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All north Sask. adults good for dose two, Manitoba hits 1 million shot mark

All north Sask. adults good for dose two, Manitoba hits 1 million shot mark

All adults in Saskatchewan’s Northern Saskatchewan Administrative District (NSAD) are now eligible to receive a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine in their home province.
Teens arrested, charged after threatening to start school shooting at Hapnot Collegiate

Teens arrested, charged after threatening to start school shooting at Hapnot Collegiate

Three teenagers have been arrested after threatening to "shoot up" Hapnot Collegiate, according to Flin Flon RCMP. RCMP were notified June 9 of a possible threat to the school, which is currently in remote learning.
Slight easing of restrictions announced for Manitoba, outdoor private and public gatherings allowed

Slight easing of restrictions announced for Manitoba, outdoor private and public gatherings allowed

Another round of health order changes was announced by the Manitoba government Wednesday - but this time, there's modest progress.
Manitoba announces lottery draws, scholarship program for vaccinated people

Manitoba announces lottery draws, scholarship program for vaccinated people

Scholarships and a cash lottery - the Manitoba government plans to make it rain this summer for a small number of vaccinated people.
Flin Flon priest, northern archdiocese criticize Catholic Church non-apology on residential schools

Flin Flon priest, northern archdiocese criticize Catholic Church non-apology on residential schools

Reaction to the recent discovery of 215 dead children at a B.C. residential school has been mixed from the Catholic church. The Vatican has not apologized, but things are different in the north.
First Nations, MP Ashton demand investigation, ground scans of northern Manitoba residential schools

First Nations, MP Ashton demand investigation, ground scans of northern Manitoba residential schools

Reaction to the discovery of 215 children’s graves at a former residential school continues to roll in across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Several northern First Nations are calling for full site investigations of northern schools.
Hudbay Flin Flon mill shuts down temporarily for maintenance, COVID-19 case shifts schedule

Hudbay Flin Flon mill shuts down temporarily for maintenance, COVID-19 case shifts schedule

Hudbay’s Flin Flon mill is wrapping up a five-day maintenance shutdown that was hastened by a COVID-19 case at the mill and several close contacts needing to self-isolate.
Province announces new immunization cards, available for Manitobans with both vaccine doses

Province announces new immunization cards, available for Manitobans with both vaccine doses

Manitoba is beginning to roll out immunization cards for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, allowing them to travel all across Canada without needing to isolate when they come home.
Flin Flon schools extend remote learning for another week, will return June 14

Flin Flon schools extend remote learning for another week, will return June 14

All four schools in the Flin Flon School Division (FFSD) will be staying in remote learning for a little bit longer.
Manitoba eases vaccine eligibility, second doses available for people who got first before May 1

Manitoba eases vaccine eligibility, second doses available for people who got first before May 1

Manitoba’s vaccine eligibility just changed once again - and this time, the floodgates are starting to open for northern second doses.
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