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Inspired by mother's example, McKee offers a holiday helping hand

Inspired by mother's example, McKee offers a holiday helping hand

Nobody could blame Kyle McKee for feeling upset this holiday season. A month ago, his mother Colleen, a well-known community figure, volunteer and Flin Flon city councillor, died after a bout of cancer.
Winter clothing distribution drive hits the road

Winter clothing distribution drive hits the road

A pair of Flin Flonners are hoping to make the holidays less fraught for those in need. Janice Cassidy and Nancy Collacott have started distributing clothing and winter accessories to people without proper seasonal gear.
RCMP searching for missing 26-year-old man, last seen Dec. 2

RCMP searching for missing 26-year-old man, last seen Dec. 2

Flin Flon RCMP are looking for a missing 26-year-old man. Police are searching for Isaac Joseph Colomb, who according to a provincial RCMP press release has not spoken with his family or friends since Dec. 2.
Manitoba recoveries see big bump, 27 new cases in north, vaccinations increase

Manitoba recoveries see big bump, 27 new cases in north, vaccinations increase

COVID-19 case counts in Manitoba took a big drop Tuesday, with 155 new cases and nearly 1,500 new confirmed recoveries.
COVID-19 case numbers drop in Manitoba, Pelican Narrows, rise in remote communities

COVID-19 case numbers drop in Manitoba, Pelican Narrows, rise in remote communities

Manitoba health officials gave the province an early Christmas gift of sorts Dec. 21 - the lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in almost two months.
Northern Manitoba clears 800 active cases, remote community cases continue to rise

Northern Manitoba clears 800 active cases, remote community cases continue to rise

Outbreak declared in Thompson hospital ward
Flin Flon RCMP Report: Intoxicated Spartacus and a bear-spray bonanza

Flin Flon RCMP Report: Intoxicated Spartacus and a bear-spray bonanza

A summary of calls to police from Dec. 6-12, as submitted by Flin Flon RCMP: Dec. 6 Report of siblings fighting in a residence. Police attended and found one of the combatants was breaching numerous court-ordered conditions.
Northern cases climb due to remote community outbreaks, Manitoba reports lowest numbers in weeks

Northern cases climb due to remote community outbreaks, Manitoba reports lowest numbers in weeks

Manitoba's COVID-19 news Thursday was, as always, a mixed bag. Today, it was good news provincially, same old-same old for Flin Flon and bad news for several remote northern communities.
New Christmas events on recreation schedule, including bell ringing campaign, Santa showing

New Christmas events on recreation schedule, including bell ringing campaign, Santa showing

Shiny lights, ringing bells and a socially distanced Santa - new holiday plans are afoot in Flin Flon, Creighton and Denare Beach. Recreation boards are at work coming up with new holiday programs.
Aqua Centre demolition wraps up as council awaits new pool news

Aqua Centre demolition wraps up as council awaits new pool news

It’s all gone. Demolition work at the Flin Flon Aqua Centre has now been, for the most part, completed.
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