Thompson’s Safety Operations Manager, Lawrence McDonald, also serves as the Municipal Emergency Coordinator.

He has been the M-E-C since October 2022 and, in his role, helps with the response to large-scale emergency events.

One such event was the recent Bunibonibee Cree Nation evacuation due to wildfires.

McDonald said that while it was challenging at times, everyone involved put in a solid effort to make sure the evacuation went smoothly.

McDonald was featured in the September issue of Manitoba EM Quarterly, a newsletter published by the Province of Manitoba Emergency Management Organization.