On June 24th, Thompson RCMP responded to a report of an assault where a 15-year-old male had been attacked by a large group of males, many of them carrying machetes, in an open area off of Duke Place .

The victim had been taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers attended to the area and located the scene of where the assault occurred.

Further investigation into this assault led to the arrest of three males, two of them youths (17,16) and an 18-year-old.

The 18-year-old, Zane Mercredi of Thompson, was charged with Aggravated Assault and remanded into custody. The two youths were released from custody for a future court date scheduled in Thompson.

Thompson RCMP continue to investigate as further arrests are anticipated.

 

The Northern Neighbors Foundation has distributed around $200,000.00 to assist in the firefighting efforts in Northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

 

Shylo Rogers explains where the money will be going. " First we started off with some relief funds to the fire departments. The fire departments meaning Flin Flon, Creighton, Denare Beach , Cranberry and Snow Lake. We distributed $200,000.00 to those departments for their immediate needs. What they were lacking, what they were missing and hoping to alleviate some stress financially off of those organizations." 

 

 

Northern Neighbors also donated $50,000.00 worth of groceries to the Lord’s Bounty Food Bank, so that the  evacuees could get some relief after returning from being away for a month. Northern Neighbors is now putting together a Flow Through Fund to raise money for local projects including mental health, community repair and community projects for the wildfire evacuees.

 

If you would like to donate you can go their facebook page or website northernneighbors.com.

The City Of Flin Flon held a community meeting on Thursday night at the Flin Flon Community Hall to update everybody on the current wild fire situation.

 

194 fire fighters from Flin Flon, municipalities across Manitoba and the United States were able to hold the fire off from entering the community and as a result no structures in Flin Flon or Creighton were lost.

 

Flin Flon Fire Chief Jason Kuras was quick to praise the skills of all the firefighters. " It went really well and I have an amazing group of people that are here all the time that are part of the Flin Flon Fire Department. They stepped up their game to a level that I don't think anybody thought was even possible. They put in excruciating long hours and did what ever was necessary and got the job done, on a scale that I don't think anyone in this province has ever seen. On top of that,  once we started to get resources in from the rest of the province it became a massive effort and everyone was so fantastick to work with. They were very excited to come up to the community and help out."

 

The fire is currently burning in the Neosap Lake area and crews continue to diligently work on the fire with more crews expected to fly in the next few days. The fire is still burning at around 370,000 hectares. Kuras says to expect smoke and hot spots off and on til the snow flies.

At this time the Northern Health Region has limited services in the Flin Flon area. The Flin Flon General Hospital Emergency Department has reopened to  provide core emergency services within the community. Please note the hospital is currently only offering emergency care. There are physician and nursing services on site, but there are no lab, X-ray, or inpatient services available at this time.

Shock and devastation have begun to sink in for residents of Denare Beach who have returned home to witness the devastation and loss first hand from  the result of a wildfire.

 

Denare Beach held a press conference at the Denareplex on Thursday afternoon which allowed the residents to show up and band together , as they continue to look for answers and support.

 

Jennifer Hysert who is a local resident who lost her home to the wildfire helped organize the press conference and is hoping the Saskatchewan Government gets the message.  " I want help and I want our government to finally step up to the plate and acknowledge that Denare Beach exists. I want them to acknowledge that we had potentially 300 homes burn and that there is disaster relief in our country for situations like this. We are faced with huge obstacles of removing everything that burned and then we have environmental issues. They won't allow us to rebuild or move anything or to start until they give us the go ahead. They are offering us no plan as to when that is going to happen , so we came together as a community to demand that help."

 

Joining Hysert at the podium on Thursday was local firefighter Paul Rossington, Denare Beach Mayor Carl Lentowitcz and Jordan McPhail from the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan.

 

Hysert says they will continue to lobby the Saskatchewan Government until they start to  get answers and support,  so they can start to move ahead.

Hudbay has made a significant donation towards the Manitoba Wildfire Relief program, through the Canadian Red Cross.

 

In response to the devastating wildfires impacting communities across Northern Manitoba including Flin Flon, Creighton and Denare Beach, Hudbay has donated $1.25 million dollars.

 

The contribution will go towards residents who have been affected by the wildfires and allocated in a wide range of areas.

 

They include, Evacuation Assistance including shelter, food and transportation for displaced individuals and families. support to help with the recovery and rebuilding process. Financial support for personal and household items. Mental Health and Wellness support, as well as support for local businesses. Community Resilience Projects and long term recovery preparedness.

 

If you would like more information on the Canadian Red Cross or would like to make a personal donation you can visit www.redcross.ca.

The evacuation notice for Denare Beach has been lifted as of today and the roadblock has been removed. All residents including seasonal can now enter the village.

 

The Village is asking to please have respect during this difficult time and to not trespass on private property. They are also asking any unnecessary traffic to refrain from entering the Village at this time.

 

If you are a returning resident they would like you to come to the Village Office between 9 and 4:30pm the rest of the week. You need to register and pick up your information booklet.

 

If you have structure loss before any cleanup can take place, the Ministry of Environment must complete an environmental assessment of the area.

 

The landfill is currently not approved by the province to accept any materials from devastadted areas.

 

A pre- cautionary boil water advisory is still in affect and phone lines are still down.

 

The Village of Denare Beach thanks you for your understanding and patience at this time.

 

 

It is a day that many people from Flin Flon have been very much looking forward to , that the mandatory evacuation has finally ended after 29 days.

 

Flin Flonner's are making their way back to the community as we speak and the City Of Flin Flon has done a fantastick job organizing buses to help get people home that don't have a vehicle.

 

Buses left Winnipeg just before 10am and will be picking up people at various places across the province.

 

Here is the schedule:  Dauphin- Super 8 Motel with load at 11:30 and departure at 11:45am.

 

Swan River- Centennial Arena Parking Lot with load at 1:45 and departure at 2pm.

 

The Pas- Wescana Hotel with load at 4:15 and departure at 4:30.

 

Expected arrival time in Flin Flon is 7pm.

 

On Saturday  at 6:00 am, Swan River RCMP received a report of an attempted theft of vehicle in progress at a residence located in the RM of Mountain.

The caller stated he was awakened by someone outside his home. When he went out to investigate, he located an unknown male seated in his vehicle. When confronted, a scuffle ensued with the caller being stabbed. The suspect then fled on foot.

Officers, along with EMS, attended to the scene and met with the victim who had suffered a non-life-threatening injury. He was transported to hospital where he was treated and released.

Patrols in the area failed to locate the suspect.

Approximately 30 minutes later, officers received a report of a suspicious male attempting to steal items from vehicles in Bellsite. The suspect description appeared to match the suspect from the stabbing earlier.


The investigation into these multiple reports of attempted thefts led to the arrest of a 34-year-old male later that evening when a caller reported a suspicious male being dropped off on Highway 10, near Bellsite.

RCMP have charged 34-year-old Clinton Duck, of Winnipeg, with numerous offences including Break and Enter, Robbery, Theft of a Motor Vehicle x2, Theft Under $5000 x2, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Obstruction and numerous Fail to Comply with Release Order Conditions. He was remanded into custody.

Swan River RCMP continue to investigate.

For any evacuees who have arrived from Creighton and Denare Beach as well as those coming back to Flin Flon, mental health services are being established.

 

A Wellnes bus will be in Creighton Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 am  to 4:30 pm and Friday at the Sportex between 8:30 and 10am.

 

A licensed practical nurse and social worker,  both trained in mental health support will be available. Remember you can also talk to someone over the phone at anytime by calling the healthline at 811.

 

A Welcome Center has been established at the Whitney Forum which will be able to assist people from Flin Flon, Creighton, Denare Beach, Cranberry etc to support mental health , public health and they have partnered with the Food Bank  to provide both perishable and non perishable food for people in need.

 

The hours will be 9am to 7pm Wednesday through Friday.

The mandatory evacuation order will be lifted in Flin Flon at 9am tomorrow.

The city has outlined their plan for getting people home.

 

Here is the latest from Flin Flon Deputy Mayor Alison Dallas Funk

 

Please take your time on the highway, it will be busy. Please do not stop on the highway to take pictures or hold up traffic. There are still fire crews out, and safety is our top priority.

 

We also need to be mindful of loss for our community members. Keep your travel to a minimum, and please be respectful of those who have lost property in our area.

 

The City is working to identify everyone who requires transportation home. Please email us at info@flinflon.ca. We are working with the Canadian Red Cross to reach people in Winnipeg, but we also recognize there are people scattered across the province, and we do not want anyone left behind.

 

There will be multiple coaches and departure times on Wednesday. Once we have all the muster points down, we will announce them tomorrow and let everyone know through our regular channels (Facebook, Instagram, Flin Flon Connect, Website).

 

When we evacuated, 588 people used transportation to leave Flin Flon. Right now, we only have about 300 accounted for, so we want to hear from you to ensure you are not missed.

 

We are having a Welcome Centre established at the Whitney Forum: it will be open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. We will have the Canadian Red Cross there to answer any questions.

 

We will also have disaster and recovery assistance from the Manitoba Emergency Association, who can answer some of your questions moving forward, as well as mental health supports, public health.

 

We have partnered with the food bank to provide both perishable and non-perishable foodstuffs and hygiene kits for everyone in the community, including Flin Flon, Creighton, Denare Beach, Cranberry Portage, etc. We have accommodated numbers reflecting the greater region.

A fair amount of rain and continued efforts from firefighters as preparations are going well for Flin Flon residents to safely return on Wednesday.

 

Here is the latest information from Flin Flon Fire Chief Jason Kuras.

 

Mandatory Evacuation Order Will Officially Lift June 25 + Wildfire Fighting Update, June 23, 2025, 12:14pm.

 

Fire suppression efforts are going exceptionally well, especially with the precipitation we received over the weekend.

 

The area of concern near East Trout Lake has been mitigated and is now “cold”. The northern area of town is considered “very stable”.

 

Mitigating the Mandy Lake Mine Road area is ongoing. Crews remain camped out and more personnel are being deployed to the area.

 

A burn-off on the northwestern shore of Little Athapap has helped mitigate the risk to the area.

 

Hot spots remain in the Little Spruce Area and down North Star Road, but infrared scans continue to detect them, and crews continue to control the situation.

 

We are starting to demobilize property protection in the cottage areas.

We are exceptionally pleased to announce that conditions allow for Council to officially lift the Mandatory Evacuation Order, effective June 25, 2025 at 9:00am.

 

We have been able to protect the whole city and most of the cottage country area.

 

You will still see smoke in the area, but all of these areas are being actively managed to protect the community and its residents. This may be the case for the next few months.

 

There are masks available for those who are sensitive to wildfire smoke.

 

Please remember that cottage country outside of Flin Flon city limits does not fall within the City of Flin Flon’s authority. Mandatory evacuation orders may persist outside of Flin Flon city limits.

All residents that are returning home from the wildfires  make sure you stop by the Village office  to register.

 

They want to make sure that everyone is safe and accounted for.

 

You can stop by throughout the day til 4:30 this afternoon. Their phone lines are still down , so you will need to come by in person  and pick up your information booklet.

 

The Town of Creighton has also reached out to Medcor from Alberta to assist with medical assistance and have added a mobile Nurse's station at the Sportex.

 

There is no doctor on site,  but there are local nurses to assist until the Regional Hospital is fully functional. This is open to the public and if you have ID and a health card please bring it, but not required if you don't have it.

 

They have access to some over the counter medications.

For more information please call. 1-403-783-9890

Deschambault Lake RCMP is asking the public to report sightings and information on the whereabouts of 26-year-old Maverick Eninew. 

 

On June 18th  Deschambault Lake RCMP received a report of an assault at a residence in the village.

 

Officers immediately responded and  determined an altercation occurred between two adult males. One of them had injuries described as serious and was declared deceased by EMS at the scene. He has been identified as 39-year-old Steven Michel. His family has been notified and victim services made available to them.

 

The adult male and the victim were known to one another.

 As a result, Maverick Eninew from Deschambault Lake, SK is wanted on warrant by Deschambault Lake RCMP for one count, second degree murder.

 

Maverick Eninew is described as:         

• Height: 5 ft 8 in
• Weight: 157 lbs
• Eye colour: brown
• Hair colour and style: black
• Other descriptors: flower tattoo on back of hand. He may be wearing a black baseball cap and black hoodie.

 

If you see Maverick Eninew, do not approach him. Report all sightings and information about the whereabouts of Maverick Eninew to your local 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.

There is going to be a public information meeting tonight for returning evacuees out of Creighton and Denare Beach.

 

It will take place at the Creighton Community Hall starting at 7pm with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency.

 

This will be a chance to ask questions with SPSA represenatives who will be in attendance.

 

It is important for any returning Saskatchewan evacuees to attend this meeting and trhere will be another meeting planned for a future date as well.

In Flin Flon, efforts continue in response to ongoing wildfires.

 

On Tuesday, Fire Chief Jason Kuras shared insights about the fire map and active hotspots in a video update. As scanning operations persist, more results are expected.

 

Warm weather has caused flare-ups at MacKenzie Point and Trout Lake, prompting ground crews and air support to take action.

 

Consultants are assessing the hospital's emergency room for re-opening requirements, with staff mobilizing to the city.

 

Clinic services are expected to resume in the community.

 

Emergency response teams, including the Office of the Fire Commissioner and Manitoba Wildfires, are collaborating to manage the situation.

 

While there's progress, a state of emergency and mandatory evacuation remain in place.

Deputy Mayor Dallas Funk and Councillor Eagle are on-site supporting food services and business efforts.

 

A call for critical businesses to return has been issued, and secondary business outreach will begin yesterday.

 

To learn more about restorative efforts in Flin Flon, call 204-271-1381.

The RCMP received a report of a missing woman from Thompson on June 3, and they are concerned for her well-being.

 

Cherilyn Weenusk was last seen earlier that day at a location on Brandon Crescent.

 

The 31-year-old woman is described as 4’10’’, 145 lbs, with brown hair & brown eyes.

 

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is strongly urged to contact Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6906 or leave a secure tip online at manitobacrimestoppers.com.

A family in Thompson is desperately looking for answers for a missing man who was last seen on May 11th.

 

Troy Gilbert Saultier, a 24-year-old, has been missing for nearly a month, last seen in Thompson, Manitoba.

 

He is described as 5’3” tall, 110 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. His family has been in contact with the RCMP, and Northern First Nations has been assisting in the search efforts.

 

With a province-wide wildfire emergency still in effect, his family worries that search efforts may be affected.

 

Anyone with information about Troy Gilbert Saultier is urged to contact the RCMP or leave a secure tip online at manitobacrimestoppers.com.

The residents from a number of northern Manitoba communities and First Nations have been evacuated from their homes due to raging wildfires.

While their physical well-being and safety was top of mind, their mental health is also a concern.

Dr. Adegoke Adelufosi, a psychiatrist with the Northern Health Region, shares some ways evacuees may exhibit signs of stress.

“For example, people may have difficulty with sleeping, so insomnia, anxiety that can manifest as distress or just panic attacks. Some may have even nightmares as part of the reaction and also depression.”

Adelufosi said these are normal reactions in the early stage of stress, but that for some who already have mental health issues or earlier trauma, these symptoms could become so intense that they may develop PTSD or major depressive disorder.

For those experiencing extreme anxiety or distress due to the wildfire evacuations, call the Mental Health intake at 204-677-5350.

Catch Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon to learn more about evacuation stress and the resources available.