On September 26, 2026, at 4:15 a.m., Chemawawin RCMP received a report of shots being fired outside a residence in the community.

While officers were en route to the scene, they received a report of a male youth that had been brought to the Easterville nursing station with very serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Police attended the nursing station and learned the 17-year-old victim was assaulted by a group of five or six male suspects, all of whom were youths.

The victim who suffered injuries from a machete and pellets from a firearm, was later transported to Winnipeg in stable condition for further treatment.

The suspects were known to the victim.

Two 16-year-olds and one 17-year-old were arrested and charged with aggravated assault.

All three have been remanded.

Police are continuing to look for one remaining suspect. There is no threat to public safety.

If anyone has any information on this incident they are asked to contact the Chemawawin RCMP at 204-329-2004, , call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
 

Chemawawin RCMP and Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services continue to investigate.

Manitoba plans to make it easier for firefighters with work-related illnesses to access workers’ compensation.

Thompson Fire Chief Dennis Benson says cancer is one of the biggest concerns for his crews.

He explains how exposure can happen even when firefighters are wearing protective gear.

Benson says protecting firefighters from those risks is a priority for his department.

The province says it plans to introduce legislative changes, including coverage for volunteer and wildfire firefighters. 

Tomorrow, people will gather at Thompson’s train station to honour the children taken from their families and sent south to residential schools. MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee says survivors’ voices will be at the heart of the day.
 

The pipe ceremony begins at 7:30 tomorrow morning at 1310 Station Road.

An opening prayer and free pancake breakfast follow at 9, and the memorial drive leaves the train station at 11.

To hear more from Grand Chief Garrison Settee about honouring the children and supporting survivors, tune in to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10.

On September 25, 2026, at 10:04 pm., Thompson RCMP received a report of an armed robbery and possible assault at a residence on Mitishto Bay.

Officers responded immediately locating a 36-year-old female sitting on the front porch with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Police learned three male suspects wearing masks, arrived at the residence, two of which assaulted the victim with a knife. One of the suspects was known to the victim. 

All three suspects then fled in her vehicle.

The victim was transported to hospital by EMS in stable condition.

Police began patrols for the vehicle and located it later that night abandoned at a residence on Cree Road. The suspects were not located.

Thompson RCMP have issued a Warrant of Arrest out for 39-year-old Donald Massan in relation to this incident, and is facing the following charges:

• Aggravated assault;
• Disguised with intent to commit offence;
• Robbery- with other offensive weapon; and
• Motor vehicle theft when violence used

Massan is described as 6’2” tall with a heavy build. He is still believed to be in the Thompson area.

The other two male suspect’s identities are unknown at this time.

RCMP are asking the public not to approach them but to report any information or sightings immediately to police. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to contact the Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909/6911, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

On May 27, at approximately 10 p.m., RCMP in The Pas responded to a report of gunshots being fired on the 300-block of Ralls Island Road.

Officers subsequently learned four people were inside a vehicle, including a five-year-old child, when a group of suspects – all wearing hoodies – approached and opened fire.

A 34-year-old male was critically injured after being shot multiple times and was transported to hospital, where he survived and recovered from his injuries. A second occupant sustained minor injuries in the shooting, while the two other people inside the vehicle – including the child – were unharmed.

The Manitoba Integrated Law Enforcement Team (MILET), which investigates serious and organized crime activities in the province, assumed responsibility for the investigation on June 1. Investigators believe the shooting is related to the local drug trade in The Pas.

Following a comprehensive investigation, which included multiple search warrants, evidence collection and interviews, officers arrested two suspects in connection with the shooting.

Morgan Blair, 34, was arrested at Brandon Correctional Centre. He is charged with:

• Discharging a firearm with intent to wound x4;
• Attempted robbery with firearm;
• Possessing a firearm contrary to an order of prohibition; and
• Possessing a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized.

Tara Kreshewski, 44, of The Pas is charged with attempted robbery with a firearm.

The suspects remain in custody.

Further charges are expected. The investigation continues.

A 27-year-old Brochet man is facing several charges after a firearm was allegedly discharged at a residence in the community.

Thompson Rural RCMP say officers were called shortly after 2 p.m. Wednesday after receiving a report that a man had fired a gun, striking a home.

Police say two women exited the residence after officers arrived, while the suspect remained inside. Officers later entered the home and arrested him in a bedroom.

A search of the property also led to numerous firearms being found in a shed.

The man faces several firearms-related charges, including pointing a firearm, unauthorized possession and reckless discharge.

Thompson Rural RCMP continue to investigate.

People with an old criminal record will have a chance to get free help with the record suspension process when the John Howard Society of Manitoba visits Thompson next week.

Record suspension caseworker Mike Mahon says a suspension can remove a criminal record from public record checks, which can make a difference when applying for jobs or volunteer opportunities.

The John Howard Society will be at the Thompson YWCA on October 1st from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hear more from Mahon and Victoria Harrison  on Thompson Today at 12:40 and again at 5:10.

The City of Thompson is looking for a longer-term solution to drainage and road concerns around Pipe Road and the Burntwood Trailer Court.

A resident recently raised concerns with council about flooding, potholes and uneven road surfaces in the area.

City communications official Ian Graham says crews have been removing standing water when necessary, but those measures only address the immediate problems.

The study is expected to examine why the drainage problems are happening and what could be done to address them on a more permanent basis.

Several major road projects across Thompson are expected to be completed before the end of this year’s construction season.

The city says paving is still planned for Centennial Drive West, Confederation Crescent, Dominion Bay, a section of Princeton Drive, and Thompson Drive between Beaver Crescent and Cree Road.

City communications official Ian Graham says residents should also expect another significant closure when crews return to Thompson Drive.

Water-main work running from behind Princeton Towers toward Stanford Bay is also expected to be completed this construction season.

Students at Burntwood School have helped create a new crosswalk recognizing Truth and Reconciliation.

The crosswalk was painted outside the school last week as part of Burntwood’s recognition of Truth and Reconciliation Week.

Principal Liisa Brolund says the idea came while staff were looking for a meaningful way to honour residential school survivors and remember the children who never returned home.
 

Brolund says new Burntwood teacher Mr. Roger designed the artwork and took on the project with his Grade 7 class.

Thompson RCMP have arrested a 37-year-old woman following a drug trafficking investigation in the city.

Police say officers executed search warrants at three separate residences on Deerwood Crescent, Pipe Road and Sandpiper Drive on September 17th.

RCMP say officers seized a large quantity of suspected cocaine along with more than nine-thousand dollars in Canadian cash.

Alexis Halvorsen was arrested without incident at the Sandpiper Drive residence and has been charged with trafficking, possession for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of property obtained by crime.

Police say the seized items are still being processed and the exact quantity of suspected drugs has not yet been determined.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Drivers in Thompson are being urged to use extra caution around schools following multiple incidents involving children being hit by vehicles.

The City of Thompson, School District of Mystery Lake and Thompson RCMP issued a joint reminder Wednesday, asking drivers to slow down and watch carefully for children travelling to and from school.

Drivers are reminded the speed limit in Thompson school zones is 30 kilometres per hour.

Officials are also asking motorists to pay close attention to children crossing streets and to drive with care to ensure students can get to and from school safely.

The ballot is officially set for Thompson’s municipal election, with the nomination and withdrawal periods now over.

Voters will choose between three candidates for mayor, while 13 candidates are running for eight seats on city council. There are also nine candidates seeking seven school trustee positions.

City of Thompson Communications Officer Ian Graham takes us through who voters will see on the ballot.

Thompson voters will head to the polls on October 28th, with advance voting also scheduled for October 15th through the 17th.

Food bank use in Manitoba has more than doubled over the past five years, according to a new report from Harvest Manitoba.

The organization says 61,188 Manitobans accessed a food bank in March alone, with nearly half of those relying on food banks each month being children.

Harvest distributed 13.4 million pounds of food over the past year, including nearly 700,000 pounds delivered to northern Manitoba through 214 trips.

The organization says an average of nearly 25-thousand households are now visiting a food bank each month.

Harvest Manitoba is marking its 40th year of service and says growing demand continues to put pressure on communities across the province.

Three people are facing kidnapping and other charges following an early-morning traffic stop in Flin Flon.

RCMP say officers stopped a vehicle on Hapnot Street around 5:30 Saturday morning and discovered two male passengers had allegedly been threatened with a machete and taken against their will.

Police allege the three suspects were taking the men to a bank to force them to withdraw money.

One victim was treated in hospital for a minor injury, while the other was not injured.

A 48-year-old Sherridon man and two women from Flin Flon have been charged with kidnapping, forcible confinement, assault with a weapon and uttering threats.

All three were remanded in custody, and the investigation continues.

The new terminal at Thompson Regional Airport is just days away from welcoming its first passengers.

Operations at the new 44-thousand-square-foot terminal are set to begin October 4th, following a recent public open house that gave residents their first look inside.

The terminal replaces the airport’s aging 14-thousand-square-foot facility and is part of a 125-million-dollar redevelopment of the airport.

Thompson Regional Airport serves roughly 120-thousand passengers each year, with more than half travelling for medical appointments.

Around 45-million pounds of freight also move through the airport annually, helping connect communities across Northern Manitoba and Nunavut.

An official grand opening is planned for later in October.

Now that school and fall activities are back in full swing, the Northern Health Region has some advice for families struggling to keep healthy meals on the table.

Bruce Krentz says healthy eating doesn’t have to mean complicated recipes or hours in the kitchen.

He recommends keeping things simple when deciding what to eat.

For school lunches, Krentz suggests options like homemade snack boxes, yogurt parfaits and tortilla rolls, while quick dinners could include tacos, salads or meals prepared ahead in a slow cooker.

Anyone looking for more nutrition advice can also contact Manitoba’s Dial-a-Dietitian service at 1-877-830-2892.

With the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation coming up September 30th, the Northern Health Region is encouraging Northerners to take time to learn, listen and reflect.

Bruce Krentz says the day honours residential school survivors, remembers the children who never returned home, and recognizes the ongoing impacts on Indigenous families and communities.

He says reconciliation starts with understanding the truth.

Krentz encourages people to listen to survivors and Indigenous knowledge keepers, explore the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, and take part in learning opportunities ahead of September 30th.

The Port of Churchill could play a much larger role in Canada’s trade future, with Arctic Gateway Group looking at billions of dollars in potential improvements to the port and Hudson Bay Railway.

President and CEO Chris Avery says decades of underinvestment mean significant upgrades are still needed, but the railway is already in better condition than it has been in years.

Avery says increased trade through Churchill could also create construction, business and long-term economic opportunities here in Thompson and across northern Manitoba.

Hear more from Chris Avery today on Thompson Today, airing at 12:40 and again at 5:10.

The City of Thompson is looking for volunteers to help with its 2026 Point-in-Time Count next month.

The count provides a snapshot of homelessness in Thompson and helps communities better understand their homeless population and the services that may be needed.

Volunteers are needed Wednesday, October 14th from 6 p.m. to midnight, and Thursday, October 15th from 6:30 a.m. until noon.

Training will be provided for all volunteers.

Anyone interested can sign up or get more information by emailing lbayer@thompson.ca.

The next recipient of the Order of Thompson will be revealed this weekend.

The Thompson Community Foundation is holding its 2026 gala this Saturday, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall.

The award recognizes someone who has dedicated their time and skills to helping the Thompson community.

This year’s gala will also feature a special tribute to former Thompson mayor and former Community Futures North Central Development manager Tim Johnston.

Tickets are $50 individually or $300 for a table of six.

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak will now display the Two-Spirit flag at all of its assemblies and gatherings.

The resolution was adopted during MKO’s 45th Annual General Assembly at Manto Sipi Cree Nation last month.

Under the resolution, the flag will be carried during Grand Entry and displayed at future MKO gatherings.

MKO says the move recognizes the important roles Two-Spirit people have held within First Nations cultures and traditions.

The organization also committed to increasing awareness and education among its leadership, staff and member First Nations, with a focus on addressing discrimination and strengthening inclusion.

Pimicikamak Okimawin is calling on licensed moose hunters to return licences issued for areas within its traditional territory.

In a statement released Friday, Pimicikamak says Manitoba violated its Treaty and constitutional rights, as well as the Northern Flood Agreement, by issuing licences to non-Indigenous hunters.

Chief David Monias says the 1977 agreement gives Pimicikamak citizens first priority to wildlife resources within its Resource Area.

The First Nation is asking anyone who received a moose hunting licence for Game Hunting Areas 3 and 3A within Pimicikamak territory to send it back to Manitoba’s Minister of Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures.

RCMP are investigating the death of a 72-year-old man in Lynn Lake as a homicide.

Police say a cell guard at the Lynn Lake RCMP detachment alerted officers around 7:30 Sunday morning after seeing a man lying on the ground outside the building.

Officers found the man suffering from serious injuries and immediately provided first aid, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators believe the man had been assaulted and left his residence to seek help at the RCMP detachment before dying shortly after arriving on the property.

Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services and Forensic Identification Services are assisting with the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lynn Lake RCMP at 204-356-8862.

Harvest Manitoba says its proposed Food Transformation Centre could help get more and better-quality food into Northern Manitoba.

President and CEO Vince Barletta says Harvest already has a major presence in Thompson and communities across the North.

Barletta says a larger facility would allow Harvest to move more food and improve the quality and reliability of shipments heading north.

Hear the full conversation on Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10.