Skip to content

Local News

COVID-19 update: Mask mandate in effect in Winnipeg, Manitoba reports 20th death

COVID-19 update: Mask mandate in effect in Winnipeg, Manitoba reports 20th death

If you’re going to go to Winnipeg, you’d better pack some masks. A mask mandate for the entire city and some outlying communities went into effect Sept. 28. It is the largest such measure yet in either Manitoba or Saskatchewan.
Seven new COVID-19 cases found in north, York Factory First Nation goes into lockdown

Seven new COVID-19 cases found in north, York Factory First Nation goes into lockdown

Northern Manitoba is now in the midst of its biggest spike in COVID-19 cases yet. Seven new cases of the disease within the Northern Health Region (NHR) were announced by the province Sept.
Passings: Former mayor, constant volunteer Craig dies

Passings: Former mayor, constant volunteer Craig dies

He was one of Flin Flon’s most active volunteers, a two-term mayor and sat on so many boards and groups it’s hard to count them all. Graham Craig died earlier this month, leaving an extensive legacy in his adopted hometown. Craig died Sept.
Two new northern COVID-19 cases found, Tataskweyak locks down, new restrictions for Winnipeg

Two new northern COVID-19 cases found, Tataskweyak locks down, new restrictions for Winnipeg

Tataskweyak Cree Nation (TCN) has gone into lockdown after a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the community. The community, centred around Split Lake east of Thompson, stated that a case of the disease within the nation was reported Sept. 24.
Flin Flon RCMP Report: Bears, bones, domestic assault and impaired driving

Flin Flon RCMP Report: Bears, bones, domestic assault and impaired driving

A summary of police calls from Sept. 13-19, as submitted by Flin Flon RCMP: Sept. 13 Report of an intoxicated patient at Flin Flon Hospital who had been medically cleared but was too intoxicated to release on their own.
COVID-19 update: No cases in northern Manitoba while Winnipeg cases keep rising

COVID-19 update: No cases in northern Manitoba while Winnipeg cases keep rising

COVID-19 cases continue to grow in Manitoba - but not in the north. Manitoba reported 37 new cases of COVID-19 Sept.
Nomination period opens for Creighton, Denare Beach council elections, Creighton school board

Nomination period opens for Creighton, Denare Beach council elections, Creighton school board

Do you want to run for local council in Creighton or Denare Beach? You’ll have your chance to do so this week.
Five step forward for empty Flin Flon council spot, election day Oct. 28

Five step forward for empty Flin Flon council spot, election day Oct. 28

The nomination period for the City of Flin Flon byelection is over and five people have let their names stand for council.
New northern reported COVID-19 case is in person now living in Winnipeg: NHR

New northern reported COVID-19 case is in person now living in Winnipeg: NHR

A new case of COVID-19 was reported in the Northern Health Region (NHR) Wednesday. but once again, health officials say t's not actually in the north.
Sask. COVID-19 cases found near Flin Flon now marked as recovered, no spread reported

Sask. COVID-19 cases found near Flin Flon now marked as recovered, no spread reported

Two people who had COVID-19 in a Saskatchewan community near Flin Flon have recovered from the disease. The new information was released by the province Sept. 22, showing no active cases were left in the Far North East 2 zone.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks