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Fire update, June 1: Structure damage reported in cabin areas, but Flin Flon, Creighton stay safe

Fire update, June 1: Structure damage reported in cabin areas, but Flin Flon, Creighton stay safe

Flin Flon and Creighton are still unscathed from a nearby forest fire as of Sunday, but cabin country may be a different story.
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Fire update, May 31: Blaze grows toward Bakers Narrows, Big Island, held at bay in Flin Flon

Fire update, May 31: Blaze grows toward Bakers Narrows, Big Island, held at bay in Flin Flon

The fire threatening Flin Flon, Creighton and nearby communities grew Friday, but for now, the communities are both still safe from flames.
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Fire update, May 30: Last bus out of Flin flon heads away, wind situation may shift toward town

Fire update, May 30: Last bus out of Flin flon heads away, wind situation may shift toward town

The directions Friday morning were simple - if you're still in Flin Flon, you need to get out now.
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Fire update, May 29: Firefighting efforts continue as evacuees rush out of Flin Flon area

Fire update, May 29: Firefighting efforts continue as evacuees rush out of Flin Flon area

One day after widespread evacuation efforts for Flin Flon, Creighton, Denare Beach and other northern communities began, efforts continue to both fight the fires and support people now away from home.
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Fire update, May 28: Evacuation order in effect for Flin Flon, Creighton, Denare Beach

Fire update, May 28: Evacuation order in effect for Flin Flon, Creighton, Denare Beach

As of 4 p.m., a mandatory evacuation order is in effect for Flin Flon, Creighton and Denare Beach.
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Fire report: City announces pre-alert evacuation notice, growing blaze considered "not contained"

Fire report: City announces pre-alert evacuation notice, growing blaze considered "not contained"

The City of Flin Flon has issued a pre-alert evacuation notice due to a fast-moving forest fire near the community.
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Fire report: Hanson Lake Road reopens, Foran evacuates mine site, blanket fire bans called

Fire report: Hanson Lake Road reopens, Foran evacuates mine site, blanket fire bans called

Northeast Saskatchewan's fire situation brought good news and bad news Thursday. The region's main road link is now fully open after a nearly two-week-long closure, but workers at Foran's mine project have been told to evacuate from the site.
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Fire update: Wanless, outlying areas near The Pas/OCN under evacuation order

Fire update: Wanless, outlying areas near The Pas/OCN under evacuation order

A fast-growing forest fire near The Pas and Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) has led to evacuation orders for nearby communities and subdivisions.
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Liberals win northern Manitoba, Saskatchewan seats, re-election nationally

Liberals win northern Manitoba, Saskatchewan seats, re-election nationally

Canada’s electoral map has gone red - and so have both seats covering Flin Flon, Creighton and Denare Beach. The Reminder can confirm that, for the first time since 2007, both northern seats will be held by Liberal MPs.
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Federal election: Where Churchill-Keewatinook Aski candidates stand

Federal election: Where Churchill-Keewatinook Aski candidates stand

Here is where the candidates for northern Manitoba in this year's federal election stand on the issues.
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