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Omnitrax has announced it will begin repairs to the Churchill rail line.

After an eventful June, calls to Creighton RCMP had a slight slowdown in July. Between Creighton, Denare Beach and Sturgeon Landing, the detachment received a total of 139 calls – down from 192 in June.

Thick smoke covered most of western Canada for portions of the last week, including Flin Flon. Air advisories were called for almost all areas within BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan, and portions of Manitoba throughout the week.

Two new doctors have arrived in Flin Flon. Dr. Sadia Lone and Dr. Inira Murug have joined the NHR’s staff. Dr. Lone began seeing patients last week. Dr. Murug will begin with the NHR on Sept.

$6 million over 2017 Company’s debt position reduced by $49 million, net debt cut to $536 million

The Saskatchewan trade and export ministry will not provide funds to the Regional Economic Development Committee (REDC). Creighton council received a letter from the provincial ministry about funding for the REDC project.

Two councillors from the City of Flin Flon attended the opening ceremonies of the Woodlands Cree Gathering in Pelican Narrows on Aug. 7. Councillors Colleen McKee and Karen MacKinnon travelled to Pelican Narrows to take part in the event. Coun.

Premier Brian Pallister made his first appearance in Flin Flon last week since his election more than two years ago. Pallister’s press secretary confirmed the visit on Aug. 9, the day after Pallister arrived in and left Flin Flon.

The Town of Creighton is moving forward with plans for the Creighton Sportex. The town has approved and signed a contract with Associated Engineering for a building plan and 3D renderings of the Sportex site.

The arrest of a man who allegedly stole a vehicle with a toddler inside and led police on a highway pursuit is now under investigation. On Aug.