Nipawin/Smeaton RCMP have charged an adult male after a loaded handgun, cocaine, methamphetamine, and other illicit substances were seized during a traffic stop in Nipawin.

 

On September 26th, Nipawin/Smeaton RCMP were patrolling in the community. They performed a traffic stop on a vehicle for a driver’s license, registration, and sobriety check. During the traffic stop, officers noticed open alcohol in the vehicle in plain view. Investigation determined the driver was impaired and he was arrested.

 

During a search of the driver, officers located and seized a loaded handgun. While searching the vehicle, 21 grams of cocaine, four grams of methamphetamine, 44 grams of hydromorphone, 84 milligrams of fentanyl patches, ammunition, weapons, cash, drug trafficking paraphernalia, identification belonging to other individuals and a wallet previously reported stolen to Nipawin RCMP were seized.

 

As a result of investigation, 39-year-old Jered Waddington from Nipawin has been charged with multiple offenses including operating a motor vehicle while impaired and carrying a weapon for dangerous purpose.

 

Nipawin/Smeaton RCMP continue to investigate.

If you were impacted by the 2025 Saskatchewan wildfires, you will be able to receive in person support later this month.

 

It will take place at the Creighton Sportex on October the 14^th to the 16^th and again on the 19^th to the 21^st between 9 and 4pm.

 

The Canadian Red Cross is offering the in person support which will include Disaster Recovery Assistance, Emergency and Personal Disaster  Services  and Virtual Case Management.

 

Virtual Case Management Support is available any time by calling 1-800-863-6582 or e-mailing skrecoverysupport@redcross.ca.

The Central Canada Film Group is back for another season of movies at the Hapnot Theatre.

 

Tonight they will be showing The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty to coincide with this year’s Culture Days. Colin Davis tells us they are excited to be back.  

 

" We have a great season lined up for you and encourage you to always look for our posters around town and the bulletin board at the CO-OP. I am here today to personally invite you to join us this Friday at the Hapnot Theatre. We want you to pull into the parking lot, come in the front doors and we will be waiting for you at the top of the stairs. Come early and enjoy our pre show, snacks and drinks will be available and the show once again is free."

 

Doors will open at 7 and the movie will start at 7:30pm.

Flin Flon Parks and Rec is excited about the Halloween season and are pleased to be bringing back Boo At The Zoo, which will take place on October the 31^st between 5 and 8pm.

 

Rec Programmer Bryanne Roberts is looking for some support from the community. " So what we are looking for is if you live out of the area, or you live in an area and don't get much traffic for trick or treating. We are asking if you would be interested in donating your candy to Boo At The Zo and we could hand it out to the children who attend."

 

It will be a Haunted House for the older kids and there will also be a Fear Factor in a smaller room for the younger kids or anyone that doesn’t want to go into  the Haunted House.

 

If you would like to donate some candy this year, you can drop it off at City Hall and they will take donations right through October. The City will then give you a poster to put up in your house or vehicle to show your support.

 The City of Flin Flon is happy with the progress that is happening  with  the Pine Ave Bridge  project.

 

Over the past few days, crews have been placing sub-base material in preparation for the next phase of construction.

 

The next step will be the installation of the new culverts, followed by backfilling and preparation around them. Once the road surface is completed, guardrails will be installed on both sides of the crossing, followed by the installation of a sidewalk along the north side.

 

 As work on this project continues, engineers will be coming in regularly to inspect for quality control.

 

Paving is scheduled to take place next summer.

Soup Days have started up once again and the Flin Flon Salvation Army will once again be running the program out of the Anglican Church in the downtown area.

 

One of the organizers Nelly Brown explains the program. " Well to start with they are for anybody and everybody, we welcome the entire community. We host the Soup Days every Monday and Friday at the Anglican Church Hall. They are one of our partners, the other is the Steelworkers. They help us with our grocery bill and we really appreciate that."

 

The Salvation Army is also preparing for their Kettles season where they will be ringing the bells to help raise funds for their Christmas Hampers and Christmas Toy Drive.

 

If you are interested in helping out with that this year you can contact Nelly at 204-687-4283 or the Salvation Army Church at 204-687-7812.

 

There are still a few more events to enjoy at this year’s Flin Flon  Culture Days, with some fun events planned for this weekend.

 

The Interim Executive Director Jon Davis tells us what they have planned. "Well the Public Library is going to be having the Book Tasting, where people can come out and sample the different authors and genres of books and it will be presented like you are going to a restaurant. They will have different menus and you can take a look at all the books. The Quilt Guild is going to be having an open house on both Friday and Saturday where you can come and see the work they do. They have had a very busy year where they have been helping people from the wildfires."

 

The big event, The Wild Rice Cabaret which will take place on Friday night at the Flin Flon Community Hall starting at 7pm. The event will feature Norva Artists who will come out to paint during all the musical live performances.

 

This is a free event and you can bring your own snacks and refreshments.

 

The City of Flin Flon is looking for temporary election workers for Election Day on Wednesday, October 28^th,  as well as advanced voting opportunities.

 

These are paid positions with a variety of roles available at polling places. Applicants must be 18 years of age  or older on Election Day and agree to refrain from partisan political activity during their term.

 

 

For more information or to apply, contact Joy Capyk, at jcapyk@flinflon.ca or 1-833-210-6435 ext. 509.

 

Northland Ford in Flin Flon is ready for a busy October as they continue to collect non-perishable food items for the Lord’s Bounty Food Bank, with the We Scare Hunger Campaign.

 

Mike Slipp talks about the event and where they are going to be later in the week. " Well this is our 11th year and we will be collecting non persihable food items throughout October at the dealership. If you can't come in you can call us and we will come and pick them up.We also go out of the dealership to do some on location things. We will be kicking off this year's We Scare Hunger Campaign at the Creighton Kodiak football game this Friday, when the Kodiaks face Lanigan."

 

You can also watch for the Northland Ford gang at the CO-OP, Flin Flon Bomber games and different schools.

Tomorrow is the day to wear Orange as we recognize Truth and Reconciliation Day across the country including Flin Flon.

 

There will be a ceremony in Flin Flon as we learn, reflect and acknowledge the children that never made it home.

 

Steve Lytwyn is the chair for the Flin Flon Reconciliation Committee and he speaks about the importance of this day. " Well it's an important day because it is remembering all of the children and the families who went to the Residential schools. Young kids taken away from their families that never returned home, so there is a lot pf hardship and suffering. It is important for Canadians to recognize the true history of Canada, and to celebrate and come together and support everybody."

 

 

This walk is open to everybody  in the community and you are asked to gather for the walk at the Flin Flon Friendsip Centre at 11:45am. The walk will start at noon , making it’s way down Main Street  to Pioneer Square for a Drum Song and  Opening Prayer led by Elder Margaret.

 

There will also be speeches by dignitaries, an invitation to speak freely on your thoughts and feelings with some entertainment, a plaque presentation  and lunch provided by the Friendship Centre.

Further investigation into the death of a 72-year-old male in Lynn Lake on September 20^th,  has resulted in the arrest of four individuals.

 

Alfred Bighetty, 29, Wanda Holmes, 49, Justin Maniel, 26, Kevin Maniel, 27, all from Lynn Lake, were charged with assault causing bodily harm.

 

All four suspects remain in custody.

 

Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services, Office of Chief Medical Examiner, and the Lynn Lake RCMP Detachment continue to investigate.

 

Some exciting news from the Wahkohtowin Trails  Committee who have opened a new trail in Flin Flon.

 

The Committee Chair Christine Williams provides the details. " We are super excited to announce that we had partnered with the City and over the last 9 months we have been really working hard. We have opened a new trail that is called the Kelsey Trail, located behind the Victoria Inn , kind of betwen the Victoria Inn and Canadian Tire. There is a trail head in place and way finding signage along the trail,  and it is a beautiful 3.5 km hike."

 

You can come celebrate the grand opening which is being called The Last March Of The Kelsey this Sunday October the 4^th  starting at 1pm. The event  will include a 3.5 km  guided hike for anyone that is interested in coming out.

 

They are also looking for volunteers who would like to come out and  help groom the trails. You can contact them at Wahkohtowintrails@gmail.com. They also have an active Instagram page and you can  contact Christine directly at 204-271-2306.

The ballot order for the 2026 Municipal Election and School Trustee Election has now been determined through a random draw . which will take place on October the 28^th.

 

Here is the order in which candidates will appear on the ballots:

City of Flin Flon Mayor - 3 Candidates

Alison Dallas

Roger Armstrong

Leslie Beck

 

City of Flin Flon Councillor — 10 Candidates

Joseph Buie

Ken Brough

Jon Smalley

Mike Slipp

Steve Lytwyn

Heather Richardson

Allen Church

George Fontaine

Judy Eagle

Roger Siemens

 

Flin Flon School Division Trustee - 9 Candidates

Katie Kawerski

Christopher Lowe

Jackie Hucaluk

Coralie Jays

Kaiti Keramydas

Tim Davis

Leslie Fernandes

Tyler Kittle

Angela Simpson

 

The ballot order was established by random draw by Senior Election Official Joy Capyk.

 

Thank you to everyone who has put their name forward to serve our community. Be sure to stay informed about the upcoming election, candidate information, voting dates and locations.

 

The Flin Flon Public Library will once again be part of Culture Days this year. They will be hosting a Book Tasting on Thursday October the 1^st starting at 6pm.

 

Library Administrator Lisa Slugoski has the details. " A book tasting is a fun interactive activity where participants get to sample a variety of books. It is essentially speed dating with books instead of people. We are going to have 5 tables set up with 4 or 5 books at each table,  and guests will rotate at each table spending a short time with each book. Registration is required and you can register by calling or e-mailing the Library."

 

Sign up as soon as you can as they only have room for 25 people and don’t forget to pick up a ticket for the Fall 50/50. Tickets are one for 5 dollars, three for ten dollars, ten for 20 or 30 for 50 dollars.

 

You can pick up tickets by stopping by the Library or get them online with all the links on their Facebook page and website. The draw will be made on December the 11^th.

COUNCIL RECEIVED AN INVITATION FROM ADULT AND TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA TO ATTEND THE GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW FLIN FLON SUPER THRIFT STORE NEXT MONTH ALONG WITH THEIR FALL FUNDRAISING SUPPER WHICH WAS REFERRED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION.

COUNCIL AGREED TO SPONSOR THE FLIN FLON MINOR HOCKEY PROGRAM AT THE SILVER LEVEL AT A COST OF $600 DOLLARS.

COUNCIL AGREED TO PURCHASE A QUARTER PAGE AD IN THE REMINDERS TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION FEATURE FOR A COST OF $215 DOLLARS PLUS TAXES.

THEY ALSO AGREED TO SPONSOR THE FLIN FLON JUNIOR BOMBERS 100th ANNIVERSARY SEASON CELEBRATION AS A MAROON SPONSOR AT A COST OF $500 DOLLARS.
 

A MOTION WAS ALSO APPROVED TO HIRE WORKERS AT THE SPORTEX FOR THE WINTER SEASON. 

 

MAYOR BRUCE FIDDLER WAS ABSENT FROM THE MEETING AS HE WAS IN SASKATOON ATTENDING A NEW NORTH MEETING AND SHOULD HAVE HIS REPORT TO COUNCIL AT THEIR NEXT MEETING IN TWO WEEKS TIME.

As a result of an ongoing investigation involving Thompson RCMP General Investigative Services (GIS) and Manitoba RCMP North District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST), Controlled Drugs and Substance Act warrants were executed at three separate residences in Thompson.

 

On September 17^th,  GIS and CREST officers executed warrants at Deerwood Crescent, Pipe Road, and Sandpiper Drive. They were assisted by Thompson RCMP Crime Suppression Unit and The Pas RCMP Police Dog Services.

 

Inside the homes, officers located and seized:

• A large quantity of suspected cocaine
• Over $9,000 in Canadian currency

 

Alexis Halvorsen, 37, was arrested without incident Inside the residence on Sandpiper Drive.

She was remanded and was charged with multiple offenses including possession for the purpose of trafficking

  

Thompson RCMP GIS and CREST continue to investigate.

 

Wednesday was a big day at Creighton Community School.

 

They got a special visit by the Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntire who was in town to present some special awards.

 

Her Honour presented several CCS students in Grades 7–10 with awards recognizing their achievements. Creighton school is very  proud of all  of the recipients.

 

Congratulations to the different award winners which included Elyna Gareau who received the Lieutenant Governor Award.

 

Northern Saskatchewan Achievement Awards were also presented to Grade 10- Richard Markham, Grade 9- Maria Dean Masson and Elizabeth Watkins. Grade 8 was presented to Avery Carter and Bonham Martin and Grade 7 awards went to Colbie Marvin, Griffin Bayless and Ryan Ratt.

 

Creighton School would like to thank the Honourable Bernadette McIntire for taking the time to visit Creighton School and help celebrate their amazing students.

Last Thursday  Pelican Narrows RCMP received a report of a missing 33-year-old male, Milton Linklater from Pelican Narrows. 

 

Milton was last seen at a residence in Pelican Narrows on September 3^rd.

 

Since he was reported missing, Pelican Narrows RCMP have been checking places Milton is known to visit and following up on information received. They are now asking members of the public to report information on Milton’s whereabouts.

 

Milton is described as: 5 ft 2, 150 lbs, brown eyes and long black hair and was last seen wearing all black clothing.

 

A photo of  Milton has been share on social media including flinflononline.com.

 

His direction of travel is unknown. 

 

If you have seen Milton or know where he is, contact Pelican Narrows RCMP at 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com. 

SUPERINTENDENT TAMMY BALLANTYNE REPORTED ALL SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION DAY WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30th TO HONOUR RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS,THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES AND TO REMEMBER THE CHILDREN WHO NEVER RETURNED HOME.

 

SCHOOLS WILL ALSO BE CLOSED ON OCTOBER 12th FOR THANKSGIVING AS WELL AS OCTOBER 22nd AND 23rd FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

THE TRUSTEES PASSED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2025/26 $90,793.42 CARRY OVER THAT INCLUDES UP TO ONE YEAR OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUDGETS AND UP TO 10% OF BULK BUDGETS INTO THE 2026/27 SCHOOL YEAR.

BOARD CHAIR LESLIE FERNANDES WELCOMED EVERYONE BACK INTO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR HOPING ALL STAFF AND STUDENTS HAVE SETTLED INTO A ROUTINE AND ARE ENJOYING THEIR TIME BACK AT SCHOOL. THIS WEEK IS SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF RECOGNITION WEEK WHICH IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CELEBRATE THEIR ROLE IN FOSTERING INCLUSIVE EQUITABLE AND HIGH QUALITY LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE STUDENTS FEEL VALUED,CONNECTED AND EMPOWERED TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THE BOARD ACKNOWLEDGES AND APPRECIATES THE VALUABLE WORK OF SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF.

The new Read To Me Fall session will be starting up Tuesday September the 29^th at 9am at the Flin Flon Public Library and Ruth Betts school.

 

Laurence Gillespie is the administrator and he explains the program. " Read To Me is a program sponsored  by the Provincial Government which is designed to encourage an interest in books for Pre- Schoolers and the families that support them. So it is designed to empower parents and care givers to maximize the reading experience for kids even before they start school."

 

They will meet three times a week from 9am to 11:30am and the sessions are free. The session will include reading, a snack and free play time.

 

You can register by calling/texting Laurence at 204-271-2890.

 

On September 19th, Flin Flon RCMP initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle with five occupants while on Hapnot Street.

 

As officers approached the vehicle they recognized the male driver, who was known to them to be prohibited from driving. The 48-year-old was arrested without incident.

 

Two females and a male were located in the rear seat. The females, ages 26 and 47, along with a 36-year-old male who was in the front passenger seat, were all released without charge.

 

Officers learned the male passengers were threatened with a machete at a residence and then taken against their will by the driver and two females in the vehicle.

 

The suspects were headed to a bank, where the victims could withdraw money.

  

The victim was taken to hospital by EMS where he was treated and released for a minor injury. The other male victim was not injured.

 

A 48-year-old male from Sherridon, has been charged with multiple offenses including Kidnapping and forcible confinement. 

Two females ages 26, and 47, from Flin Flon, have been charged with multiple offenses including kidnapping.

 

All three have all been remanded.

Flin Flon RCMP continue to investigate.

 

Drive One For Your Community took place this past Saturday at Northland Ford in Flin Flon on behalf of the Northern Growing Abilities.

 

Mike Slipp on behalf of the dealership wants to thank the community for coming out and supporting the event. " Well it was a great day and once again the Tri Community area  came through for the non-profits. We were here for the Northern Growing Abilities who are in desperate need of a new kitchen in their facility for their clients. It was really well attended and people came down and had fun eating hot dogs and chatting with lots of great  people. They also were able to take test drives and with every test drive, Ford donated $30.00." 

 

Northland Ford is tabulating the numbers and will be announcing the totals very soon. Don’t forget you can help support the We Scare Hunger Campaign which is going on right now by stopping by the dealership with a non-perishable food item for the local Food Bank.

 

Northland Ford will also be accepting donations at Flin Flon Bomber games, Creighton Kodiak Football games and  all the schools right til the end of October.

The Denare Beach Village Council  has now implemented the Home Security Camera Program, a one time tax rebate of $100.00.

 

This is available to Denare Beach residents who currently have or are purchasing outdoor security cameras for their homes, and agree to register their cameras with the RCMP  and would provide footage on request by the RCMP.

 

Proof of purchase and  installation is required. Tax accounts must be in good standing to receive the rebate  and you can register at the Village Office.

 

There is also going to be a Community Update at the Village Office this Thursday September the 24^th starting at 7pm at the Denareplex.

 

The agenda will include Green Space Community Input, Red Cross Recovery Plan and Fire Smart Update.

It is a busy fall at the Norva Centre in Flin Flon with a lot of events taking place.

 

One of their biggest fundraisers is underway which is the Smalls Under 100 Silent Auction.

 

One of the Board members Karen Clarke talks about some of the pieces of Art up for auction. " Well Smalls is a new fundraiser for the Norva Centre and people may remember the Square Foot  Auction we were running. So every other year we have decided to change that up,  and this year we decided to go with Smalls. These  are  pieces under a square foot that are smaller and many of them are 5 by 7 or 8 by 8. We also have some three dimensional work, we have three beautiful little pots by Elaine Angelski, and four mugs by Sara Garinger. There is also a beautiful Racu  piece by Betty Fitz Simmons."

 

 There are over 50 pieces of art on display at the Norva Centre for you to bid on. The Auction is on now til October the 30^th at 2pm and once items reach $99.00, they will be sold. A reminder that Norva will be hosting a Meet The Artists Coffee House tonight between 7 and 9:30pm.

City of Flin Flon crews have been busy actively tidying up remaining tasks from the Summer projects as they transition into Fall.

 

City crews have been out backfilling along the new sidewalks which were installed last  Summer and this Summer, performing road grading and excavating around a Fire Hydrant on Tweedsmuir street.

 

The crews have also been collaborating with Maple Leaf Construction to sweep and prepare the roadways ahead of paving. Work continues on the Pine Avenue Bridge and is progressing well. McKeens are diligently working and have installed a bypass line for the creek to flow around the work site, and a temporary dam has been set up. Groundwork preparations are ongoing before installing the new culverts.

 

Another busy week ahead with roadwork, grading, Signage and general cleanup to continue throughout the community. The City will also begin their seasonal hydrant flushing program. Residents may notice water flowing along streets and into drainage systems during this process. This is normal and part of the routine maintenance of the City’s water distribution system.

The City of Flin Flon want to thank you for your patience as they wrap up Summer projects and prepare their infrastructure  for the colder months ahead.