Opinion

Flin Flon area residents generally have a lot of pride in their community. But confidence? Well, that can be another story.

Trevor Miller If the city wants an amicable agreement with area cottagers, that ship is in danger of sailing soon.

In early February of 2013, the empty holder on Elm Street’s Snow Sound building was filled with the sign of a company that was no stranger to Snow Lake – J.S. Redpath Ltd.

National Seniors Day is October 1. Our federal government is proud to pay tribute to our country`s seniors, who have helped make Canada a better place to live and continue to make valuable contributions to our communities, workplaces and society.

My priority now that Parliament is back in session is clear: to raise northern issues. Over the past few months I have visited throughout our region. I have talked to hundreds, if not thousands of constituents. I have listened to many concerns.

Flin Flonners who bemoan our low voter turnout now have another development to lament: low candidate turnout. Just seven men and women will be on the ballot to fill six seats on city council in next month’s civic election.

He faces an uphill battle in trying to unseat a popular incumbent, but Cal Huntley begins his campaign for Flin Flon mayor with some distinct advantages. Huntley’s chief asset may well be that he lost his council seat in 2010.

Portraits: past & present

Dear Editor, As President of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, I read with interest the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ latest report, “Manitoba Municipal Spending Watch.

Trevor Miller Looking at population trends in the area and the national trend away from traditional religious services, area churches will see a continuing decline in numbers.