Hapnot Collegiate  are welcoming students back to school on Wednesday, September 9^th with  Slot 1 beginning  at 8:45 am.

If you need to view your timetable, please download the app 'PowerSchool' on your smartphone. PowerSchool is where you can not only access your timetable, but it  also marks, attendance, and daily announcements. If parents/guardians need assistance, please contact the school by phone 204 687 7506 or email hapnot@ffsd.mb.ca.

If students cannot access their timetable, please visit the office or Ms. Link and they  will assist you.

There is a link to the web version of PowerSchool on Hapnot’s  website at https://www.hapnotcollegiate.com/

Hapnot Collegiate  encourage students/parents/guardians to check the Hapnot website regularly as exam schedules for each semester, the school year calendar, staff contacts, the student handbook,  Facebook page and  the  policies/procedures, will all  be posted for your reference.

On Aug. 28^th,  RCMP arrested six people at a property on the 300-block of 7th Avenue South in Swan River as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.

The RCMP’s Swan River General Investigation Section (GIS) executed multiple search warrants – first at the residence, then at outbuildings and vehicles associated with the property. GIS officers were assisted by Swan River RCMP, the RCMP West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team, the RCMP West District GIS and Police Dog Services.

Six people were arrested at the scene without incident.

Carla Slepicka, 49, of Swan River is charged with:

• Drug trafficking; and

• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

Wayne Cook, 45, of Sapotaweyak Cree Nation is charged with drug possession for the purpose of trafficking.

Michael Matsakoff of Swan River  is charged with drug trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime.

Lawrence Severight, 56, of Cote First Nation in Saskatchewan is charged with multiple offenses including drug possession.

Two people – Dustin McDuff, 45, of Swan River and 22-year-old Kaylee Keefe of Kenville are both charged with drug possession for the purpose of trafficking.

The investigation continues

Flin Flon is getting ready for a Municipal Election on October the 28^th and Community Futures Greenstone,  and the Flin Flon Chamber of Commerce want to make sure you know what to expect.

They will be hosting two Pre Election Information sessions that will include a lot of information on how the whole election process works. General Manager Becky Cianflone has more. " So we are offering two different opportunities, one is virtual by Zoom taking place tonight between 7 and 8pm. The second session  is in person and at Flin Flon City Hall on Thursday starting at 6:30pm."

If you are wanting to sign up for the virtual session, the deadline is 6pm tonight and you can contact admin@cfgreenstone.com and they will send you the link.

The In person session will include presentations from Tiffany Anderson from the RM of Kelsey and former Flin Flon Mayor Cal Huntley.

The NRHA are calling on Mothers, Fathers, Brothers, Sisters, Friends, Cousins, Aunts, Uncles, Grand Parents, Sons, Daughters, Nieces and Nephews to come out and recognize International Overdose Awareness Day.

The event has been rescheduled for tomorrow and the NRHA’S Christa McIntire explains the history behind the event and what will be taking place in Flin Flon. 

"So International  Overdose Awareness Day is an annual campaign held across the World on August the 31st. The purpose is to hopefully end drug overdoses and also to remember those that have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends. We invite everyone to come out to our event and we are going to have free food, entertainment, Naloxone training and we will also have information sharing."

It takes place at Pioneer Square between noon and 1:30 pm and is being held in conjunction with the Play It Safer Network and Manitoba Harm Reduction Network.

On August 28th, at approximately 3pm., Shamattawa RCMP were called to an assault at the Northern Store in the community.

Officers immediately responded to the scene where they located a seriously injured male suffering from what appeared to be a serious stab wound.

The initial investigation determined the male suspect, who was known to the victim, was still on the scene and was arrested without incident.

The 36-year-old victim was transported to the local nursing station where he succumbed to his injuries.

Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services (MCS) deployed to the community and took charge  of the investigation.

Rodney Beardy, 58, from Shamattawa has been charged with second-degree murder in relation to the male’s death and remains in custody.

Manitoba RCMP MSC, Forensic Identification Services continue to investigate.

The City of Flin Flon is currently accepting letters of application from anybody  who may be  interested in serving as a volunteer member of the Flin Flon Station Museum Board of Directors.

This is a great opportunity to support the preservation and promotion of the  community’s rich history while contributing to the future of one of Flin Flon’s most valued heritage organizations.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a brief letter outlining their interest in serving on the Board, along with their contact information.

 Applications can be dropped off at City Hall and you can call 1-833-210-6435 for additional information.

Hapnot Collegiate will be holding their Grade 9 New Student Orientation this Thursday September the 3^rd from 1:30 pm to 2:30pm.

The orientation will take place in the Hapnot Theatre with Ms Link.

Mme Milligan will also be available at the school for any French Immersion questions.

There is a suggested school supplies list on their website at hapnotcollegiate.com or the Hapnot Facebook page.

For more information you can contact MS Link,  the Hapnot Guidence Councillor at alink@ffsd.mb.ca or 204-687-9702.