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Flinty statue hit by spray paint during restoration efforts

Flinty statue hit by spray paint during restoration efforts

RCMP are investigating after unknown assailants vandalised Flin Flon's most notable roadside attraction this weekend. Restoration work at the Flinty statue took a turn July 11 after the statue itself and its base were spraypainted.
Report raises issues with Pelican Narrows fire evacuation effort

Report raises issues with Pelican Narrows fire evacuation effort

Lack of local say, cultural consideration, firefighting policy mentioned
Many Faces adapts to COVID-19 changes, powers on through pandemic

Many Faces adapts to COVID-19 changes, powers on through pandemic

Graduation ceremonies were altered by the global COVID-19 pandemic, but for Mark Lucas, principal of Many Faces Education Centre, the changes presented an opportunity. “Sometimes, it's really difficult to break tradition,” he said.
Manitoba hits 10 days without new COVID-19 cases, Sask. finds two cases and seven recoveries

Manitoba hits 10 days without new COVID-19 cases, Sask. finds two cases and seven recoveries

Manitoba's streak of days without new COVID-19 cases has hit double digits, while recoveries are outnumbering new cases in Saskatchewan. It has been 10 days since the province's last reported case of COVID-19.
Flin Flon RCMP Report: Saturday night’s not quite alright for fighting

Flin Flon RCMP Report: Saturday night’s not quite alright for fighting

A summary of police calls from June 28-July 4, as submitted by Flin Flon RCMP: June 28 Report of a 911 hang up call from a residence.
Petting zoo reopens for summer with small COVID-19 changes

Petting zoo reopens for summer with small COVID-19 changes

The animals are back once again at the Joe Brain Petting Zoo. The zoo reopened officially in June and will continue operations for the rest of the summer, with slight changes.
High water levels predicted for Pukatawagan, Leaf Rapids, other communities: province

High water levels predicted for Pukatawagan, Leaf Rapids, other communities: province

The provincial Hydrologic Forecast Centre has issued a flood warning for some parts of northwest Manitoba. Residents in Pukatawagan, Granville Lake, Leaf Rapids and other communities are asked to prepare for water levels to rise in the coming days.
No new Manitoba cases, only four active remaining; Sask. sees five new cases

No new Manitoba cases, only four active remaining; Sask. sees five new cases

Despite detecting no COVID-19 cases in the province for the ninth consecutive day, Manitoba officials aren’t planning a victory lap. Manitoba chief provincial health officer Dr.
Northern Manitoba hits three-month mark without COVID-19, eight days with no Manitoba cases

Northern Manitoba hits three-month mark without COVID-19, eight days with no Manitoba cases

Sask. reports two new cases, none in far north
Robillard to lean on experience as new Rotary president

Robillard to lean on experience as new Rotary president

It’s been twenty years since Jane Robillard last took up the mantle as president of the Flin Flon Rotary Club. She’ll be taking up that title again in 2020.
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