Hudbay has started sending zinc concentrate to Churchill for transport on the open sea, with the first rail cars of material heading out on Hudson Bay later this summer.
The votes have been counted. According to election officials, George Fontaine will be Flin Flon's next mayor and five of the six spots on council will be occupied by new faces.
The final meeting of Flin Flon’s current city council brought past memories and visions of the future for members who are either stepping back or running for different seats.