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Flin Flon's Culture Days third-largest in Canada

Flin Flon's Culture Days third-largest in Canada

Retains first place among communities under 50,000
Increased cash flow shown in Hudbay quarterly results

Increased cash flow shown in Hudbay quarterly results

Hudbay’s Manitoba operations are expected to meet production guidance for 2017. Hudbay released its third quarter results on Nov. 1, and highlight an operating cash flow of $154 million – a 24 per cent increase from the second quarter in 2017.
Pilot project for cultural centre makes progress

Pilot project for cultural centre makes progress

It’s been more than a month since the North Central Canada Centre for Arts and Environment (NCCCAE) hosted its pilot project – the Building Knowledge Course – but the information shared in the course is timeless.
Dougall named assistant coach for Canadiens alumni game

Dougall named assistant coach for Canadiens alumni game

He’s one of Flin Flon’s most recognizable faces, always visible at Bomber games with his loud wardrobe and louder encouragement. Now, Jonathan Dougall is going to get his chance to coach some former NHL stars.
Education minister impressed with Hapnot virtual reality

Education minister impressed with Hapnot virtual reality

Hapnot Collegiate’s new virtual reality system left an impression on the provincial minister of education. Minister Ian Wishart came to Flin Flon on Oct. 17 to observe the school division’s activities.
Changes at the top for Chamber of Commerce

Changes at the top for Chamber of Commerce

At the Flin Flon and District Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting on Oct. 31. Karen MacKinnon was named the new president. MacKinnon served as the chamber’s president-elect during Dianne Russell’s time as president.
OCN looking at aerospace industry for future plans

OCN looking at aerospace industry for future plans

Opaskwayak Cree Nation could be the home of a new aerospace manufacturing company.
Hapnot student earns Duke of Edinburgh award

Hapnot student earns Duke of Edinburgh award

Chloe Reitlo has joined exclusive and exalted company. The Hapnot Collegiate student was honoured with the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh International Award for academic and community excellence at a ceremony on Oct 31.
Details for Remembrance Day parade Saturday

Details for Remembrance Day parade Saturday

The annual Remembrance Day parade is the responsibility of Morley Naylor, Parade Marshall, and John Mensch, Sergeant at Arms, Branch#73 of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Northern Health Region reports $3.4 million deficit

Northern Health Region reports $3.4 million deficit

The Northern Health Region’s (NHR) expenses are up more than $1 million for 2017 when compared to the same time frame in 2016, according to a report released at the Northern Health Summit in Thompson on Oct. 24.
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