Thompson Local News Archives for 2017-12

Students Decorate Bags For Local Liquor Mart

If you’re headed to the liquor store this weekend you might notice your bags are a bit more colourful than usual.

 

Constable Sandy Deibert from the Thompson RCMP detachment spoke to 102.9 CHTm and said that 2,000 bags were decorated by students in kindergarten through grade six, mostly with holiday messages.

 

Constable Deibert added that while most bags have holiday messages, others have messages not to drink and drive, and encouraging the use of Operation Red Nose.

 

Operation Red Nose will be in operation tomorrow night and Saturday night from 9:00pm until 3:00am.

 

You can use their service free of charge by calling 204-778-81-11

Blue Christmas Service Tomorrow Night

The Lutheran-United Church will be hosting the Blue Christmas service tomorrow evening.

 

The church is located at 52 Caribou Road, and the service will start at 7:30pm.

 

The Blue Christmas service is for those who find the holiday season difficult due to the loss of a loved one. The loss doesn't need to be a recent one, as everyone mourns differently and needs support.

 

Everyone is invited to attend, whether you are a regular at church or have never stepped foot inside one before.

Thompson RCMP Release Check-Stop Numbers

The Thompson RCMP detachment have released the statistics from check-stop programs over the past week.

 

Constable Sandy Deibert told 102.9 CHTM that there were 15 tickets issued, two people were charged with impaired driving, and one person was given a 72-hour suspension.

 

She added that one of the two drivers charged blew three times the legal limit.

 

Constable Deibert said that there are no excuses when it comes to driving while impaired, and that are plenty of options, including a designated driver, walking, calling a cab, and operation red nose. 

Final Push For Salvation Army Christmas Kettles

The Salvation Army Christmas Kettles have now entered their final week for 2017, and are still behind last years’ numbers.

 

Roy Bladen, the ministry director for The Salvation Army in Thompson said that if the Kettles don’t pick up, 2018 will be a hard year for the food bank.

 

There are four kettle locations; Safeway, Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart and the Liqour Mart.

 

The Kettles will be out all of this week, until Saturday, from 11:00am unil 7:00pm.

 

All of the donations made stay here in Thompson, and go to fund the work of the food bank.

 

Donations can also be made online at FillTheKettle.com.

Mayor Fenske Addresses Councillor Conduct And Behaviour

On City Beat last Thursday, Mayor Dennis Fenske spent the opening few minutes addressing councillor behaviour at the last regular meeting of City Council on December 11th.

 

Mayor Fenske said that unfortunately a few councillors took exception to the proceedings and one went as far as to personally attack another councillor, which is not allowed in any form.

 

Fenske added that there is a certain amount of decorum that is expected, and outlined in black in white, in the City’s Organizational By-Law, section 103. He said that if in the chairs’ opinion members of the council or general public are out of order, (the chair) has the right, and duty, to let the person know they are out of line and give them the chance to correct their behaviour. If there is no change in the behaviour, the chair of the meeting has the right to expel the person from the meeting.

 

The Mayor said that he offered the chance to Councillor Wong multiple times, and that Wong would have had to leave council chambers had he not somewhat apologized for his remarks towards Councillor Foley.

 

Mayor Fenske said the only punishment for Councillors who refuse to follow the rules is to publicly censor them, which Fenske said can only be done with a majority plus one vote of council.

 

The next regular meeting of City Council is scheduled for January 2nd at 7:00pm at City Hall.

 

If you have something you would like to ask the Mayor, email your question to CHTMNEWS@ARCTICRADIO.CA before Thursday.

City Aims To Help Retain And Attract Business With Passing Of Financial Assistance By-Law

City Council passed the third reading of a financial assistance by-law at Monday’s regular meeting of council.

 

The by-law is now in place to encourage business owners, who own the land or building where their business is located, to invest in large scale projects and improvements.

 

Councillor Kathy Valentino spoke in favour of the by-law, saying it’s about time third reading was given, and that this shows that the City is trying to help attract, and retain, businesses in the community.

 

The third reading passed unanimously.

RCMP Take More Drugs Off The Streets Of Thompson

The RCMP took more drugs off the streets of Thompson last week.

 

The police executed a search warrant in the Eastwood area on December 7th, resulting in the seizure of over two ounces of cocaine, various drug paraphernalia, and a small quantity of cash.

 

Two people were arrested, including a 16-year-old who was released on court imposed conditions.

 

He will appear in Provincial Court in the New Year, and face charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime.

 

20-year-old Tyler Spence was also arrested and will appear in court before the 16-year-old.

 

Spence is facing multiple charges, including possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a controlled substance. He will reamin in custody until his court date.

 

Thompson RCMP Looking For Missing Woman

Thompson RCMP are asking for the publics' assistance in the search for a missing woman.
 
Lisa Marie Donkey was last seen Thursday in the Brandon Crescent area wearing black sweat pants and a black sweater.
 
She is described as indigenous, 5'6" and 140lbs. 
 
Anyone with information should contact the Thompson RCMP detachment at 1.204.677.6909.
 
 

Red Nose Reaches New Heights For Season

Operation Red Nose continued to help local youth-based programs by donating over two thousand dollars this back weekend.

 

In their third weekend of operation, the service gave 86 rides, helping to keep intoxicated drivers off of the road.

 

So far this year, over 45-hundred dollars have been raised and over 180 rides given.

 

In their third weekend of operation, the service drove for over 600 kilometres, helping to keep intoxicated drivers off of the road, bringing the total number of kilometres this year to over fifteen hundred. 

 

Red Nose will be in operation again next Friday and Saturday night.

School Board Meeting Tomorrow

The board of directors for the School District of Mystery Lake will be meeting tomorrow.

 

The agenda includes the board’s expenditures as of December first as well as various committee reports.

 

The board will aslo review a draft of the policy for accessibility standards for customer service.

 

The meeting will start at seven in the school board office.

 

The public is welcome to attend.

Thompson RCMP Charge Three With Impaired Driving Last Week

Almost 60 Thompsonites have been given tickets or warnings from the RCMP, including three people charged with impaired driving.

 

The RCMP have ramped up check stop operations since the start of the holiday season.

 

40 common offence notices were handed out to drivers last week, in addition to 15 warnings.

 

The increased RCMP presence on the roads is an effort to curb intoxicated driving.

UCN To Host Leadership Development Series

The University College of the North will be holding a leadership development series in the New Year.

 

Eddie Wood, the community education coordinator for UCN here in Thompson spoke to 102.9 CHTM and said that the series is designed to help develop valuable personal and business skills in emotional intelligence, team building, decision making, strategic thinking, succession planning, communication and workplace inclusivity.

 

The series is being facilitated by Barry Jansen, the owner and President of Jansen HR.

 

The series is made up of one day and half day courses, which start on January 30th. There will be one or two courses per month, with the last coming on November 20th.

 

To learn more about the leadership development series, tune in to Thompson Today on 102.9 CHTM on Monday at 12:40pm and 5:10pm.

 

Mayor Happy With Budget Meeting Turnout

The City of Thompson held their annual public budget consultation meeting on November 30th.

 

Speaking on City Beat on 102.9 CHTM yesterday, Mayor Dennis Fenske said he was happy with the turnout. He said that there were 18 people in attendance, not including members of City Council and City of Thompson employees

 

Mayor Fenske said that they received some good suggestions from the public, including some that the City was already looking at with regards to the ownership of large equipment.

 

He added that the City has officially launched their annual budget survey, which can be found here. Mayor Fenske said that a hard-copy version of the survey can be found at City Hall. He said that around 154 people responded last year, and that he's hoping for 500 responses this year.

 

The survey gives the public the opprotunity to let the City know how important various services are to them.

 

If you have a question for the Mayor that you'd like answered on City Beat next Thursday, email it in advance to CHTMNEWS@ARCTICRADIO.CA.

City Council To Meet Monday

Tonight marks the last regular meeting of Thompson City Council before 2018.

 

The agenda for the meeting includes a report from the public works committee, a resolution to transfer the 2017 surplus to reserves, and the first reading of a by-law which would have a debenture cancelled.

 

Also on the agenda is the second and third readings of the Norplex Pool debenture by-law, and the third reading of the financial assistance program by-law.

 

The full agenda can be found here, or in hard copy at City Hall.

 

The meeting will start at 7:00pm in Council Chambers at City Hall.

 

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Fire Tears Through Gillam Recreation Centre

A fire broke out in Gillam Wednesday at the recreation centre, causing the nearby pool and homes to be evacuated.

 

No one was inside the building when it went up in flames, and no one was hurt.

 

Gillam C.A.O., Jackie Clayton, said that the fire damaged the part of the building where the bowling alley was, but doesn’t appear to have damaged the area where the curling and skating rinks are.

 

The Recreation Centre has been closed since May for renovations, so there was no equipment inside.

 

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Thompson Recycling Centre Set To Pass Record For Materials Processed

Thompsonites have been recycling more than ever in 2017.

 

According to a news release from the Thompson Recycling Centre, the City is set to reach the 1,000,000 KG milestone for recyclable material processed for only the second time later this week.

 

The Centre estimates that they will pass the existing record of just over 1.03 million KG, which was set in 2014, by mid-December.

 

The milestone will be marked with a private ceremony on Monday for the staff and volunteers that keep the recycling centre running.

 

Every year the Thompson Recycling Centre diverts tonnes of recyclable materials out of the landfill here in the City.

Council To Up Water Rates for 2018

You can expect your water bill to be a bit higher come January.

 

City Council approved a rate hike at the last regular meeting of Council last week. The proposed rates are in the table below. 

 

The Public Utility Board (P.U.B.) will have a hearing for the rates sometime in the New Year, so these rates approved by Council will be the interim rates. 

 

Mayor Dennis Fenske spoke to 102.9 CHTM and said that the rates reflect the cost of operation. He said that the City isn't in a money making business, and that the City has to break even at the end of the year.

 

Read: City Council Waives Fees For Three Local Organizations

 

The resolution to approve the rates was one of the more contentious issues at the meeting, with Councillor Duncan Wong raising his voice in opposition. He asked how Council was supposed to know that they were running a deficit and approve the rates without having figures in front of them. 

 

Before the meeting started, a question came the public as to what will happen should the P.U.B. reject the proposed rate increase. Mayor Fenske responded to the question on City Beat late last week by saying that the rates will be adjusted accordingly if that is what the P.U.B. decides, and the City will have to look for another way to make up the deficit. 

 

The next regular meeting of Thompson City Council will take place on Monday at CIty Hall starting at 7:00pm. It will be the last regular meeting until the New Year. 

 

If you have any questions you would like answered by Mayor Fenske on City Beat this week, email them in advance to CHTMNEWS@ARCTICRADIO.CA. 

 

Manitoba Hydro and Shaw Communications Hope To Have Internet Back Today

Both Manitoba Hydro and Shaw Communications hope to have internet service in Thompson restored later today.

 

Bruce Owen, with Manitoba Hydro, spoke to 102.9 CHTM and said the outage is the result of a cable being unexpectedly damaged during construction along Highway 6. Owen added that the cable is owned by Hydro, and space is rented out to Shaw.

 

Any updates will be passed along as they become available. 

Thompson RCMP Ask For Help In Search For Missing Teen

UPDATE: Chastelain has been found safely. 

 

Thompson RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in the search for a missing teen.

 

14-year-old William Albert Chastelain, who goes by Billy, was last seen here in Thompson on December 1st.

 

He is described as Indigenous, 5’3”, 100lbs, with brown eyes and brown hair.

 

The authorities believe Chastelaine is still in the Thompson area.

 

Anyone with information should contact the Thompson RCMP detachment at 204.677.6911 immediately.  

 

National Day Of Remembrance And Action On Violence Against Women Tomorrow

Tomorrow marks the national day of remembrance and action on violence against women.

 

Mary Demare, from the Thompson Crisis Centre, spoke to 102.9 CHTM and explained that December 6th was chosen as it was the anniversary of the Montreal Massacre.

 

Demare said that there will be an event here in Thompson to mark the day, starting at 11:00am in the T.R.C.C.

 

There are many ways to participate in the event, including placing a red dress on the wall of remembrance in honour of a lost or missing woman or girl.

 

There will also be a screening of a film, called “A Better Man”, starting at 1:15.

 

The day is being put on by the YWCA, The Thompson Crisis Centre, and the University of Manitoba Northern Social Work Program.

 

For more information, you can call Carrie Stockburn at 204-778-1209.

 

Operation Red Nose Brings In Over $1300 In Second Weekend

It was another successful weekend for Operation Red Nose (O.R.N.) here in Thompson.

 

The service, which helps keep drunk drivers off the roads while making sure your car makes it home with you, drove over 500km on December 1st and 2nd.

 

O.R.N. gave 32 rides on Friday night, collecting $767.30. Saturday night saw $533.95 on 30 rides.

 

Read: Operation Red Nose Completes First Weekend In Service

 

A total of $1,301.25 was collected this past weekend for local youth-based organizations.

 

So far this year, O.R.N. here in Thompson has given 95 rides and collected over $2300. 

RCMP Officer Facing Two Lawsuits

An RCMP officer is facing multiple lawsuits following the shooting death of a Thompsonite two years ago.

 

Constable Abram Letkeman, who was charged with manslaughter, criminal negligence, reckless discharge of a firearm and dangerous driving, is being sued by Steven Campbell’s mother and girlfriend.

 

Lori Flett, the mother of Campbell’s youngest child, is not only suing Letkeman, but also the RCMP and attorney general for damages related to injuries she sustained, as some of the shots fired at the car hit her.

 

Campbell’s mother, Shirley Huber, filed a claim against the RCMP, the attorney general and Letkeman saying that they owe her money for general damages, loss of companionship, funeral expenses, and interest.

 

Read: Thompson RCMP Seize Drugs, Paraphernalia And Cash

 

Both lawsuits allege Letkeman’s actions while on duty mean the RCMP and the attorney general are both liable for what happened that night.

 

A trial date for Constable Letkeman has not yet been scheduled.

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