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.