At city council last Monday, the meeting starting on a very happy note as Mayor Fenske and the rest of council acknowledged two young Thompsonites for the national and provincial awards they received.

Ellie Winship and Larissa Einarson were presented with certificates from the city and got their pictures taken with the Mayor before council got down to business.

Ellie was the recipient of the Girl Guides of Canada National Girl Greatness award, while Larissa was one of the recipients of the 2017 Premier's Healthy Living Award for Youth.

Mayor Fenske commented afterwards that moments like that are his favourite part of the job.