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Surgeon leaves Flin Flon, service future unknown

Surgeon leaves Flin Flon, service future unknown

Surgeries planned for Flin Flon General Hospital will now be moved out of town after the departure of the facility's general surgeon. Dr.
Hudbay beefs up COVID-19 safety measures, announces new changes

Hudbay beefs up COVID-19 safety measures, announces new changes

Flown-in contractors, employees restricted until April 30 - memo
Community choir's planned Carnegie Hall show postponed

Community choir's planned Carnegie Hall show postponed

The Flin Flon Community Choir knows what it takes to get to Carnegie Hall, but sadly they know now what it takes to keep them away.
Fourth COVID-19 case reported in far north Saskatchewan

Fourth COVID-19 case reported in far north Saskatchewan

COVID-19 continues to spread in Saskatchewan. Seven more positive cases across Saskatchewan were announced by provincial health authorities April 7. The provincial total now sits at 260 cases in total, with 169 still being considered "active".
Third Manitoba COVID-19 death confirmed, 13 new cases reported

Third Manitoba COVID-19 death confirmed, 13 new cases reported

The consequences of COVID-19 have been felt again in Manitoba. Officials announced the province's third death related to the virus April 7. Twelve people are battling symptoms in hospital, with six in intensive care.
Ashton alleges northern testing issues, health officials allege misdirection

Ashton alleges northern testing issues, health officials allege misdirection

Northern Manitoba’s member of Parliament is calling on the provincial government to increase access to COVID-19 testing - though regional health officials said the new demands are not reflective of reality.
777 mine life receives short boost in updated Hudbay resources

777 mine life receives short boost in updated Hudbay resources

Mine life extended to end of second quarter 2022 - Life span for Lalor extended to as many as 18 years, resources grow
Far northern Sask. COVID-19 cases stay at three for ten straight days

Far northern Sask. COVID-19 cases stay at three for ten straight days

Province reports four new cases, 253 total, encourages app use
Teenager arrested after claiming to have COVID-19, coughing on RCMP

Teenager arrested after claiming to have COVID-19, coughing on RCMP

A teenager in Flin Flon is facing serious charges after allegedly threatening RCMP by claiming to have COVID-19 and coughing on an officer. The incident took place April 3 at around 9:30 p.m. as police were called to a disturbance on Second Avenue.
Manitoba changes tune on face masks, one new case of COVID-19 reported

Manitoba changes tune on face masks, one new case of COVID-19 reported

Only one new case of COVID-19 in Manitoba was announced at during the April 6 provincial government briefing. Manitoba chief provincial health officer Dr.
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