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Confusion reigns as unused trail signs are gathered near the King Miner statue.

It's a new beginning for New Beginnings summer day camp.

Communities in Bloom hands out awards to Thompson residents, still waiting on provincial result

Health enthusiasts in Thompson are beginning to congregate through the services of Matisiwin Hearth, which operates a variety of long-distance excursions via hike, bike, canoe and kayak.

The ferris wheel was just one of the attractions as the Saturn Shows carnival rolled into Thompson from Aug. 19 to 22. Merry-go-rounds and carnival games added to the atmosphere in the City Centre Mall parking lot.

One sure sign that summer is on its way out is the annual Helitac demonstration at Paint Lake Provincial Park - this year's edition of which took place Aug. 21.

A hornet flies into its nest in a Westwood backyard. The hornets have constructed the nest, which covers up nearly all of a birdfeeder, over the past month.

30 Years Ago An explosion and subsequent fire that occurred while a boat was being refueled at Paint Lake Marina caused about $35,000 worth of damage, including the destruction of four boats.

By this time next week, Prairie Bylaw Enforcement will be gone after almost three years in Thompson. Ian Thompson, the city's fire chief and director of public safety, told council Aug.

Pastor Al Bayne will host meeting at Christian Centre Fellowship Aug. 30