Community leaders gathered Wednesday in Thompson to recognize the city’s mining history ahead of this year’s Nickel Days celebrations.

 

The President’s Reception featured remarks from Nickel Days President Jennifer Thackeray, Mayor Colleen Smook, United Steelworkers Local 6166 President Warren Luky, and Stacey Kennedy, Head of Vale Manitoba Operations.

 

USW Local 6166 honoured Terry Royal as this year’s honorary King Miner, while Pete Campbell was named honorary Driller.

 

Speakers reflected on the role mining has played in Thompson’s history, while celebrating the workers, families, and community members who continue to support that legacy.

 

Drop by and watch the National King Miner Competition that begins tomorrow, as it features 10 events that showcase skills that miners have mastered through the years.