Local News

The City of Thompson is gearing up for the upcoming 2024 Municipal By-election, set to take place on September 10.

Linda Markus, a long-time resident of Northern Manitoba with 44 years of history in Thompson, is stepping up to run for the City Council by-election.

Abbey Ogunbanwo, a long-time resident of the Norman region, has announced his candidacy for the position of School Board Trustee in the upcoming by-election scheduled for September 10th.

Oswald Sawh, a long-time Northerner and resident of Thompson for over 30 years, has announced his candidacy for the City Counseling replacement of councillor Earl Colbourne, who stepped down from his position on April 29.

Michele Nichol-Sawh has put her name forward for School Board Trustee in the upcoming by-elections on September 10th.

In the early hours of Saturday, August 17th, a high-speed chase ensued as law enforcement pursued a reckless driver.

The Canadian Red Cross is currently providing support to over 2,300 individuals from the Bunibonibee Cree Nation who have been displaced from their homes due to ongoing wildfires.

In a swift and decisive response to a reported structure fire at the Water Ski Club, also known as "Twilight," the members of Platoon 4 of the Thompson Professional Firefighters Association (TPFFA) sprang into action on the evening of Augus

The anticipation for the coming hockey season is building, as 66 aspiring young players attended the Norman Northstars hockey tryouts from August 23rd to 25th.

The Wapanohk Community School has been undergoing a significant transformation this summer, marked by the bustling activity of Maple Leaf Construction's renovation work in the school's parking lot.