Resident Edward Palmer shared this picture of Rudy on the facebook page.

 

A familiar Thompson face is making a comeback.

 

The Kin Club of Thompson is working to bring back Rudy the Raven in time for Winterfest next month.

 

Christa Herkert with the Kin Club says they’re bringing him back for the next generation to enjoy:

"Well in 1974 Rudy came to be with the Kinsmen [Club]. Back then the Kinsmen were the ones that ran Winterfest and he became kinda like the mascot of Thompson, so anyone that was raised here, born here, would know who Rudy is, so we’re looking at bringing him back".

 

Rudy disappeared from the spot light years ago when membership to the Kinsmen Club dwindled down.

 

With Rudy's return, a few old Winterfest activities will be making a comeback as well. Herkert says they will be running a scavenger hunt. Rudy will be hidden somewhere in the City and people will have to try and find him with clues.

 

Herkert says they’ve set up a new facebook page to get people excited for Rudy’s return. Many residents have already shared memories and posted old pictures on the page.