The City of Thompson is looking for 12 volunteers to join the TRCC Wall of Fame Nomination Board.

Applicants should have a background in community leadership, coaching, sports associations or volunteering.

Experience covering local sports in the media, or recognition through a similar program, is also considered relevant.

Applications must be submitted by four p.m. this Friday, by emailing swiseman@thompson.ca or dropping them off at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road.

Full qualifications and application requirements are available on the City of Thompson website.

Colder weather can make it harder for some seniors to stay connected.

Penny Byer with the Thompson Seniors Community Resource Council says people without family or friends nearby can face greater isolation.

The council offers free drop-ins and chair yoga, along with shared meals and other opportunities to meet people.

Anyone nervous about attending alone can call the office for help making that first visit.

Hear more from Penny on Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10.

More than 70 affordable homes for Métis elders and families are planned across Manitoba over the next five years.

The province and the Manitoba Métis Federation have signed an agreement worth 18 million dollars, with each contributing nine million.

The funding will support the Red River Métis Housing Strategy, aimed at addressing chronic homelessness and expanding affordable housing options.

The province says the projects will also create jobs in construction and building maintenance.

With Halloween approaching, Thompson RCMP are reminding families to plan ahead before kids head out trick-or-treating.

Special Constable Rob Cleveland says parents should know where their kids are going and when to expect them home.
 

Cleveland also reminds kids to use crosswalks, avoid distractions while walking, and trick-or-treat on one side of the street at a time.

Drivers should slow down and watch closely for children crossing the road.

For more Halloween safety reminders from Rob, tune in to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10.

Manitoba is putting five million dollars toward expanding children’s autism services through St. Amant.

The province says the funding will help reduce waitlists and improve access to early intervention, behavioural supports and case management.

Changes to St. Amant’s Early Learning Program will also allow more preschool-aged children to receive support each year.

The province is also accepting autism diagnoses from community pediatricians to help families access services sooner.

The government says that change is particularly important for children in First Nations communities and rural and northern Manitoba.

The City of Thompson is looking for 12 volunteers to help recognize local sporting achievements.

The TRCC Wall of Fame honours athletes, coaches, sports organizers and builders with photos and descriptions of their contributions.

City of Thompson Communications Officer Ian Graham explains the Nomination Board’s role.

Volunteers will serve a two-year term. People with experience in sports, community leadership, volunteering or sports journalism are encouraged to apply.

Applications are due October 23rd and can be emailed to swiseman@thompson.ca or dropped off at City Hall. Full application requirements are available through the city’s website.

Thompson voters can cast their ballots ahead of the October 28th municipal and school board elections.

Advance polls run October 15th through 17th, from eight in the morning until eight at night, in the Multipurpose Room at the TRCC.

Voters will elect a mayor, eight city councillors and seven trustees for the School District of Mystery Lake.

Anyone voting must bring government-issued photo identification, such as a driver’s licence or passport, or at least two other documents proving their identity.

Election-day voting will take place October 28th in the TRCC’s Bill Comaskey Wellness Centre.

Music students from Thompson, The Pas and Flin Flon will come together at RD Parker Collegiate for the Norman Jazz Festival November 14th and 15th.

Kevin Lewis says the two-day event will give students a chance to develop their skills alongside visiting musicians and instructors.

The final performance will feature students from all three communities, along with six visiting clinicians Lewis describes as some of Manitoba’s top jazz performers.

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

MKO is calling on Premier Wab Kinew to reconsider his position on criminalizing residential school denialism.

In a release issued Tuesday, the northern Manitoba First Nations organization says it is disappointed with the premier’s support for addressing denialism through education instead.

Grand Chief Garrison Settee says education is essential, but cannot alone protect survivors and families from deliberate hate and harassment.

MKO wants Manitoba to engage directly with First Nations leaders and survivors, and urge Ottawa to work with them on stronger legislative protections.

The Canadian Nurses Association is calling for action to improve access to care as health ministers gather in Winnipeg.

The association wants governments to make better use of nurses’ skills and make it easier for them to work across provincial and territorial borders.

It also wants stronger privacy protections and oversight for artificial intelligence in health care.

CEO Doctor Valerie Grdisa says removing barriers for nurses could help reduce wait times.

The association is also calling for workforce planning that reflects the needs of rural, remote and Indigenous communities.

With colder weather arriving, Thompson RCMP are reminding drivers to get their vehicles ready before the first major snowfall.

Special Constable Rob Cleveland says checking fluids and batteries, packing emergency supplies, and putting on winter tires should be priorities.
 

Cleveland also recommends keeping water, snacks, a sleeping bag, a shovel and a snow brush in your vehicle.

To hear more from Rob on preparing and driving your car in Thompson’s winter conditions tune in to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10.

Thompson voters will have a chance to hear from municipal election candidates at two public forums next week.

The Thompson Chamber of Commerce is hosting a council candidate forum next Tuesday, followed by a mayoral candidate forum next Thursday.

Both begin at seven p.m. at the Letkemann Theatre in R.D. Parker Collegiate.

Residents can ask candidates questions and hear their views on important community issues before deciding who to vote for.

MKO is pushing back against Manitoba’s claim that open hunting areas have Indigenous support.

In a statement released Saturday, Grand Chief Garrison Settee challenged comments from Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures Minister Ian Bushie.

MKO says Misipawistik, Pimicikamak and Bloodvein First Nations have called for closures or restrictions over concerns about declining moose populations.

The organization says hunting licences are being issued without meaningful consultation.

It’s calling on Manitoba to suspend licensed moose hunting where First Nations have raised conservation concerns and work with affected communities.

On October 9, 2026, at 8:25 p.m., Pukatawagan RCMP received a report that a male was being treated at the local health centre after an apparent assault.

Officers attending the health centre learned of another possible victim at a residence on Hunt Road. Police left immediately and when they arrived at that location, they located an injured male outside.

The 45-year-old victim was transported to the health centre in stable condition with a stab wound, but his condition worsened upon arrival. The victim was airlifted to hospital in The Pas where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services (MCS) arrived in the community to investigate.

On October 11, 2026, MCS investigators – with assistance from Pukatawagan RCMP – arrested 41-year-old Gabriel Bighetty of Pukatawagan.

Bighetty has been remanded into custody. He is charged with manslaughter without firearm and assault with a weapon.

Pukatawagan RCMP, along with Manitoba RCMP MCS and Forensic Identification Services continue to investigate.

The provincial government announced on September 17th that Manitobans  would no longer be turning our clocks ahead or back.

Instead we will stay on Daylight Time all year around.

Dr. Inna Rabinovich-Nikitin, a Professor of Physiology and Pathophysiology at the University of Manitoba explains why doing so could be beneficial to us.

Dr. Rabinovich-Nikitin went on to say that it would be better to stay on Standard Time because it is a better match for our circadian rhythms.

She adds we need sunlight in the morning to help us set our body clocks so that we have energy in the day and then can sleep better at night.

Hear more about the time change and how it may impact us in the north.  Tune in to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.

Thompson RCMP are reminding drivers to stop for school buses after receiving complaints about vehicles passing while their lights are flashing and stop signs are extended.

Métis Special Constable Rob Cleveland says some drivers have even moved into the opposite lane to get around a stopped bus.

Cleveland says drivers should leave at least five metres between their vehicle and the stopped bus to give children room to cross safely.

Thompson RCMP are urging drivers to slow down and watch for pedestrians following concerns about unsafe passing at crosswalks.

Métis Special Constable Rob Cleveland says he’s seen drivers passing vehicles that have stopped to let someone cross.

He’s also reminding motorists to stay alert around schools, where several children may be crossing at once.

Cleveland is also encouraging drivers to leave enough space behind other vehicles, following a recent collision near the high school.

The Thompson Recycling Centre processed more than 436-thousand kilograms of material by the end of August, but lower prices for those materials are putting pressure on its finances.

Thompson City Manager Anthony Mcinnis says the centre outlined several challenges at the October fifth council meeting.

Mcinnis says prices paid for recyclable materials are starting to rise again. He’s encouraging residents to keep making the effort to recycle.

A planned change to recycling responsibility in Manitoba is raising questions about the future of Thompson’s local program.

Thompson City Manager Anthony Mcinnis says the new model would put full responsibility on producers, who could arrange their own recycling services or contract existing operators.

Meanwhile, the Thompson Recycling Centre is looking for volunteer board members. Anyone interested can contact the centre at 204-677-7991.

With flu season approaching, the Northern Health Region is encouraging residents to get vaccinated before respiratory viruses start spreading.

Medical Officer of Health Dr. Natalie Casaclang says getting your shot early gives your body time to build protection.
 

Vaccines will be available through pharmacies, doctors’ offices and public health. For help finding a provider, call 1-844-626-8222.

Hear more from Dr. Casaclang on Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10.

Nominations are open for the 2027 Manitoba Healthy Aging Awards.

The awards recognize Manitobans aged 65 and older who make a difference in their communities.

Four categories honour leadership in health-care advocacy, active living, connections between generations and mental wellness.

Nominations close April 30th, 2027. Recipients will be recognized at a ceremony at the Manitoba Legislative Building.

Nomination details are available on the Manitoba government’s website.

An eight-million-dollar provincial investment will help create a new safe space for Indigenous women and their children in Thompson.

The facility will operate around the clock, offering temporary accommodation for those at risk of violence.

Thompson City Manager Anthony McInnis outlines what the building will include.

Residents will also have access to cultural programming, parenting supports and help finding long-term housing and other services.

Construction is expected to be completed in 2028.

Every aspect of our life comes with transitions.

Whether it’s school, work, our homes or our relationships, things are often changing.

Caroline Winship, a psychotherapist with Galia Wellness Services has some words of advice to help manage a transition such as retirement.

RCMP have announced 21 new charges against 11 people as part of Project Derry, an investigation into an alleged criminal organization operating in Bunibonibee Cree Nation.

Among those charged is 34-year-old Luke Grieves of Thompson. He faces charges including conspiracy to traffic firearms and reckless discharge of a firearm.

Police say the investigation involved drug trafficking and three shootings targeting homes in June last year.

In total, 35 people have been charged through the operation, and 10 have been convicted.

RCMP say the investigation continues.

Nominations are open for Manitoba’s Excellence in Education Awards.

The awards recognize teachers, school leaders, teamwork and contributions to school nutrition.

Students, parents, teachers, trustees and school administrators can nominate someone who’s made a difference in their school community.

The deadline is December sixth, with recipients honoured next spring.

Nomination forms and eligibility details are available on the Manitoba Education website.