Local News

Voters in Flin Flon will have a chance to hear from every name on the ballot later this month for the upcoming provincial election.

Information released by Statistics Canada reveal reports of crime and violent crime in Flin Flon increased last year. Statistics Canada gave the community a crime severity index of 190.42 and a violent crime severity index of 286.76.

A series of protests over mining in Peru have started to hit Hudbay in the wallet, but relief may be on the way. As of August 8, around US$400 million in copper exports from a port in Peru have been blocked from transport.

The Flin Flon Pride committee is days away from kicking off the community’s third annual Pride weekend, planning another three-day period of welcoming and warmth. This year’s edition will begin with the now-customary flag raising 5 p.m.

Hudbay’s recent production numbers from both 777 and Lalor mines seem to emphasize a new rule: quantity over quality.

Hudbay’s loss in Arizona could end up being a gain for northern Manitoba, according to the company’s recent second quarter results conference call.

Anglers from as far away as B.C. flocked to Lake Athapapuskow August 3-4, competing for thousands in prizes at the recent Cranberry Portage Trout Challenge. More than 60 two-person teams participated in this year’s event.

The Snow Lake Chamber of Commerce has found a creative solution to an ongoing problem. Tourists and campers around the area didn’t know where things were in Snow Lake.

Toronto-based Rockcliff Metals is ramping up its mining interest near Snow Lake, commencing with an extensive drill program at its properties near the community.

A retool of the Town of Creighton’s current zoning regulations is inching closer to being finalized. A public meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. August 14 at the Creighton town office regarding the new zoning bylaw, which totals 126 pages in length.