back open and the fire has not grown in a week.
Fire update, May 17: Evacuees can come home Sunday, fire stays pat, Wanless fire now held

Fire update, May 17: Evacuees can come home Sunday, fire stays pat, Wanless fire now held

People evacuated from Cranberry Portage and cabin areas due to the WE010 fire will soon be able to return home.
Fire update, May 16: Help on way from Quebec, N.B., fire growth slows, Ottawa approves firefighting funds

Fire update, May 16: Help on way from Quebec, N.B., fire growth slows, Ottawa approves firefighting funds

No news is good news on the forest fire front. Little new information came on the WE010 fire Thursday, but the blaze's growth seems to be slowing and more help is coming.
Fire update, May 15: Blaze continues, rain in the forecast for coming days, Flin Flon still safe but smoky

Fire update, May 15: Blaze continues, rain in the forecast for coming days, Flin Flon still safe but smoky

The WE010 fire continues to burn more forest near Flin Flon, Cranberry Portage and Manitoba Highway 10. Weather forecasts in the coming days call for rain, which may help fight the blaze.
Premier Kinew visits region, meets emergency workers and evacuees, pledges more support to fight fire

Premier Kinew visits region, meets emergency workers and evacuees, pledges more support to fight fire

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew visited Flin Flon and The Pas Tuesday, meeting with first responders, fire crews, emergency assistance personnel and local leaders.
Bomber head coach Reagan named CJHL coach of the year

Bomber head coach Reagan named CJHL coach of the year

Bomber head coach and general manager Mike Reagan has been honoured as this year's top Canadian junior A coach.
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