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Healthy North: Finding sources of inner strength

Healthy North: Finding sources of inner strength

We all face hardship in one way or another. Some may have tougher obstacles than others, but regardless of the differences, we all share a universal human connection in the fact that we all must face challenges.
Local Angle: Goof-offs in the classroom increase gender grade gaps

Local Angle: Goof-offs in the classroom increase gender grade gaps

It’s a question that respected publications, brainy academics and caring teachers have all tried to answer: Why do girls do better in school than boys? The Winnipeg Free Press confirms the existence of a “school gender gap” in which girls academicall
Northern Gardening: autumn lawn care key in cooler weather

Northern Gardening: autumn lawn care key in cooler weather

Although we have been experiencing hot weather into September, cooler weather is in the forecast, so this is a good time to have a good look at your lawn and plan for its fall care.

Local Angle: Reading public opinion imperative for local politics

Should Flin Flon city council have more input into how the provincial government spends dollars in and around the community? Mayor Cal Huntley thinks so.
Letter to the Editor: Physician assistants play vital role

Letter to the Editor: Physician assistants play vital role

Dear Editor, I am as concerned as anyone to read about the impact that the physician shortage is having on health care in Snow Lake (“Physician assistant in for vacationing doctor,” The Reminder, August 23).
Local Angle: News media should be scrutinized

Local Angle: News media should be scrutinized

Clunky footsteps rhythmically approach like bored fingers tapping on a desk. A hand grips the chain dangling from the darkness above the cold, rigid chair. A yank. A click. And then a glaring light.
Letter to the Editor: Here's a real blast from the past

Letter to the Editor: Here's a real blast from the past

Dear Editor, Here’s a bit of an ironic story you may be interested in.

Local Angle: Mayor Huntley avoids past administration's controversies

Sometime within the next year or so, Cal Huntley will have an important decision to make.

Letter to the Editor: number of local issues demand attention

Dear Editor, I’ve got so many things bugging me right now. The June bear shooting near École McIsaac School was just wrong.
Local Angle: Crime rates stay similar, but unsafe perception persists

Local Angle: Crime rates stay similar, but unsafe perception persists

Proud Flin Flonners point out that our community offers many advantages to current and prospective residents, from high-wage jobs to quality schools and services.
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