is focused on pushing forward with developments that could redefine its economic future. Clean energy and innovation are at the forefront of these plans. “We’re having some conversations in that sector, and it’s definitely an area we’re looking at,” she notes. Flin Flon is eyeing an expansion in developable land, with a specific piece of the land to the east of the city earmarked for its importance to Flin Flon’s future. The goal is to increase available land supply, something that has been limited by the Crown land issue. “We’re working on purchasing that land for diversified development,” Roberts-Young explains, noting that the slow pace of acquiring land has been a major roadblock for investment attraction and development. We’re also working on the North Central Canada Centre for Art and Environment,” Roberts-Young reveals, a project that will bring a unique creative hub to the region, modeled after the Banff Centre for the Arts. The goal is to make the arts more accessible to northern communities, which typically have limited resources compared to urban centers. “It’s exciting to have this kind of arts industry talent in a northern community,” she says, emphasizing the importance of celebrating and nurturing that local creativity while also opening it up to nearby regions. The municipality’s airport is also key to current and future economic growth and as a result considerable focus has been placed on ensuring that the necessary infrastructure is in place to meet aviation and commercial demand. Airport Manager, Jeni East explains, “The Flin Flon Airport has scheduled commercial service to Winnipeg six days a week and weekly charters that deliver workers to their remote work sites. Because of our northern location, medevac traffic is an especially important service for not only Flin Flon but the surrounding communities. Exploration and geotechnical surveys are a common sight throughout the year.” “Runway 01/19 is 5004 feet long and sees regular 249 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 11 FLIN FLON, MB
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