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The Queen’s representatives to Canada and Manitoba will be heading to Flin Flon next week, just in time for the early stages of Culture Days.

Living uptown, especially on Church Street, we were essentially on the doorstep of the mine operation that ran 24/7, 365. We grew accustomed to the ever-present rumble, clang and bang that emanated from the mill and smelter.

Flin Flon players have earned spots on some of northern Manitoba’s top minor hockey teams. Six Flin Flon players made the pre-season roster for the Norman Northstars, which held their camp in Thompson August 23-25.

There is no denying the importance of education. For most prairie communities, this came in the form of one room school houses that often existed long before the communities around the did. People would organize, build and educate.

A brand new school year will bring a new set of challenges for the Flin Flon School Division (FFSD). At the first board meeting of the new school year, held on Aug. 27, trustees and division staff revealed details on what’s new at Flin Flon schools.

When you think of the Creighton Sportex, the first thing you think of may not “film location”. Nevertheless, the building took on that duty late last month for an independent film, catalyzed by a local director and community actors.

A Flin Flon man has been arrested on multiple charges relating to sexual misconduct with minors.

Family, friends and animal lovers gathered at the Flin Flon/Creighton and Area SPCA Sept. 8 to pay respects and check out the unveiling for the new addition to their building, dedicated to the memory of a founding force.

Brian Pallister was jubilant celebrating in Winnipeg. His Progressive Conservative party (PC) took at least 35 seats to form a strong majority.

The Reminder, along with multiple media sources, has called Tom Lindsey to win a second term in Manitoba legislature representing northwest Manitoba.