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Trip to specialized school helps expand world for deaf student

Trip to specialized school helps expand world for deaf student

A Flin Flon student with hearing deficits has had a prime chance to learn more about the world and how to communicate, thanks to a visit to a specialized school in Winnipeg.
Full event slate planned for National Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Full event slate planned for National Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Plans are in full swing for the Flin Flon Aboriginal Friendship Centre’s celebration for National Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Witness blanket exhibition opens at City Hall next week

Witness blanket exhibition opens at City Hall next week

Flin Flon's exhibit of a replica Witness Blanket will open next week at City Hall.
Born out of tragedy, Flin Flon Safe Grad continues on, over 40 years later

Born out of tragedy, Flin Flon Safe Grad continues on, over 40 years later

Over four decades ago, Dale Carriere - known by his friends and family as “Porky” - died in a car wreck on his way home from a graduation bush party. In the more than 40 years since, his family and dozens of volunteers have fought to make sure no other grads suffer the same fate.
Pile of ex-Bomber players pick up scholarships for next season

Pile of ex-Bomber players pick up scholarships for next season

Four more Flin Flon Bomber players will be playing hockey at university or college next season.
Hapnot prepares 28 athlete team for track and field provincials

Hapnot prepares 28 athlete team for track and field provincials

Manitoba high school track-and-field provincials are coming up this weekend in Brandon, and Hapnot Collegiate will be well represented.
Afternoon storm swamps Flin Flon, causes power outages, uptown boil water advisory, closed roads

Afternoon storm swamps Flin Flon, causes power outages, uptown boil water advisory, closed roads

Flin Flon is recovering after two deluges of rain Tuesday afternoon that flooded streets and basements, cut off power for hundreds of residents and led to a boil water advisory for uptown.
'Flonner heads out on months-long canoe paddle to Arctic

'Flonner heads out on months-long canoe paddle to Arctic

Over 100 days, almost 3,800 kilometres and four provinces or territories - Dave Koop is heading on the adventure of a lifetime. Koop is embarking on a months-long, one-man canoe trip that will take him from Flin Flon to well past the Arctic Circle.
Evacuation order lifted for Deschambault Lake, some residents able to return home

Evacuation order lifted for Deschambault Lake, some residents able to return home

Good news for Deschambault Lake. After having to leave last month due to a nearby forest fire, some residents now have the green light to head back home.
Kolt begins new post as City director for culture, community initiatives

Kolt begins new post as City director for culture, community initiatives

Crystal Kolt, now formerly the cultural coordinator for the Flin Flon Arts Council, has officially started her new job. Kolt is now the City of Flin Flon’s director of culture and community initiatives.
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