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Rumours of a floor being fully shut down at Flin Flon General Hospital have been overblown, according to an official within the Northern Health Region (NHR), but some changes are coming.

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Area residents will have five chances to get a flu shot this season. The Northern Health Region (NHR) has announced the times and locations of their flu clinics for 2019.

Some people consider breast cancer to be a death sentence, but for Sandra Schroeder, it was an invitation to live. The Creighton resident opened up about her experiences with the disease during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

It’s getting colder! Fall is closing fast and there has already been some short skiffs of snow but the arts and cultural communities in the Flin Flon/Creighton/Denare Beach area are working hard behind the scenes to bring some top-notch entertainment

1. What do you feel are your qualifications for federal office? I was born in a small town in Manitoba to a single mother. I saw her make difficult decisions to help us get by.

Hapnot Collegiate’s Kings soccer team was crowned champion of the north Sept. 28. Now, they’re looking for more success as they travel to Minnedosa for provincials Oct. 18.

Visitors to the third floor of Flin Flon General Hospital will be able to rest a little easier, thanks to a donation from the Inner Wheel.

1. What do you feel are your qualifications for federal office? As MP for our region, I have held Stephen Harper and Justin Trudeau to account. I believe strongly that the north has given a lot to Canada, but Canada has not given much back.

Flin Flon’s new fire chief aims to bring lessons he’s learned elsewhere in the north to his new position. Jason Kuras was officially named chief of the Flin Flon Fire Department earlier this month. “It’s finally starting to soak in here.