We are only a few hours away from the 35^th annual Trout Challenge in Cranberry Portage with the Boat Parade, rules meeting and Penny Parade all  set to kick off the weekend activities tonight.

One of the organizers Wayde Roberts says things are looking really good for the fishing this weekend. " There is a shotgun start on Saturday and it looks like we have 41 boats and 82 fishers and there may be more. What happens is there will be the first start with the first 20 boats  that registered first will get to go. A few minutes later the second crew will go out and you go to your holes, find your spts and you fish all day and you are back by 4 or 4:30pm. You will need to take pictures of your fish and we will go over the proper way of measuring fish at our rules meeting. You just enter them on the Fish Donkey App, and we will find out the winners towards the end of Sunday."

You will be able to follow the leader board at the end of each day by clicking on the Fish Donkey App. Besides the fishing , there will be all kinds of events for you and the family to enjoy throughout the weekend with a full schedule of events on the Cranberry Portage Manitoba page on Facebook.

Chadwick Consulting Ltd. is working with the Government of Manitoba to develop a Labour Force Development Strategy for Northern Manitoba, and want to hear from people who live, work, study and are connected to the north.

This input is critical to helping shape how training and workforce opportunities can be strengthened across Northern Manitoba, including the issues that matter most to you.

To participate in the survey, scan the QR code or visit: surveymonkey.com/r/NorthernMBLabourforce .

If you have questions or would prefer to provide feedback in another way, please contact Chadwick Consulting Ltd. at info@chadwickconsulting.ca.

August is upon us and the Norva Centre in Flin Flon will be busy with lots of exhibits and projects for the public to view and sign up for.

Interim Gallery Manager Laura Bryson provides the details. " Right now we have Gerry Hamm's exhibition titled Art On The Borderline and it is on til August the 26th. This Saturday stop by and see us at the Cranberry Market and we will also be open at the centre from 10 to 4. You can come by and view the exhibition and art work by local artists.August the 12th we have a kid's workshop put on by our summer student for ages 7 to 12 from 1 to 2:30 where the kids will make Egg  Carton Animals. August the 13th we have Tanya Georgie teaching an Adult Felting Class which is new for Norva."

August the 19^th there will be a Caribou Tufting class being run by Theresa and Janelle Wride for anyone 16 and up and will cost $50.00 to take part in.

If you are interested in signing up for any of these events you can register by calling Norva at 204-687-4237 or stop by their Gallery at 177 Green Street.

Metis Nation Saskatchewan is going to be making their way to Denare Beach.

They will be in the community on Wednesday August the 12^th  between 10am and 3pm near the Water Treatment Plant.

They have a lot of activities planned including Fishing, Nature Walk and Scavenger Hunt, Voyageur Games, Metis Arts and Craft and Bannock Making.

Every child that comes out will also receive a Cultural Gift Bag.

You can register by scanning the QR code on the poster on the Village of  Denare Beach Facebook page.

The Pas RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Chad  Smith who is Wanted for charges stemming from an assault.

He is described as 6’0” tall, approximately 160 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.

Smith is known to frequent Wanless and Young Point in addition to The Pas.

If you have any information on his whereabouts please contact The Pas RCMP detachment at 204-627-6204.

Just one  more day  before the 35^th annual Cranberry Trout Challenge kicks off tomorrow night with the Boat Parade, rules meeting and Penny Parade.

There will also be two days of fishing on beautiful  Lake Athapap, an Artisan Market, kids activities, return of the Cranberry Challenge, a Beach Volleyball Tournament and a lot of other great events.

More exciting news,  as the committee have announced another new event for the weekend  and Barb Bragg provides the details. " We have been thinking about this for some time and it is fianally going to happen. We have an 18 ft TIPI which is going to be erected on Thursday night in time for the Market on Saturday. It is going to be a visible sign of our appreciation of  the cultures we have here in Cranberry Portage. On Market day from 12 til 1, Granny Willow is going to have her puppets in the TIPI and will be providing stories and teachings."

Then between 1 and 2pm they invite anyone who would like to join them to come in and help create some Sage Bundles that will go inside the TIPI. This will be a new feature throughout Cranberry’s summer at the Museum grounds.

If you are thinking about registering a fire-arm there will be another Possession and Acquisition two  day training course coming up in September.

Ryan Gray is the Instructor and he explains the course outline. " The purpose is just to familiarize people with firearm safety and what is involved with it. Taking the course will allow you to purchase, sell and inherit firearms and the ammunition that go's with it."

The course will take place on Friday and Saturday September the 11^th and 12^th at the Creighton Community Hall. The course fee is $175.00 and there are only 10 spots available.

You can register by contacting Ryan at 204-687-3163 or kanvasback5253@gmail.com.

Last Friday,  Flin Flon RCMP attended to a female who had walked into the detachment after an apparent assault.

The victim told police she was walking home from a convenience store when she was attacked and then provided details and a description about the male suspect.

The 32-year-old female was treated for her injuries by officers until EMS arrived.

Patrols were immediately conducted and information was received the suspect was at a residence on Hapnot Street.

Upon their arrival, the suspect was seen running from the home, a short foot chase ensued, and the suspect was arrested without further incident.

Taylor Robinson, 22, from Flin Flon was charged with the following:

• Assault causing bodily harm

• Resist/obstruct peace officer

He was remanded into custody.

Heading into August there is  lots happening at the Flin Flon Public Library including their TD Summer Reading Club every Wednesday.

Library Administrator Lisa Slugoski has more. " So this Wednesday we have TD Summer Reading Club's Splash In Event. We still have registration available and you can register by e-mailing ffplyouthintern@gmail.com. It includes stories, crafts and kid's get a snack. Then starting on August 5th we have Swampy Adventures, August the 12th we have Mermaids In Magic, August the 19th it is Puddle Jumpers and coming up on August the 26th will be our wrap up and that is a Pirate Teasure Hunt."

Slugoski would also like you to apply for the Library’s Libby App, which is an App that comes free with your Library Card that will give you access to over 56,000  digital titles. These are E- Books and E-Audio Books available 24-7. There is automatic returns and no late fees.

Find out more by going to the Library website at flinflonpubliclibrary.org and fill out the online membership form under info.

 Flin Flon’s big music gathering, Blue Berry Jam will kick off one week from this Friday  at the Flin Flon Camp Ground up by the Station  Museum.

One of the biggest challenges  in hosting this event is making sure there are enough volunteers,  and Elly Spencer tells us they are still looking to fill a lot of spots. " We do need volunteers and we need volunteers in practically every area. We need people at the gate, the Wine Bar, the Beer Bar and folks to help keep all the visitors to Blue Berry Jam safe. So we need folks who will be Event Staff and who will help out with Security. We do have Security Guards coming in but we need people to help out with that. We just want to make sure that everyone is safe throughout the Jam."

Another area that Spencer says they will need help with is the setting up and tearing down, including the Thursday before and the Monday after the Jam. There will be tents that need to be set up all over the Camp Ground and then taken down once the event is over.

If you are interested in volunteering this year you can go online to the Blue Berry Jam website at flinflonblueberryjam.ca. You can also contact Elly Spencer at 431-746-4880.

On July 25^th , Cross Lake RCMP were notified of a 36-year-old missing female.

Dixie Richard, 36, was last seen on July 18^th  in Winnipeg, after she arrived in the city for an appointment. No one has heard from her since, and it is unknown if she made it to her appointment.

Police believe she is still in Winnipeg.

Her family and RCMP are concerned for her wellbeing.

Dixie is described as 5’1” tall with a thin build and long black hair. She was last seen wearing a black tank top, black leggings, black Nikes and carrying a black cross body bag. She also may be wearing a baseball cap.

If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Dixie, please contact the Cross Lake RCMP at 204-676-2600.

The Public Works crew will be repairing another water leak on East Whitney street and replacing an additional fire hydrant in the Trailer Court.

They will also begin painting crosswalks in the community , starting in the Uptown area and  the school zones to improve visibility and pedestrian safety ahead of the upcoming  school season.

Ground utility work will begin between the Primary Health building and Flin Flon Community Hall. This work is part of the underground water and sewer infrastructure required for the new RCMP Detachment under construction.

Construction of the new Pine Avenue Bridge Replacement project is expected to begin in August. The City will continue to provide updates as we get closer to the projects start date.

Continue to follow all the updates and details at cityofflinflon.ca or the City’s Facebook page.  

The Village of Denare Beach has announced their By-Election Day for Mayor which  has been set for September the 2^nd.

A new Mayor needs to be elected to fill the vacancy of long time Mayor Carl Lentowicz who passed away in February. Carl had been the Mayor in Denare Beach since 1997.

Nomination Day is tomorrow Wednesday July 29^th.

The criteria to run is being at least 18 years of age on the day of the election, is a Canadian Citizen at the time of the election, has lived in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months immediately preceding the date which he/she submitted the nomination paper. The person seeking nomination will also have to of lived in the Municipality for at least 3 consecutive months,  immediately preceding the date on which he/she has submitted their nomination paper.

The Nomination Packages  are available for pick up at the Denare Beach Village Ofice for anyone wishing to run for Mayor.

Hudbay Minerals has become the inaugural top-tier sponsor of this year’s Central Canada Mineral Exploration Convention, or CCMEC.

The company is the first to support the convention’s new highest sponsorship level, known as Au79Rush, recognizing Hudbay’s long-standing mining heritage and commitment to the region.

Vale and Rodren Drilling have also signed on as sponsors at other newly created levels.

Convention organizers say the sponsorship highlights growing confidence in the event, which brings together industry leaders, Indigenous partners, governments and suppliers.

CCMEC takes place November 2nd and 3rd in Winnipeg, with organizers reporting trade show booths are already 70 per cent sold.

There are going to be some special guests at the Creighton Spray Pool tomorrow afternoon for Party In The Park.

Creighton Rec Director Lindsay Shirran tells us who will be showing up. " It will be a special Water and Boat Safety edition. We will be happy to welcome an RCMP Constable who will be on site to share some water and boat safety information. He will also have some hand-outs and he will have some great Water Safety Awareness  prizes available. He will also be there to show you a proper fit for Life Jackets and things like that. We will also have our  music and sound from DJ Drey from Amisk Sounds."

There will also be games, face painting, bubbles and prizes. The event is free and takes place between 1 and 3:30pm. Creighton Rec is happy to partner up with the RCMP to provide information to the public.

The Town of The Pas, Rural Municipality of Kelsey (including Cranberry Portage and Wanless), Town of Swan River, City of Flin Flon, and Town of Snow Lake have developed the Northwest Manitoba Immigration Initiative (NWMII) under the guidance of the Province of Manitoba. The objective of this Initiative is to retain, recruit and select skilled workers to help meet both the immediate and long-term labour market needs of the region.

Applicants will be selected based on their skills and alignment with the labour market demands of local employers. While participants are welcome to live and work in any of the participating communities, the program’s goal is to strengthen the regional workforce as a whole.

It is important to note that if an applicant qualifies and receives a Community Letter of Endorsement, this letter serves only as a recommendation. The NWMII program does not have the authority to approve applications. All decisions regarding invitations to apply and possible nominations are made solely by the Province of Manitoba.

The first intake is open now and will close  July 31^st.

The biggest weekend of the year is set to hit Cranberry this Saturday  with their 35^th annual Trout Challenge on beautiful Lake Athapap.

Besides the fishing, there will be a lot of other events for you and the family to enjoy as we hear more from Barb Bragg.  " On Saturday there are all kinds of kid's games, casting contests, horshoe and crib tournaments put on by the local Metis Federation. We will also have Beach Volleyball and a Beer Garden from 12 to 8pm and a food vendor in the park both Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Of course on Saturday,  it is our last Artisan Market of the year and we already have 65 vendors registered and that is a home-made market. It happens from 11 to 3 on Saturday and it is going to be fantastick."

There will be lunch and  live music from the band All Fired Up. They are also trying something new for the Artisan Market with a shuttle organized from Flin Flon to Cranberry for the Artisan Market. This is for Senior’s who may not be able to access a car and drive to Cranberry.

On Holiday Monday they will also resurrect an old event, the Cranberry Portage Challenge which is a carrying of canoes over the Portage trail. It will be a  small canoe race then the Portage which is 2.3km. It will end at the park with some activities there for both youth and adults.

For more information on these events you can go to cranberryportagemanitoba on Facebook.

For the second straight year a group out of Laronge is bringing a Virtual Bible School to the Alliance Church in Flin Flon. This is open to kids between the ages of 5 and 13 and Pastor Claude Marais explains what will be happening over the 4 days.

" They will have approximately an hour of lessons and an hour of interaction and an hour of play. So it is for ages 5 to 13 and it is educational in every way. Even the interactions and the games they play are all educational."

Snacks and refreshments will be supplied to all the children who sign up and the theme of the school is  Armor Quest  which will focus in on God’s Protection.

It is free to attend but there  is a registration deadline of Friday July 31^st, with the school starting on August the 4^th. You can sign up by contacting the Flin Flon Alliance Church at 204-687-8498.

COUNCIL REPORTED RECEIVING A REQUEST FROM THE SASKATCHEWAN FEDERATION OF POLICE OFFICERS FOR SUPPORT OF THEIR EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE THIS YEAR FOCUSING IN ON SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS. COUNCIL SUPPORTED THE GUIDE LAST YEAR AND AGREED TO PURCHASE AN AD THIS YEAR AT A COST OF $225 DOLLARS.

A REQUEST WAS ALSO RECEIVED FROM DUFRESNE FURNITURE IN PRINCE ALBERT PROPOSING A COMMUNITY-FOCUSED SALES EVENT TO HELP FAMILIES IMPACTED BY LAST SUMMER'S WILDFIRES REFURNISH THEIR HOMES. MAYOR BRUCE FIDDLER SUGGESTED COUNCIL TABLE THE REQUEST FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION.

COUNCIL PASSED A MOTION TO SEND MAYOR BRUCE FIDDLER TO THE NORTHERN AND FIRST NATIONS ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION WITH MPS AND MINISTERS BEING HELD JULY 27th IN SASKATOON.

A MOTION WAS ALSO PASSED TO INCREASE THE CURRENT MINIMUM WAGE FOR SUMMER STUDENTS FROM $15.35 AND HOUR TO $16.00 AN HOUR.

On July 22^ND , at approximately 3:30 am, Flin Flon RCMP received a report of a break and enter in progress at a residence in Schist Lake.

Creighton RCMP officers were called in to assist. When they arrived on scene, they located shattered glass by a door that connects to the basement.

Police notified the female resident, who remained upstairs, that they were entering the home and found a male asleep in a bedroom downstairs.

The male was arrested without incident while the resident was not physically harmed.

A 41-year-old male from Flin Flon was charged with multiple offenses including Breaking and Entering With Intent and Mischief Under $5,000.00- Damage To Property.

The male was remanded into custody and Flin Flon RCMP continue to investigate.

Summer is in full swing and there is lots going on with the Flin Flon Arts Council as they are preparing for a busy August.

Interim Executive Director Jon Davis has more. " The Arts Council, we just hired a few new students to help out at the Emporium and now that we have some more people we are gearing up for the Blue Berry Jam. After that we are still in works for the Under Ground Opera, a outfit that comes in from Winnipeg. We have started the Summertime Serenade at Aurora Pine and Bistro. What that is, we get some grant funding to help support our local musicians."

The Summer Time Serenade will take place at the Aurora and Pine Bistro  on  Flin Flon’s Main Street every Thursday night throughout the Summer starting at 6pm.

For more information on what’s happening with the Arts Council you can stop by their office at the Flin Flon Community Hall, Monday through Friday 9am to 3:30pm. You can also go to their website at flinflonartscouncil.ca.

A male has been charged in relation to a shooting in La Ronge.

On July 18^th,  La Ronge RCMP received a report of a firearm discharge on Cook Crescent.

Investigation determined a vehicle approached a residential property. Several occupants exited the vehicle, and an altercation occurred between them and an individual at the property. During the altercation, a firearm was discharged, injuring a female who remained inside the vehicle. She was transported to hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening in nature.

As a result of investigation, La Ronge RCMP arrested an adult male at the residence. Officers also located and seized a firearm near the property where the incident occurred.

In relation to this investigation, 36-year-old Jonah Ratt from La Ronge, is charged with multiple offenses including unauthorized possession of a firearm.

Jonah Ratt appeared in La Ronge Provincial Court on July 20^th.  He is scheduled to appear next on August 17^th.

Women across the North will have local access to breast cancer screening services this summer.

CancerCare Manitoba’s BreastCheck mobile screening clinic will be making stops in both Flin Flon and The Pas.

The clinic will be in Flin Flon from now to August 7th at the Flin Flon Primary Health Care Centre on North Avenue.

It will then travel to The Pas from August 10th to the 27th, offering appointments at The Pas Health Complex.

Women between the ages of 45 and 74 can book a screening appointment by calling 1-855-952-4325.

Health officials say regular mammograms are important because they can detect breast cancer early, sometimes before symptoms appear, improving treatment options and outcomes.

We are just a few days away from a musical  get together at the Creighton Pizza Parking Lot called Slice Of Rock.

One of the organizers,  Katie Keramydas is looking forward to sharing their parking lot with some aspiring musicians and holding this  event for the community. " This has been something we have talked about the last couple of years actually with Reagan from Rock-Kut. Different things came up and we wern't able to have this event til this year. So we are going to have a parking lot concert and tickets are $25.00 each and we are selling them at three different locations , the Orange Toad, the Hooter and Creighton's Pizza."

Tickets will also be available at the gate which will open up at 7:30 pm this Saturday. There will be a 50/50 with proceeds towards the Trout Festival. Proceeds from ticket sales will go towards Rock Kut to help replace some of their recording equipment which was lost in last summer’s fire in Denare Beach.

The featured bands will include Rock-Kut, Copperbelt  and Modern Rock, plus a delicious menu with lots of tasty treats.

Concerned citizens from Flin Flon, Creighton and Denare Beach held a peaceful march down Main Street on Tuesday night before making their way to City Hall to attend the City Council meeting.

These residents are concerned about the loitering and crimes being committed on Main Street and are looking to the Mayor and City Councillors for answers.

Mike Slipp spoke on behalf of the newly formed Community Safety Committee and mentioned how they were able to partner up with the Canadian Centre For Safer Communities who sent out a public survey.

Slipp said the results should be ready by October and then they will put a plan together. The City is looking to have a presence on Main Street and are looking to hire a couple of By- Law Officers and are open to any suggestions this group may have.

They are also looking to put up more cameras in the community.

Alison Dallas Funk is pleased with how the Infrastructure is going and commented about the new sidewalks on Main Street. They were able to get the funding from a 2.2  million dollar grant and will be adding more sidewalks by Rotary Park, the 100 stairs and over by the East Street Apartments.

Paving around town will also start soon and the work on the Pine Street Bridge will start in two weeks.

If you were impacted by the 2025 Saskatchewan Wildfires, more in person support is going to be available in August.

In person support will be available at the Creighton Sportex Lounge between August the 12 to the 14^th and 17^th to the 19^th from 9am to 4pm.

Support will be available for mental health, insurance questions and available housing.

You can also access Virtual Case Management Support Monday through Friday between 9am and 4pm by phoning 1-800-863-6582 or skrecoverysupport@redcross.ca.

Further information is available at redcross.ca/2025saskatchewanwildfires.

The Pas Kameesak has a new Member of the Legislative Assembly; Jennifer Flett won the seat in yesterday’s election with a landslide victory.

The riding has had a long-standing NDP stronghold, and yesterday's election results reflected that when Flett won with 75% of the vote coming in favour of the NDP.

Former MLA Amanda Lathlin held the seat for over a decade before her passing back in March.

Flett captured 2,635 votes, PC candidate Edna Nabess had 616 votes, Liberal Candidate Dan Quesnel took in 165 votes, and Wally Daudrich of the Keystone Party finished last with 105 votes.

There was over a 35% voter turnout in the constituency.

The NDP currently hold 34 seats in the Manitoba Legislature.

The Northern Gateway Museum is open in Denare Beach and they are planning a lot of special events to show case the history of the Village and museum.

One of the events that they are planning is Geology Day this Sunday featuring Geologist John Pearson who will be at the museum to answer questions and give a presentation.

Les Oystrick provides some details on John Pearson’s background. " John was a resident mining recorder in the Creighton office at one time and has worked with a number of mining companies over the years. He has built up an extensive amount og knowledge and is willing to share that knowledge as much as can be shared in a presentation at the museum. The topic of the day will be the volcanic activity that really is the reason why Amisk, Beaver Lake is where it is and what it is."

It takes place between 1 and 7pm this Sunday and John will have his official presentation at 2pm. The museum will be holding other special events this Summer as well,  including the Saskatchewan Archaeological Society who will be visiting the museum on August the 28^th.

There will be a Municipal Election in Flin Flon on October the 28^th.

Prospective municipal election candidates must register with the City of Flin Flon during the registration period before they may begin to accept contributions, incur expenses, fundraise, or borrow money for their campaign.

The City of Flin Flon is now receiving candidate registrations between now and September the 22^nd at City Hall at 20 First Avenue in Flin Flon during regular hours of business.

To obtain a registration form, contact the Senior Election Official at Phone:1-833-210-6435 Ext. 509

There is lots going on this summer at the Norva Centre in Flin Flon including an exhibition featuring a local artist tonight.

The Norva Centre’s Laura Bryson tells us what’s happening. " We have an exhibition going on right now called The Long Goodbye by artist Karen Clark. The event is on til July the 28th, but she is having an artist talk starting at 7pm tonight. This should be exciting and it is all about the company and she was able to get on the site and take lots of pictures, so her body of work is all untailed about that. We also have at Norva, 4 pieces being exhibited by artist Donna Champaigne . Donna was also exhibiting with Jan Modler and Greg East at the Cumberland Gallery at the Saskatchewan Legislature and she is also going to hold an Artist Talk on July 29th at 7pm."

Another event you can sign up for is the return of their Paint Night happening on Friday July 31^st from 7 til 10pm. Cost is $50.00 and all supplies are included. To register you can e-mail Norva at norvacentre@gmail.com.

UCN is proud to celebrate the successful completion of the 9th cohort of the Mining Readiness Program, delivered in partnership with Hudbay and the Northern Manitoba Sector Council.

Nine students from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Moose Lake, and the Coromont area have completed the program and have been offered full-time employment opportunities with Hudbay in Snow Lake.

Through hands-on training, industry partnerships, and pathways to employment, programs like Mining Readiness help create opportunities for people in Northern Manitoba  to build careers and continue contributing to their own communities.

Congratulations to all graduates on this achievement and the exciting next step in their careers.

The transformation at Camp Whitney continues as they continue to recover from a fire that took place a couple of summer’s ago.

The Director of Works and Operations for the City Of Flin Flon,  Mike Funk   is very pleased with the progress that is being made. " It is going amazingly well, I was very surprised and excited to see the progress when I was out there last week. Our main cook building is assembled, the structure is up and everything looks really good. When you go around that building,  there will be a full wrap around deck and the larger side of the deck will be facing the lake. We have essentially taken that building and turned it 90 degress, so it is going to be facing the water, which the other building didn't have. What we have also done is  built a proper water building. One thing  that we did make a small change on was the first cabin which  now is larger and more accessible." 

They have also built two additional cabins that were destroyed in the fire. Funk also mentioned that if the progress continues to go well they hope to re-open for the summer of 2027.

There is still a lot of cleanup that needs to happen including material that needs to be cleaned up from the fire including walk ways, electrical and plumbing that are hidden under some debris.

You can continue to follow the progress of Camp Whitney on the City of Flin Flon website at cityofflinflon.ca or their Facebook page.

Last Thursday., Thompson RCMP were dispatched to a fight in progress outside a business on Public Road.

Officers from the Thompson Crime Suppression unit as well as General Duty responded immediately and were updated that the suspects fled the scene in a vehicle, while a male victim  left the scene with minor injuries in a taxi after spraying the others with bear mace.

Patrols were conducted and the suspect’s  vehicle was located in the parking lot of a separate business with four occupants.

A subsequent search of the vehicle produced a large amount of Canadian currency, a scale, five smart phones as well as bear mace.

Draiden McDonald, 25, from Nelson House, who also had an outstanding warrant of arrest, was remanded and charged with multiple offenses including possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose.

Hayden Duvall 19, from Winnipeg, was remanded and charged with following multiple offenses including carrying a concealed weapon.

A 39-year-old female from Thompson, and 19-year-old Heston Parisien from Nelson House, each face charges of Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and Assault with a weapon.

Parisien faces additional charges of Fail to comply with release order x3 and was remanded into custody.

The female was released on an Undertaking.

Thompson RCMP continue to investigate.

Blue Berry Jam continues to prepare for their big weekend coming up in early August and received some exciting news about a contest that is running in Southern Manitoba.

Crystal Kolt has the details. " We are really excited to be able to have CBC  partner up with Blue Berry Jam this year for a travel package. This is for people in Southern Manitoba to try to win and be able to come to Flin Flon for Blue Berry Jam's music gathering. Part of the package includes a trip for two from Calm Air, so a big shout out to them. We also want to thank the Victoria Inn for getting on board,  and helping sponsor this partnership to allow people to come to our beautiful  community and experience Blue Berry Jam."

Blue Berry Jam is still looking for volunteers and still have room for a few more vendors, so if you are interested and would like to find out more  you can reach out to flinflonblueberryjam.com.

There is a volunteer forum on the website that you can fill out.

RE-UZ-IT in Flin Flon made a couple of donations to two local fire departments on Thursday.

A cheque was presented to the Denare Beach Fire Department for $2000.00 to help purchase a new sprinkler. Another $2,000.00 cheque was also presented to the Cranberry Portage Fire Department on behalf of the estate sale for the Schubert family.

Kathy McCormick presented the cheques and mentions how they became involved. " The idea for a Sprinkler Fundraiser came from a fire fighter in Denare Beach. As you know, we opened the building and we donated what ever people  needed from the fire. The fellow that was in the building, I looked at him and said People have been giving us funds towards the items we are donating to them which I didn't expect to receive. I said what does your Fire Department Need? He said, you know we don't have spriklers, we need sprinklers. I said Ok and that is how the Sprinkler Fundraiser came about."

A total of $4000.00 was donated to our local fire departments with the Flin Flon Fire Department receiving $2000.00 last September during their Boot Drive and the Creighton Fire Department also received $2000.00 last November.

Community Futures Greenstone  will be holding a Children’s Business Fair on Friday July the 31^st in Cranberry as part of the Cranberry Trout Challenge weekend.

Greenstone’s Becky Cianflone looks forward to holding this event in Cranberry for the first time. " In conjunction with the Cranbery Portage Trout Challenge, they have their boat parade that night for the anglers that are coming into the community. So we are loking to run our Children's Busines Fair and we will have kids set up at the Cranberry Portage Museum Grounds from 3:30 to 6:30 pm. They will be selling different products that they have created and we really encourage the community to come out and support them."

Cianflone also mentioned that they are hoping to build off the momentum that they had with a successful Children’s Fair in Creighton a few weeks ago. You can register by calling 204-687-6967.

There is also information on the Facebook page.

An idea was created by former Flin Flonner’s on how they could step up and help people who lost their homes or cabins to the 2025 wildfire.

A project named Art Unexpected has been started where they will donate a piece of art to anyone who was affected by these  wildfires in the Flin Flon, Creighton and Denare Beach areas.

To date over 200 pieces of art have been donated from artists all over Canada.

If you would like to receive some art you can register at Denare Beach Village Office at 306-362-2054 or denarebeach@sasktel.net.  Creighton Town Hall  306-688-8253 or cindy.creighton@sasktel.net ,  Flin Flon City Hall or rhydamaka@flinflon.ca.

Cut off for registration is September the 15^th and the art will be distributed during  Culture Days on September 19^th.

The Northern Growing Abilities will be holding a community barbecue this Sunday at the Flin Flon Rotary Wheel.

It is this organization’s way of thanking the community and surrounding area for their continued support. Board member Deb Odegaard has the details.

" It starts at 1 and ends at 4 and we have food and games for kids, door prizes and live music and it will be a good time. So we just want to say thank you to the community for their support,  and people are invited to come out and join us."

The event is free and open to everyone in the community. They will also be selling raffle tickets for their Fall Into Winter Ice Fishing package which includes a tent, propane heater, chair, fishing pole and $200.00 worth of scratch tickets.

The draw will be made in October.

It has been a very productive start to the  summer for the Wahkohtowin Trails Committee.

The Phantom Lake Trail is open and is being well used.

Kelsey Trail behind the Vic Inn is open and being worked on. Some spots can be wet and they are recommending  waterproof shoes or rubber boots.

Hudbay Mining has given the committee  permission to add signage to the trails off the Trout Lake Road.

Some really exciting news includes the Province  of Manitoba  giving  them  permits for trails at Bakers Narrows. There are 28 km of trails that can be used all year round by multiple user groups.

Early registration has begun for the Trails Manitoba conference  that they are taking  place in The Pas in October  with day tours of Cranberry & Flin Flon.

We are only a few weeks away from the Northern  Manitoba  musical extravaganza Blue Berry Jam which will take place at the Flin Flon Campground starting August the 7^th.   

Mark Kolt from the organizing committee stopped by the CFAR studio yesterday and talked about some sponsorship opportunities. " One of the first deadlines we are coming up against is the deadline for anyone who wants to sponsor and get physical recognition on the stage. It takes a little time to put together banners and those little plaques and that sort of thing. We are calling on anybody really who would like to make a donation. We are reaching out to the different business's and a lot of them have had letters and personal contact at this point. A lot of them have committed already."

If you are interested in any sponsorship opportunities you can contact blueberryjam.ca or call Mark at 204-687-0794.

The City of Flin Flon  is seeking quotes from qualified contractors for repairs and additional lighting for two key areas of the Flin Flon Duck Pond.

The work will include repairs to signage and viewing shelter, structural roofing and surface repairs. Painting/staining as well as additional LED lighting  installation and improved safety and visibility.

The deadline for submissions is July 31^st and you can submit your quote to cbailey@flinflon.ca. For more information you can contact the City of Flin Flon at 1-833-210-6435.

Saskatchewan RCMP responded to 177 calls for service, laying three Criminal Code charges and 20 provincial charges, from   the Country Thunder Music Festival Which took place this past weekend.

Saskatchewan RCMP were present in Craven all weekend and responded to a series of calls including:

28 Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act offences, 23 calls for disturbing the peace/causing a disturbance, 11 reports of mischief, damage to or obstruct enjoyment of property; five reports of a theft under $5,000 (ex. coolers, lawn chairs, a theft from a merchandise booth); and two reports of an assault, one of which resulted in a criminal charge.

Officers with Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services conducted two additional check-stops at entrances to the festival grounds. More than 1,000 vehicles drivers were checked in total. Additionally, officers issued 460 Traffic Safety Act tickets and written warnings in and around the Craven area.

Last week Deputy Mayor Alison Dallas Funk and City Councillor Mike Slipp were the guests on the City Beat program on 102.9 CFAR.

A lot of topics were discussed including a new City Bylaw pertaining to ATV’S, The start of the construction for the new sidewalks on Flin Flon’s Main Street and what was happening with the new Community Safety and Well Being Committee .

Mike Slipp heads up the committee and provides the details. " The survey has been completed, it is done so the folks from Canadian Safety, Manitoba and Saskatchewan Justice are now compiling that information. They are doing a data analysis on that information and we will have the outcome to see what is important to people in Flin Flon. We can guess on some things, but let's get to the heart of it and get the pulse of what people want. It will take a little while, most likely late fall when it comes out and then we have to make sure we implement the plan."

You can listen to the full interview at flinflononline.com, by clicking on the Your Radio tab/podcasts/Flin Flon Today.

Last Thursday, South Indian Lake RCMP responded to a single vehicle ATV collision on Airport Road.

Officers responded immediately and arrived to find a group of people gathered around a seriously injured female on the road, and an ATV in the ditch.

Officers from South Indian Lake and paramedics from Manitoba Wildfire Service in Leaf Rapids, who had flown in to assist, provided medical aid to the victim until the trauma helicopter from Thompson arrived.

The 59-year-old female from OPCN, succumbed to her injuries at the scene. She was part of the local essential workers that remained in the community during the current evacuation order.

South Indian Lake RCMP continue to investigate.

Original songs and real life stories are coming to the Alliance Church in Flin Flon later this week.

Revival North will be presenting Nate White and special guests for a live gospel recording and  Nate tells us  it is going to be a couple of  special nights. " Absolutely on Wedensday night we have a friend of mine coming in from Winnipeg who has an amazing story. He loves to share on mental health as he has been through the fire and he will share his story about his health and his recovery. We are going to do a little Q and A Panel to pick his brain. The next night he is also an amazing drummer and I have brought him up to help me record 10 of my original songs. He is bringing up a friend who is an amazing keys player Andre Peters and I am loking forward to working with them."

Sean Miller will be holding the mental health presentation and documentary screening on Wednesday night starting at 6:30pm. Then on Thursday will be the recording of original songs for the Gospel show  with doors opening at 6:30pm and the music starting at 7pm.

Both nights are free and open to anyone in the community  who would like to come out.

 Some good news If you are thinking about getting into Mining, Trades, Environment, Technology, Business or any other related fields connected to operations, safety, community development or work load needs.

 Eldorado Gold is  offering a Post Secondary Scholarship Program for this fall which could include up to $5,000.00 for the successful applicant.

This is open to residents all over the North including Flin Flon, Creighton, Denare Beach, Pelican Narrows, Sandy Bay, Deschambault Lake, Cumberland House, Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation and Cumberland House Cree Nation.

You can apply by reviewing all the eligibility and documentation before submitting an application by scanning the QR code off the website foranmining.com.

Deadline to apply is August the 31^st.

There are a lot of fun outdoor  events being planned to keep you and your family busy in Creighton and Northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Creighton Rec Director Lindsay Shirran tells us what they have planned for this week. " Our spray pool is in full swing and the nice sunny weather has been great for us , because it has been very busy and it is a great place for families and kids. Coming up on the 14th, on Tuesday we will have our Toddlers In The Park from 11am to noon. The theme for  that day will be reading a book Does A Bear Pooh In The Woods. There will be a light snack, some coloring sheets, games and stuff like that for people to enjoy. On Thursday is going to be our Party In The Park that is a fun event for families and kids. We will have DJ Dray, bubbles and music."

They will also be hosting a Christmas In July Toddlers In The Park on Wednesday July the 22^nd, and the theme will be How The Grinch Stole Christmas.

You can continue to follow updates and information on all kinds of events taking place in Creighton by checking out the Creighton Recreation Culture and Tourism Facebook page.

The City of Flin Flon would like to advise residents and businesses that sidewalk rehabilitation work has begun along the west side of Main Street from the Flin Flon Community Hall to the Flin Flon Public Library.

During construction, only the parking lane on the west side of Main Street will be affected from First Ave to 3rd Ave at the Library. There will be some temporary inconvenience for businesses in the immediate work area; however, the contractor will ensure full access to all businesses is maintained throughout the project. Please watch your step as surfaces may be uneven.

The City  ask motorists and pedestrians to use caution around the work zone, obey all posted signage, and be mindful of workers and equipment, and PLEASE DRIVE SLOW.

The City of Flin Flon  appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation as they complete these important improvements to our downtown infrastructure.

The Northern Gateway Museum has opened up for the summer in Denare Beach Wednesday through Sunday 11am to 7pm.

Les Oystrik invites you to come check out the rich artifacts of Denare Beach’s past. " We have a huge pride in the Indigenous articles and Indigenous history of the area, it is represented very well. We also have a very big substantial exhibit area pertaining to the early fur trade history on Amisk or Beaver Lake as we know it. We have articles that go all the way back to 1775 and I think people would find that interesting. We also have an extensive collection of artifacts and items pertaining to the 1967 Voyageur Canoe Race."

There is also an extensive contemporary community collection of the early Denare Beach days.

They are located at 1000 Moody Drive and are available for private tours, by  calling  Les at 306-688-0810 or Karen at 306-688- 0324.

This morning, at 12:20 am, The Pas RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence located on Spruce Street .

Officers arrived on scene and located the victim, a 27-year-old male from The Pas, with a serious but non-life-threatening injury. He was transported to hospital in stable condition and will be flown to Winnipeg for further treatment.

The suspect had fled the scene in a vehicle which was observed driving away by officers and immediately pulled over a short distance away.

A 30-year-old male, from The Pas, was arrested without incident and taken back to the Detachment where he will be remanded into custody on a number of charges including Aggravated assault, Assault with a weapon and Operating a vehicle while prohibited.

The investigation continues

It has just been over a year since the Wolf Fire went through and ravaged Denare Beach, wiping out a third of the Village.

A lot of homes are getting rebuilt and the residents have refused to let that set back get the best of them as they have proven strong  resiliency and strength during a very difficult time.

 Adult and Teen Challenge saw their centre burn down and will be relocating to the old CO-OP building on Flin Flon’s Main Street. Al Legore says he is excited about a new chapter and the opening of their new Thrift Store very soon. 

" A year go's by very fast when you are dealing with insurance, but we are finally moving ahead. Our program obviously isn't up and running yet, but we have the building. We have moved into the old CO-OP building and we have started on the reservations at least to get the Thrift Store ready for opening. So our plan is to ready to have it ready for the end of August, then have our grand opening in September."

After the Thrift Store is open they will continue the renovations on re-opening the Centre by hiring staff, getting the building up to code for the residents and getting all their permits through. They will be looking to house between 15 to 20 students and 5 staff members.

There is also a plan to open a Coffee Shop as well. Donations are always welcome at teenchallenge.tc.

If you were impacted by the 2025 Saskatchewan Wildfires , you can receive in person support at the Creighton Sportex Lounge.

The hours of operation are today from 9am to 4pm and again next Monday to Wednesday from 9am to 4pm.

There will be mental health support and they will be able to answer questions and help you get information if you are struggling with insurance claims.

Virtual Case Management Support is available Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm, closed on weekends and stat holidays.

You can call for more information at 1-800-863-6582, or skrecoverysupport@redcross.ca.

THE TOWN COUNCIL OF CREIGHTON GAVE FIRST,SECOND AND THIRD FINAL READING OF BY-LAW 5-2026 A BY-LAW OF THE TOWN OF CREIGHTON AND THE PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN TO REGULATE AND PROHIBIT CERTAIN ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO KEEP PEACE AND A SAFE COMMUNITY. THE BY-LAWS CAN BE FOUND ON THE TOWN OF CREIGHTON WEB SITE.

COUNCIL AGREED TO INFORM AN OWNER OF A MAIN STREET PROPERTY THAT AT THIS PRESENT TIME THERE ARE NO COMMERCIAL INCENTIVES FOR STOREFRONT IMPROVEMENTS.

COUNCIL REPORTED RECEIVING AN INVITATION FROM THE CITY OF FLIN FLON TO ATTEND THE OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING OF THE HUDBAY AQUATIC CENTER WHICH WILL BE HELD THIS OCTOBER. 

THEY ALSO RECIEVED A LETTER FROM BAKER TILLY CONFIRMING THE COMPLETION OF THE AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT STATEMENT.

MAYOR BRUCE FIDDLER CLOSED OUT THE MEETING STATING THE CANADA DAY EVENT AND THE PARADE WENT VERY WELL.

Flin Flon RCMP are looking for 23-year-old Jonathan Daniels in connection with an assault involving a weapon at the Royal Hotel on June 1^ST.

Daniels is described as 6’0” tall, approximately 200 lbs with brown hair.

He is from The Pas and occasionally frequents Opaskwayak Cree Nation in addition to Flin Flon.

If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Daniels, they are asked to call Flin Flon RCMP at 204-687-1423.

A photo of Daniels has been shared on social media and flinflonline.com.

The 2026 Northwest Roundup and Exhibition has been cancelled as the Swan Valley continues to recover from recent flooding.

The Swan River Valley Agricultural Society says the difficult decision was made after considering the ongoing State of Emergency, widespread clean-up efforts, and the need for emergency responders, contractors, volunteers and residents to remain focused on recovery.

The society also pointed to the emotional toll the disaster has taken on families and community members, saying now is a time for healing and rebuilding.

Instead of hosting this year's event, the Agricultural Society will donate 20-thousand dollars to Co-op Helps through the Swan River Valley Co-op to support local flood relief efforts.

Organizers are thanking sponsors, volunteers and the community for their understanding and continued support.

A great opportunity for business owners in Flin Flon and area as the Province of Manitoba has engaged Chadwick Consulting to support the development of a Northern Manitoba Labour Force Development Study.

The Flin Flon Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the event and Becky Cianflone has more. " The Flin Flon and District Chamber Of Commerce was approached by Chadwick Consulting on what kind of employees our business's in Northern Manitoba need. What do we forecast they are going to need into the future. We are inviting our Chamber of Commerce members as well as any employers or business's to join us on Monday July the 13th at 2:30pm. You can join us to ask questions and join the discussions."

The strategy will take place at the Community Futures Greenstone Office at 79 Main Street in Flin Flon. If you are unable to attend, you can share your thoughts by participating in a short survey on the Chamber website at flinflondistrictchamber.com.

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.

La Ronge RCMP are asking the public for assistance in locating and identifying suspects in relation to an assault and robbery in La Ronge, SK.

On July the 3^rd,  La Ronge RCMP received a report of an injured male in a vehicle parked on Morins Hill.

Officers responded and determined an altercation occurred between three adult males in the vehicle. During the altercation, a male was assaulted with a weapon.

The injured male was able to exit the vehicle and leave the scene. He was transported to hospital by EMS with injuries described as non-life threatening in nature.

Two males fled in the injured male’s vehicle. Officers located the stolen vehicle in La Ronge but did not immediately locate the suspects.

As a result of continued investigation, an adult male has been charged.

Blake Roberts, a 22-year-old from La Ronge, is charged with one count, robbery with a weapon, and two counts, fail to comply. 

Blake Roberts is described as:6ft 2, 180 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.

If you see Blake Roberts, do not approach him. Report all information about his whereabouts, or information about this incident, to La Ronge 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.

La Ronge RCMP continue to investigate.

The City of Flin Flon is offering free water sample  testing for lead in drinking water.

Residential lead testing is a requirement of the City of Flin Flon water system’s operating licence. By collecting a water sample from your home for lead analysis, you will assist the City in meeting the terms and conditions of their operating licence as well as ensuring a continued supply of safe reliable drinking water.

If you are interested in having the drinking water in your home tested for lead, please phone or e-mail the City by July the 24^th at 1-833-210-6435 or info@flinflon.ca. You will need to include your name, address, phone number and e-mail. Please indicate if you are an expectant mother and if you have any infants or small children that reside in your household.

The City of Flin Flon will the  advise you on how the water samples will be collected from your residence If your drinking water has elevated levels of lead,  the City will provide you with advice on how you can reduce lead in your drinking water.

Find out more by going to cityofflinflon.ca.

Creighton’s Pizza is going to be holding a summer get together in their parking lot on Saturday July the 25^th ,  featuring great food and entertainment and set the tone for Blue Berry Jam shortly afterwards.

One of the organizers Kaiti Keramydas tells us this is something they have wanted to do for a long time. " Well we decided to have this concert in our parking lot and we have thought about this for the last couple of years. We are finally able to do this and we are really excited. It is on July the 25th and we are going to have three bands here including Modern Rock, Copperbelt and Rock-kut. We are also a licensed event and of course alcohol will only be served to someone 19 and older. This event is open to everybody and we are going to have wrist bands."

Proceeds from ticket sales will be used to help replace lost recording equipment from last summer’s wildfire in Denare Beach. Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased at Creighton’s Pizza, The Orange Toad and the Hooter. Cash only.

Gates will open at 7:30pm and the music will start at 8pm.

Flin Flon RCMP looking for suspect after purse and a  SUV were stolen.

On Monday night, officers were called to the Victoria Inn on a report that an unknown male, who was loitering in the lobby, had stolen an employee’s purse and subsequently stole a 2021 Ford Bronco, black in color with MB plate KGY 446, from the parking lot.

If you have any information regarding this theft or know the whereabouts of the Ford Bronco, please contact the Flin Flon RCMP at 204-687-1422.

 The Investigation continues.

Federal military help is on the way for communities affected by devastating flooding in Manitoba's Parkland region. 

Canada's Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski said she approved the provincial government's request for help with flood response and recovery efforts. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew had mentioned that they would be requesting help from the Federal Government when he was in Swan River last week.

The federal government will deploy a small team of Canadian Armed Forces members to help with immediate incident response, including logistical assistance and resource co-ordination.

The Canadian Red Cross is already working in the region. Officials with Canada's Government Operations Centre are offering co-ordination support to their provincial counterparts, including relieving incident response workers and getting important equipment like pumps and cleanup supplies. 

As floodwaters recede and communities start recovery work, the federal government's humanitarian partners, such as the Red Cross, will stay on the ground to help.

On Sunday, Norway House RCMP responded to a disturbance at a residence in the community.

Information provided to police was that a 63-year-old male had made threats to harm an individual within the home with the use of a firearm. Officers were then advised that the suspect was currently outside and had access to firearms in the shed.

Officers attended to the residence and immediately contained the area as it was determined that the suspect had barricaded himself in the shed with a firearm.

With the assistance of crisis negotiations, officers were able to communicate with the suspect and attempted to de-escalate the situation.

A confrontation occurred with the suspect which led to the 63-year-old male being shot by police. No other injuries were reported.

Officers, along with local EMS, provided immediate first aid to the victim however he succumbed to his injuries.

The Manitoba Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) has been notified and is taking carriage of the use of force investigation.

It was another strong and well attended Flin Flon  Trout Festival.

The 2026 edition wrapped up this Friday with the Community Barbecue and the Ross Lake Regatta and Fire Works display.

Friday’s Community Barbecue also included the Women’s Resource Centre’s Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event that helps bring awareness on ending  violence towards women and girls.

A total of 23 men took part and Creighton Pizza’s Mike Jessup collected the most pledges with a total of $975.00 collected. Travis Buick collected the second most with $626.00 followed by Aaron Beauchamp with $440.00.

Creighton Recreation organized this year’s Canada Day Parade and Eldorado Gold and Foran sponsored the prizes.

Best Commercial Float went to Brown Bear Towing, The Flin Flon Water and The Wild were selected the best group float, while The Flin Flon Bombers showed the most community spirit.

Share In The North 50/50  winner was Joey Werbicki who won $16,00.00 and Derek Abrahamson was the Fish Fry 50/50 winner of $1,307.50.

All the events were well organized and attended and the Trout Festival Committee looks forward to the Summer of 2027 which will include a lot of extra events to commemorate Flin Flon’s Centennial.

For more details including this year’s Trout Festival Fishing Derby winners you can go to flinflontroutfestival.com or the Trout Festival facebook page.

Several highways and provincial roads have been closed in the Parkland region following last week’s storm.

Several roadways have been washed out, including those connecting Swan River to Inglis, Cowan to Ashville, Winnipegosis to Camperville and Grandview to Gilbert Plains. Two bridges have also been washed out on Highway 10, between Mafeking and Highway 77. A comprehensive list of road and highway closures can be found at www.manitoba511.ca.

Within the City of Dauphin, most roads are water covered and some are impassable. Similar reports are occurring in other communities in the region, including Swan River and Minitonas.

RCMP are working alongside provincial, municipal and First Nation officials throughout the region to assess the impact of the flooding and work collaboratively to address it.

In the meantime, RCMP are encouraging individuals to put off travel within the region if possible, as flood waters can be unpredictable and potentially dangerous. Do not attempt to drive through fast-moving flood waters that have overtaken highways and roads. They  also urge people to take care if walking near rivers and streams.

Motorists who do need to travel should plan ahead. This includes checking Manitoba 511 before leaving and packing supplies – such as food, water and dry clothing – in case you become stranded.

The Flin Flon Public Library in conjunction with the TD Summer Reading Club are going to be hosting a Summer Reading Camp starting on July the 8^th.

There will be adventures, discoveries and lots of fun for kids of all ages. Library Administrator Lisa Slugoski talks about the different themes. " So on July the 8th we have Under The Sea, July 15th will be Pond Pals, July 22nd is Mysterious  Water Protectors, July the 29th is Splash In, August 5th will be Swampy Adventures, August 12th will be Memaids and Magic, August 19th is Puddle Jumpers and our final day on August the 26th will be a Pirate Treasure Hunt."

Registration is open and all the Camp Days are free, but the kids will have to be pre-registered to take part. It happens at the FF Public Library on Wednesdays between 2 and 3:30pm.

For more information or to register you can contact ffplyouthintern@gmail.com.

Pelican Narrows RCMP have charged two people after seizing firearms, illicit drugs and trafficking paraphernalia at a residence in Pelican Narrows.

On June 30th, Pelican Narrows RCMP received a report that an individual was being forcibly confined in a residence.

Officers attended the residence and determined an adult male had assaulted an individual, who reported non-life-threatening injuries to police. The individual had also been prevented from leaving the residence.

Further investigation led to officers seizing two firearms, an imitation firearm, ammunition, approximately 40 grams of crystal methamphetamine, a small amount of fentanyl, cash and trafficking paraphernalia at the residence. An adult male and female were arrested.

The male assaulted a police officer, and tried unsuccessfully to escape, during his arrest. The police officer was not seriously injured.

As a result of continued investigation, 36-year-old Colin Ballantyne and 32-year-old Alyson Custer, both from Pelican Narrows, are each charged with multiple offenses including:

One count possession  for the purpose of trafficking and one count of assault and confinement and one count assaulting a peace officer.

They appeared in Prince Albert Provincial Court on July 2

Metis Nation Saskatchewan is hitting the road and are coming to Creighton to offer mobile assistance and information in your neighborhood.

They will be at the Creighton Rec and Tourism Office on Tuesday July the 21^st between 4 and 7pm. They will be providing information on housing programs, ELCC programs, Registry and Health Support.

For more information you can contact 1-877-638-4775 or metisnationsk.com.

Snow Lake RCMP are investigating a fatal workplace accident that claimed the life of a 50-year-old man on Canada Day.

Police say officers taking part in July 1st festivities at the Snow Lake beach noticed a helicopter landing near the local Health Centre shortly after 1:20 in the afternoon.

A 21-year-old man rushed for help, telling officers a worker on board had suffered serious injuries.

RCMP, EMS, hospital staff, and a Manitoba Conservation officer helped remove the injured man and get him inside for treatment.

Investigators say a four-person crew had been clearing trees at a remote work site to create a helicopter landing area when a tree fell in an unexpected direction and struck the victim.

The man later died from his injuries. RCMP and Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health continue to investigate.

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After severe flooding  has  hammered  the province’s Parkland region the city of Dauphin has declared a state of emergency.

In a social media post, the City of Dauphin said they’ve received approximately 115 millimetres of rain.

Premier Wab Kinew said that the decision was made  to evacuate the Dauphin Regional Health Centre, transporting 57 patients and one infant to Brandon and other appropriate facilities.

In some parts of the region, flooding is so extreme that it washed out a bridge on Highway 10 by the fishing river.

The town of Swan River has also issued a partial mandatory evacuation as water levels increase.

Apart from Dauphin and Swan River, Swan Valley West, Minitonas, Bozeman, Ethelbert, and the mountain area are feeling the most significant impacts.

“Currently, there are 30 states of local emergency that have been declared related to this event. There are over 50 provincial road closures and countless municipal road closures,” said Christine Stevens, the director of EMO.

The province is reminding residents throughout Parkland to monitor their local communication channels for updates..

The City of Flin Flon is preparing for a very busy summer which will include a lot of infrastructure work on roads and  sidewalks.

This year’s sidewalk and curb replacement program will focus on improving pedestrian access and mobility along several key routes, including areas near community facilities, schools, and residential neighbourhoods.

The areas that the City will be working on include Main Street from North Ave at the FF Community Hall to the Public Library. First Avenue from Hapnot Street to Callinan Lane. East Street from Queen Street to Bracken Street, and Pine Ave from Kingsway to Queen Street.

These upgrades will help create safer pathways for residents and enhancing the overall condition for transportation.

Due to the windy wet weather earlier this week the Flin Flon Trout Festival has rescheduled some events.

The Community Barbecue in conjunction with Walk A Mile In Her Shoes will now be taking place today at 5pm at Pioneer Square. Flin Flon Rec Director Cait Bailey invites the community to come down for some great food and entertainment.  "Absolutely we are loking forward to it and hoping that the weather cooperates. We want to welcome the community out for our Trout Festival Barbecue, there are lots of community partners working on that event. Make sure you come down because the Women's Resource Centre's Walk A Mile In Her Shoes is taking place in conjuction with that event."

The Ross Lake Regatta and Fireworks are also rescheduled for tonight. It takes place at the Mike’s Ice and Burger Hut starting  at 8pm and will feature entertainers Ron Burwash and Cranberry Jam with the Fireworks to follow at around midnight.

Feel free to come down and enjoy the music on the lake in a canoe and kayak. Life Jackets will also be available on a first come basis.

Flin Flon RCMP would like to update the community about a resident, recently charged with breaking and entering with intent, Utterings threats x3 and Mischief under $5000, who was released on numerous conditions for court scheduled for July 2^ND  in Flin Flon.

The conditions were thoughtfully placed with the community’s safety being top priority.

The RCMP  understand that members of the community may have strong concerns and emotions regarding this matter. However, the RCMP has received reports of threats and comments suggesting that some individuals may take matters into their own hands.

The RCMP  want to be clear that threats, intimidation, harassment, or any form of vigilantism are unlawful and will be thoroughly investigated. Such actions can place public safety at risk, interfere with ongoing processes, and may result in criminal charges.

Anyone providing false information to the RCMP will result in a Public mischief investigation which can result in criminal charges.

Community members are encouraged to express their concerns through lawful and respectful means and to allow the judicial process to proceed. The Flin Flon RCMP remains committed to public safety and will continue to monitor the situation closely.

Voters in The Pas-Kameesak are heading to the polls this month after a provincial by-election was officially called to choose a new MLA.

Election Day has been set for July 21st, with advance voting beginning July 11th. Residents can vote at any advance polling station or on Election Day, with polling hours running from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, except Sundays when polls will be open from noon until 6 p.m.

Eligible voters are encouraged to update their registration information before July 2nd to speed up the voting process. Registered voters will receive a voter information card, although residents can still register at the polls with proper identification.

To vote, residents must be Canadian citizens, at least 18 years old by election day, and have lived in Manitoba for at least six months.

Voting on July 21^st will take place at the local election office at 237 Fischer Avenue in The Pas, and additional election information can be found through Elections Manitoba.

The City of Flin Flon has begun their summer Asphalt and Paving projects at different locations around the community.

Projects have started and will include Highway 10A  from  the CO-OP to the entrance of the Flinty Sub. Channing Drive highway 291 at Green Street to Mosher Ave. Green Street at O-Reilly Ave to Highway 10A. Sections of South Hudson Street from McKeen  Ave to Harrison Street. First Ave at Park Street to Main street. North Ave at Park to Main street and Hapnot Street at First Ave to the Legion.

For more information you can contact the City of Flin Flon at 1-833-210-6435 or cityofflinflon.ca.

Cranberry Portage is looking forward to their second Artisan Market of the summer this Saturday July the 4^th.

It will once again be taking place at the Cranberry Heritage Museum grounds between 11am and 3pm.

Barb Bragg shares the details. " It is another big one as we have 60 vendors registered from all over coming from the North, South, East and West. We have quite a few new people to which is great, and of course all of our  regulars will also be there. It is going to be a great day to come to Cranberry and explore what all we have to offer besides the Market. It is right on the grounds of the Museum,  so we also have the Museum open and we have some really new  cool Story Pods." 

Lunch will be provided by the Catholic Church Group and the No Name Band will be performing through the afternoon. The event is guaranteed to go rain or shine.

The City of Flin Flon is continuing to monitor conditions at the Pine Avenue Bridge and are asking  residents to please stay clear of the area, including the creek and damaged roadway, for your safety.

Repair and construction work is currently being planned, with work expected to begin in early August. The City  is working closely with engineers and contractors to ensure repairs are completed safely and efficiently.

As more information becomes available The City Of Flin Flon will continue to provide updates on their website at cityofflinflon.ca , their Facebook page and 102.9 CFAR and flinflononline.com.