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Hanson, Beck earn Flin Flon city council seats in byelection battle

Hanson, Beck earn Flin Flon city council seats in byelection battle

Flin Flon has elected a pair of familiar faces back to city council. The two winners of the May 12 byelection, as confirmed by City of Flin Flon election officials, are Bill Hanson and Leslie Beck.
Manitoba hits 1,000 death mark, new record for COVID-19 cases in ICU, north curve stays mostly flat

Manitoba hits 1,000 death mark, new record for COVID-19 cases in ICU, north curve stays mostly flat

Wednesday was another day of high COVID-19 cases in southern Manitoba and low cases in the north - although two new cases were confirmed in the Flin Flon district.
COVID-19 cases soar in southern Manitoba, northern case numbers see drop

COVID-19 cases soar in southern Manitoba, northern case numbers see drop

Cases of COVID-19 are hitting a fever pitch in Winnipeg and southern Manitoba - but for the moment, the dreaded third wave has not yet reached the north.
All Flin Flon city councillors now have first vaccine dose, call for same from public

All Flin Flon city councillors now have first vaccine dose, call for same from public

All members of Flin Flon’s city council and administration have received their first COVID-19 vaccine dose - now, they’re hoping the rest of the community takes the same step.
May 12 byelection going ahead as planned, with COVID-19 protocols: City

May 12 byelection going ahead as planned, with COVID-19 protocols: City

Protocols will be similar to 2020 byelection
Manitoba school restrictions include remote learning for Brandon, Winnipeg, tight isolation rules

Manitoba school restrictions include remote learning for Brandon, Winnipeg, tight isolation rules

Manitoba health officials announced yet another round of restrictions for schools on Mother's Day.
Sweeping restrictions announced for Manitoba, will go into effect May 9

Sweeping restrictions announced for Manitoba, will go into effect May 9

Gyms, in-person dining in restaurants, bars, patios, personal services closed, all indoor gatherings barred until May 30: province
Manitoba announces highest COVID-19 case total in months - 502 new cases, 17 in north

Manitoba announces highest COVID-19 case total in months - 502 new cases, 17 in north

Well, this isn't good. Manitoba reported its highest one-day number of COVID-19 cases since November, with over 500 cases reported province-wide.
Flin Flon COVID-19 vaccine clinic moves to walk-ins, no appointments needed

Flin Flon COVID-19 vaccine clinic moves to walk-ins, no appointments needed

Want one? Get one. COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Flin Flon and The Pas are now operating as walk-in clinics - no appointment necessary.
Who, what, when, where, why - Flin Flon byelection candidates answer questions

Who, what, when, where, why - Flin Flon byelection candidates answer questions

The Reminder sent questionnaires to all candidates running in the upcoming Flin Flon council byelection. The answers of all four candidates - Leslie Beck, Bill Hanson, Carrie Hume and Tom Therien - can be found below.
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