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RCMP officer assaulted during arrest

A Norway House man is facing three charges after an incident in a Thompson bar March 19. According to RCMP, an intoxicated male was reported to be causing a disturbance at a Thompson bar early that morning.

RCMP seize $20,000 worth of pot

Thompson RCMP say they have seized approximately $20,000 worth of marijuana and $6,000 in cash after executing a search warrant March 18. The seizure occurred at a residence in the Westwood neighbourhood. RCMP say they found approximately 2.
R.D. Parker acting principal Wally Itson on medical leave

R.D. Parker acting principal Wally Itson on medical leave

Assistant superintendent Angèle Bartlett temporarily takes the helm as third principal in less than a month

Steven Belfour, 20, killed in snowmobile crash south of Thompson

Steven Belfour, 20, is dead after his snowmobile hit a valley south of Thompson. The incident happened Saturday morning, along Highway 6 approximately 50 kilometres south of Thompson, near Joey Lake, RCMP say.
'makeusholy' here in Thompson: Christian Centre Fellowship enrichment weekend

'makeusholy' here in Thompson: Christian Centre Fellowship enrichment weekend

A movie, a speaker, and family activities are on the agenda this weekend starting tonight at 6:30 p.m. as Pastor Ted Goossen, and his wife, Mary, with their Thompson Christian Centre Fellowship, hosts its annual family enrichment weekend.
Rotary Club donation

Rotary Club donation

Major Ron Mailman of the Thompson Corps accepts a cheque for $1,700 from Rotarians Mario Silva and Rui Lima.

No special constables in 2011

Whatever form bylaw enforcement in Thompson takes this summer, Mayor Tim Johnston's dream of bylaw enforcers with the authority to enforce the Liquor Control Act will have to wait at least another year.
BOWLING FOR HEART

BOWLING FOR HEART

The Thompson Lanes Bowling Centre and Youth Bowling Council donated $2,000 to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba in memory of Reanna Hepp and Bob Killen. Pictured (left to right) are Phil Neziol, Davina Kostiuk, Al Meston, and Rick Stuart.
New room for R.D. Parker teen moms

New room for R.D. Parker teen moms

Young mothers who return to R.D. Parker to pursue high school education after having a baby now have their own space in the school to do their homework and watch their child play. The R.D.
Chamber elects new executive

Chamber elects new executive

Seven resolutions brought forward
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