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Guest: Constable Sandy Deibert
February 23rd, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 2:17
RCMP Constable Sandy Deibert joins Stuart Walter to discuss the Family Fun Night set to take place during Winterfest. (Original air date: February 22, 2019)
Guest: Cory Sparkes
February 22nd, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 4:38
Cory Sparkes, from the City of Thompson's recreation department, joins 102.9 CHTM to talk about Winterfest 2019. (Original air date: February 21, 2019)
Guest: Terry-Lyn Gagnon
February 21st, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 3:31
Host Stuart Walter is joined by Terry-Lyn Gangnon to talk about the annual Thompson Festival of the Arts. They touch on how long the festival has been going on, what the different disciplines are, and when the important dates are. (Original air date: February 21, 2019)
Guest: Mayor Colleen Smook
February 15th, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 3:20
Mayor Colleen Smook joins host Stuart Walter to discuss the decision to permanently close the Norplex Pool. (Original air date: February 14, 2019)
Guests: Principal Lucy Mayor and Brooke Marofke
February 13th, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 4:51
102.9 CHTM's Stuart Walter is joined by Principal Lucy Mayor and Brooke Marofke from Juniper School to discuss the book drive taking place at the school.
Operation Red Nose Final Donation Update
Guest: Josh Cain
February 12th, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 7:18
Josh Cain joins 102.9 CHTM's Chris Walker to discuss where all money raised through Operation Red Nose is going, as well as how you can help plan for next year.
Guest: Delvene Langan
February 9th, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 4:09
102.9 CHTM’s Stuart Walter is joined by Delvene Langan, the Group Commissioner for Scouts Canada in the Thompson area. They discuss what is involved with the Scouts program, as well as who can participate and what they look for in volunteers. (Original air date: February 8, 2019)
Guest: Cailin Hodder
February 8th, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 3:51
In the conclusion of their chat, Stuart Walter and Cailin Hodder discuss how to volunteer and what the schedule for volunteers looks like. (Original air date: February 7, 2019)
Guest: Cailin Hodder
February 7th, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 4:48
102.9 CHTM’s Stuart Walter is joined by Cailin Hodder from the Canadian Red Cross. They discuss how Hodder got involved with the Red Cross, as well as what you’d do if you were a volunteer with the organization. (Original air date: February 6, 2019)
Northern Water Smart Program (2/2)
Guest: Chris Love
February 6th, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 5:40
In the conclusion of their chat, Stuart Walter and Chris Love discuss how the program is funded, as well as what the Lifesaving Society is looking for in applicants who want to help run the program this summer. (Original air date: February 5, 2019)
Northern Water Smart Program (1/2)
Guest: Chris Love
February 5th, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 4:52
Host Stuart Walter is joined by Chris Love, the Water Smart Coordinator for the Lifesaving Society here in Manitoba. The two discuss what the Northern Water Smart Program is, and why it’s so important. (Original air date: February 4, 2019)
Guest: Katherine Rushton
February 2nd, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 2:31
102.9 CHTM morning host Christ Walker is joined by Katherine Rushton from the CMHA. The two discuss the upcoming Circles For Reconciliation here in Thompson. (Original air date: February 1, 2019)
Guest: Kevin Tordiffe
February 1st, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 4:22
In the conclusion of their talk, Stuart Walter and Kevin Tordiffe discuss tips to keep you safe while on the ice.(Original air date: December 14, 2018)
Guest: Kevin Tordiffe
January 31st, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 4:39
Host Stuart Walter is joined by Kevin Tordiffe from the Lifesaving Society of Canada, Manitoba Branch. They discus what you should be looking for when you're out on the ice this winter, and what precautions you should take. (Original air date: December 13, 2018)
Guest: Penny Byer
January 30th, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 5:06
102.9 CHTM's Stuart Walter is joined by Penny Byer, a member of the Lions Manor 55 board. They discuss the latest construction update for the housing co-op, as well as the new "Giving Tree" fundraising campaign. (Original air date: January 29, 2019)
Guest: Constable Sandy Deibert
January 29th, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 3:47
Constable Sandy Deibert, from the Thompson RCMP detachment, joins 102.9 CHTM's Stuart Walter to discuss how you can keep your children safe. (Original air date: January 28, 2019)
Guests: Delsie Burke (Between The Ditches), Megan Toews (Northern Manitoba Paws In Need)
January 26th, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 3:08
Delsie Burke and Megan Toews join 102.9 CHTM to discuss the upcoming "Performing 4 Paws" fundraising dinner and concert. The proceeds are set to go to the Northern Manitoba Paws In Need. (Original air date: January 25, 2019)
Guest: Penny Brenton
January 25th, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 4:53
102.9 CHTM's Stuart Walter discusses Family Literacy Day with Penny Brenton from the Hello Parents Network. They talk about the importance of the day, easy ways to promote literacy in the home, and what is planned for the big day. (Original air date: January 24, 2019)
Guest: Charlene Kissick
January 24th, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 4:10
Guest Charlene Kissick joins 102.9 CHTM's Stuart Walter to discuss the upcoming open house for Lions Manor 55. (Original air date: January 23, 2019)
10th Annual CFIB Red Tape Awareness Week (2/2)
Guest: Jonathan Alward
January 23rd, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 4:29
In the conclusion of the two-part interview, host Stuart Walter and the CFIB's Jonathan Alward continue to discuss Red Tape Awareness Week. One of the main topics of conversation today is how the Province of Manitoba is doing at reducing red tape. (Original air date: January 22, 2019)
10th Annual CFIB Red Tape Awareness Week (1/2)
Guest: Jonathan Alward
January 22nd, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 4:05
102.9 CHTM's Stuart Walter talks to Jonathan Alward from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. The two discuss what red tape is, and how the CFIB is celebrating their 10th annual Red Tape Awareness Week. (Original air date: January 21, 2019)
Operation Red Nose 2018 Final Update
Guest: Josh Cain
January 10th, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 5:34
102.9 CHTM morning host Chris Walker is joined by Josh Cain, a member of the Operation Red Nose committee in Thompson. The two discuss the final numbers from the 2018 holiday season, and how the stats for Thompson compare with the province as a whole. (Original air date: January 9, 2019)
Guest: Dougald Lamont
January 9th, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 3:51
In the conclusion of their talk, 102.9 CHTM's Stuart Walter and Manitoba Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont discuss the new electoral boundaries as well as what lies in store for the Manitoba Liberals in 2019. (Original air date: January 8, 2019)
Guest: Dougald Lamont
January 8th, 2019 06:00am | Duration: 6:22
St Boniface MLA and Manitoba Liberal Party leader Dougald Lamont joins host Stuart Walter in part one to discuss Lamont's win in the summer's by-election, as well as the new Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinics in Manitoba. (Original air date: January 7, 2019)
Guest: Constable Sandy Deibert
November 29th, 2018 06:00am | Duration: 6:07
Constable Sandy Deibert joins 102.9 CHTM’s Stuart Walter to discuss what you should have in your vehicle when heading out on winter road trips. (Original air date: November 28, 2018)
Guest: Stacey Grocholski
July 18th, 2018 06:00am | Duration: 3:31
In the conclusion of the two-part interview, 102.9 CHTM's Stuart Walter asks Stacey Grocholski about how the program is funded. They also discuss the costs to those who use the program, and where people can find more information. (Original air date: July 17, 2018)
Guest: Stacey Grocholski
July 17th, 2018 06:00am | Duration: 5:32
Host Stuart Walter is joined by Stacey Grocholski to discuss "A Port in the Storm". In the first part of the interview they talk about what "A Port in the Storm" is, why it's important, as well as how it works. (Original air date: July 16, 2018)
Guest: Volker Beckmann
April 26th, 2018 06:00am | Duration: 3:50
102.9 CHTM's Stuart Walter sits down with Volker Beckmann to discuss the winter weather testing industry as it relates to Thompson and the surrounding area. In part three, Walter and Beckmann discuss where the industry is going. Beckmann speaks about his encounter with an executive from a major player in the electric car industry. (Original air date: April 25, 2018)
Guest: Volker Beckmann
April 25th, 2018 06:00am | Duration: 4:39
102.9 CHTM's Stuart Walter sits down with Volker Beckmann to discuss the winter weather testing industry as it relates to Thompson and the surrounding area. In part two, they discuss why secrecy is so important to companies when it comes to testing, as well as how the industry could potentially grow here in "The Hub of the North". (Original air date: April 24, 2018)
Guest: Volker Beckmann
April 24th, 2018 06:00am | Duration: 9:27
102.9 CHTM's Stuart Walter sits down with Volker Beckmann to discuss the winter weather testing industry as it relates to Thompson and the surrounding area. In part one, they talk about the benefits of the industry to Thompson and what companies use Thompson (or have used) for their testing. Beckmann also talks about an interesting experience he had with one company while they were in town. (Original air date: April 23, 2018)
Guest: Constable Sandy Deibert
February 6th, 2018 06:00am | Duration: 4:08
Description: Host Stuart Walter is joined by RCMP Constable Sandy Deibert to discuss how pedestrians can stay safe during the long winters here in Thompson. (Original air date: February 5, 2018)
Guest: Constable Sandy Deibert
November 28th, 2017 06:00am | Duration: 4:06
Constable Sandy Deibert, from the Thompson RCMP detachment, joins 102.9 CHTM’s Stuart Walter to talk about how you can keep safe while driving in the winter months. (Original air date: November 27, 2017)
Guest: Norma Kirkby
March 4th, 2017 06:00am | Duration: 11:39
102.9 CHTM's Sue O'Brien chats with Norma Kirkby, the program director for the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba. In the series conclusion, O'Brien asks Kirkby how people can best support a family caregiver. (Original air date: March 3, 2017)
Guest: Norma Kirkby
March 3rd, 2017 06:00am | Duration: 12:47
102.9 CHTM's Sue O'Brien chats with Norma Kirkby, the program director for the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba. In part four, the two discuss the five most common behavioural changes experienced by those with dementia, and how you can help them cope. (Original air date: March 2, 2017)
Guest: Norma Kirkby
March 2nd, 2017 06:00am | Duration: 9:35
102.9 CHTM's Sue O'Brien chats with Norma Kirkby, the program director for the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba. O'Brien and Kirkby discuss talking to someone with dementia, as it may be different than before. (Original air date: March 1, 2017)
Guest: Norma Kirkby
March 1st, 2017 06:00am | Duration: 11:59
102.9 CHTM's Sue O'Brien chats with Norma Kirkby, the program director for the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba. In the second part of their talk, they discuss what it looks like to live well with dementia. (Original air date: February 28, 2017)
Guest: Norma Kirkby
February 28th, 2017 06:00am | Duration: 11:11
102.9 CHTM's Sue O'Brien chats with Norma Kirkby, the program director for the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba. In part one, the two talk about the warning signs of dementia. (Original air date: February 27, 2017)
Guest: Julyda Lagimodiere
February 18th, 2017 06:00am | Duration: 3:33
Host Stuart Walter is joined by Julyda Lagimodiere from the Manitoba Metis Federation. The two discuss the importance of Louis Riel to the province of Manitoba, and what it means to have a day to celebrate his legacy. (Original air date: February 17, 2017)