Last Wednesday, The Pas RCMP received a report of an erratic driver on Highway 10, within town limits, who was driving at a high rate of speed.

 

Officers in the area located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The driver, and sole occupant of the vehicle, was observed and identified by police.

 

The suspect vehicle failed to stop for police and continued driving at a high rate of speed. Out of an abundance of caution, the suspect vehicle was not pursued.

 

The Pas RCMP were then notified by MFNPS officers that they were attempting to stop the same vehicle however the suspect refused to comply with police.

 

A pursuit was initiated by officers as the suspect had now run several vehicles off the road. With the successful deployment of a spike belt, the suspect vehicle was subsequently stopped and the driver arrested after a brief struggle. Several MFNPS vehicles were damaged as a result of being struck by the suspect vehicle in her attempt to escape.

 

The 43-year-old female driver, from The Pas, was turned over to The Pas RCMP where she remains in police custody. She will be remanded into custody on charges including Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Impaired operation of a motor vehicle, Refusal to comply with a breath demand, Uttering threats and Flight from police.

 

The Pas RCMP are asking anyone who may have witnessed this erratic driving behaviour to contact the Detachment at 204-627-6204.

Investigation continues.

 

The Flin Flon & Creighton Community Safety & Well-Being Survey is now open, and the City  wants  to hear from you.

 

City Councillor Mike Slipp explains why it is important to provide your feed back. " Well it is very important to fill these out and we have developed a Community Safety  and Well Being Committee. With that , the Canadian Centre For Safer Communities has taken part and helped us put together a safety plan for Flin Flon, Creighton and Denare Beach. This is funded by both Manitoba and Saskatchewan Justice. So this survey is to find out what people's experiences are with safety and well being  in Flin Flon, Creighton and Denare Beach. What is working well? Where are their Challenges and how can we continue building a stronger healthier community? 

 

All you have to do is scan the QR code on the poster to participate which is located on both the City of Flin Flon and Town of Creighton websites. It will only take about 20 minutes of your time to fill out and the deadline is June the 15^th.

 

Everyone who completes the survey will have a chance to win a $50.00 gift card.

 

Last Tuesday, Pukatawagan RCMP received a report of shots fired towards a home in the community. People were in the home at the time of the shooting however no injuries were reported.

 

The subsequent investigation has led to the arrest of two males, a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old, who were taken into custody without incident.

 

This incident occurred approximately 45 minutes after two males had been shot at and injured while operating a quad in the community.

Investigators believe this second shooting was likely a retaliatory incident.

 

It is now believed that all suspects involved in the two shooting incidents have been arrested.

 

Pukatawagan RCMP continue to investigate. 

The Flin Flon Chamber of Commerce held a public meeting last Thursday to talk about the current state of the Chamber and if it should continue in this area.

 

Becky Cianflone is the local  President and she was pleased with the turn out and feels positive going forward. " I thought the meeting was very well attended and I was excited for the crowd we had out. There was so much positivity in the room and people seemed very inspired for the future. I think there is a sentiment that we have a very strong business community and we are going to get organized and our voice is going to get stronger. So our Eexecutive is going take back a lot of the comments and information that we learned tonight. We are going to determine how often we can get folks together and start to put some projects in place and make some momemtum around some of these big issues facing our community."

 

25 people from different business’s showed up and there is definitely a feel that the Flin Flon, Creighton and Denare Beach business community want the Chamber to continue.

 

The Chamber has been involved in many different projects over the last 25 years and right now are an active partner with the Music On Main street, trying to put a roof on Pioneer Square, a shop local campaign as well as working with other Chambers across the province.

 

Due to elevated temperatures and dry conditions, the Town of Creighton is implementing burning restrictions to ensure public safety and community well-being, effective immediately.

 

All open fires are prohibited, existing burn permits are cancelled, recreational fires are not permitted, and fireworks and sky lanterns are prohibited.

 

Residents are advised to remove debris from around and underneath ATVs and UTVs after use. These measures protect individuals, property, and the community.

 

For further information, contact the Town of Creighton at 306-688-8253.

The Flin Flon Credit Union and Flin Flon Insurance kicked off a new season of community enrichment by awarding $12,500.00 in small grants to community groups and projects.

 

The first recipients for 2026 include: The Mile Zero Project – received $1,250 – to assist with the Smeaton to Flin Flon project which highlights the history and highlights of the Hanson Lake Road.

 

Flin Flon Lions Club – received $2,500 – to help provide for replacement of the Handi-Van. McIsaac Parent Advisory Council – received $1000 – to assist with the building of a sheltered outdoor classroom area. Creighton Recreation – received $2500 – for repair and improvements to Collins Street park.

 

Flin Flon Ski Club – received $2500 – to assist with replacement of a trail groomer. Cranberry Portage – Tourism – donation $2500 – for purchase of signage and marketing supplies to promote Cranberry Portages many popular regional events.

 

Since the FFCU created the Community Enrichment Program in 2020 it has now provided $135,250 in cash to local groups, events and businesses to help improve our community. The grant committee is made up of Board and Staff from both the Flin Flon Credit Union and Flin Flon Insurance and they work together to help support great community focused applicants.

 

Details on the program as well as the application form are available at www.ffcu.ca.

COUNCIL REPORTED RECEIVING A REQUEST FROM THE TROUT FESTIVAL FOR SUPPORT TOWARDS THE MONTH LONG FISHING DERBY IN A FORM OF PRIZES OR CASH, COUNCIL REFERRED THE REQUEST FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION.

COUNCIL DID APPROVE CREIGHTON PIZZA'S REQUEST FOR A PERMIT TO HOLD AN OUTDOOR EVENT ON THEIR PROPERTY JUNE 20th THIS YEAR.

COUNCIL AGREED TO DONATE $100 DOLLARS TO THE FLIN FLON FRIENDSHIP CENTER SUPPORTING THEIR NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY EVENT BEING HELD ON JUNE 21st.

COUNCIL ALSO AGREED TO AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO SIGN THE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE FLIN FLON ENVIRONMENT COUNCIL FOR RECYCLING PROCESSING SERVICES FOR 2026 WITH NO RATE CHANGE.

COUNCIL AGREED TO SEND MAYOR BRUCE FIDDLER AND ANY INTERESTED ALDERMAN TO THE SUMA COUNCIL SUMMER SCHOOL AUGUST 13-14 IN REGINA. THE MAYOR COMMENTED THAT IT'S VERY SELDOM THAT THEY OPEN THIS EVENT TO COUNCIL SO IT MIGHT BE A GOOD IDEA TO ATTEND.

 

 HE ALSO ACKNOWLEDGED THE GREAT TURN OUT FOR THE COMMUNITY BBQ AND AWARDS FOR THE FIREFIGHTERS ON MAY 21st.

The Flin Flon Lions Club will be holding their annual  Walk  For  Dog Guides this Sunday afternoon at the Flinty’s Boardwalk.

 

Jan Nichol talks about what the proceeds will be used for. " The Dog Guides  that they train include vision, hearing, mobility, seizure alert, Diabetes alert and Autism support and facility support. The dogs are worth $35,000.00 each but are absolutely free of charge to any Canadian who requires a Dog Guide. This is made possible only through fundraising and donations like we are doing this Sunday."

 

You can take part by picking up a pledge form at Northern Rainbow’s End. The walk will start this Sunday with registration at 10:30 am and the walk at 11. You can come and walk even if you don’t have a dog and hot dogs and drinks will be available for free for  everyone who comes out. There will also be free water and treats for the dogs.

 

Lots of prizes will be awarded and you can contact Neil or Jan for more information at 431-746-2346.

Due to elevated temperatures and extremely dry conditions, a fire ban is now in effect within the City of Flin Flon to help protect public safety and reduce wildfire risk.

 

Effective immediately:

 

• All open fires are prohibited and all existing burn permits are cancelled.

• Recreational fires are not permitted, including fires in approved fire pits.

• Fireworks and sky lanterns are strictly prohibited.

• Residents are encouraged to clear debris from around and underneath ATVs and UTVs after use, as dry debris can ignite and create a fire hazard.

 

Fire ban signage will be posted throughout the community today and will remain in place until the ban is lifted.

 

This fire ban will remain in effect until significant moisture is received and conditions improve enough to reduce wildfire risk.

 

The City of Flin Flon appreciates the cooperation of all residents in helping protect our community, property, and surrounding areas.

 

For updates and additional information, please continue to follow official City of Flin Flon communications and visit the Province of Manitoba Wildfire Update page:

 

https://www.gov.mb.ca/wildfire/index.html

Cumberland House RCMP are asking the public for help in locating a truck that is connected to an assault investigation.

 

Last Friday,  Cumberland House RCMP received a report of an assault at a residence in Mameek Subdivision in Cumberland House.

 

Officers responded and located an injured male. The male was taken to hospital by EMS with injuries described as non-life-threatening in nature.

 

Investigation determined a group of individuals attended the residence and assaulted the male victim. The group stole some of the male’s personal belongings, including his truck, and left the residence in the stolen vehicle. The stolen truck is described as a navy blue 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with Saskatchewan license plate 733 MLX.

 

The suspects are described as two males and two females.

 

Officers are asking anyone who has information about this incident, or anyone who sees a truck matching the stolen vehicle’s description, to please contact Cumberland House RCMP by calling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

 

Cumberland House RCMP continue to investigate.

The Village of Denare Beach is assessing the current recovery needs of the community from last year’s wildfires.

 

Updated Needs Assessment forms will be distributed by mail to all the residents of Denare Beach. Deputy Mayor Karen Thompson explains why it is important that these forms get filled out and returned a.s.a.p.

 

" Well it is important to do it because if you are still in need of assistance through the Provincial Disaster program,  or you require housing, it is important for those forms to be filled out. Otherwise we won't recognize that you are in need of those services, so it is very crucial that if you are in need to fill out those forms."

 

If you don’t receive a form in the mail you can pick one up at the Denare Beach Village office. Once forms are filled out,  you can return them to the Village Office or e-mail them to denarebeach@sasktel.net. The hours at the office are 9am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 1:30pm on Fridays.

AT THEIR MEETING EARLIER THIS WEEK THE FLIN FLON SCHOOL TRUSTEES AGREED TO SIGN THE MOU WITH THE USW LOCAL 9338 FOR THE CREATION OF AN AP/SUB CLERK POSITION BEGINNING IN THE 2026/27 SCHOOL YEAR.

SUPERINTENDENT TAMMY BALLANTYNE REPORTED SOME DATES OF IMPORTANCE JUNE 24 IS GRAD DAY FOR STUDENTS AT MANY FACES WITH JUNE 25 BEING AN ADMIN DAY AND MANY FACES AS WELL AS HAPNOT SCHOOL CLOSED. JUNE 26 WILL BE GRAD DAY FOR HAPNOT STUDENTS WHICH IS ALSO AN ADMIN DAY WITH ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED, AND JUNE 29 ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED. JUNE 30 IS THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR REPORT CARD PICK UPS.

TODAY WINGS OVER KISSISSING WILL BE TAKING THE GRADE SIX STUDENTS ON A FLIGHT WHICH IS AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE KIDS AND THE TRUSTEES GIVE A HUGE THANKS TO WINGS OVER KISSISSING.

BOARD CHAIR LESLIE FERNANDES REPORTED THAT THIS IS AN ELECTION YEAR FOR SCHOOL TRUSTEES AND IF YOU HAVE EVER HAD AN INTEREST OR QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A SCHOOL TRUSTEE VISIT THE MSBA WEB SITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

The Flin Flon Creighton Area SPCA is planning on running a lot of fundraisers this summer to help keep the doors open at the Shelter.

 

Their first big fundraiser is taking place this Saturday at the Gateway parking lot called the Dogs For Dogs Hotdog fundraiser which will take place between noon and 3pm.

 

Tanya Benoit mentions there will be no shortage of prizes available for everyone in attendance on Saturday. " We are going to have a couple different things happening that day. The first thing is we are going to be drawing for the raffle that we have put together with 8 major prizes. We are almost sold out, we have like 32 books left and all the prizes will be there to look at. There are tickets left over that you will be able to buy there too and all the prizes will be drawn  at 3pm. There will be a 50/50 going on and we will have Hot Dogs that were donated by the North of 53 CO-OP and Arctic Beverages donated a whole bunch of chips and pop that we will be selling for very cheap. For a purchase of a Hot Dog, chips and a drink you will be entered for a North Of 53 CO-OP gift card."

 

There will also be a Dodge Ram on display from Twin Motors where they will be filling the back of the truck with non monetary supplies including cleaning supplies, dog food, cat food and litter. Anyone who donates to this will get a chance to win a $100.00 gift card from the Tempo Gateway. 

 

There will be lots of other prizes and give aways throughout the day and the SPCA wants to thank everyone in the community for their continued support.

Yesterday, Pukatawagan RCMP received a report that two males, a 21-year-old and a 17-year-old, had been travelling on an ORV (quad), when they were shot at by an unknown person.

 

Both were suffering from gunshot wounds.

 

 RCMP issued an Emergency Alert to community residents requesting to stay indoors and report any suspicious activity to police.

A suspect has been identified yet remains at large. No further injuries have been reported.

Both victims were later flown to Winnipeg for further treatment.

The RCMP’s Emergency Response Team has flown into the community and, along with First Nation Safety Officers, are assisting in the search efforts for the suspect.

Pukatawagan RCMP continue to investigate. 

The Flin Flon Alliance Church will be holding a community Outreach barbecue and service in June at the Flin Flon Community Hall.

 

Claude Marais, the Pastor of the Alliance Church says they want to show the community that there is hope and support for people in need. " Last year we did a similar event which was very successful and the turn out was quite  huge. We want to build the momentum off that and share a message of hope. We will have some music, share some testimonies and afterwards we are going to bless people with a free barbecue. Then we will socialize with people and hear  where their hearts are and how and see how  we can be of service to the community."

 

The service will take place on Saturday June the 6^th between 10am and 2pm. All are welcome to come out and hear the message and enjoy a free barbecue afterwards.

 

The Flin Flon Chamber of Commerce will be holding a meeting this Thursday night called Chamber Forward to discuss the future of the Chamber  in Flin Flon as well as a number of other topics.

 

Chamber President Becky Cianflone has the details. " We have a couple of objectives for Thursday,  and one of them is to hear from local business people and community members about a few key questions. What drives our local economy,and are we well connected with our local governments? Are our communities business ready? The other piece we are going to talk about is what is a Chamber and importance of a Chamber? The Flin Flon Chamber specifically, what are some of the things we are involved with?"

 

The meeting will take place Thursday night between 6:30 and 8:30 pm at City Council Chambers , and will include a featured guest Chuck Davidson  the President and CEO of the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber will also be holding a full day AI Foundation Session at Flin Flon City Hall on Friday  between 9am and 3:30pm.

 

You need to pre-register and it will be $80.00 for members and $40.00 for non members and the cost will include lunch. For more information and to sign up you can email admin@cfgreenstone.com or call 204-687-6967.

Last Saturday, Thompson RCMP received a report of a vehicle having collided with a hydro pole on Thompson Drive North.

Additional calls began to come in that this same vehicle had been observed driving erratically in a nearby parking lot prior to the collision.

Officers attended to the scene and located the vehicle, with two occupants, which had sustained extensive damage after coming to a stop in the westbound lane.

The driver, a 56-year-old male from Thompson, was taken to hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The 53-year-old female passenger, also from Thompson, was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Thompson RCMP, with assistance of RCMP Traffic Services, continue to investigate.

 The Trans Canada Trail Association will be holding their first ever summit in Winnipeg June the 18^th and 19^th.

 

There are going to be lots of people and groups represented from all over the world  including Northern Manitoba with representatives from The Pas, Cranberry and Flin Flon.

 

Leslie Beck will be representing the Wahkohtowin Trails Committee for Flin Flon, Creighton and Denare Beach and will actually get the opportunity to speak and share details on the progress of trails in our area.

 

Beck says she is honored for the opportunity. " Actually I am just starting to get my stuff together and I didn't realize that my profile came up on their website. I have been contacted by Trails Magazine and the Winnipeg Free Press because they are excited about the topic of  adverse events affecting trails. I will be speaking about our trails and how they were affected by last year's and the year before's  fire event."

 

Travel Manitoba will be providing the funds for Leslie and others to attend the Summit. You can find out more about what is happening with the Wahkohtowin Trails committee by checking out their instagram page and attending their next meeting coming up early in June. Details will be released on location and time soon.

 

Cranberry Portage is preparing  for an exciting summer and will be opening up their museum,  hosting an AGM as well as holding a special celebration for Mary –Ann Playford at the museum grounds tomorrow night.

 

Barb Bragg is excited about their first big event to kick off the summer season. " So it is starting at 6:30, so we can have an open house, so people can come in and go through the museum. It might be their first time, it may be their first time since they were 12 years old. We have some very cool stuff going on including interactive virtual story pods and lots of different things  you may be interested in. At 7pm we will break for the AGM and we promise it won't be any longer than 30 minutes. Then at 7:30pm we are bringing everyone back to celebrate Mary Ann Playford who has been a volunteer with the museum for over 50 years. She was instrumental in creating the museum which officially opened in 2004, but she was doing work long before that."

 

Refreshments will be served and is open to anyone who would like to come out and enjoy the evening and officially  kick off  summer in Cranberry Portage.

 

The museum will be open for the rest of the summer from Wednesday to Sunday between 12 and 6pm. You can stay in touch with their facebook page and  by sending  an e-mail to cphmuseum@gmail.com.

The Town of Creighton hosted a community appreciation barbecue on behalf of the members of the Creighton Volunteer Fire Department last Thursday.

 

The event took place at the Creighton Sportex and was held in appreciation for the Creighton Fire Department and all the firefighters for their heroic efforts during last summer’s wildfires.

 

Creighton Mayor Bruce Fiddler presented all 30 members of the fire department with a special plaque and Creighton Fire Chief Dwayne Wenger accepted a picture on behalf of Mayor and Council.

 

There was a great turn out and the Town of Creighton would like to thank the CO-OP for donating the food and the Flin Flon Rotary Club for coming out and cooking the food.

On May 21st., Pelican Narrows RCMP received a report of an injured male at a residence.

 

Officers responded immediately and located the male. EMS arrived and declared the man deceased at the scene.

 

The death was determined to be suspicious in nature. Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit has taken carriage of the investigation.

 

The victim has been identified as 26-year-old Jaden Custer from Pelican Narrows. His family has been notified, and victim services have been made available to them.

 

Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit (HIU) are asking the public to report sightings and information on the whereabouts of 31-year-old Brett McCallum. He also goes by the name ‘Nigel McCallum.’  

 

Brett McCallum is wanted on warrant for one count, second-degree murder, following the homicide of 26-year-old Jaden Custer in Pelican Narrows, SK.

 

Brett McCallum is described as: 6 FT tall, 200 pounds, brown eyes and black hair.

 

 Other descriptors: scars on both forearms, crown tattoo on right hand, rosary and cross tattoo on left forearm, mole above right eyebrow

 

Brett McCallum is known to travel to the Prince Albert area, but his current whereabouts are unknown. 

 

Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit continue to investigate. 

 

If you see Brett McCallum, do not approach him. Report all sightings and information about the whereabout of Brett McCallum to police at 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com. 

Northland Ford is bringing back the Drive One For Your Community Event in support of the local SPCA.

 

This event will take place on Saturday June the 13^th from noon to 4:30pm and the dealership’s Mike Slipp would like to see the community’s support. " It is a great initiative by Ford that they have this Drive For Your Community.. All it is, you come in June the 13th from 12 to 4:30pm and take a test drive on any of the vehicles on our lot. We will donate $30.00 towards the SPCA for every test drive, so it is a great event that helps out the SPCA. It is simple, so  come out and take a test drive and we hope to raise $6,000.00 towards the SPCA."

 

This is the first time that Northland Ford has hosted the event in more than ten years and have raised money in the past for the Flin Flon Bombers, Flin Flon Minor Hockey, Minor Ball and Hapnot Collegiate.

After a two year absence the Adult Community Learning Centre in Flin Flon  will once again be offering a high school equivalency program known as CAEC, The Canadian Adult Education Credential.

 

Heather Jobes is the local coordinator and practitioner and provides the details. " The Canadian Adult Education Residual  is a high quality made in Canada education credential that replaces the GED in Canada. Employers, post seconday institutions and others can count on CAKE as a reliable indicator of Canadian Adult Level of Educational Achievement. The CAKE replaces the GED as the basis for the Manitoba High School Equivalency certificate and the Community Adult Learning Centre has worked since 2024 to regain testing. The Community Adult Learning Centre can now offer paper testing."

 

The Community Adult Learning Centre can help with the prep for the test as well as  English, Math , computer skills and any work prep that people may need. The next session will take place on June the 11^th and 12^th between 8:30 am and 4:30pm.

 

To sign up or  find out more you can call 204-687-3223.

On May 14^TH,  Flin Flon RCMP responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence located on Windsor Avenue.

 

Officers arrived on scene and found no concerns at this address. As the officers began to widen their search, a male, suffering from serious but non-life-threatening injuries, was located near the back lane. EMS was contacted who transported the victim, a 36-year-old male from Flin Flon, to hospital.

 

The investigation led officers to an address located on Whitney Avenue where it was determined that the assault had taken place outside this address.

 

Investigators believe a white pickup truck, with three to four occupants, had stopped near this location and assaulted the victim, who then fled the scene.

 

Flin Flon RCMP are asking anyone who may have information on this assault to contact the Detachment at 204-687-1422, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

 

Flin Flon RCMP continue to investigate.

 

The City of Flin Flon wants you to help improve the look of your business store front on Flin Flon’s Main Street.

 

They have extended the Business Storefront Improvement Grant until the funds run out,  as we hear more about the program from City Councillor Mike Slipp. " We are offering up to $10,000.00 grant per business and we will pay up to 50%. So if someone wants to take advantage of the full ten thousand, we will give the business an additional  ten thousand. This is to help dress Main street up and make the stores look great."

 

You can apply by going to the City’s website at cityofflinflon.ca and click on the Business Storefront Improvement Grant tab  and you can download the grant information kit. You can also go down to City Hall to pick up a copy of the grant.