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It was a rollercoaster, it had deep lows and intense highs, but ultimately, it was a Flin Flon loss. Battlefords gave the Bombers their fourth regulation loss this year in an 8-6 thrill ride.

In a top-of-the-standings heavyweight tilt, score this one as a Flin Flon Bomber TKO. The maroon and white took a 5-3 victory on home ice in a fiery Friday night fight against the Battlefords.

The City of Flin Flon grew a little bit on paper last week, with city council approving the annexation of two areas, including the Flin Flon Airport and locations formerly operated by Hudbay.

Flin Flon and Creighton high school basketball teams continued with tournament play last weekend, heading south for three separate tournaments, winning one.

Some City of Flin Flon services are going to get slightly more expensive to use this year.

The Hapnot Kweens curling squad hit the ice at the Manitoba high school curling championships last weekend, playing a trio of games against tough southern competition.

That's more like it. The Bombers wore down Melfort Wednesday night, picking up a 3-0 win on the road against the Mustangs.

The Bombers' southern road swing - and their nine-game winning streak - came to an end Saturday with a 4-2 loss to Estevan.

The Bombers' success on the southern swing continued Friday, with the club getting their ninth straight win, beating Weyburn 4-2.

Two communities in the region are gearing up to host their annual winter festivals later this month, both on the same weekend.