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Regional council members will soon sit down with the Northern Health Region (NHR) regarding the recent suspension of birthing services in Flin Flon.

The Flin Flon Recycling Centre has wrapped up their busiest year yet.

Flin Flon, Tumbler Ridge in virtual dead heat

Travel group Expedia has given Flin Flon some recognition for its illustrious hockey history. The group’s website named Flin Flon to its list of 22 “must-visit hockey towns” throughout Canada and the US.

Born as Ernest Edward Foster on Feb. 26, 1882 in England, Foster spent his early years working as a proprietor of a public house for several years. At the age of 23, he married his wife, Frances Harper, there.

Flin Flon city councillors will soon receive more financial compensation for their work, but the change won’t actually lead to more money in councillor’s pockets. Councillors approved a change in indemnities for city officials at the Dec.

People and families affected by dementia can hear advice and strategies to fight the disease this week.

The City of Flin Flon may throw its cowboy hat in the ring for a potential concert, featuring Canadian country music stalwart Charlie Major.

Residents at Jan Lake will still be able to dump their trash at the Creighton landfill. Members of Creighton town council approved an annual agreement with Jan Lake residents to use the landfill during their Dec. 13 meeting.

Hudbay has put pen to paper on buying Vancouver-based mining company Mason Resources. Hudbay and Mason announced the finalized deal on Dec. 19, with Hudbay purchasing all remaining non-Hudbay owned common shares at a price of 40 cents per share.