The City of Flin Flon has entered into agreement with the Schist Lake, Big Island Cottage Owners Association for a Fire Protection agreement. This is a two year contract that will include all services that are available for residents in the City of Flin Flon.

 

This will include search and rescue, assistance in people’s homes and access to 911. Talks are to continue with Athapap and Bakers Narrows.

 

The City of Flin Flon has also submitted a proposal to the Disaster Financial Assistance program  for the Future Fires Events Project which is handled by the Company Ember Solutions out of Alberta.

 

They have agreed to come in and do a study of the Flin Flon area that will include a 100km radius. The City will be looking for funding or a grant to help cover the costs. This will piggy-back the work that has already been done including the purchasing of asset trailers to protect 250properties.

 

Councillor Mike Slipp commented about the newly formed Safety Committee and mentioned that they continue to meet on a regular basis and all the surveys have been completed.

 

They will go through the surveys and start to put together a plan moving forward. Slipp also mentioned that they have been able to get a lot of input from both groups and organizations on both sides of the border.

 

There was also a first reading on a bylaw to include Side by Sides, so they can go on designated routes as well as other all terrain vehicles.