Local News

Becky Hudson, Dylon Martin and Patricia Nordstrom, all students from R.D. Parker Collegiate in Thompson, are heading to Parliament Hill in Ottawa on April 19 for a week-long forum for youth.

The City of Thompson's public safety committee is holding a public meeting at the Letkemann Theatre in R. D. Parker Collegiate from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 29 to discuss ways to improve public safety in the community.

At a council meeting March 19, city council passed a resolution to purchase two new handicap accessible buses this year for $845,136 from New Flyer Industries.

30 Years Ago Juno Award winners Sharon, Lois and Bram delighted young audiences at two shows in the Letkemann Theatre with songs such as "One Elephant, Deux Elephant" and "Smorgasbord.

City staff had pumps going April 1 to drain the water from MacLean Park in front of City Hall.

The City of Thompson has passed a bylaw that has put in place specific campaign expense and contribution limits during a municipal election - specifically, anyone running for mayor may spend up to $10,000 on their campaign, while anyone running for c

Three times the estimated $27 million cost announced three years ago

A 36-year-old man went to hospital and a 36-year-old woman was taken into police custody after Thompson RCMP responded to a stabbing incident in the Eastwood area April 12, says RCMP D Division spokesperson Sgt. Line Karpish.

The Ferster's Truckin' Inc. fruit truck was in Thompson last week, a sure sign that spring must truly be here.

Chanel Shumka, Caylin Taylor and Jordan Morris, all Grade 8 students from Thompson, have been accepted into the Manitoba Provincial Honour Band.