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Partial Highway 10 closure reported south of The Pas, forest fire encroaching on road

Partial Highway 10 closure reported south of The Pas, forest fire encroaching on road

Manitoba Highway 10 has been closed once again due to a forest fire - this time, south of The Pas. The fire was first reported to authorities July 29, with the road being partially closed at around 4:40 p.m. local time.
Heavy equipment used to dump materials in Meridian Creek, conservation officers seeking suspects

Heavy equipment used to dump materials in Meridian Creek, conservation officers seeking suspects

Conservation officers in Creighton are looking for someone who allegedly used heavy equipment to dump materials into Meridian Creek between Creighton and Denare Beach.
Fire restrictions eased for areas surrounding Flin Flon, some backcountry travel approved

Fire restrictions eased for areas surrounding Flin Flon, some backcountry travel approved

Fire and backcountry travel restrictions have been eased again for areas around Flin Flon, Cranberry Portage, Snow Lake and elsewhere.
Price receives provincial, national honours for volunteer work

Price receives provincial, national honours for volunteer work

Dave Price has been one of Flin Flon’s foremost volunteers for years - and he’s just received a pair of major awards for his time and effort.
Creighton hosts drive-thru vaccine clinics Wednesday, Thursday, both Man., Sask. residents eligible

Creighton hosts drive-thru vaccine clinics Wednesday, Thursday, both Man., Sask. residents eligible

Still need a COVID-19 vaccine dose? Drive over to Creighton - a pair of drive-thru clinics are taking place Wednesday and Thursday at the community's four-way stop.
Possible details on Aqua Centre replacement, location, features come to light

Possible details on Aqua Centre replacement, location, features come to light

What could a future Flin Flon Aqua Centre look like? Where will it be built? When will it open? Firm answers to any of those questions are not 100 per cent certified, but statements from City leadership are providing hints.
Creighton, Denare Beach lift fire bans, Flin Flon and northern Manitoba stay restricted

Creighton, Denare Beach lift fire bans, Flin Flon and northern Manitoba stay restricted

Fire bans are being lifted in Saskatchewan, but some level of fire restrictions are still in place in northern Manitoba. Saskatchewan lifted its provincial fire ban July 19, 17 days after calling it in the first place.
Cool weather, rain brings fire danger down, but fires near Flin Flon keep growing

Cool weather, rain brings fire danger down, but fires near Flin Flon keep growing

Fire danger in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan is dropping after more cool weather and occasional rain. In both provinces, fire danger in various classifiers is either “low” or “moderate” after weeks of higher fire risks.
Only 55 active COVID-19 cases now remaining in NHR, none in Flin Flon, Snow Lake district

Only 55 active COVID-19 cases now remaining in NHR, none in Flin Flon, Snow Lake district

Two cases still active in Sask. district with Creighton, Denare Beach, Pelican Narrows, Sandy Bay
Fire smoke makes Flin Flon's air among most polluted in Canada Wednesday, special air statement made

Fire smoke makes Flin Flon's air among most polluted in Canada Wednesday, special air statement made

Smoke expected to lighten tonight, rise again Thursday and ease into weekend; forecasts
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