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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.
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
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. &nb
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.
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 skill
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&rsqu
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
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 puttin
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 n
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 Minis
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 res
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, wh
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 cent
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 stopp
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 driver
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 a
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 vi
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 l
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 bo
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 m
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.
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 administ
MKO is condemning a Winnipeg Sun opinion column it says attacks residential school survivors’ credibility and distorts the public record. The northern Manitoba First Nations organization is joining the Southern Chiefs’ Or
Twenty-one new charges have been laid against 11 people as part of a 12-month investigation into a criminal organization operating on the Bunibonibee Cree Nation. The Manitoba Integrated Law Enforcement Team, which investigates serio
On September 21, 2026, after an initial investigation involving drug trafficking in Pimicikamak Cree Nation, Cross Lake RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on North Saggitawak. Inside the residence, police located cra
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