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Now that the holiday season has come and gone, the Thompson Recycling Centre (TRC) is dealing with an excess of recyclable materials - some of which come in contaminated, and some that end up contaminated due to being exposed the elements.

Coun. Erin Stewart has her wish. The rookie councillor, who surprised many in coasting to an easy victory last Dec.

Manitoba Crime Stoppers says it is very proud of the participation of the local businesses in Thompson who agreed to include a free product/service in each of the promotional packages where were sold in Thompson last October.

The MLCC is changing its occasional permit fee structure Feb.

A Port in the Storm (APIT), an initiative that is raising money for a family-style home to be built in Winnipeg for rural and Northern patients and their families travelling down for medical reasons, has a promising year ahead if the beginning of 201

As part of the city of Thompson's strategic plan, eight employees in the public works department of the city travelled down to Winkler for current wastewater collection and treatment training.

Thompson's city council collectively took a moment to strike a pose with newly elected councillor Erin Stewart (beside Mayor Tim Johnston) before their regular council meeting on Dec. 14.

The YWCA in Thompson is gearing up to celebrate with its second Women of Distinction award ceremony happening on March 20 at the Juniper Centre.

Two Northern Manitoba men who rescued two children from a burning house in Thompson on Dec. 18, 2004, are being recognized by Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean with the Medal of Bravery.

The Province of Manitoba is concerned over certain issues with regards to building the new University College of the North (UCN) campus in Thompson, and as a result, Thompson city council says a "stalemate" has occurred The city had submitted a revis