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Pedal Power duo

Pedal Power duo

Northern Spirit Manor resident Mary Sangster takes a spin the BRHA's Kate Geiger on the new bicycle built for two that arrived Aug. 21.
Northern grandmothers raise awareness about violence and child abuse

Northern grandmothers raise awareness about violence and child abuse

The Northern Grandmothers Committee, part of the provincewide Grandmothers Protecting Our Children council, took part in their third annual awareness walk on Sept. 21 that started out at MacLean Park in Thompson.

More than a year later, City of Thompson presses on with 9-1-1 bid

More than a year after positioning Thompson Unlimited as the lead agency in its bid to become a 9-1-1 emergency services provider as a Public Safety Access Point (PSAP) for fire dispatch north of the 53rd parallel throughout Northern Manitoba, the Ci

Thompson Humane Society remains optimistic despite temporary closure

Some people in Thompson may have noticed that the city's Humane Society, located on 27 Nelson Rd., hasn't been open its usual hours for the past three weeks to a month. But the board of directors says it should be up and running again by Oct. 5.
Higher property values will mean higher taxes next year for some taxpayers - but how many and how much?

Higher property values will mean higher taxes next year for some taxpayers - but how many and how much?

If you accept the City of Thompson's math, almost three out of four local property taxpayers - around 71 per cent - can expect to pay higher taxes next year, likely in the range of $200 to $500 more than they paid in 2009, because of provincially-man
RECLAIMING PEACE

RECLAIMING PEACE

Around 50 people gathered at Robin's Donuts for the annual Take Back the Night walk in Thompson put on by the Thompson Crisis Centre on Sept. 28.

Thompson Humane Society remains optimistic despite temporary closure

Some people in Thompson may have noticed that the city's Humane Society, located on 27 Nelson Rd., hasn't been open its usual hours for the past three weeks to a month. But the board of directors says it should be up and running again by Oct. 5.

Royal Purple Lodge makes donations

The Royal Purple Thompson Lodge #276 made donations to three local organizations at their Sept. 26 meeting, presenting $1,000 to R.D.

Prairie Bylaw Enforcement Services says it is cracking down on offenders

It's clear from the Prairie Bylaw Enforcement Services report that was submitted to city council Sept. 21 that its officers in the city are working hard to ensure city bylaws are enforced. Prairie Bylaw, an agency based out of Tyndall, Man.

Thompson YWCA looking for more funding

The YWCA of Thompson, which has been part of the community since Sept. 13, 1972, held its annual general meeting on Sept. 15 and experienced a great turnout at the event.
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