Local News

Midnight on the 25 of August screams were heard on Westwood Drive as a home intruder was reported to the RCMP ending in a horrible assault.

The Thompson Terry Fox Run Fundraiser has achieved a significant milestone by meeting its donation goal, amassing a grand total of $1,115 from the contributions of 29 donors.

The recent Duck Race, organized by Swim North as a fundraiser for the Thompson Community Pool Project, saw three lucky winners emerge victorious.

Transport Minister was up for the Chamber’s Transportation Symposium. During her visit, she made the formal announcement for the $15M contribution to the re-development of the Thompson Regional Airport.

The Northern Transportation Symposium, hosted by The Thompson Chamber of Commerce on September 5 and 6, was aimed to address the pressing transportation challenges and opportunities faced by northern Canada's remote communities.

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.