On October 31^st , Deschambault Lake RCMP received a report of a missing 40-year-old male, Bruce Custer from Deschambault Lake.

Bruce was last seen around August 8^th  in Pelican Narrows.

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

Bruce is described as 5 ft 10, 150 pounds, Brown eyes and Black hair. He has multiple tattoos including number 77 on his arm, a skull with flames on his shoulder and a tattoo on his hand.

A photo of Bruce has been released on social media and if  you have seen Bruce or know where he is, contact Deschambault Lake RCMP at 310-RCMP.

There is going to be an opportunity to help the Northern Neighbors Foundation do some fundraising with the Endow Giving Challenge which will start next week.

Shylo Peters explains how the process works. " For every five dollars that we receive in donation, we will receive an additional two dollars in donation from the Winnipeg foundation and Manitoba Government. So it stretches a five dollar donation to seven dollars. It is a fabulous opportunity for us to bring in some funds and in turn we take those funds and invest them. We then take a portion of the interest earned  each year and we use that for granting in the community."

The challenge will begin on Monday November the 9^th and go til Sunday November the 15^th. You can make a donation by going online to endowmb.org and scroll down to the Northern Neighbors Foundation. You can also go to northernneighbours.com and there will be a link that will take you to Endow Manitoba or you can mail a donation  in to Box 802 Flin Flon.

The Flin Flon Creighton Area SPCA held one of their biggest fundraisers of the year with their fall $10,000.00 cash draw.

The draw took place yesterday at the Shelter and the SPCA want to thank everyone that purchased tickets, all the volunteers and business’s that sold tickets.

The draw was a complete sell out and congratulations to Lyle Stahl who was the big $10,000.00 winner.

The SPCA are now preparing for their next big fundraiser which will include Big Daddy Tazz and another Comedian. Tickets will start to go on sale soon.

If you want to have some input into how Cranberry Portage celebrates its 100 year Centennial, come on out  and share your idea and thoughts with  friends and family at  a community meeting on Wednesday.

Barb Bragg would like to see a lot of people come out. " We are excited about the fact in 2028,  we are going to be celebrating  100 years that Cranberry Portage has been in existance. Every 25 years there has been a home coming and big celebration,  and with this being 100 years we feel we have to knock it out of the park. It takes a lot of volunteers and a lot of time and energy and we are hearing from a lot of people around Canada who want to be engaged. You have to start some where and that is what this meeting is all about."

It takes place this Wednesday November the 4^th at the Legion starting at 6:30pm. Information will continue to be shared on their  Facebook page which is Cranberry Portage Centennial 2028 or the website cranberryportage.net.

Saskatchewan RCMP advise there is an increased police presence in Pelican Narrows in relation to an ongoing investigation. People are asked to avoid the areas where police officers are present and follow any police direction provided.

The RCMP  will provide an update on this investigation as soon as they  are able. If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, they will notify the public asap.

Any questions can be directed at Pelican Narrows RCMP at 1-306-632-3300.

The Flin Flon Norva Centre is getting ready for a busy November and have a lot of events planned including a new exhibition which will start on Thursday November the 5th.

Acting Galley Manager Laura Bryson provides the details. " We have a new exhibition going up called Discovering Our Why. You can come and hear about eight local artists on what inspires their art under the guidence of Mentor Karen Cornelious. The exhibition runs all month and they will have some work they created during a weekend long mentorship,  and some work of their own which will also be displayed."

You can check this exhibit out for the entire month of November on Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 5pm and Saturday from noon to 4pm.

The Norva Centre would also like to thank all the artists for donating art work for their fundraiser Smalls Under 100. They were able to sell a lot of pieces and the event was very successful.

Dauphin’s Countryfest is returning July the 1^st to the 4^th with an exciting lineup including headliners Nate Smith, Kip Moore, Riley Green and Canadian music icons the Barenaked Ladies who will headline a special Canada Day Celebration.

The Canada Day celebration adds another dimension to the Countryfest experience, bringing music fans together to celebrate Canadian talent, summer traditions and the community spirit that has made Dauphin’s Countryfest a cornerstone of Manitoba summers.

Countryfest members will have access to tickets on November the 4^th at midnight, with public sales beginning on November the 6^th.

You can purchase weekend passes, camping packages and tickets by going to countryfest.ca or calling 1-800-361-7300.

Flin Flon RCMP is asking for public assistance in locating 31-year-old Justin McGinnis.

McGinnis was involved in an assault and robbery in 2024, and officers have not been able to locate him. He frequents areas around Yorkton and Canora, Saskatchewan as well as Flin Flon.

He is described as 6’5” tall, with a heavy build.

If you have information about the whereabouts of Justin McGinnis, please call the Flin Flon RCMP detachment at 204-687-1423.

It was a record turn out at the polls in Flin Flon for this past Wednesday’s Municipal Election.

Many people  came out to show their support for the several candidates running for Mayor, City Council and School Board.

When it was all said and done,  Flin Flon did elect a new Mayor as long time resident Roger Armstrong came out on top with 687 votes.

Armstrong is grateful  for the Communities support and looks forward to the challenge in his new role for the next four years. " First off, I would like to acknowledge my opponents in this Election. I want to thank them for their passion and engageing in a very respectful and fair campaign. I also want to thank the volunteers , the people who helped me out during the Election, they were wonderful, there energy was incredible. I also want to thank my family and wife in particular,  and all my friends and endeless supporters for their encouragement."

Roger and the recently elected members of Council will be officially sworn in at the next City Council meeting on Tuesday November the 3^rd.

The Flin Flon District Chamber Of Commerce will be holding their next General Meeting on Tuesday November the 17^th.

It will take place at noon at the Miner’s Lounge at the Victoria Inn and lunch can be ordered a head of time at 204-687-8767 or when you arrive.

The meeting will include the latest developments on Chamber projects and some direction on where the local  Chamber is headed in the future for Flin Flon and this  area.

Special Guest Speaker is the new Mayor of Denare Beach, Karen Thomson who will be speaking about  the Village of Denare Beach’s rebuilding process.

The Flin Flon Credit Union and Flin Flon Insurance have announced  the latest grants for the Small Grant Program.

Each year, these two businesses set aside 5% of their combined net incomes and provide small grants of up to $2,500 per project to a variety of groups for purposes the meet the program criteria.

The October recipients are: Beaver City Tours, Sunrise Hockey, Cranberry Portage Hike Ski Trail, Wakohtowin Trails Committee, the Flin Flon Rotary Club  and the Flin Flon Snow Lodge all receiving $25,00.00.

Community Futures Greenstone received $2,000.00, the Norman Honour Band $1,333.33, Bigfoot Signs $1000.00 and Norman Community Services $550.00.

Details on the program as well as the application form are available at www.ffcu.ca.

We are now just a little more than a week away from one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Flin Flon Rotary Club and their Dream Draws which will be taking place  at the Flin Flon Community Hall.

Rotarian Cheryl Hilts is looking forward to the event. " So we hold a social for all ticket holders and a guest to come attend a live band while we live stream and do the draws for the ten trips we have. We have On Alert playing so it should be a good time and again this year we thought we would have some fun and we are going to have a dress up theme. We encourage all people attending to come dressed like they are on a dream vacation with the Rotary. All Rotarians will be dressed like flight crew and we are looking forward to escorting you on a trip this year."

The Dream Draws will take place on Saturday November the 7^th with the doors opening at7:30pm and the band will play at 8pm. If you can’t make it down to the Flin Flon Community Hall, the draws will be live streamed on the Flin Flon Rotary Club Facebook page.

There are still some tickets available and if you would like to purchase a ticket you can stop by the Victoria Inn or Kleen All.

The local Flin Flon Theatre group Ham Sandwich continues to prepare for their Fall Production.

It will be something a little different for this group as they are extending the spooky season with the production Dracula.

Susan Gunn Saray is directing and says they look forward to presenting this production to the Flin Flon area. " Yes Dracula is going very well and we are deep into rehearsals now and we have a tight crew of 8 actors on stage that are really hitting their marks. We are really excited and everybody is working really hard and we are looking forward to bringing you a spooky show.This is something a little different for Ham Sandwich, usually we lean hard into the comedy and things like that . This will be different and a chance to extend your scary season for you a little."

The shows will take place on Friday and Saturday November the 20^th and 21^st starting both nights at 7:30pm. Tickets can be picked up online through the Showpass App, the Arts Council Office or at the Graveyard Gala this Saturday at the Flin Flon Community Hall. Tickets are $35.00 each.

Flin Flon has a new Mayor

Roger Armstrong will lead Flin Flon for the next four years  as he was elected Flin Flon’s new Mayor in last night's Municipal Election  with 687 votes, followed by Alison Dallas with 641 and Leslie Beck with 232.

Elected to Council were Jon Smalley with 1094, Joe Buie with 1028, Steve Lytwyn with 1000, Heather Richardson 903, Mike Slipp 870 and Ken Brough with 798.

Other candidates that ran included Al Church with 699, Judy Eagle with 683, Roger Siemens 532 and George Fontaine 454.

Elected to the Flin Flon School Board were Katy Keramydas with 1,243, Jackie Hucaluk 1,124, Leslie Fernandes 1,122, Tyler Kittle 1,052, Katie Kawerski 927, Koralie Jays 883 and Tim Davis with 767.

Not elected were Chris Lowe with 610 and Angie Simpson with 465.

This past Sunday,the  Flin Flon Fire Department responded to a reported single-vehicle motor  collision on Highway 39.

Engine 2 and Command 2 responded with a total of eight members. Road conditions were extremely icy, significantly increasing response times.

RCMP and EMS were also responding to the incident. No injuries or immediate hazards were reported. The Fire Department was subsequently notified that its assistance was not required, and responding crews were called off.

Come celebrate Boo at the Zoo this very Saturday in Flin Flon  which will include a couple of fun events for kids of all ages between 5 and 8pm.

Rec Programmer Bryanne Roberts explains what they have going on. " So for Boo At The Zoo,  I have one section dedicated for the older children for the Haunted House. I have another section dedicated for smaller children who may be to scared to go into the Haunted House. I have a Fear Factor station where the kids put their hands in there and guess what is in there and then grab a candy and a toy. For the Haunted House we have 5 different rooms set up and once the kids go through they will get their candy and chips."

The event is absolutely free and is open to kids and families of all ages. Flin Flon Rec will be accepting candy and chip donations at City Hall right til this Friday.  If you live out of the area, are going to  be out of town or don't have as much traffic for Trick or Treating but are still wanting to contribute to the fun Holiday, they would appreciate your support. In exchange for your support they will give you a poster to hang up in your home or vehicle.

The numbers are in, and Northland Ford has made a cheque presentation to the Northern Growing Abilities on behalf of the Drive One For Your Community Event which took place in September.

Mike Slipp from the Promotions Department says it went very well. " September the 19th we had our second Drive One For Your Community Event,  where Ford donated $30.00 for every test drive to a non profit organization. This time  that non profit group was the Northern Growing Abilities and it was a great event. We had 62 test drives and that adds up to $1,860.00 that was raised."

The money will be used for the Northern Growing Abilities to help  build a new kitchen at their living facility which got flooded during the evacuation last year.

Don’t forget that the We Scare Hunger Campaign will wrap up this Friday October the 30^th at the dealership, so you can still drop off non-perishable food items for the Food Bank.

If you can’t come by and would like to still make a donation you can call the dealership at 204-687-3490 and they will come by and pick up your donations from your residence. A big thank you to all the people who made donations last week at the CO-OP and the Bomber game on Friday.

Next summer promises to be one of the most memorable and historic summers in Flin Flon’s  history as we will celebrate 100 years as a community here in Northern Manitoba.

A lot of events are being planned for Flin Flon 27 including Fish Fries, Neighborhood Parties, Flin Flon Bomber Events, Hudbay Celebrations and now the Flin Flon Community Choir is going to resurrect one of their most popular musicals.

Bomber Town written by Mark Kolt will be part of Flin Flon 27 taking place on June 26^th, 27^th, 28^th and 29^th. Crystal Kolt says they are very excited to bring back this musical for the big  milestone. " The musical is essentially celebrating the 57 Memorial Cup win with our Bombers which was a really huge deal for the community. We tie this story in with the music community, and  interestingly enough in 57 that was also when John Vickers really made it big in London England with the London Opera. We had him performing in Flin Flon in 47 and then he went on to international stardom when the Bombers were competing against the Ottawa Canadiens."

Auditions will begin in late November and rehearsals will start in January. Tickets will be available starting  this Saturday online or in person at the Graveyard Gala Show at the Flin Flon Community Hall.

On Friday , the Flin Flon Fire Department celebrated their  annual firefighter banquet, taking time to recognize the dedication, leadership, and commitment of the  members who continue to serve our community.

Congratulations to David Green and James Dauk on receiving their 10-year service pins. The Fire Department wants to thank these individuals for their  years of dedication and commitment to the department and the community they  proudly serve.

The Fire Department also want  to congratulate four members on their promotions from Lieutenant to Captain:

• Captain Kemp

• Captain White

• Captain Hotel

• Captain Dominey

A special congratulations to the  Firefighter of the Year, Safety Officer Brian Mackie.

With over 30 years of service

Brian represents what it means to be a firefighter through his dedication, leadership, and genuine commitment to the safety of his crew. Day in and day out, Brian puts in the time and effort to make the  department better, always keeping the well-being of his fellow firefighters and the needs of the community in mind.

His hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed, and this recognition is well deserved.

The Flin Flon Rotary Club has made a donation to the Flin Flon Public Library.

It is for $25,00.00 through the Operation Red Nose Youth Grant program which the Library is going to use to help launch the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program for the community.

The Rotary Club is proud to support initiatives that encourage a love of reading and help foster a brighter future for the children in our community. They  look forward to seeing the positive impact this program will have on local families.

Don’t forget that Operation Red Nose will be back once again this year  starting in early December and will once again be able to get you and your vehicle home safely through the Holiday season.

A kickoff  press conference for Operation Red Nose will be announced soon.

Home Routes will be bringing more incredible live music to the Spencer’s home in Flin Flon this Thursday October the 29^th.

This is the 19^th year the Spencer’s have been hosting this event in Flin Flon and Elly Spencer tells us who is going to be featured this time. " The artist's name is Henrika and she is from the Yukon and she will be in Flin Flon this Thursday. She is a Folk Rock artist who has gone through quite a number of changes. She started out doing Blue Grass, then to Jazz and Rock and Roll, and now she is doing Folk Rock."

Doors will open up at the Spencer’s home at 19 Hemlock  at 7pm with the show at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25.00 and available right at the door.

Last Wednesday, Leaf Rapids RCMP received a report of an unresponsive male at a residence on Nisku Bay.

Upon arrival, officers discovered a 55-year-old male, who was pronounced deceased on scene.

The matter is being investigated as a homicide.

Police are requesting anyone with information in relation to this homicide to call Leaf Rapids RCMP 204-473-2944, Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services along with Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.

The Canadian Red Cross will be in Flin Flon this week at the Royal Canadian Legion.

They are in town tomorrow Tuesday October the 27^th til Friday October the 30^th between 9am and 4pm.

The Red Cross has introduced a new recovery program for individuals who lived in the community as homeowners or renters during the 2025 wildfires, were evacuated, registered with the Red Cross, and received support during last year’s evacuation.

If you were eligible and have not received an email regarding this program or the Red Cross’s visit to Flin Flon, you can contact them directly at: MB25recovery@redcross.ca.

Once your email is received, a Red Cross representative will contact you to arrange a telephone assessment if you are unable to attend in person during their scheduled hours.

If you are unsure whether you are registered with the Red Cross, it is recommended that you complete a telephone assessment to confirm your eligibility.

Election Day is this Wednesday October the 28^th.

Remember your voice matters . Make sure your opinions, concerns, and priorities are represented. Help shape the future of our community. The decisions made by City Council affect our everyday lives, from roads and recreation to services and community development.

Every vote counts toward choosing the people who will represent our community and help guide its future.

Your vote decides local services that matter, public safety and community well being, local control, local voice, stronger community and a better voice.

The polls will open at 8am and close at 8pm at Council Chambers at Flin Flon City Hall.

From executing outstanding warrants to disrupting drug trafficking and seizing illegal firearms, Saskatchewan RCMP’s Saskatchewan Enforcement Response Teams (SERT) continued targeted enforcement efforts across the province throughout September.

As a result of criminal investigations across the province last month, Saskatchewan RCMP made 46 arrests, laid 39 charges, executed 44 warrant arrests, facilitated 11 search warrants and seized 7 firearms, 773  grams of Cocaine and 30 grams of methamphetamine.

Significant arrests included an adult female arrested in Prince Albert for warrants from Shellbrook RCMP which included sexual assault and sexual interference.

Prince Albert RCMP arrested a top 100 offender for robbery, uttering threats and assault.