President Dianne Russell chaired the meeting and mentioned that 80% of their clients have been personally contacted. Work continues with the Trails Association who just received a $500.00 donation from Hudbay to help pay for insurance.
They continue to work with the Main Street Revitalization Committee who are chairing a community cleanup this Saturday between 11 and 4 which will cover the entire community.
They received a donation from the Credit Union to hire two youths to clean and look after the flowers on Main street once a week. This group continues to work with the City for the beautification of Main street.
Fundraising continues for a roof over Pioneer Square with $7.000.00 being raised, with a goal of $20,000.00 in mind.
Doug Lauvstad who is the President of University College Of The North was the special guest speaker and was very optimistic on a lot of programs being offered in Flin Flon and the North.
UCN has been involved in a partnership with MPI which is an adult driving program happening all over the North. The focus is to improve road safety and allow all adults across the North to get their driver’s license. Right now there are driving instructors in Flin Flon, The Pas, Thompson, Churchill and they are looking to add more including Norway House.
The Diploma in Practical Nursing is going well with $4.5 million dollars being given to expand practical nursing in Flin Flon, Swan River and Thompson. $2 million alone for Flin Flon.
