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Events planned locally, remotely for International Women's Week

Events planned locally, remotely for International Women's Week

Paying tribute to the roles women play in our world - that’s the theme for local events planned for the upcoming International Women’s Week.
Flin Flon RCMP Report: Armed robbery, assault and general non-do-goodery

Flin Flon RCMP Report: Armed robbery, assault and general non-do-goodery

A summary of calls to police from Feb. 21-27, as submitted by Flin Flon RCMP: Feb. 21 Report of a person leaving the hospital after being told they had to be admitted. The person was located and transported to the hospital.
Pukatawagan locking down after COVID-19 case spike

Pukatawagan locking down after COVID-19 case spike

10 new cases found in community in past week, province cites "trend of concerning case numbers"
Thompson-based COVID-19 vaccine plan rolled out for Snow Lake, other northern communities

Thompson-based COVID-19 vaccine plan rolled out for Snow Lake, other northern communities

Flin Flon seeking clarity, doses brought to town instead: Mayor
Indigenous people, people of colour disproportionately infected by COVID-19: provincial data

Indigenous people, people of colour disproportionately infected by COVID-19: provincial data

Manitoba government statistics released March 1 show COVID-19 has had a disproportionate impact on BIPOC groups in the province.
Cases rise in Pukatawagan, Pelican Narrows, Manitoba numbers continue drop, Flin Flon stays flat

Cases rise in Pukatawagan, Pelican Narrows, Manitoba numbers continue drop, Flin Flon stays flat

The long, slow ebb of Manitoba’s second wave is continuing, with the province reporting its lowest one-day case increase since October on Monday. Not every community, particularly in the north, has been so lucky.
Manitoba changes household, outdoor gathering limits, recreation and retail rules eased

Manitoba changes household, outdoor gathering limits, recreation and retail rules eased

Manitoba will change some public health orders once again, going into effect Friday. The changes - confirmed to go into effect as of 12:01 a.m.
Manitoba floats future restriction lifts, eyeing changes for next week and seeking public feedback

Manitoba floats future restriction lifts, eyeing changes for next week and seeking public feedback

Another round of reopenings is slated to take place in Manitoba next week - and the province has revealed what changes may be on the way.
Whitney Forum ice to be taken out Friday: City

Whitney Forum ice to be taken out Friday: City

The Whitney Forum will not play host to any more on-ice activities this year. The City of Flin Flon announced that workers would remove the ice from the rink Feb.
Manitoba, northern regions report lowest new COVID-19 case numbers since October

Manitoba, northern regions report lowest new COVID-19 case numbers since October

How many COVID-19 cases were found in northern Manitoba today? 30? Nope. 20? Not quite. 10? Bingo.
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