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Northern COVID-19 cases drop dramatically, Flin Flon district reports second death from disease

Northern COVID-19 cases drop dramatically, Flin Flon district reports second death from disease

Over the weekend, 1,816 northern Manitobans were considered as active COVID-19 cases. On Monday, thanks to a jump in validating old COVID-19 cases as recovered, that number dropped to 718.
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Flin Flon RCMP Report: Remember to check in on your homies

Flin Flon RCMP Report: Remember to check in on your homies

A summary of calls to police from Jan. 24-30, as submitted by Flin Flon RCMP: Jan. 24 Report of a person having a mental health episode on the street. Police attended and took custody of the person who was brought to the hospital to be assessed.
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Three cases now active in Flin Flon health district, 55 active cases in far north east 2 health zone

Three cases now active in Flin Flon health district, 55 active cases in far north east 2 health zone

The Flin Flon health district is back to three active cases of COVID-19, while cases in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan remain at high levels.
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Four arrested, fifth suspect sought in uptown home invasion, assault and theft

Four arrested, fifth suspect sought in uptown home invasion, assault and theft

Flin Flon RCMP have arrested four people after a break-and-enter, assault and theft uptown – and they’re looking for a fifth alleged perp. RCMP were called to a scene on Fifth Avenue uptown around 10:30 p.m. Feb.
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New COVID-19 case found in Flin Flon, far north east 2 districts, northern active cases drop

New COVID-19 case found in Flin Flon, far north east 2 districts, northern active cases drop

One new case of COVID-19 in the Flin Flon health district, 39 new northern cases and an overall decline in northern active cases - here's what northern Manitoba's COVID-19 situation looks like today.
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Marcel Colomb First Nation man found dead after failed snowmobile trip from Lynn Lake to Pukatawagan

Marcel Colomb First Nation man found dead after failed snowmobile trip from Lynn Lake to Pukatawagan

A man has died travelling from Lynn Lake to Pukatawagan by snowmobile. Local RCMP are investigating the man's death. Lynn Lake RCMP were notified on the morning of Feb.
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Manitoba proposes province-wide restriction changes, including for north: changes coming next week

Manitoba proposes province-wide restriction changes, including for north: changes coming next week

The Manitoba government may lift some restrictions next week - and this time, the north is being included. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister and provincial chief public health officer Dr.
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Recoveries up across northern Manitoba, Flin Flon district down to three cases, Thompson sees spike

Recoveries up across northern Manitoba, Flin Flon district down to three cases, Thompson sees spike

Active COVID-19 cases in northern Manitoba dropped Wednesday, but some communities - namely, Thompson - are seeing some trouble. Over 100 new recoveries from the disease were announced in northern regions Feb.
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Flin Flon now at four active cases, Manitoba case rates dropping, Sask. finds dangerous new variant

Flin Flon now at four active cases, Manitoba case rates dropping, Sask. finds dangerous new variant

Fewer and fewer Manitobans are testing positive for COVID-19 and cases in the Flin Flon district continue to drop, but bad COVID-19 news has come from Saskatchewan.
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Non-essential retail restrictions lifted for northern Manitoba, starting Feb. 2

Non-essential retail restrictions lifted for northern Manitoba, starting Feb. 2

Restrictions lifted due to reports of northerners travelling south to shop: Roussin
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