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A summary of calls to police from Jan. 26–Feb. 1, as submitted by Flin Flon RCMP: Jan. 26 Report of an intoxicated person at the hospital medically cleared but becoming combative with staff. Police attended and the person was arrested and lodged.

Drivers caught texting and driving will face stiffer penalties in Saskatchewan next month. The province has more than doubled their first time fines for distracted driving.

The die has been cast by Flin Flon city council. They’re entering a team in the turkey curling event at this year’s Denare Beach Winter Festival and they’re daring the Town of Creighton and the Village of Denare Beach to do the same.

The Flin Flon Bombers have that little x next to their name in the SJHL standings. Flin Flon continued their winning ways on Feb. 4, defeating the Yorkton Terriers 4-3.

Mark down one more victory for Flin Flon in the annual SnoRiders Sledtown Showdown. Flin Flon took down Thompson to win the online vote to determine Manitoba’s best snowmobile destination.

When looking at the Northern Health Region’s (NHR) community health assessment, vice-president of planning and population health Joy Tetlock looks at the positives. “We know we are often some of the lowest numbers in the province.

Money raised by Flin Flon Pride will be going toward a pair of lucky students, starting as early as June of this year.

The message from our region is clear. Health care is a top priority and a major concern. As a Member of Parliament for our region, I have taken that message directly to Ottawa time and time again.

CBC’s only northern Manitoba-based employee is heading east for greener pastures. CBC North Country host Ramraajh Sharvendiran has moved elsewhere in the company, accepting a position as a co-host of CBC’s St. John’s, Nfld. morning show.

It’s not your typical winter dwelling in Flin Flon, but Trevor Altman’s latest creation is the realization of a childhood dream – a surprisingly spacious igloo on his front lawn.