Local News

Preparations for Flin Flon’s second-ever Pride event are well underway, with three weeks left to go before the event.

A forest fire burning near Jan Lake is now under control. The Harp fire, which was first reported on the southwest shore of Jan Lake, is now considered contained by Saskatchewan Wildfire Management.

A local business person hopes to lobby the Manitoba government to allow a fifth organization to sell recreational cannabis, with the intent of setting up shop in Flin Flon.

The Flin Flon Reminder earned second in the best all-round newspaper category in its circulation class in the Canadian Community Newspaper Awards. The awards were announced last week.

Over the past few weeks I have visited extensively throughout our region. As Member of Parliament for our region I have made keeping in touch my top priority. By visiting, I am able to talk to people directly about their concerns.

Churchill held a record last week – the town had the highest gas prices in North America on July 19. According to a community update issued by the Town of Churchill on July 19, prices had increased from around $1.70 per litre to $2.

A notice from the United States Department of Commerce could have an ample impact on Saskatchewan’s uranium industry.

Some Flin Flon and area skiers took to the water to get in shape at a recent conditioning camp. The Flin Flon Ski Club held its second annual ski paddle camp on July 14 and 15.

Vegetable gardening has been increasing in popularity, possibly because of the increasing interest in whole food, organic food, and “clean eating.” Then there are those of us who have always grown a vegetable garden, no matter how small.

If you were stranded on a deserted island, what is the one thing you couldn’t live without? This is a fun icebreaker game that is commonly used for teambuilding in a get-to-know-you style forum.