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.