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Spoken word performer bringing living, breathing poetry to Thompson library May 13

Spoken word performer bringing living, breathing poetry to Thompson library May 13

Spoken word poet Tanya Neumeyer of Toronto, who is putting on a free performance at the Thompson Public Library on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
Jogging werewolves, church service transformation among hard-to-believe tales in ‘Monsters Among Us'

Jogging werewolves, church service transformation among hard-to-believe tales in ‘Monsters Among Us'

If ever there were a book perfectly suited to the current world of alternative facts, fake news and separating what is true from what is false, it is Monsters Among Us: An Exploration of Otherworldly Bigfoots, Wolfmen, Portals, Phantoms and Odd Pheno
Royal MTC’s ‘Last Train to Nibroc’ on whistle-stop tour of 24 communities in 30 days

Royal MTC’s ‘Last Train to Nibroc’ on whistle-stop tour of 24 communities in 30 days

The romantic comedy “Last Train to Nibroc” will arrive onstage in Thompson Feb.
'From This Valley' an enjoyable ride through a slice of Western Canadian history

'From This Valley' an enjoyable ride through a slice of Western Canadian history

From This Valley, the first novel by The Pas author Murray Harvey, not only takes you on a journey with the main character but also through some of the history of Western Canada and the United States, from Custer's last stand to the Riel rebellion wi
Marco Castillo brings beaches of Rio north for October Home Routes

Marco Castillo brings beaches of Rio north for October Home Routes

After the biting wind and dumps of snow last week, Marco Castillo’s warm and sunny Latin vibes should be a welcome relief when he performs for the next installment of the Home Routes tour on Oct. 25.
Oh Susanna kicks off Home Routes season

Oh Susanna kicks off Home Routes season

The Home Routes Borealis Trail is opening up once again, and Suzie Ungerleider’s Oh Susanna is spearheading the performers slated for the 2016-17 season with a concert on Sept. 25.
Manitoba events inspired investigation into missing and murdered women in B.C. decades later

Manitoba events inspired investigation into missing and murdered women in B.C. decades later

Obstruction of Justice: The Search for Truth on Canada’s Highway of Tears by former RCMP officer turned private investigator Ray Michalko is not a whodunit.
Is society actually harmful to our mental health?

Is society actually harmful to our mental health?

If you’ve ever heard the latest news about a mass shooting or suicide epidemic and thought to yourself, “What is wrong with society?” then Sebastian Junger’s latest book Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging has a possible answer for you.
Concerts in the park

Concerts in the park

Concerts in the park began on July 15 and continue every Friday until Sept. 2, featuring a variety of performers. While some performances remain tentative, currently confirmed are performers Amy McConnell (July 29), Jeanette Kimball (Aug.
RDPC band students claim top awards at Minneapolis festival

RDPC band students claim top awards at Minneapolis festival

Sixty-two students from R. D. Parker Collegiate’s senior concert band, senior choir, and vocal jazz programs travelled to Minneapolis, Minnesota to perform at the Music in the Parks Festival, which took place on May 21.
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