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Nov. 4: Residential fire alarm. At 8:08 pm a page was received for a residential fire alarm at 239 Bracken Street. Duty officer and Engine 2 responded. fire crews found a smoke detector activated from cooking and the system was reset. Nov.

Manitoba Hydro is again looking to increase its rates. The province’s electricity authority has applied to the Manitoba Public Utilities Board (PUB) for another increase in hydro rates.

Local dignitaries had a chance to ask questions and voice their concerns about challenges Flin Flon faces during the Association of Manitoba Municipalities annual convention last month.

No action came out of a meeting between Manitoba Housing and the City of Flin Flon about the empty building at 4 Hemlock Dr. According to a representative from Manitoba Housing, next steps for the property were discussed during the Dec.

One busy year has ended for Saskatchewan Poet Laureate Brenda Schmidt and another one is right around the corner. Schmidt, who is based in Creighton, began a two-year term as Saskatchewan’s official poet in January.

A new report hopes to help end youth suicide in northern Saskatchewan. The report, Shhh…Listen!! We Have Something To Say! , was published by the office of the Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth.

Locals will have their eyes to the skies in July, as the Canadian Forces Snowbirds return to the Flin Flon airport.

Soon-to-be six-year-old wants to give for those less fortunate

Creighton hosted its annual Border Bash basketball tournament last weekend. The Sandy Bay T-Wolves walked away with the tournament crown, beating The Pas’ Margaret Barbour Collegiate (MBCI) Spartans 77-65.

After months of waiting, the Town of Creighton now has updated census results – but they aren’t what councillors hoped for.