Residents of Cranberry Portage

There are currently 240 personnel actioning the fire on the ground including The Pas Fire Department & Opaskwayak Cree Nation Fire Department, including 2 water bombers working on the east flank by Election Lake, and 6 helicopters are being utilized to snuff out hot spots. The weather outlook looks very favourable, with the rain overnight and today.

The fire is currently at 37,000 hectares but has minimal growth.

There has been no advancement in the community thanks to well-established fire breaks.

We remain in a state of emergency.
The evacuation order is still in place.

We will continue to update as the situation evolves and we get more information.

Residents of Wanless

The rain overnight made things very favorable and the structure of the fire has not changed overnight. It is still 2 km east of Hwy 10, as crews have a well-established fire break.

We will continue to update as the situation evolves and we get more information.

** If you live at Rocky Lake East, Rocky Lake North or Clearwater Lake, please dial 211 and you will be directed to the proper department if you need information specific to your area. **

Mayor George Fontaine stopped by CFAR  to give us an update on a plan that they are developing on working with the other communities and service organizations  as we deal with the wildfire situation .

"  We have been busy doing lots of things today, we have the Emergency Measures Organization people up here giving us their best advice. We did a tour with them this morning at the airport , so we are all aware of the same facts. What we decided today as we are going to work together in terms of communities. We had a meeting with the Town Of Creighton, Village Of Denare Beach, the health authority, the School Division and EMS. We will be meeting daily as long as this is any kind of an issue. We will look at plans, issues, programs, who does what and who's responsible for each job. We are working together and we are making  progress and we will meet again tomorrow and have more stakeholders involved, because the more people we have the more we can deal with our issues."

The city is asking residents who have vulnerabilities and or mobility issues to register with the city. You can do this two ways by calling the city at 204-681-7511 or by stopping by the City Hall office. If you have neighbors , friends, family who need assistance you can register on their behalf.

Art In The Wild will return in September to Flin Flon with funding from the Manitoba Arts Council and Canada Council for the Arts.

If you would like to find out more about this program they will be holding an in person information session at the Ukrainian Orthodox church today between 4 and 6:30.

One of the creative minds behind this organization is Kristy Janvier who tells us what they will be covering later today.

"  We are having a open house and  for the past six weeks we have been doing creative workshops at the Ukrainian Orthodox church. We are inviting people to come and if they have any questions about the event or any ideas. We are looking for musicians, theatre, puppeteers, performance artists, visual arts and pretty much anything go's for Art In The Wild. This is an evening performance that happens once a year at the Flin Flon Campground and Rotary Wheel."

You can also get information by going to the website borealgatherings.com.

This past Saturday at approximately  4:10 am, Swan River RCMP received a report of a male walking around the community threatening people with an edged weapon, in Sapotaweyak Cree Nation.

 While officers were en route, they received an update advising the suspect had taken a family member’s vehicle and may have struck someone on an ATV.

Officers arrived and immediately began making patrols for the suspect. Officers located the suspect and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, however he refused to stop and fled. He continued to drive dangerously and at high speeds around the community.

As RCMP were patrolling for the suspect, they were advised by a community member the suspect had crashed the vehicle and was now on foot.

With the help of several community members, the suspect was located and arrested after a brief foot pursuit.

Errol Leask, 26, has been charged with Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Flight from Peace Officer, Resisting Arrest and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose. He was remanded into custody.

Two knives were seized from the vehicle and the investigation is on going.

Flin Flon Firefighters with assistance  from The Pas, OCN, Thompson  and Ontario continue to fight the very large wildfire around Flin Flon that continues to affect the areas around Cranberry, Wanless, Sourdough Bay and cottage subdivisions.

Emergency Coordinator Mike Funk came by the CFAR studio and was quick to point out even though communications are up and running again they don’t want people to get complacent. "  We need to make everyone aware, we have communications up and running again but we can't become complacent. The radio has been a fantastick resource for us and we have communication back on line so we can get back on social media and continue to put information out. We want to make sure everyone understands the situation we are in that is still very serious and keep watching all our web pages, keep listening to the radio for updates and as soon as get more information we will release it as soon as possible."

Funk also went on to say that there is a lot of support being provided to fight the biggest fire in the province. "  We have the largest fire in the province going right now so we have all the resources that the Province of Manitoba has up here. It is actually quite impressive to see the setup that we have with the command centre at the airport. They heve up to date information and not a lot has changed from yesterday. They are in a position right now making their game plan as the winds have changed and we are getting some precipitation  which will hopefully help. It is a fluid  situation for everything including the highways, winds, the fire conditions so stay up to date with everything and stay tuned."

You are encouraged to reach out and call  211 if you are looking for a relative  or friend and if you need assistance and services.

Media Bulletin - Manitoba

May 14, 2024

FIRE BULLETIN #6

The Manitoba Wildfire Service, the Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC), Manitoba Emergency Management Organization (EMO) and the Manitoba Fire Service continue to respond to a significant number of active fires in the area around Flin Flon and The Pas. There is extreme fire behaviour in the area caused by drought conditions and high winds.

As of this afternoon, fire WE010 near Flin Flon is approximately 31,600 hectares (ha) and continues to impact the cottage subdivisions of Sourdough Bay, Whitefish Lake, Twin Lakes, Schist Lake North and Cranberry Portage.

The fire is approximately 1.5 kilometres (km) away from Cranberry Portage and the community has now been evacuated to The Pas. Provincial Emergency Social Services is available to residents. A reception centre is located at the Wescana Inn in The Pas to register evacuees and to arrange for accommodations.

A reception centre has been established at the Victoria Inn in Flin Flon to support evacuees and assist with accommodations for residents affected by evacuation orders from the following areas:

• Sourdough Bay Subdivision,
• Twin Lakes Cottage Subdivision,
• Whitefish Lake Cottage Subdivision,
• Schist Lake North Cottage Subdivision,
• Bakers Cottage Subdivision, and
• Bakers Narrows Provincial Park.

Approximately 550 residents have been evacuated at this time but that number may increase as conditions change.

Smoke from the wildfire is impacting communities in the area including Flin Flon. Area residents are advised to take precautions to protect against harmful smoke inhalation including limiting outdoor activity, staying indoors with windows and doors closed, setting air conditioning units in homes and vehicles to recirculate to avoid drawing smoke indoors, and drinking plenty of water.

If you have been impacted by the wildfire situation in Manitoba and require further assistance, dial 211 or toll-free 1-855-275-1197, or for text-based help, use the chat at https://mb.211.ca/get-help-now/.

Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 10, from Bakers Narrows to PTH 39, is open but requires a police escort. Check stops for police escorts are set up between Little Spruce Road and Northstar Road on the north side of PTH 10 and at Athapap Road on the south side of PTH 10. The Sherridon access road at the junction of PTH 10 remains closed. Up-to-date information on road conditions in the affected area can be found at www.manitoba511.ca/.

The fire has crossed a section of railway in the area and is impacting rail travel between Cranberry Portage and Pukatawagan.

Power outages have been reported in the impacted area surrounding the fire and continue to affect Cranberry Portage and Sourdough Bay.

Campgrounds in Bakers Narrows and Grass River provincial parks are closed until at least May 27 including Bakers Narrows, Gyles, Iskwasum Landing and Reed Lake. Manitoba Parks is contacting all affected reservation holders and seasonal campers. Backcountry travel along the Grass River from Cranberry Portage to Reed Lake is prohibited. Further park closures may be enacted. For updates visit www.manitobaparks.com.

Air tankers and helicopters with buckets have been working on the fire. Five additional crews from Ontario were delayed but are expected to arrive today, with another expected to arrive tomorrow.

Fire WE011 near Wanless north of The Pas is approximately 1,550 ha and crews are working to protect the hydro line between The Pas and Cranberry Portage. There has been no damage at this time. The fire is approximately two km away from PTH 10. Those travelling on PTH 10 may be impacted by poor visibility due to smoke.

There is a communication outage impacting Flin Flon, Sherridon, Paradise Lodge and Sourdough Bay between Flin Flon and Cranberry Portage. This includes P25, wireless, wireline, data, internet, and internet protocol television (IPTV). Communications remain available in Creighton, Sask. west of Flin Flon. Technicians are in the area and are working to implement a temporary solution to restore communications.

Interac and credit card services may not be in operation in the affected areas due to the communication outage. Though travel in the area is not advised, those travelling should plan accordingly.

Provincial burning permits are required for outdoor fires set within the burn permit area from April 1 to Nov. 15 annually. To check for municipal burning restrictions, visit https://gov.mb.ca/wildfire/burn_conditions.html. Burn permit holders are reminded to check weather conditions, have adequate suppression equipment and ensure proper fuel breaks are in place before burning. Never leave an outdoor fire unattended and always extinguish it before leaving and exercise caution when in or near forested areas.

For ongoing updates on wildfires and burn permits in Manitoba, follow the Manitoba government’s X (formerly known as Twitter) account at https://twitter.com/MBGovNews. Further details, updates, restrictions and other important wildfire information is available at https://gov.mb.ca/wildfire/. To report a wildfire, call 911 or the TIP line (toll-free) at 1-800-782-0076.

Manitoba Premiere Wab Kinew has touched down in Flin Flon to see what is happening with the forest fire which is affecting residents in our area first hand and commented on what he has seen.

“ We just got down from a helicopter where we were able to survey the fire situation and it is very serious. One of the things that stands out to me is the complexity of the response right now. A huge amount of gratitude and thanks to the folks from the wildfire service, office of the Fire Commissioner, Manitoba Hydro, the RCMP and the local fire departments that were out. There are so many moving parts to this thing and that is just the situation in Cranberry and Bakers Narrows.”

Kinew also went on to say that they have multiple resources they will be utilizing to fight this fire.

“  I think the response to the wildfire continues to be scaled up and so they have done a very good job setting up that command centre in Bakers Narrows. As more resources and firefighters come in, I think we are going to see firefighters coming in from Quebec and maybe some other provinces. They have set up the framework right now so as additional resources come in they will be able to grow that response in a way that is coordinated keeping people safe and helping to fight the fire as efficiently as possible. It is very impressive what the folks on the ground are organizing.”

Kinew wanted to remind residents that they can contact 211 if you are looking for a relative or friend and if you have questions and are looking for assistance.

The 2328 Royal CDN Army Cadet Corps held their annual Awards and Trophy presentations at the Flin Flon Community Hall last night.

It was a good turnout despite the evacuations and fire situation around Flin Flon.

The Award winners were: CAPT W.A Sweeny Award for General Proficiency, Senior Cadet - Master Corporal Rory Ford, CWO Fisher Trophy General Proficiency Junior Cadet Lance Corporal Alani Highfield, SGT LA. Horrocks Trophy Dress and Deportment- Master Corporal Nathaniel Perkins.

Otherawards wentto Master Corporal's Haden Fieber, Axton Parker, Evelyn Eaglestick Kaydence Wabasse and Ferguson Hill who received the Captain P.POPP CD Trophy for rifle team. The M. Beauchamp Trophy for Most Improved Cadet-Master Corporal Haden Fieber. The MJ Naylor Trophy for Dedication and Commitment went to Master Corporal Axton Parker.

Army Cadet League Of Manitoba- Best First Year Cadetwent to Master Corporal Alani Highfield.

2328 Royal CN Army Cadet Corps-Best Attendance-Rory Ford.

HIGHWAY 10 IS CLOSED AGAIN

Crews are currently working the west side of Cranberry with heavy equipment to create a fire break. The HB Hydro assessment report will be available later tonight to show the extent of the fire damage to the powergrid.

The office of the Fire Commissioner has people in Cranberry assisting with efforts from OCN Fire Departmentand the Pas Fire Department. They are expecting five fire crews from Ontario tonight to continue with containment efforts.

Cranberry is still in a state of emergency and the evacuation order remains in place. For residents in Wanless the fire is currently 2.5 km away from the community and 2 km from the highway. Water Bombers are working actively with crews on the ground and heavy equipment to contain the fire break.

Again they are advising residents to havetheir 72 hour essential family needs together and their 72 hour plan for accommodations prepared JUST IN CASE.

(Courtesty of the Province of Manitoba)

The Manitoba Wildfire Service, the Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC), Manitoba Emergency Management Organization (EMO) and the Manitoba Fire Service are currently responding to a significant number of active fires in the area around Flin Flon and The Pas. There is extreme fire behaviour in the area caused by drought conditions and high winds. 

As of this afternoon, fire WE010 near Flin Flon is approximately 31,600 hectares based on updated mapping and continues to impact the cottage subdivisions of Sourdough Bay, Whitefish Lake, Twin Lakes, Schist Lake North and Cranberry Portage.

The fire is approximately 1.5 kilometres away from Cranberry Portage and the community has now been evacuated to The Pas. Provincial Emergency Social Services is available to residents. The Rural Municipality of Kelsey has established a reception centre at the Wescana Inn in The Pas to register evacuees and to arrange for accommodations. 

A reception centre has been established at the Victoria Inn in Flin Flon to support evacuees and assist with accommodations for residents affected by evacuation orders from the following areas:

• Sourdough Bay Subdivision
• Twin Lakes Cottage Subdivision
• Whitefish Lake Cottage Subdivision
• Schist Lake North Cottage Subdivision
• Bakers Cottage Subdivision
• Bakers Narrows Provincial Park

Approximately 550 residents are affected at this time but that number may increase as conditions change.

If you are a resident or evacuee currently impacted by the wildfire situation in Manitoba and require further assistance, dial 211 or toll-free 1-855-275-1197, or for text-based help, use the chat at https://mb.211.ca/get-help-now/.

The fire crossed a section of railway in the area and is impacting rail travel between Cranberry Portage and Pukatawagan.

Power outages have been reported in the impacted area surrounding the fire. Power has been restored to Bakers Narrow and power outages continue to affect Cranberry Portage and Sourdough Bay.

Campgrounds in Bakers Narrows and Grass River provincial parks are closed until at least May 27 including Bakers Narrows, Gyles, Iskwasum Landing and Reed Lake. Manitoba Parks is contacting all affected reservation holders and seasonal campers. Backcountry travel along the Grass River from Cranberry Portage to Reed Lake is prohibited. Further park closures may be enacted. For updates visit www.manitobaparks.com.

Air tankers from Manitoba and Saskatchewan have been working on the fire. Five additional crews from Ontario are expected to arrive today and another five tomorrow.

Fire WE011 near Wanless north of The Pas is approximately 1,550 hectares and crews are working to protect the hydro line between The Pas and Cranberry Portage. There has been no damage at this time. The fire is approximately five kilometres away from Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 10. Those travelling on PTH 10 may be impacted by poor visibility due to smoke.

There is a communication outage impacting Flin Flon, Sherridon, Paradise Lodge and Sourdough Bay between Flin Flon and Cranberry Portage. This includes P25, wireless, wireline, data, internet, and internet protocol television (IPTV). Communications remain available in Creighton, SK west of Flin Flon. Technicians are in the area and are working to implement a temporary solution to restore communications.

Interac and credit card services are not in operation in the affected areas due to the communication outage. Though travel in the area is not advised, those travelling should plan accordingly.

Provincial burning permits are required for outdoor fires set within the burn permit area from April 1 to Nov. 15 annually. To check for municipal burning restrictions, visit: https://gov.mb.ca/wildfire/burn_conditions.html. Burn permit holders are reminded to check weather conditions, have adequate suppression equipment and ensure proper fuel breaks are in place before burning. Never leave an outdoor fire unattended and always extinguish it before leaving, and exercise caution when in or near forested areas. 

For ongoing updates on wildfires and burn permits in Manitoba, follow the Manitoba government’s X (formerly known as Twitter) account at https://twitter.com/MBGovNews. Further details, updates, restrictions and other important wildfire information is available at https://gov.mb.ca/wildfire/. To report a wildfire, call 911 or the TIP line (toll-free) at 1-800-782-0076. 

The Northern Health Region stopped by 102.9 CFAR earlier today to update us on how you can access different resources for health as we got the details from Sarah Pawlachuk.

"The Flin Flon General Hospital continues to provide medical services. Please report to the Emergency department for urgent and emergent needs. At this time the lab is open for routine blood work with limited services. The Flin Flon Clinic at the hospital is also open. Primary Health Care Centre is open for public health services and the physio department is closed for any scheduled appointments for the duration of the week. As well the Northern Patient Transportation NPTP office is currently closed. A reminder to all Northern Health Region staff to please report for your regular scheduled shifts. Stay safe, work safe and continue to listen to Arctic Radio for more updates."

The NRHA have installed Starlink and now have internet capabilities.

This is the latest fire bulletin to be released on the Flin Flon Fire situation from the Manitoba Government.

Investigation has determined that a 34-year-old male was seriously assaulted at a residence in Thompson on April 25^TH . Yesterday, police arrested Lawrence Moose, 28, from South Indian Lake. He is charged with Aggravated Assault and Assault Peace Officer, a charge he got at the time of his arrest in Thompson. He is remanded in custody.

Police have identified Kenneth Paynter, 36, from Thompson, as another suspect. He is wanted on a charge of Aggravated Assault.

Paynter is described as 5’11” tall and 256 pounds with short black hair and brown eyes. His neck is completely covered with tattoos.

If you have information about this incident or about the whereabouts of Paynter, please call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Do not approach the suspect. He is considered dangerous. Please contact police immediately.

A lot of resolutions were made at the latest Council meeting  as the City prepares for the budget meeting which will be taking place on Wednesday May the 22^nd 6:30 at Council Chambers.

Resolutions were read for the mill rate to be set, levying a business tax, and a special tax for the Equipment Replacement Reserve which will all be discussed at the upcoming  Budget meeting.

Second reading was given for the bylaw which will turn the park over by the Flin Flon Petting Zoo from Parks and Rec to the City and are moving forward creating a Board Of Directors.

The Flin Flon Fire Chief gave his report which included 4 incidents for March including a fire alarm at the Flin Flon Airport.  Crews responded and found a heater that caused the alarm to sound but there was no smoke or fire found.

Two fire alarms were also called in from 60 Hapnot street and 53 Callinan which were caused by burnt cooking and an alarm went off due to dust from cleaning. A motor vehicle accident was also called in from Tweedsmuir where a vehicle had hit a hydro pole.

Councillor Stee Lytwin mentioned that Moosehide Campaign Day will be taking place on Thursday May the 16^th and Hapnot and Many Faces schools both have walks planned for that day starting at 11.

The community is welcome to come out and take part.  

The City Of Flin Flon  is teaming up with the Chamber Of Commerce and Community Futures Greenstone for the Great Community Cleanup happening this Saturday .

This will be a chance to get out and clean up your neighborhood, get some fresh air and exercise and take pride in your community. City Councillor Alison Dallas Funk  tells us how you can get involved.

" It is going to be this Saturday May the 11th , you can pick up garbage bags at the Uptown Emporium, so they will be open and it will be the meeting location if you are doing the uptown area. This actually was intiated by the Main Street Committee and now Becky and her staff from Community Futures Greenstone have stepped up and made it a community initiative."

As an added bonus there will be a chance to win some  random prizes from the Prize Patrol who will be out and about between 11 and 4.

An exciting time for campers , tourists and local residents as many provincial parks are getting ready to open up for the summer. Many have already opened up down south.

Parks in Northern Manitoba are opening up on May the 17th just in time for the May long weekend,  including Bakers Narrows Provincial Park. Other popular spots include Gyles Park, Paint Lake and Wekusko Falls.

If you are looking to reserve a spot for any provincial campground you can go online at maniotobaparks.com or call 1888-482-2267.

Don’t forget you will also need a Provincial Park Vehicle Permit and you can get that online at manitobalicensing.ca.

President Dianne Russell chaired the meeting and mentioned that 80% of their clients have been personally contacted. Work continues with the Trails Association who just received a $500.00 donation from Hudbay to help pay for insurance.

They continue to work with the Main Street Revitalization Committee who are chairing a community cleanup this Saturday between 11 and 4 which will cover the entire community.

They received a donation from the Credit Union to hire two youths to clean and look after the flowers on Main street once a week. This group continues to work with the City for the beautification of Main street.

Fundraising continues for a roof over Pioneer Square with $7.000.00 being raised, with a goal of $20,000.00 in mind.

Doug Lauvstad who is the President of University College Of The North was the special guest speaker and was very optimistic on a lot of programs being offered in Flin Flon and the North.

UCN has been involved in a partnership with MPI which is an adult driving program happening all over the North. The focus is to improve road safety and allow all adults across the North to get their driver’s license. Right now there are driving instructors in Flin Flon, The Pas, Thompson, Churchill and they are looking to add more including Norway House.

The Diploma in Practical Nursing is going well with $4.5 million dollars being given to expand practical nursing in Flin Flon, Swan River and Thompson. $2 million alone for Flin Flon.

You can help clean up around Bakers Narrows this Saturday with Highway Cleanup Day.

Community member Kara Plamondon invites everyone to come out and take part.

"  I just want to let people know that this Saturday from 9 to 4 we are going to have our community cleanup happening around Bakers Narrows. We will be  between the highway at Bakers Narrows all the way to Schist Lake. The Big Island Cottage Owners will take over after that. You can either register by calling Dick at 687-5836  or call me at 687- 5061 or message us on facebook.

A free community barbecue will take place at noon and bags and vests will be provided. You can show up at Bakers Narrows to help out anytime between 9 and 4.

The Flin Flon Chamber Of Commerce held their monthly meeting at the Friendship Centre on Tuesday afternoon and the special guest speaker was Doug Lauvstad, the President of the University College Of The North.

Lauvstad commented on the different programs they will be focussing in on in both Flin Flon and across the North. 

"  I think with Flin Flon the number one  focus is getting the new diploma in practical nursing, building up and operational and students in the classrooms. Hopefully in a few years we see a number of people graduating. Throughout the North one of our areas is to responding to the critical minerals strategy both at the federal and provincila level. What that means is providing training that supports the mining companies and other resource companies and heavy industry to get the skills they need particularly in the area of industrial trades."

Lauvstad also talked about the partnership that is happening with MPI, diplomas in practical nursing and the Northern Arts program.

Information  about all the programs that UCN are offering can be seen at ucn.ca.

On May 5, 2024, RCMP charged both female youths with 2^nd Degree Murder and Attempted Murder in relation to the May 4 homicide of a 32-year-old female and the attempt murder on a 35-year-old female in the community.

The 35-year-old female remains in hospital in stable condition.

Both youth were remanded into custody.

RCMP continue to investigate.

The Town Of Creighton is preparing for their spring cleanup and have a lot of events coming up later this month for the residents to take part in as we get the details from Lindsay Shirran.

" The Creighton Spring Clean Up will take place May the 21st to the 24th. Creighton residents can place any unwanted items or garbage at their usual pickup locations,  and the Public Works Department will pick it up. They ask that any fridges or freezers have the frion removed. There is also free dumping at the Creighton Landfill between May the 15th and 28th. That will lead up to the Community Yard Sale which will be on May the 25th. If you are going to have a yard sale that week I ask you to call me or Kim at the Rec Office at 306-688-3538, and have it in by May the 16th."

Remember to place any unwanted items or garbage at your usual pickup location and the Public Works Department will pick it up and take it to the dump. You can also call the Creighton Town Office to arrange for pick-up of bigger items at 306-688-8253.

With summer around the corner, the Flin Flon Friendship Centre is into final preparations for Camp Moochikun which will begin in early July.

Events Co-ordinator Joe Anne Pelletier  says they are looking for people to apply to be Camp Co-ordinator as well as  leaders.

"  Depending on the position itself the Camp Co-ordinator will start June 17th til August the 23rd. The Camp Co-ordinator will be the one who will develop and do the implementing and evaluating for activities including directing and supervising the camp leaders. When they come in they need a class 5 drivers license, organization, leadership and supervision skills and provide a criminal record check. Any knowledge on indigenous values and beliefs would be an assett as well. We have four positions for camp leaders and they are responsible for assisting and planning the summer activities." 

The camp is free and will start on July the 8^th going til August the 22^nd. There are two different age categories including 5 to 7 and 8 to 10. Registration forms will be available to be picked up at the Friendship Centre starting June the 10^th.

After a ten year run on Flin Flon’s Main street, Freedoms Way Thrift store will be closing for good at the end of this month. The owner Dorian Kent tells us the decision is bitter sweet and knows a lot of people in the community are disappointed.

"  It has been an interesting ten and a half years running the thrift store, we have got to meet a lot of good people over the years and make some special friendships. Like a lot of places Covid really impacted us and we just couldn't keep afloat these last few years. There is a lot of sadness to see this go but also excited to see what the future brings. We tried our best to help the people of Flin Flon and the surrounding areas and it was a tough decision but it had to be made."

The last day will be on Wednesday May the 31^st and you can stop by the store Tuesday through Saturday 11 to 5. They are no longer accepting donations and there are some great deals including a small bag of items for $5..00, medium bag for $10.00 and a large bag for  $30.00.

There is a fundraiser taking place this weekend for the new  Flin Flon Aqua Centre. Escape Rooms At The Staff House is back and takes place today through Sunday.

The committee’s Karen McKinnon says this event has been successful in the past. " A couple of people on the events committe came up with the idea and they have been held before in the community but haven't been held for a long time. We had one back in March and it was a major success, so people who didn't want to get in wanted to try this again. Kelsey Anderson from the City has been busy setting this up in the Staff House,  which is a perfect spot and she is even using the basement this time. You get clues and your team has so much time to escape out of the room and it is a fun thing."

You can message Flin Flon Recreation on facebook or e-mail kandersen @flinflon.ca. The Aqua Centre Committee will also be hosting a bake sale just before the Flin Flon Arts Council’s spring concert this Sunday at St. Annes. Donations are coming in and you can still drop of baking with details on the Aqua Centre facebook page.