Flin Flon

• Flin Flon virtually deserted, thousands more evacuated as wildfires rage in Manitoba

  Just a skeleton crew of emergency personnel and municipal officals remain in the northern Manitoba community of Flin Flon as a wildfire threatens to ravage the community.

  Fire

  May 30
  
• ‘The prognosis is not good’: Last remaining personnel in Flin Flon flee wildfire flames

  Flin Flon Mayor George Fontaine said the last remaining people in the community as of Friday will be fleeing before it's too late.

  Fire

  May 30
  
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• Thousands on evacuation order in northern Manitoba due to wildfires

  The City of Flin Flon shared on social media on Wednesday afternoon that all residents and visitors must leave as soon as possible and in a calm and orderly manner.

  Fire

  May 28
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• Teen suspect in Flin Flon, Man. stabbing turns himself in: RCMP

  A 17-year-old is facing charges in connection to the stabbing of another teen in Flin Flon, Man., earlier this month. The 16-year-old victim suffered serious injuries.

  Crime

  May 9
• Flin Flon declares wildfire threat under control as conditions improve

  The wildfire threat to Flin Flon, Man. and the surrounding area is no longer considered imminent, according to the city's mayor.

  Environment

  Jul 13, 2024
• Flin Flon, Man., residents urged to be prepared as wildfire burns nearby

  A Manitoba city on the boundary with Saskatchewan is asking residents to be prepared to leave on short notice as a small wildfire burns nearby in that province.

  Fire

  Jul 12, 2024
• Manitoba wildfire evacuees cleared to go home on Sunday, feeling ‘relief’

  The Manitoba Wildfire Service has announced evacuees from communities impacted by a massive wildfire, have been cleared to return to their homes as of 10 a.m. on Sunday.

  Fire

  May 17, 2024
• Homes, cottages near Flin Flon, Man., under evacuation order as crews fight wildfire

  Officials have issued an evacuation order for a number of homes and cottages north of Flin Flon, Man. They also say people in the surrounding area should also be prepared to leave.

  Canada

  May 11, 2024
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• RCMP launch manhunt for man facing several firearm charges

  After two searches at a home and business in Flin Flon, Man., one man is behind bars and another wanted on firearms-related charges.

  Crime

  Dec 15, 2023
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• Hometown heroes Justin, Joey Lies looking to lead Flin Flon Bombers back to glory

  Brothers Justin & Joey Lies have linked up for the first time in their junior hockey careers with championship aspirations, playing for their hometown Flin Flon Bombers.

  Sports

  Nov 15, 2023