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New costs for water utility: $285 per year

New costs for water utility: $285 per year

For the average Thompson homeowner facing the prospect of paying regular water bills, the magic number is $285.
Showcasing food security on World Food Day

Showcasing food security on World Food Day

While the provincial Golden Carrot Awards, sponsored by Food Matters Manitoba as part of the Northern Harvest Forum between 2007 and 2009, which was held in Thompson, shifted south to Winnipeg this year, the Burntwood Food Security Committee was out
Mail carriers face many hazards

Mail carriers face many hazards

It might seem like one of the oldest clichés in the book, but for Canada Post letter carriers, it's no laughing matter.
Riverside students run for Terry Fox

Riverside students run for Terry Fox

École Riverside School was a proud participant in this year's Terry Fox Run to help raise money for the continual research surrounding cancer care and treatment.
Days Inn wins award

Days Inn wins award

The Thompson Days Inn and Suites came home from a major industry conference with a bit of hardware, as the hotel was named Property of the Year for facilities 75 rooms and under.

Correction

Khaled Hassanien, who is seeking a trustee seat Oct. 27, is no longer a teacher at Juniper Elementary School. He owns Northern Signatures, which sells decals, trophies, mugs, engineering drafts and other products, at 60 Staghorn Dr.

New project to get kids walking to school

A new project aims to ease traffic around Thompson's elementary schools while encouraging students to find healthy and environmentally-friendly ways to get to school.
No housing starts in Thompson

No housing starts in Thompson

There were no single detached new home housing starts in Thompson during the third quarter of 2010, says Winnipeg-based Dianne Himbeault, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) senior market analyst for the Prairie and Territories Region.
TUAS holds community forum

TUAS holds community forum

The Thompson Urban Aboriginal Strategy (TUAS) organization held their annual community forum Oct. 5 at St. John's Ukrainian Hall, seeking public input on aboriginal issues in Thompson.
BIRD IS THE WORD

BIRD IS THE WORD

A raven guards its territory while perched above the Thompson Plaza entrance.
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