Thompson Local News Archives for 2023-06

Strokes impact women more than men

Depression and anxiety after suffering a stroke impacts women 20 to 70 per cent more than men.

And when they experience post-stroke depression, a woman’s chance of becoming independent and of returning home is lower,  and their chance of dying increases.

According to Dr. Sepideh Pooyiana, Service Chief for Stroke Rehabilitation at Riverview Health Center in Winnipeg, they also have added risk factors for stroke.

“There are two stages in each woman’s life that put them at risk for stroke. One is during pregnancy, stroke is three times more common in pregnant women compared to non-pregnant women. The other is right after menopause and when they are elderly.”

It’s been found fewer women participate in stroke rehabilitation, often because they try to pick up where they left off as care-givers to others.

They are also under-represented in clinical stroke trials and report lack of support systems at home.

For more on the impact of stroke for women, catch Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10.

City of Thompson enters agreement to access Emergency Management Portal

On City Beat yesterday, Mayor Colleen Smook provided an update on a topic discussed at Monday’s Regular meeting of council.

All members of council voted for the city to enter into an agreement to access the Emergency Management Portal with the province of Manitoba.

Smook provides some information about the portal.

“The portal gives us a chance to be part of news updates and giving information back and forth without having to go through third parties. We will be able to reach out any time, go into the portal and get our information much quicker. It’s definitely going to make it easier for our administration.”

The portal provides a link to visual maps that display current information pertaining to emergencies, disasters and other incidents occurring in Manitoba.

Use of the portal is free.

Canada's National Fishing Week starts this Saturday

This Saturday kicks off National Fishing Week in Canada.

From July 1st to 9th, Canadians of all ages are encouraged to get out and enjoy our angling heritage.

Here, Mike Melnik, Managing Director with the Canada National Sportfishing Foundation,
talks about when and why the week began.

“We’ve been doing national fishing weeks for just over twenty years. It was started by a gentleman by the name of Rick Amsbury. He had this idea that if we promoted fishing, it would be a way to get kids into the outdoors, to experience what’s underneath the water, to care for and become caretakers of the resource.”

With over 1 million lakes, rivers and streams, plus three oceans, Canada boasts one of the most diverse natural environments on the planet.

For more on National Fishing Week go to catchfishing DOT com.

You can also listen to Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10.

Thompson RCMP nabs 7 impaired drivers

This past weekend, Thompson RCMP nabbed 7 impaired drivers.

Three of the drivers, who all registered a fail on the Approved Screening Device or ASD, were issued 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions.

A fourth driver blew a warning on the ASD and received a 3-day roadside prohibition.

The other three drivers were charged with impaired operation, with being over the legal limit and several highway traffic act offenses.

Year-to-date in Manitoba, 62 people have died on roadways in RCMP jurisdiction.

High-risk driving behaviours, such as impaired driving, speeding, driving distracted and not wearing a seatbelt contributed to these deaths.

Highschool Graduation Ceremony takes place at the TRCC tomorrow

Tomorrow, roughly 130 R.D. Parker Collegiate students will celebrate their graduation from high school.

The graduation ceremony will be held at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena starting at 7 pm.  Doors open to the public at 6.

Family and friends can watch the ceremony in-person and while there are no limits to the number of guests each grad can have, public seating is on a first come first serve basis.

If you can’t make it to the TRCC, the ceremony will be live-streamed on youtube.

The link to this live stream can be found on the R.D. Parker Collegiate website.

Cross Lake RCMP investigate firearm incident

On June 23, 2023, at approximately 12:30 pm, Cross Lake RCMP responded to a report of a male walking around the community with a firearm.

 

Immediately officers responded to the area and began making patrols. The male suspect was seen by police running on foot towards a residence. RCMP contained the area and began a search of the home. The suspect was located hiding in the basement and was arrested without incident. The firearm was located and seized by police.

 

Further investigation determined that the firearm involved was stolen from a residence earlier that day.

 

Tyrese Settee, 19, has been charged with Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Weapons Possession Contrary to Order and Possession of a Weapon Obtained by Crime. He was remanded into custody.

 

Cross Lake RCMP continue to investigate.

Manitoba Parks offers wide variety of hiking trails

If you plan to explore Manitoba this summer, try one of the hiking trails.

Our provincial parks offer a wide variety, rated from easy to rugged back-country.

Getting out on the trails is a great way to exercise and improve not only your physical health but mental health, as well.

But no matter which trail you choose, Head of Interpretation for Manitoba Parks, Sloan Cathcart, has some words of advice.

“Make sure someone knows where you are going, a lot of our parks in back country areas are out of cell service, and that you are well prepared by wearing good hiking shoes and drinking water. Make sure you are dressed for the weather, wear sunscreen and bug spray, and be wildlife smart as well. Make sure to make noise while you are traveling in black bear country.”

Cathcart said that a number of trails in the province are accessible to all, with paved or gravel paths that are easier to travel.

Catch the Thompson Today interview with Cathcart to learn more about hiking in Manitoba.    It airs at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.

R.D. Parker teacher and students present presentation to City Hall in hopes of developing teen activity park

At a recent meeting at City Hall, a delegation of youth and a teacher from R.D. Parker Collegiate made a presentation.

Katherine Young and some students asked the city to donate a parcel of land behind the Jump Start basketball courts.

They are hoping the site can be developed into a teen activity park.

Here Young explains.

“The fitness park is styled after the show “American Ninja Warrior”. It’s very physical, more challenging both physically and mentally because there are some strategies that the kids who use it have to overcome. It’s really going to be working their muscles and also their brain power and giving them dynamic play and physical activity.”

The estimated cost of the park structures, installation and shipping come in at over 300-thousand dollars.

The group hopes to fund raise the amount through various activities and events plus grants, but will wait until they hear back from the city before they proceed.

For more on the project, listen to Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10.

Tyrell Hall wins title of King Miner 2023 at the 50th National King Miner contest

Miners and non-miners alike, pitted their skills and endurance against one another Saturday at the 50th National King Miner contest.

 

The contest was made up of 11 different events which were timed to determine the winners.

 

The coveted title of King Miner 2023 was awarded to Tyrell Hall.   First runner up was Josh Forrest.  Kerry Roberts was second runner up and third runner up was Ryan Andres. 

 

The rookie prize also went to Andres from the HudBay mine in Snow Lake.

 

Honorary King Miner Carl Kolada participated in an event at Saturday’s competition, 53 years after he became the first miner to claim the title of National King Miner. 

City of Thompson and Keewatin Tribal Council sign land agreement that will lead to new city subdivision

The City of Thompson and Keewatin Tribal Council are taking a historic step towards the biggest planned new development in the city in the past 50 years by signing an agreement at St. Lawrence Hall on June 23.

The agreement gives KEDC Corp., an economic development agency of Keewatin Tribal Council, which represents 11 member First Nations in Northern Manitoba, the right to acquire and develop 89 acres of land known as the Pusiko Policy Area (formerly the Yale-Newman Policy Area).

The forested land lies adjacent to the northern portion of Eastwood between the Burntwood River and the hydro line. KEDC Corporation’s first priorities are building an office building for Keewatin Tribal Council, a tribal health centre, and a hotel and conference centre. KEDC Corporation also has plans to establish 384 housing units, including some affordable housing, assisted living and personal care home spaces, over 7 to 10 years.

“I always say that Thompson is a community of 55,000 people from around the region, not just the 13,000 who live here,” said Mayor Colleen Smook. “Northerners know that cooperation is the key to progress and that working together is the best way to achieve the goal of prosperity for everyone. Northern Manitoba benefits when Thompson is doing well and the local economy will benefit greatly from Keewatin Tribal Council’s significant investment in the long-term growth of the city.”

Keewatin Tribal Council Grand Chief Walter Wastesicoot says the project is both a way for northern First Nations, which have many citizens living in Thompson and others who frequently visit the city for shopping, recreation and health care, to take charge of their economic future and to ensure that Thompson continues to provide the facilities and services that the Northern Manitoba region relies on.

“Keewatin Tribal Council First Nations and their citizens benefit when Thompson and the north thrive and this project is a way for them to play a role in shaping the development of Thompson that is beneficial for both us and the city,” Wastesicoot said. “I am extremely pleased that working together with the City of Thompson has led to us entering this historic agreement.”

The City of Thompson and KEDC Corporation have been negotiating the agreement for more than two years, while it has been more than a decade since Thompson’s boundaries were expanded to include the Pusiko Policy Area.

The new subdivision planned for the 89 acres of vacant land will be the biggest development in Thompson since its founding in the 1950s and subsequent expansion over the next 20 years. Housing starts have been practically non-existent for the past several years despite the fact that there is a housing shortage in the community.

“Thompson needs more housing and moving forward with this land sale has the potential to result in more new accommodations than the city has seen in decades,” says Smook.

The agreement will be signed by the City of Thompson and Keewatin Tribal Council at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 23 at St. Lawrence Hall in Thompson.

 

 

 

 

 

Monument to honor Missing and Murdered Women and Girls to be erected by MKO near City Hall

Yesterday, on City Beat, Mayor Colleen Smook provided some updates on various projects taking place around Thompson.

One is a Monument to be erected by MKO near City Hall to honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

“MKO proposed the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls monument to the City at least a year or more ago and several locations had been discussed. Through negotiations and finding out the work that would be involved, a location has been determined just at the north end of City Hall and will be visible to everybody that’s coming and going in and out of town.”

Smook said some final geo-techinical and foundation details had to be finalized before work on the monument could proceed.

City Council agreed unanimously to support the project.

RCMP release names of deceased in Carberry collision:


 

The word tragedy has been used a lot over the last week.

 

But never has that word had as much meaning as it does when we look at these photographs.

 

There has been a cloud over this community since the collision occurred.

 

We lost 16 people who were mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, grandparents, whose decades of contributions helped make this community what it is. They were gone in an instant.

 

And 9 more remain in hospital with serious injuries being tended to by dedicated health care professionals.

 

Hearts are broken, families are grieving, a community is feeling immeasurable loss.

 

The communities of Carberry and Dauphin will be forever connected.

 

First responders who were at the scene are making their way through the enormity of what occurred.

 

The main thing that has helped me cope through everything that has happened is how everyone came together – the passing motorists at the scene, Rural Fire departments, EMS, Police, Mental health workers, community members, local churches and of course the victim’s families.

 

Supports were put in place for the family right away. Offers for assistance and support for this tragedy showed the compassion of Manitobans and Canadians.

 

I was there with the families, on that first day, as they awaited news on their loved one and having no idea what to expect.

 

At the scene, people came from all over to assist.

 

Officers at the Dauphin Detachment and Major Crime Services came in after their shifts to answer the phones, even though they couldn’t tell people what they wanted to hear – where their loved ones were.

 

We knew it was important that there was a voice on the end of the phone when those families called us.

 

The impact of this loss will be felt for a long time to come.

 

Shortly, we are going to read the names of those who did not make it home from what was supposed to be a fun outing with friends.

 

Some families have provided a small message about their loved one that will be read after their name:

 

  • Louis Bretecher, 81, Proud and beloved Husband, Father, and Pepere. He will forever be missed and always remembered by all who knew and loved him. Our hearts lay also with those families who are grieving alongside ours. We request that our family’s privacy be respected by the media during this difficult time.

 

  • Margaret Furkalo, 82, Forever in our hearts.

 

  • Vangie Gilchrist, 83, of Gilbert Plains.

 

  • Ann Hill, 81, Rest in peace Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister.

 

  • Helen Kufley, 88, We are heartbroken and numb by this tragedy and the loss of our vibrant mother, Baba and Great Baba. She was and always will be the cornerstone of our family, the one we always went to for advice and wisdom, and we will miss her terribly. Thank you to all the first responders for their incredible work and the city of Dauphin for their caring.

 

  • Arlene Lindquist, 68, Loving mother, grandmother, and friend.

 

  • Dianne Medwid, 70

 

  • Nettie Nakonechny, 87, A long-time resident of Dauphin, former school teacher, and Baba to not only her own grandchildren and great grandchildren, but to many others who knew her. She was very proud of her Ukrainian culture. She will be missed by all of us who loved her.

 

  • Shirley Novalkowski, 76, Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Sister.

 

  • Frank Perzylo, 82

 

  • Rose Perzylo, 80

 

  • Jean Rosenkranz, 82

 

  • Donna Showdra, 79, She will be deeply missed by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

 

  • Lillian Stobbe, 73, Loving Mother, Nana, and friend.

 

  • Patsy Zamrykut, 88

 

  • Claudia Zurba, 87, Your life was a blessing. Your memory is a treasure. You were loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. She was our Mom, Nana, Great Nana, Great Great Nana. Love you forever. Our hearts were shattered into pieces that day June 15, 2023.

 

We will remember.

 

CFIB calls on federal government to consider extending CEBA repayment deadline

The negative impact of the pandemic is still not over for many small businesses.

 

That’s according to a new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

 

While the Canada Emergency Business Account or CEBA (See-buh) loans helped many businesses survive the pandemic, the looming deadline to repay those loans is causing them more grief.   

 

Brianna Solberg, a Director for Legislative Affairs with CFIB, explains.

 

“According to a recent CFIB survey, over eight thousand Manitoba small businesses, which is 19% of all small businesses in Manitoba, could be at risk of closing their doors unless the federal government changes the deadline to repay the Canadian Emergency Business Account Loan.”

 

The CFIB has asked the federal government to consider extending the repayment deadline from December 31st of this year to December 31st of 2024 or, better yet, 2025.

 

They also asked for the debt forgiveness to be increased to 50 per cent from 33 per cent and for an appeal process to be established.

 

For more on small businesses and CEBA loans, listen to Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10.

Tomorrow is the award ceramony for the 47th Annual Northern Juried Art Show hosted in Thompson

Thompson is the host city for the 47th Annual Northern Juried Art Show which began Monday.

Tomorrow, show participants will see how the jurors rated their work when the awards ceremony takes place from 3 to 5 pm at the City Centre Mall.

Categories for the show included fabric art, painting, water color, photography, sculpture,
crafts, drawing and printmaking,  and youth.

Over 130 pieces were entered to be adjudicated, with entries from 8 northern communities.

Public viewing will take place during the awards ceremony,  and again on Friday from 1 to 5 and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.

National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations takes place at MacLean Park tomorrow

Tomorrow, Thompson will celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, along with communities across the country.

A full day of activities will take place at MacLean Park by City Hall, starting with a Sunrise Ceremony around 4:45.

Here, Gina Spence, an organizer for the event, shares the significance of the ceremony.

“The sunrise ceremony is a celebration of the Summer solstice which is the longest day of the year. It’s also the first day of summer. For Indigenous people, it is celebrating that first day of summer and a new moon that comes out.”

There will be a free pancake breakfast, lunch and community feast, along with booths and entertainment.

Keewatin Tribal Council is also hosting a day of events starting at 10 am at their parking lot at 23 Nickel Road.

Both events are family friendly and free to attend.

Thompson RCMP offers advice to prevent break and enters in homes and businesses

No matter the size of the community you live in, crime happens anywhere.

That doesn’t mean you can’t take steps to protect yourself and your property.

Damon Werrell, an Inspector with the Thompson RCMP, provides ways we can deter break and enters in our homes or businesses.

“Increasing lighting is probably the primary way to avoid becoming a victim of break and enter. Install high quality cameras capable of functioning at night. Ensure all doors and windows are locked and turn on your exterior lights. For businesses, leave the lights on inside the business and leave your cash register empty and open within plain view of the front window showing that there is no cash in the register.”

Werrell also recommends we have someone check on our properties whenever we’re away.

He also said it’s important to report any crime as that helps determine the allocation of resources and can result in more patrols in areas that are seeing a higher number of incidents.

For the full interview with Werrell, tune in to Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10.

National charity provides free travel to people needing transport to reach medical treatment

Because not all the costs of medical care are covered by health care funding, an organization has stepped in to help.

 

Hope Air is a national charity founded in 1986 that provides free travel support to Canadians who must travel for medical care.

 

Jon Collins, Chief Development Officer with Hope Air, tells us about how they raise funds for the charity.

 

“Give Hope Wings has been taking place for 6 years and it’s our fund raising and awareness expedition for Hope Air. We have pilots across the country, many of whom are volunteer pilots who actually take part in transporting Hope Air patients to and from care. They are flying across the country in three separate regional expeditions this month, including the Prairies Expedition which is coming from Thompson.”  

 

This afternoon around 4:30, a number of Hope Air pilots will arrive at the Thompson Regional Airport to meet with the public and share information about their work.

 

If you wish to learn more about Hope Air or donate to their charity go to hopeair.ca.

 

You can also listen to Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10.

Robert Half conducts survey on working dads that shows many prefer to work from home

A recent survey of working dads across Canada shows they prefer working from home. 

 

The survey was conducted for Robert Half Recruitment Agency. 

 

David Bolton, a Regional Director with the agency, shares some of the results.

 

“We conducted a large survey across Canada and we found that 54 percent of dads are going to start looking for new jobs this year and the main thing that is important to them is having flexibility or hybrid roles.”

 

Of the men looking for new job opportunities, 87 per cent wanted fully remote jobs or hybrid jobs where they could divide their duties between remote work and in-office work.

 

Thirty -two per cent of respondents stated they wanted more flexibility as their reason for pursuing new jobs.

 

For more on the survey and its results, listen to Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10. 

Marcel Colomb First Nation and Alamos Gold signs Impact Benefit Agreement in regards to Lynn Lake Gold Project

An Impact Benefit Agreement was signed between Marcel Colomb First Nation and Alamos Gold for the Lynn Lake Gold Project on Wednesday.

 

The signing ceremony,  held at the MCFN, showcased the significant opportunities for collaboration on economic development, jobs and training, and supporting the highest level of environmental sustainability.

 

Alamos Gold, a Canadian-based intermediate gold producer, acquired the Lynn Lake Gold Project in 2016.

 

It recently received key permitting approvals from the Government of Canada and Government of Manitoba.

 

Alamos Gold CEO and President John McCluskey, said the Lynn Lake Gold Project has the  capacity to increase overall production to approximately 800-thousand ounces per year.

 

He added he is looking forward to a continued partnership between Alamos Gold and Marcel Colomb First Nation for years to come.

YWCA's 14th annual Walk-a-Mile in her Shoes Event takes place tomorrow

There’s still time for men in the community to take part in the YWCA’s Walk-a-Mile in her Shoes event tomorrow.

This is the YWCA’s 14th annual event, but their first in-person walk since 2019.

Men can take part in the walk to raise funds and awareness about the tragedy of violence against women and girls in our communities.

The event starts with a barbecue at 11 in the YWCA parking lot, followed by the walk at noon.

Prizes will be awarded to the Top Earner, the walker with the Most Pledges and the Community Favorite Picture.

Funds raised from the walk go to women’s programs at the YWCA.

Thompsonite Adrianna Proulx takes her basketball prowess to international level

Adrianna Proulx, a born and raised Thompsonite, has taken her love of basketball to an international level.

 

Proulx, a graduate of RD Parker Collegiate and Brandon University, had her plans of playing internationally derailed due to COVID 19, but now they’re back on track.

 

Here she is with the details about her upcoming opportunity.

 

“Just recently in the last month, I have signed my first, professional basketball contract  to go and play overseas. The league that I am in is the Premier League in the Netherlands.”

 

Proulx filled the time between her university graduation and her professional contract as a phys ed teacher and by coaching and playing basketball. 

 

Catch her story on Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10. 

Yesterday was Home Visitors Day in Manitoba to recognize Families First Home Visitors

Yesterday marked Home Visitors Day in Manitoba.

 

It recognized the important contribution Families First Home Visitors make to the health and well-being of families in the province.

 

Jennifer Whelan, Mental Health Promotion Specialist with the Northern Health Region,tells us about Families First.

 

“You may have heard of the program that’s run within health regions in Manitoba called Families First. Within Families First, it’s a public health program and they offer home visiting support to new moms and new families so it’s a great support to our community.”

 

Whelan says the time from before birth to the first days of school is vital in a child’s life and Families First facilitates learning and healthy development through the Home Visitors Program.

 

Currently in Thompson there is one Home Visitor but there is always the need for more.  If this is something you’re interested in, go to northernhealthregion.com and check out employment opportunities.

TSCRC holds event at the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre tomorrow in honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

In 2006, June 15th was declared World Elder Abuse Awareness Day for the first time.

 

The co-ordinator with the Thompson Seniors Community Resource Council, Penny Byer,

tells us how elders and seniors can be harmed.

 

“There is financial and that is probably the easiest to spot. There is physical abuse and emotional abuse; it’s not uncommon for elders to be told that they’re useless. There is neglect; that’s not making contact with the senior, not making sure they are okay or that they have everything they need. Then there is depravation which means that they are not allowed out of the house, not given proper food or not given their medications and things like that.”

 

Join the Resource Council tomorrow from 2 to 4 pm for an event at the Ma Mow We Tak Friendship Centre. 

 

There will be speakers, skits written and performed by RD Parker drama students, gifts and draws. 

 

To increase your awareness and understanding of elder abuse, listen to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10.

ATV Manitoba offers advise to drivers of all ages to stay safe on the trails this summer

Now’s the time when many outdoor enthusiasts take to the trails on their ORVs and ATVs.

 

And while they can be lots of fun, they come with rules and responsibilities.

 

Gary Hora, the President of ATV Manitoba has advice for parents when it comes to young drivers.

 

“An adult should supervise youth if they are driving until they get comfortable and more experienced with operating the machine so that this way, there aren’t any incidents. Unfortunately, we have a lot of accidents with the youths and primarily it’s because they don’t get the training to operate the vehicle.”

 

Hora also advises that riders of all ages check the rules for riding on crown land and municipal land in their area, to make certain they are properly licenced, and to observe the rules of the road.

 

For the full interview with Hora and more information about ATV Manitoba, listen to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 pm.

Canada Safety Council explains ways to reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses

As the temperature continues to rise, it’s imperative people reduce the risk of suffering from heat-related illness.

 

Lewis Smith from the Canada Safety Council explains heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke commonly occur in young children and people who work outdoors such as construction workers.

 

Here, Smith explains what someone should do if they see someone suffering from heat-related illness.

 

“Heat exhaustion if untreated can lead to heat stroke, which is where the body’s water levels are completely depleted and body heat can shoot up very quickly. This can lead to organ failure or unconsciousness and at that moment especially, emergency help is needed. If you know someone in your area suffering from heat exhaustion, great ways to treat them includes going to cool shaded areas and giving them water. Making sure they are out of direct sunlight just so the body’s temperature can start getting back down and start regulating itself.”

 

Symptoms of heat exhaustion include excessive sweating, headache, nausea, thirst, and dizziness.

 

Hear the full interview with Smith on Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.

City of Thompson releases internet-based building permit application system

Cloud Permit is the City of Thompson’s new internet-based permit application that allows you to apply for a building permit from anywhere,  at any time.

If you have a computer, tablet or smart phone just go to cloud permit dot com to begin the process of submitting a building permit application.

It can be used by building inspectors, contractors and property owners to request permits and building inspections.

The only time in the process where you need to come by City Hall is to pay for the permit.

However, the City of Thompson is looking at setting up online and credit card payment options to eliminate that step.

If you’re not sure if your project needs a permit, go to thompson.ca/p/permits.

Pride celebrations to take place at City Hall this Saturday

Pride North of 55 will hold their annual Pride celebrations this Saturday starting at 11 am at the TRCC north entrance.

 

From there, a march will be held down Thompson Drive to City Hall where the Pride flag will be raised.

 

Chairperson for Pride North of 55, Harlie Pruder explains why it’s important to hold the annual celebrations.

 

“It’s really just a time for us to all come together and to remind ourselves, first of all, that we matter, that we are important and it’s also to show the larger community the importance of celebrating to us lgbtq+ individuals and our contributions.”

 

Pruder said that while levels of inclusiveness and representation seem to be growing, many are still struggling with their identity and feel alone.

 

If you want to know more about Pride North of 55, you can reach out to their facebook page or email pridenorthof55@gmail.com.

University of Manitoba's Wise Kidnetic Energy summer camps returns to Thompson this summer

The Wise Kidnetic Energy summer camps put on by the U of M are returning to Thompson from July 10th to 14th.

 

For over 10 years,  the summer camps have travelled here to introduce northern youth to this Science-Technology-Engineering and Math or STEM experience, also known as STEM.

 

Julia Birnie, the Summer Logistics Lead with the camps describes what will take place this summer.

 

“Our STEM programming for nine to ten year olds is a five day long, all week camp and we have five theme days. We are going to be doing a natural disasters day, a chemistry day, an agriculture and plants day, an arts meets science day and a technology and coding day. We also have the tech talk programming for ages thirteen to fifteen. It has eight different sessions from Monday to Thursday and they can chose to attend all of them or just some of them to learn a little bit more about coding.”

 

Thompson’s camps will be held at Burntwood School. 

 

Go to Wise Kidnetic energy dot ca for details or to register.  You can also listen to Thompson Today. 

Province of Manitoba holds free summer family fishing weekend starting tomorrow

Make plans this weekend for some free fishing fun at Manitoba’s provincial parks. 

 

To make it even more accessible, there is also free entry to the provincial parks this Friday through Sunday. 

 

Regular camping fees will still apply if visitors plan to spend the night.

 

Anglers may fish without a licence throughout the province and keep up to a conservation licence limit of fish.

 

Regular limits apply for anyone who already has a regular angling licence.

 

It’s a perfect way to introduce your whole family to fishing, which can become a lifelong pastime.

An art display commemorating National Indigenous People's Day is at the Heritage North Museum through June

The Heritage North Museum has an art display to commemorate National Indigenous People’s Day this month.

 

Executive Director Crystal Brown has the details.

 

“We have quite a vast array of beaded jackets and mukluks and moccasins and gauntlets and even children’s toys that we are going to be putting up on display for the entire month.”

 

The museum is hold a weekly flea market on Saturdays, which gives residents the opportunity to sell things they don’t need, which Brown says would be great for people who live in apartments and aren’t able to hold their own yard sales.

 

She adds the museum is always looking for volunteers to help out over the summer.

 

Hear the full interview on Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.

Linda Markus nominated as the Progressive Conservative candidate for Thompson

Linda Markus is the Progressive Conservative candidate for the Thompson riding in the next provincial election.

Markus won the nomination Monday night against another candidate, Ashling Sweeny, the City’s current Deputy Fire Chief.

Since 1981, the Progressive Conservative party has only held the riding once. That’s when Kelly Bindle took the seat from long-time NDP MLA Steve Ashton in 2016.

Bindle lost the seat in 2019 to NPD candidate Danielle Adams.

To date, sitting NDP MLA Eric Redhead is the only other declared candidate in this riding for the October 3rd election.

BGC Thompson holds free baseball camp this Friday with Winnipeg Goldeyes

Here’s your chance to play baseball with some Winnipeg Goldeyes players.

 

Children ages 5 to 12 are encouraged to join BGC Thompson for a baseball workshop.

 

Mackayla Paziuk, After School Manager at BGC Thompson explains how this opportunity came about.

 

“The general manager of the Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball club reached out to BGC Thompson to hold a free baseball camp for 100 kids ages 5 to 12. They are bringing Goldeye players and Baseball Manitoba instructors to run the camp.

 

The workshop takes place at the Red Sangster field from 1:15 to 3:45 this Friday.  In case of rain, it will be held at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena.

 

If your child is interested in taking part in this free camp, email afterschool@bgc Thompson.ca for a registration form. 

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medals to be awarded today at the Ma Mow We Tak Friendship Centre

Today, 34 members of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakinak make up part a group of northern honorees who will receive their Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medals here in Thompson.

 

Lieutenant Governor Anita Neville, Premier Heather Stefanson and Thompson MLA Eric Redhead will be on hand at the Ma Mow We Tak Friendship Centre for this special presentation.

 

This medal celebrates the 70th anniversary year of Queen Elizabeth the Second’s accession to the throne and is awarded to Manitobans who have devoted themselves to the betterment of their communities, province, or country.

 

Recipients will receive a circular medal suspended from a blue, red and white ribbon, along with a certificate. 

 

Throughout the anniversary year, one-thousand Manitobans will be honoured with the medal.

Project aimed at collecting new, brand named shoes for children and youth in Shamattawa is currently underway

The Sidney Project is a local initiative aimed at collecting new, brand-named shoes for students in Shamattawa First Nation.

 

Founder Carla Antichow says she got the idea after purchasing shoes for herself and thinking about ways to give back to the community, which is where her son is from.

 

Antichow says she’s already received donations of shoes and money for the initiative.

 

Here, Antichow shares how Thompsonites can reach her if they’d like to donate to the cause.

 

“They can call or text me, my number is 204-939-0843, or they can email thesidneyproject@yahoo.com. There is a Facebook page as well.”

 

Hear the full interview with Antichow on Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.

Road improvements to take place around Thompson throughout the summer

Road improvements are coming to Thompson this summer.

 

Mayor Colleen Smook shared some details about what will be happening.

 

“Depending on which area, some of the areas they are going to do what they call mill and fill. They will take off the top three to six inches of material and then relay it but if the bed under it isn’t good then it will take more intense work.”

 

Elk Bay, Martin Bay, Fox Bay, Wolf Street and Coral Crescent are among the roads receiving some upgrades.

 

And the work on Deerwood Drive and Juniper Drive is slated to wrap up this summer. 

 

Driveways, sidewalks and lawns torn up as part of the water main renewal project will be repaired and street paving will follow.

The RD Parker Collegiate Cabaret takes place tonight at the Letkemann Theatre

The RD Parker Collegiate Cabaret is the first of a few concerts the school’s music program is hosting this month.

 

It will be tonight at 7 p.m. at the Letkemann Theatre.

 

Kevin Lewis, the band director at the high school, talks about the other performances happening this month.

 

“We’re going to have our year end junior concert on June 13th, which is a Tuesday night, at 7:00pm at the Letkemann Theatre. It’s going to feature our junior high students and our junior students here at RD Parker so grades 6 through 9. That’s going to have our choirs, our bands and our junior high jazz ensemble. The date is not firmly set but we are working on a jazz concert that’s going to take place at one of the local restaurants later in June and then finally, we’ve got a performance at our RD Parker graduation on June 29th, which is a Thursday night at 7pm in the Nesbitt Arena. So there are lots of performances for our kids here in the month of June.”

 

For the full interview, tune in to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.

ATV Manitoba advises caution this summer

Now’s the time when many outdoor enthusiasts take to the trails on their ORVs and ATVs.

 

And while they can be lots of fun, they come with rules and responsibilities.

 

Gary Hora, the President of ATV Manitoba has advice for parents when it comes to young drivers.

 

“An adult should supervise youth if they are driving until they get comfortable and more experienced with operating the machine. This way, there aren’t any incidents. Unfortunately we have a lot of accidents with the youths and primarily it’s because they don’t get the training to operate the vehicle.”

 

Hora also advises that riders of all ages check the rules for riding on crown land and municipal land in their area, to make certain they are properly licenced, and to observe the rules of the road.

 

For the full interview with Hora and more information about ATV Manitoba, listen to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 pm.

Thompson Rural RCMP investigate possible drowning in Brochet

 

On May 31, 2023, at approximately 7:45 pm, Thompson Rural RCMP received a report of a deceased five-year-old female in Brochet. This community is a fly-in community, and officers were able to be on the ground at approximately 3:30 am.

 

Investigation has determined that the child had wandered away from her residence. When her family went to look for her, she was located in the lake near her home. The child was rushed to the Nursing Station, where she was pronounced deceased.

 

The investigation continues.

The Manitoba NDP nominates three candidates to run for the provincial election this October


The Manitoba NDP has nominated three candidates to run again in the upcoming provincial election.

Eric Redhead was nominated in Thompson on Saturday.  He is the MLA for the constituency since winning the by-election in June 2022 and is currently the Critic for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation.

On Sunday, Flin Flon MLA Tom Lindsey was given the nod again to represent the NDP.

As the NDP Critic for Labour, Lindsey is a strong advocate for better safety on Northern roads and has introduced a bill to hold the government accountable for regular maintenance and snow removal.  

And yesterday in The Pas, NDP MLA Amanda Lathlin received her nomination.

Lathlin was the first First Nations woman election to the Manitoba Legislature when she first won her seat in 2015.

She has introduced bills to give parents 3 days of paid bereavement leave after a miscarriage or stillbirth,  and help young victims of sexual assault access health care in their home communities, so they don’t have to travel to Winnipeg.  

The provincial election is slated for October 3rd.

YWCA Thompson's Walk a Mile in Her Shoes campaign is currently underway

YWCA Thompson’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes campaign is underway.

 

The campaign encourages men to wear red heels, take a photo, and send it to the YWCA as a way to spread awareness about gender-based violence.

 

Participants are also asked to collect pledges, which will be used to fund programming at the YWCA.

 

There will be a public event to commemorate Walk a Mile in Her Shoes on June 17th, which will include activities, a barbeque, and a walk beginning at the YWCA building.

 

Learn more about Walk a Mile in Her Shoes this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10 on Thompson Today.

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