The annual Thompson community Christmas dinner will continue this year.

After the previous hosts decided to move on from the event this year, newly-elected Mayor Colleen Smook, along with her daughter Sharon Cordell and grand-daughter Tori Cordell, have taken up the mantle.

Mayor Smook said that she had decided to host the dinner prior to the recent election, but chose to keep the decision private until after.

The dinner has seen between 130 and 140 people annually, though Smook says she'd like to see even more people this year.

If you'd like to help out or make a donation towards the meal, you can call Sharon Cordell at 204-679-5119.