The Hudbay Aquatic Centre is planning on having their grand opening in early October, but there is already a lot happening.

The new Aquafit program is underway and there are also lots of public swims and lap swims scheduled for the summer. The Aqua Fit takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings as well as Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

The summer price list is also  posted for prices for both drop in and monthly passes.

You can also rent the pool for Birthday Parties and other get togethers on weekends and evenings.

They are still looking for more Life Guards and if you are interested you can reach out to cityofflinflon.perfectmind.com.

You can also view the Aqua Centre full schedule on the Flin Flon Recreation page on Facebook.

The Flin Flon Bombers Early Bird Season Ticket Campaign is underway and tickets are available for the commemorative 100th season.

Early Bird prices include $200.00 for Youth, $350.00 for Seniors and $400.00 for Adults.

These prices will remain in effect til August the 31st. An extra incentive this year for anyone who purchases a season ticket they will receive a special commemorative coin celebrating the Bombers Championship Season.

You can purchase tickets online at bombers.ca or by stopping by the Bomber Office on Flin Flon's Main Street. The hours are 1 to 5pm on Thursday and Friday and 12 to 4pm on Saturday.

Congratulations to former Laronge Ice Wolves Coach, Kevin Kaminski on being selected the new Head Coach and Player Development Consultant for the Sask Super Selects.

Kaminski is no stranger to hockey circles in Saskatchewan as he was born in Churchbridge and played his U-18AAA hockey with the Saskatoon Blazers before going on to a lengthy career with the WHL'S Saskatoon Blades.

Kaminski then went on to play in the NHL for a number of seasons after being drafted by the Minnesota North Stars 48th overall in the 1987 Draft. He also suited up for the Quebec Nordiques and Washington Capitals.

After his playing career was done, Kevin went on to a successful coaching career and has 26 years of experience behind the bench in lots of different leagues.

Kevin most recently coached the Laronge Ice Wolves of the SJHL for the last 7 seasons and was awarded SJHL Coach Of The Year in the 2019-20 season.

Kaminski loves to work with young hockey players and the Sask Super Selects are excited to have his experience and knowledge in helping develop these players both on and off the ice.

The Province of Saskatchewan has announced a Free Fishing Weekend for you and your family this weekend July the 11th and 12th.

That means any residents or visitors can cast a line without having to purchase a fishing licence.

There are a few things to keep in kind including all regulations still apply, including all angling limits, size restrictions and sport fishing laws remain in full affect.

The Free Fishing Weekend does not apply to National Parks. If you are planning on transporting fish outside the Province, you will still need to purchase a license.

For exact catch limits and any other details you can visit the website saskatchewan.ca and view the 2026-27 Anglers Guide.

Something new will be happening at the brand new Hudbay Aquatic Centre starting tomorrow.

Aqua Fit which is a low impact workout that adapts all all fitness levels and is open to people of all ages will be holding classes 5 times a week.

The classes will happen Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 9and 10am and Tuesday and Thursday from 7 to 8pm.

You can purchase a drop in  pass for $10.50 or a monthly pass for $94.50.

Don't forget to follow the Flin Flon Rec page on Facebook to stay up to date with all the programs and changes at the new Hudbay Aquatic Centre. 

The 2026 Flin Flon Trout Festival Month Long  Fishing Derby has wrapped up with over 100 entries submitted in the Trout, Northern Pike and Walleye categories.

Cash prizes were awarded to the top two entries in each category with $1,000.00 being awarded for first place and $500.00 for second place.

Here are the 2026 winners.

Northern Pike.

First- Dale Brightnose-46.25"( Kiciwapa Cree Nation)

Second- Jayden Oulette- 45" ( Town of Creighton)

Trout

First- Leon Wiebe-43.25"(Flin Flon Credit Union)

Second- Troy Dease- 41"( Town of Creighton)

Walleye

First- Brett Muench-31.625" ( Kozar Construction, Frontline, FF Insurance, The Hooter)

Second- Al Roschuk-31.25 ( Town of Creighton)

Biggest Fish in the Youth category for $150.00 from the Flin Flon Rotary Club went to :

Forest Ritchie- 43" in the Pike category, Beau Fidierchuk 31.25-Trout category and Shaun Ranks 28 " in the Walleye category.

The SJHL has released their schedule for the up coming 2026-27 season.

Once again each team will play 56 regular season games and play their division opponents 8 times.

The Flin Flon Bombers play in the UPL Division, so they will face the Melfort Mustangs, Nipawin Hawks and Laronge Ice Wolves  8 times.

The season will begin on Friday September the 18th with the Bombers making their way to the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre to face the Laronge Ice Wolves. The Bombers will host the Ice Wolves in their home opener the following Friday September the 25th at the Whitney Forum.

Other notable dates include the Bombers first 4 game in 5 night road trip which will start in Melville Tuesday  September the 29th  before making stops in  Weyburn, Estevan and Yorkton.

The October 3rd matchup in Yorkton will be the Bombers first stop at the Westland Arena,  since winning their first SJHL Championship in 33 years last April.

The Bombers will play their final two games before Christmas against Laronge on December the 18th and 19th before opening up the new year against Melfort at the Whitney Forum on New Year Day  at 7:30pm.

The regular season will come to a close on the weekend of March the 12th and 13th with the Bombers once again facing the Laronge Ice Wolves.

Playoffs will start the following weekend March the 19th.

Complete regular season schedule for all the teams can be seen at sjhl.ca. 

Before you know it we will be back at the rink and preparing for another hockey season.

Flin Flon Minor Hockey will be opening their online registration in August and are also planning for their 3 on 3 Jamboree.

The different divisions involved include U-9,U-11 and U-13 and will take place on August the 29th at the Whitney Forum.

Details will be coming very soon.

The Flin Flon Bombers are in need of volunteers for  lots of different capacities over the summer and up coming season.

It is a chance to get involved for the historic 100th Anniversary season.

The Bombers recognize their many dedicated volunteers that have been helping them out for a number of seasons,  but are in need of  more help especially with this being their 100th season.

The Bombers would not be able to remain successful  and continue to operate without all the tremendous volunteers,  and appreciate all the help and support that  they continue to get.

If you are interested in helping out this season,  the hockey club would like you to fill out a volunteer survey which is on their website at bombers.ca or their facebook page.

They will then pass on the information to the applicable coordinator for the areas you selected. FYI, if you would like to help out with game day volunteering,  you won't have to be at every single game, even a few games will make a difference.

The survey will only take a couple of minutes.

More excitement out of Bomber country as the hockey club has made another signing.

The Flin Flon Bombers are pleased to announce the signing of 2008 born forward Luca Martyniuk who comes to Northern Manitoba from the Burnaby Winter Club U-18 Prep Program of the CSSHL U-18 League. 

The 5'11 forward born in Vancouver had a great year offensively putting up 30 points in 30 games including 10 goals. That included three game winning goals and two powerplay goals.

The Bombers are excited about Luca's speed, long reach and tremendous offensive skills.

Flin Flon looks forward to welcoming Luca to Main Camp in late August.

The Hudbay Aquatic Centre is offering a Bronze Medallion Swim Course between July the 3rd and 5th.

This is open to anyone who is interested in learning essential life saving skills, practising your swim techniques and taking steps to becoming a Life Guard.

You can earn an award from the Life Saving society and become a Life Guard.

The hours are Friday 12 to 4pm, Saturday 9 to 5pm and Sunday 9am to 5pm.

You must be 13 years old and have your Bronze Star to take the course. Sign up by contacting kandersen@flinflon.ca.

The Manitoba Hockey Hall Of Fame has announced their inductees for the 2026 class.

Flin Flon will be well represented as Ken Baumgartner will be one of 6 players inducted, as the product of the Flin Flon Minor Hockey system played 696 career games in the NHL with five different teams.

After finishing his junior career with the Prince Albert Raiders of the WHL which included a Memorial Cup, Baumgartner was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 12^th round and 245^th overall in the 1985 NHL Draft.

Baumgartner never played a single game for the Buffalo Sabres and he made his NHL debut for the Los Angeles Kings in 1987. Ken would also play for the New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, Anaheim Mighty Ducks and wrapping up his career with the Boston Bruins in 1999.

Baumgartner ended up playing in 696 career games with plenty of trips  to the penalty box amassing 2,242 penalty minutes while serving as the NHL Players Association Vice President. He finished his career with 13 career goals.

Following his playing career Ken earned an MBA from Harvard University.

The 1968/69 Flin Flon Bombers are also being inducted into the team category.

This was a dominant power house of the WCHL finishing with a record of 47-13 and went on to beat the Edmonton Oil Kings for the President’s Cup. Flin Flon then went on to knock off  the ST Thomas Barons for the National Championship the James Piggot Cup.

The roster was packed with incredible players led by  NHL Hall Of Famer Bobby Clarke.

The home town product was the Team Captain and led the team in points with 137 in just 60 games.

Flin Flon had plenty of other weapons including the Riverton Rifle, Reggie Leach. Leach was a massive offensive contributor and only suited up for 22 games that season but put up 46 points including 36 goals.

7 players from that team were born in Flin Flon and other key contributors  included forwards Brian Marchinko, Steve Andrascik, Wayne Hawrysh, Defensemen Murray Anderson, Ron Wilson and stand out netminders Cal Hammond and Ray Martyniuk.

The team was coached by Paddy Ginnell who coached the Bombers for 7 seasons in the WCHL winning the League Championship twice including  the 1968-69 season.

Ginnell was also a  player for the Flin Flon Bombers and was part of the Memorial Cup winning team in 1957. He would scout for the ST Louis Blues of the NHL  for a number of seasons when his coaching career ended.

Paddy was inducted into the Manitoba Hockey Hall Of Fame in 2009 as a builder.

This year’s induction ceremony has not announced a date, but an announcement is expected before Fall.

The Norman Wild U-15AAA Team have announced their try-out schedule for the up coming season.

They will take place on Saturday and Sunday September the 5th and 6th at the Roy H Johnson Arena.

The hours on Saturday are 1:00pm-2:30pm & 4:30pm-6:00pm and -8:30 am-10:00am & 12:00pm-1:30pm on Sunday.

If you need more information you can contact Rene Gagnon by 204-358-0492 or Renegagnon96@gmail.com

Registration deadline is July the 1st and there is a $175.00 try out fee to complete registration. You can send an e-transfer to nrmha@mymts.net.

Something new and fun from the Phantom Lake Golf Club.

Grab your partner and come out to the Phantom Lake Golf Course  for the 2026 Couples Classic on Saturday July 25th.

Golf will include a Scramble, Play Your Own Ball and Alternate Shot Format.

Prices are $50.00 for members and $65.00 for non members and that includes golf, prizes and a supper. Tee times will start at 3pm.

Book your spot by calling 306-688-5555.

No rest for the Flin Flon Bombers who continue to sign prospects from  all over the country and this time have landed a player from Victoria BC.

The Bombers have signed 2008 born forward Carter Stamp Vincent who suited up for the Island HC 18U Program of the JPHL 18U League.

Carter had a very good year offensively where he put up 41 points in 29 games including 20 goals.

Bomber Head Scout John Klassen is very excited about Carter's speed and his ability to create offense and is a very powerful skater.

Carter should have the tools to be a very good Bomber for years to come and is joining one of the Bombers best recruiting classes in a long time.

Flin Flon Minor Hockey is still looking to fill some key spots as they prepare for the 2026-27 season this Fall.

The following positions need to be  filled on the Board.

-President

-Ice Scheduler

-U13 Division Coordinator

-U15 Division Coordinator

-U18 Division Coordinator

If you are interested in any of these positions you can contact secretaryffmh@gmail.com

FFMH is also still seeking Head Coach's for the up coming season including U-13 Kinsmen Bombers, U-15 Werbicki Trucking Bombers and the U-11 Female Bombers and U-13 Female Bombers.

Anyone interested should e-mail repteamcoordinator@gmail.com.

The Flin Flon Bombers continue to be busy signing players and this time they have signed a player from Northern Manitoba.

Flin Flon announced the signing of 2008 born forward Hank Thompson out of Thompson Manitoba who suited up for the Norman Northstars of the U-18 AAA MB League earlier today.

Hank is coming off a great season offensively where he put up 35 points in 40 games including 16 goals.

The Bombers are excited to add another player from the North as Hank will join local forwards Wyatt Stinton and Ryder Mucha who will both be returning to the Hockey Club this season.

Flin Flon likes the way that Hank plays a 200 ft game who will bring a lot of speed, grit and energy to the team and is very familiar with the history of the legendary organization.

The Flin Flon Bombers have announced their AGM for Sunday July the 12th at the Prospector Inn Conference Room starting at 7pm.

The meeting will include a Coach's Report, 2025/26 Financial Report, President's Report and election for Board Of Director positions.

Vacant Board positions include: Vice President, Treasurer- 1 year position, Director, 2 one year term positions and Director 4  two year term positions.

If you require any more information you can call 204-687-4404 or reach out to bombers.ca.

The Phantom Lake Golf Club will be giving kids a chance to improve their skills and learn more about the great sport of Golf.

Youth Golf Lessons are going to be offered throughout the Summer including Junly the 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th and August the 10th.

The lessons are free and there is a maximum of 10 kids per class.

Ages 7-9 will be from 10am to 10:30am, Ages 10-11 from 10:30 to 11am and ages 12 and up from 11am to noon.

You will meet at the Phantom Lake Driving Range and you can sign up by calling 306-688-5555.

Good news, Season Tickets for the up coming 2026-27 season for the Flin Flon Bombers are now available online.

If you are a season ticket holder from last year you will be receiving your offer today.

If you are looking to purchase your season ticket at the Bomber Store, you will be able to start purchasing them this Thursday starting at 1pm.

Everyone who purchases a Season Ticket for the 2026-27 Season will also receive a commemorative coin celebrating the Bombers Championship Season!! (the coins will be available in July).

If anyone has any issues with their offer or didn't receive one, please email Keith at ffbombergameday@gmail.com.

The Flin Flon Bombers thank you for your continued support.

The Phantom Lake Soccer Club wrapped up their season with their year end tournament yesterday afternoon at the Phantom Lake Field.

A big thanks to all the players, coach's, volunteers, officials, parents  and spectators for coming out as they had an excellent turn out.

Here are the results:

U-11 Division.

McKeens- First

Credit Union- Second

Orange Toad and Foran- Third

U-13 Division

McKeens- First

Victoria Inn- Second

Credit Union- Third

U-15-17 Division

Foran- First

Hudbay- Second

Credit Union- Third

U-9 will have their windup today at the Phantom Lake Soccer Field starting at 5:30pm. Players will receive their medals, hot dogs, and treats from Arctic Beverages.

Jerseys will also be collected.

Another impressive weekend and victory for one of the biggest up and comers in MMA and CFFC across Canada, Flin Flon's Hunter Lee who was back on the mat in Phildelphia.

Big Game Hunter Lee squared off against Jeff "Butter"Craig for the Middle Weight Championship at the Cage Fury Fighting Championships this past Saturday night.

The belt became available with the current champion Nick Galanto scheduled for Dana White's Contender Series in August, so the title became available.

Lee didn't disappoint as he knocked out Craig in just 13 seconds to claim the Middle Weight Championship and improves to 2-1 in the CFFC.

Lee was excited after the win and had this to say to the energetic crowd in Philadelphia. " I am so happy to be fighting here in Philadelphia , some of you may not know that I am from a small town in Canada called Flin Flon, the home of Bobby Clarke. It means so much to me to get in here and win this belt in front of this Philadelphia crowd."

Lee also has an impressive record in the MMA at 6-1.

Good luck to the  Flin Flon Creighton  Minor Ball 11U and 13U teams as they head to The Pas for a  tournament  this weekend.

There will be three teams from The Pas, one from Cross Lake and a combined team from Flin Flon and Creighton.

Flin Flon will play their first game tonight against The Pas at 7pm at the Centennial Ball Diamond.

On Saturday Flin Flon squares off with The Pas at 2pm, and 6pm. They will play their final round robin game against Cross Lake on Sunday at 2pm.

The Gold Medal game will go Sunday at 3pm.

The Flin Flon Bombers continue to sign players in what is becoming one of their best recruitment classes in a long time.

The Bombers announced the signing of 2008 born forward Ben Shaw out of Sherwood Park Alberta.

Ben is joining the Maroon and White out of the OHA Edmonton U18 Prep school of the Canadian Sport School Hockey League. Ben is coming off  a strong season where he picked up 25 points in 29 games including 13 goals.

Shaw dressed for a total of 65 games in two seasons with the U-18 Prep Team and was able to chip in with 49 points. He was also the Captain of his team this past season.

This is the 6th signing for the Bombers since the Spring and they look forward to welcoming all these players to Main Camp at the end of August.

Hapnot Collegiate held their year end Athletic Awards Banquet Wednesday  night to honor all the Coach’s Athletes, Officials and Volunteers.

Here are the Award Winners:

JV Female Athlete Of The Year was Jocelyn Kozar and Gracie McIntosh. Both these girls were very involved in multiple sports including playing Basketball and Volleyball.  JV Male Athlete Of The Year was Cole Fisher .

Cole also played multiple sports and was a standout on the JV Boys Basketball team.

SV Female Athlete Of The Year was Ari bellisle. Ari brings to a close a great high school sports career that saw her be part of three Zone Champion Volleyball teams.

SV Male Athlete Of The Year is Logan Simon. Logan played for the Senior Varsity Boys Basketball, Volleyball and Lacrosse teams and was the team MVP for both Basketball and Lacrosse.

Athletes were also honored in all the team sports including Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Track and Field, Badminton and Lacrosse.

You can find the entire list for those winners  on the Hapnot Collegiate Facebook page.