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Boil water advisory lifted for Snow Lake

Boil water advisory lifted for Snow Lake

Snow Lake’s water supply is safe for drinking again. A boil water advisory for several areas of the community was lifted on Feb. 5. The Town of Snow Lake and Manitoba Sustainable Development announced the advisory on Jan. 25.
Northern uranium mines shut as price drops

Northern uranium mines shut as price drops

Hundreds of employees have been left scrambling after the temporary closure of two Northern Saskatchewan uranium mines. More than 800 workers at the McArthur River mine site and Key Lake processing plant are affected by the closures.
Poll seeks public opinion for health region

Poll seeks public opinion for health region

The Northern Health Region (NHR) wants to hear the public’s view on priorities in medical care. An online survey has been created by the health region to gauge the public’s opinions on critical health care options.
Now and Then: Action, adventure on northern lake ice

Now and Then: Action, adventure on northern lake ice

Several loud gasps came from the crowd when I was performing for the Dublin, Ireland storytelling group a few years ago.
Winter Bombardier rally leaves long-lasting legacy

Winter Bombardier rally leaves long-lasting legacy

Above the large “New Wilderness Adventure” billboard at the south end of Cranberry Portage sits an unassuming, unofficial, weathered sign that reads “Bombardier Capital.
Manitoba Housing hears stories on northern poverty

Manitoba Housing hears stories on northern poverty

The subject of homelessness and poverty in Flin Flon has caught the ear of Manitoba Housing.
Creighton residents wary of town tap water

Creighton residents wary of town tap water

Testing shows water is safe despite odour, colour: mayor
New Creighton bylaw may close area zoned as back lane

New Creighton bylaw may close area zoned as back lane

Town council gave first and second reading to a bylaw that would close part of a back lane to allow a business to expand. The back lane is located near Creighton Avenue and Coronation Drive.
Tourism tops topics for Chamber

Tourism tops topics for Chamber

Tourism was the main subject of discussion at the Jan. 23 meeting of the Flin Flon and District Chamber of Commerce. The guest speaker at the group’s most recent meeting was Alan McLauchlan.
RCMP Report: Break and enters investigated

RCMP Report: Break and enters investigated

Flin Flon RCMP is investigating recent break-ins to two Callinan Street businesses. Break and enters to Jim’s Custom Doors and Windows and Scorpio Bearing were reported in January.
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