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RCMP amalgamation changed, Snow Lake splits, Flin Flon, Cranberry Portage will still share

RCMP amalgamation changed, Snow Lake splits, Flin Flon, Cranberry Portage will still share

Manitoba RCMP have done an about-face on a controversial change from last year. Snow Lake will no longer share RCMP officers with nearby towns - but Flin Flon and Cranberry Portage will still share police.
Kids' events, film screenings, cabaret part of Culture Days week three

Kids' events, film screenings, cabaret part of Culture Days week three

Flin Flon Culture Days is rounding the corner into its third scheduled week, with a crowded schedule of arts, crafts and community events in the works.
wâhkôhtowin Trails group hopes locals will take a hike

wâhkôhtowin Trails group hopes locals will take a hike

A new set of walking tails is just the beginning for a new committee, aimed at getting more Flin Flonners out to see both their area’s nature and history.
Bridge demo work will start later this month: province

Bridge demo work will start later this month: province

A road and bridge used to connect a remote former quarry site and small cabin area will soon be demolished.
Lieutenant Governor comes north for official visit

Lieutenant Governor comes north for official visit

Manitoba’s representative of the Crown came north last week. Manitoba Lieutenant Governor Anita Neville took a special trip to the area to take in Culture Days events, making her first venture into the area since taking over the spot in 2022.
Heritage project continues mission of archiving Flin Flon history

Heritage project continues mission of archiving Flin Flon history

The Flin Flon Heritage Project got some time in the sun last week, presenting the group’s background and purpose at a public event. The project got a chance to show off what it has found and preserved during a Culture Days event Sept.
Local bus routes expand, while highway service to Winnipeg still stopped

Local bus routes expand, while highway service to Winnipeg still stopped

Bus routes both close to home and far away were discussed at a recent Flin Flon city council meeting.
Kings, Kweens soccer teams come up just short at zones

Kings, Kweens soccer teams come up just short at zones

Hapnot’s soccer teams took part in zone championships last weekend in Thompson, with both teams coming up just short of earning new banners.
Foran advancing with mine site build, exploration work towards Amisk Lake

Foran advancing with mine site build, exploration work towards Amisk Lake

Foran Mining is continuing work to expand its operations at the McIlvenna Bay mine site near Hanson Lake. The company is launching new surveys, putting up new buildings at the site and preparing to build a producing mine.
CAO Brown retires, will move to treasurer role

CAO Brown retires, will move to treasurer role

Lyn Brown is stepping down - or at least, taking a step back. The City of Flin Flon’s top administrator has officially retired from her seat.
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