Thompson Local News Archives for 2019-03

RCMP: 50% Drop In Violent Crime Since NCN Alcohol Ban

Violent crime in Nelson House is down 50 percent following a ban on alcohol.

 

The ban was put in place by Chief and Council in late February following the death of 18-year-old Marcus Spence, who was beaten to death at a house party on February 20th.

 

Despite the drop in violent crime, Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Chief Marcel Moody said that permanent prohibition does not work, and that it would only encourage bootlegging.

 

Four men, all from Nelson House, were arrested in connection with the killing.

 

This is the second time in the last year that alcohol was banned temporarily in the community.

 

Hit-And-Run Victim Identified As 41-Year-Old Father Of Ten

41-year-old Solomon McDonald has been identified as the victim of last weekend’s fatal hit-and-run north of Thompson.

 

An RCMP spokeswoman says that McDonald, who was from Nelson House, was a father of ten with seven children under the age of 12.

 

She adds that his whole family is grieving, and that the RCMP believe that someone either witnessed the vehicle hitting him or knows something about the incident.

 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Thompson RCMP detachment at 204-677-6911 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

 

You can also submit a tip online by clicking here.

 

Ashton: No Excuses For Ignoring Housing Crisis In Nor-Man Region

The Nor-Man region continues to be ignored by Ottawa.

 

That’s the message from Niki Ashton in her latest MP report.

 

Ashton said that the recently announced federal budget is “disconnected from the reality of many communities in our region”.

 

She said that the federal budget focuses on initiatives to help people move more money from their RRSP’s to buy their first homes, while many here in the north don’t have RRSP’s to begin with.

 

Ashton says that the document does virtually nothing to deal with the housing crisis, which includes issues like mould contamination and over-crowding.

 

She said that next week during question period her message will be clear that “there is no excuse” for ignoring the housing crisis in northern Manitoba.

 

Voting Open For 8th Annual CAA Manitoba Worst Roads Competition

Are the roads here in Thompson worse than anywhere else in the province?

 

That’s what CAA Manitoba wants to find out as part of their eighth annual worst roads campaign.

 

CAA Manitoba president Tim Scott spoke to Arctic Radio News about what you should keep in mind when you cast your vote.

 

He said that the most obvious roads to vote for have pot holes, cracking cement or sink holes, but that the worst road contest is expanding to cover all infrastructure that people walk, bike or drive on.

 

The CAA works with municipalities and the Province to make sure the roads nominated each year are made a priority for repair.

 

Thompson Drive is currently in the top 20 worst roads in this years’ vote.

 

To cast your vote, you can click on the link here or in the CAA mobile app.

Voting ends April 16th at midnight.

CanAlaska Acquires Manibridge Nickel Mine

The Manibridge Nickel Mine has new owners.

 

It was announced earlier this week that Pure Nickel Incorporated has sold the past-producing mine located just south of Wabowden to CanAlaska Uranium.

 

The Manibridge nickel deposit was first discovered in 1963, with the mine in operation from 1971 until 1977 sending concentrate to both Thompson and Sudbury.

 

CanAlaska president Peter Dasler said that the acquisition is a strong addition to their property holdings in the area, and that it secures their position in an exciting new discovery area.

 

CanAlaska says that a recent drill program at Manibridge intercepted high-grade nickel, which at 21.5 feet is 2.39% nickel, 0.14% copper and 0.03% cobalt.  

 

In exchange for the mine, CanAlaska issued Pure Nickel 300,000 shares of the company, 100,000  two-year warrants and $25,000.

 

Pure Nickel president and CEO David Russell said that they look forward to benefiting from the future strength of the shares and warrants as CanAlaska continues to develop their uranium assets and their Manibridge claims.

 

The Thompson Nickel Belt is the 5th largest and 3rd highest grade sulphide nickel belt in the world.

City Set To Receive "No Strings Attached" Money From Province

The City is getting some help from the Province to improve roads this construction season.

 

Mayor Colleen Smook explains.

 

 

She went on to explain not only the advantage of having no strings attached, but also how this money could help leverage even more.

 

 

The funding was announced by Jeff Wharton, the Minister of Municipal Relations, last week.

2019 UCN Enrollment Up 46.5% Over 2018

More people are attending the University College of the North than ever before.

 

Statistics from the school report that there were 2,699 students enrolled at the end of February, up 857 from the same time last year.

 

UCN President Doug Lauvstad says that the school is committed to educating northern Manitobans, and that they are proud to serve more northerners than ever before.

 

Dan Smith, the UCN vice president of academics and research, says that the growth in enrollment reflects the schools’ commitment to increasing engagement with industry and northern communities.

 

He adds that their efforts have paid off, and that next year they plan on adding a focus on increasing degree and diploma program enrolment.

Overall enrollment is up by 46.5%, while enrollment at the Thompson campus is up 39.7%.

 

Final enrollment numbers for the 2018-2019 school year, which will be released in the summer, are expected to reflect even higher student numbers.

Smook: Trip South Was Productive, Dialysis Funding Announcement Good For The North

It was a productive trip for Mayor Colleen Smook and City Manager Anthony McInnis last week in Winnipeg.

 

They were in the city for meetings with various Provincial Ministers as well as the Association of Manitoba Municipalities.  

 

 

Smook said that last weeks’ announcement of six new dialysis beds for Thompson is great news for the north.

 

 

Less Than Three Weeks Until Relay For Life

Relay for Life is now under three weeks away.

 

Local Relay for Life committee chair Donna Wilson spoke to Arctic Radio News about why the annual event, which raises money for cancer research, is so important.

 

 

 

Wilson went on to talk about how much money you’ve helped raise over the years.

 

 

Wilson added that the Relay committee will often pay out of pocket for any expenses to keep costs down.

 

To hear more from Wilson on the Relay for Life, tune into Thompson Today tomorrow afternoon at 12:40 and again at 5:10.

 

Thompson RCMP Investigating Two Early Morning Friday Deaths

It was a busy Friday for the RCMP in Thompson.

 

Officers from the local detachment were called to the scene of a vehicle-pedestrian collision north of the city short after 1:00am.

 

When they arrived, Mounties found a man who appeared to be in his 40’s lying on the highway.

 

The man, who is believed to have been the victim of a hit-and-run, was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

Less than two hours later, the Thompson RCMP detachment was told that a 24-year-old man was in hospital with an apparent gun-shot wound.

 

The victim succumbed to his injuries and the police are treating the death as suspicious.

 

The RCMP continues to investigate both incidents.

 

Lindsey Calls On Pallister Government To Focus On People Rather Than Money

Should the 1% PST cut have been a priority for the Province?

 

That’s a question raised by Flin Flon MLA Tom Lindsey in the Legislature earlier this week.

 

Lindsey said that most decision from the Pallister Government have negatively affected Manitobans, and that voters will remember that when the next election is called.

 

The NDP MLA said that the government will be remembered for living up to one promise at the expense of another.

 

Lindsey went on to say that people will know that in order to cut the PST they abandoned people.

 

He said that they “don’t care about people”, and that when he’s knocking on doors before the next provincial election he will be reminding northerners that the Pallister Government doesn’t care about them.

 

Lindsey added that the government needs to start focusing on people instead of money.  

 

 

Kinew: 2019 Budget Is Full Of Cuts

Despite what the Pallister Government says, the Manitoba NDP sees the 2019 budget as full of cuts.

 

NDP leader Wab Kinew has more.

 

 

Kinew added that he thinks Manitobans are starting to ask themselves if the 1% PST cut is worth it if it means more cuts to education and healthcare.

 

 

To hear more from Kinew on the 2019 Manitoba budget, tune in to Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and again at 510.

 

This will be part one of a two-part series.

 

Smook: Pool At Forefront For Council During Budget Process

You could be part of the team that will help shape the future of the pool here in Thompson.

 

Mayor Colleen Smook tells Arctic Radio News how.

 

 

Mayor Smook adds that council is currently working on their annual budget, and that the pool situation is at the forefront of discussions.

 

 

If you’d like to put your name forward for a committee, or have a thought to share, you can do so by clicking here and filling out the form.

 

Transit Fare Hike, Elimination Of Monthly Passes On Hold Until After April 9th

The cost to take the bus isn’t going to change before April 9th.

 

City Council voted to table a resolution Monday evening which would have doubled the adult single ride fare to $4.00 and eliminate monthly passes.

 

Councillor Jeff Fountain spoke in favour of the fare hike, saying that it’s time for council to start taking responsibility for infrastructure here in Thompson.

 

Fountain added that the increase needs to be made now so that the City can find out how many people will use transit with a fare increase before they implement a new transit system with a long-term contract.

 

Councillor Les Ellsworth was the first to speak against the resolution, saying that those who need transit won’t be able to afford four dollars per ride, and that council needs to listen to the public before making any decisions.

 

There will be a public meeting on transit at the TRCC on April 9th.

 

You can find the full comments from the councillors who spoke on the resolution below, in the order they spoke in.

 

Councillor Jeff Fountain

 

Councillor Les Ellsworth

 

Councillor Earl Colbourne

 

Councillor Jeff Fountain

 

Councillor Duncan Wong

 

Councillor Brian Lundmark

 

Pallister Announces New Dialysis Beds While In Thompson

The Pallister Government is set to invest almost $5.2M for dialysis services in the Province.

 

Premier Brian Pallister was in Thompson earlier this week to make the announcement, alongside the Minister of Health, Seniors and Active Living Cameron Friesen.

 

The announced investment includes $2.4M this year, and will see in-centre dialysis expanded to accommodate an additional six patients in Thompson.

 

Friesen said that receiving services closer to home is integral to the government’s approach to improving Manitoba’s health system, and that expanding dialysis services in communities will make it easier for Manitobans living with kidney disease and kidney failure to access the health care that they need.

 

NDP leader Wab Kinew spoke to Arctic Radio News afterwards, and said that the missing piece to the announcement is prevention.

 

Kinew said there is a lot that could be done to help prevent and manage diseases like diabetes at home, such as diet and exercise, which would help prevent dialysis from happening later on.  

 

Other facilities that will see expanded dialysis services include Portage la Prairie, Pine Falls, Hodgson, the Boundary Trails Health Centre and Winnipeg.

 

Photo from left to right: Helga Bryant (NRHA - CEO), Cameron Friesen (Minister - Health, Seniors and Active Living), Premier Brian Pallister,  Lorette Stevens, Eileen Clarke (Minister - Indigenous and Northern Relations), Kelly Bindle (MLA - Thompson)

 

Cost Of Clogged Drains, Pipes Starting To Add Up

The cost of grease being dumped into drains is starting to add up.

 

Speaking on City Beat late last week, Mayor Colleen Smook said that grease is just one of the substances wrecking havoc.

 

 

Mayor Smook said that it’s at the point now that the City is considering launching a cost analysis study on the issue.

 

 

City Beat airs Thursdays at 11:30am on 102.9 CHTM.

 

If you have any questions you’d like answered, you can send them in via email by clicking here.

 

Ashton: Canada Needs A Universal Single-Payer Pharmacare System, Full Prescription Drug Coverage

In her latest MP report, your voice in Ottawa says that it’s time for a universal single-payer pharmacare system and prescription drug coverage for all Canadians.

 

Niki Ashton says that almost two million Canadians can’t afford to fill their prescriptions which often results in more trips to the doctor or hospital.

 

She says that it’s estimated that hundreds of premature deaths occur yearly among working-age people because they couldn’t afford their prescriptions, and that the clear solution is a universal single-payer system.

 

The Churchill-Keewatinook Aski MP says that a single-payer system is the best way to make sure the government is using purchasing power to get the lowest drug prices, which she says will save the health care system money.

 

She says that she thinks it would be a mistake to introduce a patchwork system to fill the gaps, and that the opportunity needs to be taken to cover everyone equally while strengthening healthcare and saving Canadians out of pocket expenses.

 

Ashton adds that in Canada, it should “only take a health card, not a credit card, to stay healthy.”

City Council Set To Vote On Transit Fare Hike, Elimination Of Monthly Passes

Monday night’s city council meeting could result in changes for those who use public transit.

 

Council is set to vote on a resolution, which if approved would eliminate monthly transit passes and raise the price of a single use fare to $4.00 for adults and $2.50 for students.

 

The agenda also includes a letter from the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, as well as one from Jeff Wharton, the Minister of Municipal Relations.

 

Mayor Colleen Smook spoke to Arctic Radio News and said that the meeting will start with the swearing in of newly-elected Councillor Andre Proulx.

 

Deputy Mayor Kathy Valentino is set to chair the meeting, as Mayor Smook and city manager Anthony McInnis will be in Winnipeg for meetings.

 

The council meeting is set to start at 7:0pm in council chambers at City Hall.

The full agenda can be found here.

 

Bindle: 2019/2020 Budget Shows Province Is Keeping Promises

The 2019-2020 provincial budget shows that the Pallister Government is keeping their promises to Manitobans.

 

That’s what Thompson MLA Kelly Bindle told Arctic Radio News when asked about the recently released document.

 

Bindle said that by shopping smarter, reducing red tape and getting better results, the Province is able to fulfil their mandate to reduce the deficit by at least $100M per year, while increasing spending on healthcare by $118M and by $135M on education.

 

He went on to say that the PST cut is the largest tax cut in Manitoba’s history and will help save the average family of four around $500 annually.

 

Bindle said that the drop from eight to seven percent PST will help government agencies save around $16M each year, which will allow local governments and school divisions to balance their budgets without raising taxes.

 

The northern MLA shared comments from Dominion Bond Rating Service vice president Paul LeBane, who said that the financial situation in the province was deteriorating every year under the NDP administration, and that the situation is improving every year under Premier Pallister.

 

He also shared words from Jonathan Alward, the Canadian Federation of Business’ director of provincial affairs for Manitoba.

 

Alward said that the Province is showing that it understands what small business owners face here in Manitoba, and that the PST cut will provide roughly $325M annually in savings to help businesses offset other tax increases.

Snowmobiling Contributes $300M Annually To Manitoba Economy

You’d be surprised at just how much of an impact snowmobiles have on the provincial economy here in Manitoba.

 

At a recent meeting on the Northern Manitoba Snowmobile Tourism strategy, Travel Manitoba’s Al McLauchlan shared a story about just how much money can be brought into our region.

 

 

A 2013 Snoman economic impact study found that snowmobiling has a $300M impact on the Manitoba economy annually, supports over 900 jobs and results in $37M for all levels of government in taxes collected.

 

During the presentation, Laura Finlay from Community Futures North Central Development explained why the focus is on snowmobiles and those who ride them.

 

 

The Northern Manitoba Snowmobile Tourism strategy was developed last November during a summit held in Snow Lake.

 

43rd Northern Juried Art Show Set For May 6-12 In Thompson

If you want to showcase your artistic skills while trying to win a little cash, now is your chance.

 

The 43rd Northern Juried Art Show is taking place in Thompson from May 6th until the 12th.

 

The show is open to all artists ages 18 and over who live north of 53 here in Manitoba, as well as those living in Creighton and Denare Beach.

 

There are seven categories for this years’ show; painting, watercolour, drawing and printmaking, crafts, fibre art, photography and sculpture.

 

There are cash prizes for the top three works in each category, which will be awarded by three professional jurors who will be offering critique on all work submitted. The prizes for first, second and third are $100, $75 and $50 respectively.

 

There is also set to be a theme award for a piece depicting northern life, and a people’s choice award. The people’s choice award will be determined by the public during the public portion of the show, which is set for May 9th through the 12th.

 

In addition, there will be a separate youth category for those aged 5 through 17. There will be prizes for the top three in the category, and the entry fee for youth is $10.

 

There is a $15 per piece entry fee, which is due by April 7th. There is a limit of three per category and six total pieces per person. The entry fee must be mailed to:

 

31 Elk Bay

Thompson, Manitoba

R8N 1E7

 

The work must be taken to free depots by April 25th to be shipped to Thompson.

 

If you want more information, you can contact Jan Hall by calling 204-670-4515, or by clicking here to send an email.

 

Flin Flon RCMP Investigating Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision South Of City

A man is in stable condition in a Winnipeg hospital after being struck by a vehicle while he was lying on the highway south of Flin Flon.

 

Flin Flon RCMP received a report Monday night of a vehicle-pedestrian collision on Highway 10 around 1km south of the city.

 

Mounties have determined that a pick-up truck, being driving by a 59 year-old man, was traveling south on the road when it struck a 35 year-old man who was lying on the highway.

 

The driver of the truck stopped immediately after the collision, and flagged down a passing motorist to call 911.

 

The pedestrian was taken to hospital in critical condition before being flown down south for further treatment.

 

The 35 year-old is now in stable condition, and the RCMP is continuing their investigation into the incident.

 

SDML Trustees Approve 2019/2020 Budget

The 2019–2020 budget for the School District of Mystery Lake has been approved.

 

The budget, which was presented to the public in late February, sits at $41,960,427, which is down from $42,734,725 last year.

 

The $774,300 budget reduction will mean $999,300 less for employee benefits, $17,000 less for supplies and $4,250 less for services. Despite the cuts, salaries within the district are set to go up with an overall increase of close $235,852.

 

The school district is set to receive $32,193,295 from the Province, which is up 2.6% from what they received last year. That announced funding could change, however, as the estimated funding could be adjusted in December or January. Last year, the school district received $1,050,603 less from the Provincial Government after the initial numbers were adjusted.

 

Kelly Knott, the division’s secretary-treasurer, says that the budget is affected by a variety of factors, including an increased demand for student supports. She adds, however, that their special needs funding has not changed since 2016.

 

16% of the school board’s budget comes from property tax, and with the mill rate for education set to drop there will be a 0.4% decrease in education property taxes this year.

 

The board of trustees approved the budget earlier this week, and will be submitting the document to the Province by the end of the month.  

 

The full budget presentation can be found on the School Board’s website by clicking here.

Applications Open For 2019 Canada Post Community Foundation For Children Grants

Help could be within reach if your youth program needs financial assistance.

 

The Canada Post Community Foundation for Children is now accepting applications for 2019 grants.

 

Over $1.15M is available for charities, school programs and groups that serve the needs of young people.

 

The grants are meant to help fund programs in many different areas, such as literacy and language, youth outreach, gender and sexual diversity, arts and recreation, special education, childhood health and anti-bullying.

 

Despite the broad range of youth programs in Canada, Canada Post says that it will not give a grant to sports teams, trade shows, conventions, events or debt reduction campaigns.

 

Applications are due by April fifth, and the recipients will be notified by August. Applications, and more information on the Foundation, can be found here.

 

Funds for the grants come from fund raising by Canada Post employees, the sale of a dedicated Foundation stamp, as well as voluntary payroll contributions from employees.

 

Lindsey: It's Not Clear What PST Drop Will Cost Manitobans

There’s nothing beneficial in the provincial budget for us here in the north.

 

That’s the message from Flin Flon MLA Tom Lindsey.

 

 

Lindsey says that health care funding has been cut, despite claims from the Pallister Government that health care funding is up.

 

He says that they have not seen anything for a jobs strategy or anything about stimulating mining and the northern economy.

 

Lindsey adds that while a one percent drop in the provincial sales tax is nice, it’s not clear what its cost will be.

 

The NDP MLA says that the tax cut could result in more cuts in areas like infrastructure and health care.

 

Proulx Wins By-Election, Will Fill Vacant Seat In Council Chambers

Andre Proulx is now a member of Thompson City Council.

 

The local business owner won yesterday’s by-election, receiving 578 votes.

 

Chiew Chong finished in second with 532 votes, while Blake Ellis finished with 92 votes.

 

The 1,202 votes cast represent around 16% of all eligible voters in Thompson, which is up considerably from the last by-election when only 673 people (7.5%) came out to the polls in 2009.

 

The by-election is the result of a tie between Proulx and Chong on October 24th.

 

Council, Administration Looking For Answers On Norplex Pool Situation

You’re not alone if you have unanswered questions about the Norplex Pool.

 

City council and administration are still looking for answers as to why the Norplex Pool was allowed to stay open with the underlying issues that were present.

 

That’s what City manager Anthony McInnis told Arctic Radio News while discussing the closure of the pool facility.

 

 

When it comes to the issues that forced Council to close the pool, McInnis said it wasn’t just one thing.

 

 

To hear more from McInnis on why the pool was closed, tune in to Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and again at 5:10.

 

Part two of the interview will play tomorrow at the same time.

Council To Hold Special Meeting Tonight

There is a special meeting of Thompson City Council tonight.

 

The lone agenda item is a resolution which if approved, would allow the City to purchase pumps for the Riverside sewage lift station.

 

The purchase would initially set the City back $238,861.44, though the Manitoba Water Service Board is set to fully reimburse the costs.

 

The purchase is an extension of the new waste water treatment plant project.

 

The special meeting is set to start at 5:00pm in council chambers.

 

By-Election Set For Monday

Monday is the day we find out who will sit in the vacant seat on Thompson City Council.

 

Mayor Colleen Smook spoke to Arctic Radio News to remind everyone of when and where they can vote.

 

 

The ballot for the by-election includes three names; Chiew Chong, Blake Ellis and Andre Proulx.

 

The final council seat has been vacant since the October 24th election, when Chong and Proulx tied with 1008 votes each.

 

 

 

Wong: We Can't Let Up When It Comes To Lobbying For More Money

At the last regular meeting, City Council reviewed a letter from the Federal and Provincial governments which announced funding for 350km of road improvements here in Manitoba.

 

That money will cover eight projects, including around 100km along Highway 6.

 

Even though some money is coming north to help improve the road, Councillor Duncan Wong says that the City needs to make sure that they continue to lobby for more.

 


The work on Highway 6 is slated for the area between Sasagiu Rapids and Paint Lake, as well between Lundar and Eriksdale.

 

Ottawa is set to chip in $143,967,500, while the Pallister Government will contribute $147,442,500.

 

Northern MLA Considering Jump To Federal Level, Would Challenge Ashton In October's Election

Niki Ashton may have some tough competition in the next election.

 

Judy Klassen, who currently serves as the MLA for the Keewatinook riding, says that she’s considering making the jump to the federal level to run for the seat that’s been held by Ashton for over a decade.

 

Klassen, one of four Liberal MLAs currently in the Legislature, was elected in 2016 when she defeated NDP incumbent Eric Robinson who served as Deputy Premier from 2009 until 2016.

 

If the northern MLA does step up to run for the Federal Liberals before the next provincial election, the Manitoba Liberal party would lose official party status which was only gained this past summer for the first time since 1995.

 

Official party status provides access to funding, research staff and a guaranteed presence during question period and on committees.

 

Manitoba Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont says that he knows about her possible departure, though he said he’s not worried as he expects the Pallister government to call an election in the next few months which will result in a “full complement of MLAs”.

 

The next federal election is slated for the fall.

 

By-Election Voting Misinformation Causes "Unusual Amount Of Visitors" At City Hall

Misinformation on social media led to what the City of Thompson called an “unusual amount of visitors” yesterday afternoon at City Hall.

 

Those visitors were looking to cast their ballots ahead of Monday’s by-election, after posts were made in a popular Thompson-centric Facebook group saying that an advanced poll was open from 12:30pm until 3:00pm.

 

One of those posts came from candidate Chiew Chong, who hours later added to his post to clarify that the only voting option available that day was by sealed envelope.

 

City administration was quick to remind Thompsonites that Monday was the only advanced poll, and that the next (and only) chance to vote in person would be March 11th.

 

If you can’t make it out Monday, you can apply in person at City Hall for a sealed envelope ballot, though the deadline to apply is tomorrow.

 

If you have any questions about the by-election you can call the City’s senior election official, Dave Turpie, at 204-679-1000.

 

 

RCMP Looking For Suspects Follow Monday Afternoon Home Invasion

The RCMP is looking for your help following a home invasion.

 

Officers from the Thompson RCMP detachment responded the call, which took place Monday afternoon at a home on Ash Street.

 

Three suspects had forced their way into the home after being denied entry, and fled a short time after.

 

There were two adults and a child in the home at the time who were able to escape through the back door and call the police.

 

All three were unharmed when the Mounties arrived, though a dog is believed to have been injured by the suspects and later succumbed to its injuries.

 

One of the suspects is described as six feet tall weighing 200 pounds and was wering a grey toque with a red stripe, a grey jacket and winter boots.

The other two suspects were described as male and wearing dark clothing.

 

All three are described as indigenous, and one has a tattoo of a tear drop on his face.

 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Thompson RCMP detachment at 204-677-6909 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

 

365 Vote In March 4th Advance Poll

Numbers from the advance poll suggests that the voter turnout for Monday’s by-election will be higher than normal.

 

365 people cast their ballots this past Monday, a number that senior election official Dave Turpie says represents around 80% of the advance voter turnout from the October 24th election.

 

If that 80% turnout mark is reached on Monday the over 2200 voters, which would represent around 30% of total eligible voters, would well surpass numbers from the last by-election which took place in 2009.

 

In that race, only 673 people voted; a number that represents only 7.5% percent of all eligible voters.

 

That 80% mark would also surpass numbers from the 1991 by-election, when around 20% of voters turned up to vote when Bill Comaskey and another councillor resigned to run for mayor following the death of Mayor Don MacLean.

 

The by-election, which will elect Chiew Chong, Blake Ellis or Andre Proulx, will take place this Monday with polls open at the TRCC from 8:00am until 8:00pm.

 

Mobile polls will be open on the 11th at Harmony House (10:00am-12:00pm), Rotary Place (1:00pm-2:30pm), the Thompson General Hospital (3:00pm-4:00pm) and Northern Spirit Manor (4:30pm-5:00pm).

 

If you can’t make it out Monday, you can apply in person at City Hall for a sealed envelope ballot.

 

The deadline to apply is Friday.

 

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