On November 5, 2026, at approximately 3 am, Gods Lake Narrows RCMP received a report of a possible assault taking place at the community’s nursing station.

 

Officers immediately attended and found local and private safety and security personnel already on scene with a female who had been restrained.

 

The initial investigation has determined that a 34-year-old female had arrived at the nursing station and was being seen by nurses.

 

At one point, the female managed to lock herself in a room with a nurse and began attacking her. A struggle between them ensued as the nurse tried to unlock the door to get out of the room.

 

Other medical staff at the nursing station eventually managed to enter the room and attempted to help their colleague at which time two other staff members were assaulted.

 

Local and private safety and security personnel arrived on scene and were able to safely restrain the female.

 

Two nurses and one physician suffered minor injuries in the incident.

 

Police arrested the female suspect and she is facing the following charges:

 

• Assault x 3
• Assault while choking, suffocating
• Forcible confinement

 

The female was released on an undertaking.

 

Gods Lake RCMP continue to investigate.

Thompson residents are being encouraged to gather Wednesday to honour those who served and remember those who never came home.

 

This year’s Remembrance Day service takes place at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena in the TRCC.

People are asked to arrive a little before 10 a.m. to find their seats.

 

Speaking on City Beat, incoming mayor Oswald Sawh says this year’s ceremony will also recognize a milestone for the Royal Canadian Legion.
 

 

Sawh says he will lay a wreath on behalf of the city, with a new master of ceremonies taking over his previous role.

 

The service is Wednesday, November 11.

 

Have a question for Thompson’s new mayor? Call 204-677-3905 or email chtmnews@arcticradio.ca.

 

 Help shape the conversation on City Beat, Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. on 102.9 CHTM.

As Thompson’s new mayor and council prepare to be sworn in today, Oswald Sawh says residents should expect collaboration and communication from their elected representatives.

 

During his first City Beat interview, Sawh said orientation meetings gave councillors a chance to learn about one another’s priorities before beginning their term.

 

Incoming mayor Oswald Sawh says the commitment to the community extends beyond whoever holds the mayor’s seat.

 

 

Sawh says councillors share broad goals, including safety and opportunities for young people.

 

He says their discussions will focus on how to reach those goals, with room for different opinions.

 

What would you like to ask Thompson’s new mayor? Call 204-677-3905 or email chtmnews@arcticradio.ca, and listen to City Beat Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. on 102.9 CHTM.

The Northern Health Region is encouraging residents to check their risk of falling during Fall Prevention Month.

 

The health region says falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related hospitalizations among older adults in Canada.

 

A questionnaire shared on its Facebook page asks about previous falls, balance problems, difficulty walking and other possible risk factors.

 

It also outlines steps to reduce those risks, including improving strength and balance, getting regular eye exams and reviewing medications with a healthcare professional.

 

Residents can find the questionnaire on the Northern Health Region’s Facebook page and discuss any concerns with their healthcare provider.

Getting through a northern winter once meant preparing for much of the year.

 

Before modern heating and dependable grocery deliveries, families in this region had to preserve food and gather materials for warm clothing.

 

Heritage North Museum executive director Sarah Brown says locally available animal hides and fur played an important role.

 

 

Brown says sewing, tanning hides and making strong thread from animal sinew were among the skills needed to turn those materials into winter clothing.

 

To hear more, tune into Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10.

A 26-year-old man is facing a drug possession charge after Thompson RCMP responded to a disturbance on Princeton Drive.

 

Police say they were called to a residence around 1:30 a.m. on November 4th, where officers found the door open and heard yelling inside.

 

RCMP say a man was acting erratically and was safely taken into custody. Officers discovered he had an outstanding arrest warrant and was breaching a curfew order.

 

Police say cocaine was found in his possession after he arrived at the detachment.

 

He was charged with possession and later released on an appearance notice.

Families planning a visit to the Northern Health Region’s obstetrics units are being asked to follow seasonal visitor restrictions.

 

The health region says the measures are intended to help prevent the spread of illness during flu and RSV season.

 

A maximum of two visitors are allowed at a time per patient, and all visitors must be free of illness.

 

Visitors are also encouraged to be up to date on their immunizations.

 

Restrictions also apply to children under five. Families planning to bring young children should contact the unit beforehand to confirm the rules and any exceptions.

 

The full notice is available on the Northern Health Region’s Facebook page.

Manitoba researchers will represent the province and country at this weekend’s Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin.

The Canadian contingent to the summit is around 200 strong, according to Dr. H.J. Wieden, Associate Vice-President of the University of Manitoba.

Here he addresses the benefit of their attendance at the event.

 

Wieden said two University of Manitoba researchers are taking homegrown ideas to this world stage of science and innovation.

One involves drone technology designed to tackle challenges in the North, including connectivity, climate resilience and security.

The second addresses inter-generational type 2 diabetes in First Nations communities.

For more on the Falling Walls Science Summit, catch Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10.

There are dinosaurs hiding at the Thompson Public Library, and finding one could help you win a prize.

 

The library’s annual Dinovember dinosaur hunt runs throughout November. Every dinosaur found earns an entry into a prize draw at the end of the month.

 

Hunters should bring their discoveries to the front desk to receive a ballot.

 

The library says dinosaurs will not be hidden in the teen or adult sections, or inside books and other library materials.

 

Parental supervision is required throughout the hunt.

You don’t have to travel far from Thompson to find a good spot for the Northern Lights—but a little patience can make a difference.

 

Streetlights and building lights can wash out the display, making it harder to see what’s happening overhead.

 

Manitoba Museum Planetarium Astronomer Scott Young says getting away from that glow is a good place to start.

 

 

Young says give your eyes time to adjust, keep bright screens out of sight and dress for the wait.

 

Displays can change quickly, so a quiet sky doesn’t necessarily mean the show is over.

 

To hear more, tune into Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10.

There’s still time to help tidy up Thompson before winter settles in.

 

The City of Thompson and community partners are inviting businesses and residents to take part in a fall cleanup this week.

 

Businesses are being challenged to clean up on Friday, November 6th.

 

Then on Saturday, November 7th, members of the public can meet at the Canadian Tire parking lot for a community cleanup running from nine in the morning until noon.

 

Partners include the Thompson Chamber of Commerce, Thompson Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation and DJ’s Lawn Services.

Medical residents in Thompson are working to get more eligible residents screened for colorectal cancer—and the test can be done at home.

 

The community project is encouraging adults ages 50 to 70 to complete a free stool test, known as a FIT, available through the Thompson Clinic’s ColonCheck program.

 

The test is recommended every two years. An abnormal result requires follow-up with a colonoscopy.

 

The project aims to increase local screening rates and help residents keep up with their recommended testing.

 

To find out more or ask about getting a kit, call the Thompson Clinic at 204-677-1777.

On October 30, 2026, at 9:20 a.m., as the result of an ongoing investigation, Lynn Lake RCMP along with assistance from Leaf Rapids RCMP, and Manitoba RCMP North District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST) executed a search warrant at a residence on Sherritt Avenue in Lynn Lake.

 

Once inside the home, officers seized approximately $20,000 in Canadian currency and approximately three ounces of cocaine.

 

The initial investigation determined the male homeowner of the residence, who was known to police, had departed approximately 30 minutes earlier headed for Thompson.

 

With assistance from Thompson RCMP General Investigative Services unit, the vehicle the suspect was travelling in was intercepted on highway 391, near the junction of Nelson House.

 

A traffic stop was initiated and the suspect, a 58-year-old male, was arrested and faces the following charges:

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking;
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000; and
• Possession of ammunition contrary to order and fail to surrender authorization

 

The male was later released on an appearance notice.

 

Lynn Lake RCMP and CREST continue to investigate.

With Movember underway, the Northern Health Region is encouraging residents to reach out to the men in their lives.

 

The region says the month is about more than growing a moustache—it’s also a chance to talk openly about mental health and prostate and testicular cancer awareness.

 

Through the Buddy Up campaign, residents are encouraged to contact a friend they haven’t spoken with lately, ask how they’re doing and take time to listen.

 

Northern Health says you don’t need to have all the answers. Sometimes, a simple hello can open the door to an important conversation. 

When we spoke with Canada by Canoe filmmaker Kai Morgan back in August, there was still a long journey ahead. Now, the expedition is closing in on the Pacific.

 

An October 28th update from Prince George, British Columbia, says the team is aiming to finish at Vancouver’s Spanish Banks Beach November 14th.

 

The roughly eight-thousand-kilometre trek began in Quebec in April, with every kilometre covered by paddle or on foot. 

 

They’re attempting the longest recorded single-season canoe journey while working toward a million-dollar fundraising goal for True North Aid, supporting northern and remote Indigenous communities.

 

To follow their progress or donate, visit CanadaByCanoe.com.

The Mining Association of Manitoba has a new board president.

 

Ashton Crone takes over from Stacy Kennedy, who became the first woman to lead the association when she was appointed in 2022.

 

Crone has spent 19 years with Hudbay Minerals and is the director of Health, Safety, Risk and Strategy for its Manitoba division.

 

He says he wants to build on the association’s history while working with its board and members to pursue new opportunities.

 

Crone also thanked Kennedy for her leadership.

 

The association represents Manitoba’s mining industry and says its membership now includes 56 companies.

If you’re heading to the TRCC for a walk, a quick phone call could save you a wasted trip.

 

The city says some residents have arrived to find the walking track doors locked because no ice plant operator was on duty.

 

City of Thompson Communications Officer Ian Graham explains why that also affects access beyond the ice.
 

 

Closures are most likely between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays. The city prioritizes operator coverage for early mornings and late afternoons into the evening, when more activities are booked.

 

Planned closures are posted on the city’s website and Facebook page, but unexpected absences can mean little notice.

 

Residents can check before leaving home by calling the TRCC at 204-677-7952.

When a local business owner retires, employees and customers have a stake in what happens next.

 

New research from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business suggests nearly six in ten Manitoba business owners plan to leave within the next decade, but only three per cent have a formal succession plan.

 

Bradlee Whidden, CFIB’s economist for Western Canada, says keeping those businesses going matters to the communities they serve.

 

 

Whidden says the findings reflect owners’ intentions, rather than a prediction of how many businesses will close. He encourages owners to start planning early and speak with a professional advisor.

 

Some employees were taken for precautionary medical assessments after an underground equipment fire at a Thompson mine Thursday.

 

Ray Solski, who handles public relations and communications for the company, provided this statement to CHTM.
 

 

The company says the fire was extinguished and all underground personnel were accounted for.

 

Solski was only able to provide the statement and could not answer further questions.

The company did not say how many employees received medical assessments or provide an update on their condition.

 

The incident remains under review.

On MP’s Corner with Rebecca Chartrand on Friday, our representative for the Churchill Keewatinook Aski riding touched on a number of topics.

Here, Chartrand talks about work being done for the north.

 

Chartrand emphasized that in a riding the size of ours with over 70 per cent of the residents who identify as Indigenous, it’s important that they are included in northern readiness initiatives.

That way they can take part in the projects that are being planned and enjoy the benefits that come from them.

For the full interview with Chartrand, head to thompson online DOT CA for the latest episode of MP’s Corner.

Manitoba RCMP are stepping up traffic enforcement after a sharp increase in deadly collisions.

 

In an update released Friday, police reported 73 people had died in 65 collisions investigated by RCMP this year.

 

That’s 28 per cent higher than at the same point last year, and above the five-year average.

Twenty-five of those killed were under 30.

 

The warning follows recent crashes in The Pas and Dominion City that killed two 19-year-old men.

 

Police say impairment and speeding have contributed to fatal crashes, while missing seatbelts or helmets were also recorded in 23 deadly collisions.

 

RCMP are urging drivers to stay sober, slow down, buckle up and put their phones away.

If someone other than the regular recycling crew empties your blue bin, there may be a simple explanation.

 

A residential recycling audit is underway in Thompson until November sixth, covering 100 addresses across the city’s five collection areas.

 

City of Thompson Communications Officer Ian Graham says the Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association, also known as Recycle Everywhere, wants to see what’s ending up in those bins.
 

 

For households taking part, the routine stays the same: put your recycling out on your usual collection day.

 

Graham says the city shared the notice so residents would know why a different truck and crew might be stopping at their bins.

You can leave your clocks alone this weekend.

 

Manitoba is moving to permanent daylight saving time, known as Manitoba Standard Time, meaning clocks will no longer fall back an hour.

 

The province says the change became official last month following consultation with Manitobans.

 

Residents should make sure their phones, computers and other devices have the latest software updates so they display the correct time. Most modern phones and computers will handle the update automatically.

 

The province also recommends double-checking travel departure and arrival times, along with medical appointment times, during the transition.

 

More information is available at gov.mb.ca/timechange.

More people voted in Thompson’s municipal election this time around, but turnout still finished at 27 per cent.

 

Just under 23 hundred residents cast a ballot Wednesday. That’s about 225 more than in 2022, although the number of eligible voters also grew.

 

City of Thompson Communications Officer Ian Graham says the TRCC got busy as the workday wrapped up.
 

 

Those still waiting at closing time were able to vote. Graham says some residents reported difficulty standing in the longer lines because of their age or physical condition.

 

This was the second straight municipal election with the TRCC as the only election-day polling location.

Two people from southern Ontario are facing drug and firearm charges following a traffic stop in Thompson.

 

RCMP say officers stopped a vehicle on McGill Place Tuesday afternoon and discovered one passenger had an outstanding warrant for a firearms offence in Ontario.

 

Police say a search uncovered a loaded handgun reported stolen, about 500 grams of cocaine valued at 49-thousand dollars, and five-thousand dollars in cash.

 

Twenty-year-old Terrence Campbell of Toronto and a 17-year-old from Etobicoke face multiple charges, including possession for the purpose of trafficking and firearm offences.

Both were remanded in custody until their court date.

 

Thompson RCMP and the Crime Suppression Unit continue to investigate.