Thompson Fire and Emergency Services launched a new program this year called Adopt-a-Hydrant.

On City Beat yesterday, Mayor Colleen Smook provided an update on how many people took up the challenge.

“So a total of 33 fire hydrants were adopted prior to the November 30th deadline. There have been some inquiries since but Thompson Fire and Emergency Services decided to stick to the deadline to keep it fair for those who did enter by November 30th.”

Smook added that many residents have unofficially adopted fire hydrants on their streets  in years past and that City crews are on the lookout for hydrants that need to be cleared of snow or debris.

The program will run until May 1st, with monthly prizes being awarded and a Grand Prize to be drawn for in May.