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Calls to RCMP in Creighton and Denare Beach went up in May, seeing more than a 30 per cent bump in total offences reported to police.

A summary of calls to police from May 31-June 6, as submitted by Flin Flon RCMP: May 31 Report of an intoxicated person expressing ideations of self-harm The person was located, arrested and brought to Flin Flon General Hospital when sober to be asse

Two more cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Saskatchewan, including one in the far north. The two new cases reported by the province June 11 are in the far north region and within Saskatoon.

For the sixth consecutive day, Manitoba has announced no new cases of COVID-19. The province is tracking seven active cases as of June 11. Over 50,000 Manitobans have received a COVID-19 test since the pandemic began.

A partnership between the provincial and federal government will allow northern Manitoba COVID-19 tests to be completed quickly in the north. Four northern health centres, not including Flin Flon, will be receiving GeneXpert machines.

Manitoba is going to the public for feedback on the next stage of the province's COVID-19 economic reopening plan. Premier Brian Pallister presented a proposed plan for the third phase of the province's reopening during a June 11 news conference.

Active cases of COVID-19 in northern Saskatchewan have now dropped down into single digits.

The Pas RCMP are looking for a man with a pair of warrants and ties to the Flin Flon area.

Three people are facing charges after a woman was assaulted and forcibly confined at a home on Hill Street June 2. On June 2, Flin Flon RCMP received a call of a 20-year-old female who was assaulted and forcibly confined at a home.

Family members and friends of patients in Northern Health Region (NHR) facilities will soon be able to see their loved ones, under strict COVID-19 safety conditions.