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Former Flin Flon Bomber captain Ben Lanfermann will be taking his talents to university this fall. Lanfermann has committed to play for the University of Alberta Augustana Vikings for the 2018-19 season.

Sanctioned mixed curling is coming to Manitoba high schools, and Hapnot Collegiate could be getting involved.

Cole McCaig has joined the coaching staff and business branch of the Flin Flon Bombers. McCaig will hold two positions with the team. He will serve as the club’s new marketing coordinator, as well as an assistant coach.

Carson Lee has gotten closer than ever before to a world championship podium.

Six years ago, Delaney McIntyre was getting ready to graduate as one of Hapnot Collegiate’s most decorated athletes. Today, she’s hoping to make her name in professional soccer.

Justin Lies was one of 29 Manitoba players named to a provincial team for the 2018-19 Program of Excellence on June 19.

Flin Flon Bombers forward Mike Wong will be wearing Humboldt Broncos’ colours next season. The Bombers dealt Wong to the Broncos on June 25 in exchange for forward Jessie Young.

The newest signees for the Flin Flon Bombers include some familiar faces. Forward Matt Flodell officially inked a deal with the team on June 13.

A Flin Flon native will soon be back behind an NHL bench. Former NHLer Dean Evason will be an assistant coach with the Minnesota Wild next season. The team announced Evason’s signing on June 6. Evason was born in Flin Flon in 1964.

A northern Manitoba mine rescue team has earned the top spot in the province.