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City council bids farewell to one of their own

At last night's city council meeting the City of Thompson experienced a bittersweet moment in bidding farewell to councillor Cory Young, who has served three years in council chambers.

Humane re-gifting

Jade Chupka, left, an animal lover with two pets of her own, donates the money she received for her 13th birthday to the Thompson Humane Society, with board member Wendy Parent, right, accepting the gift.

Remember When

30 Years Ago Fifty-one people participated in the YWCA stroll-a-thon, raising $1,728 by completing a 10-mile walking route. There was a complaint of dangerous use of a firearm in an apartment building.
Greyhound will continue to run in Manitoba

Greyhound will continue to run in Manitoba

Transportation Minister Ron Lemieux announced late on the afternoon of Sept. 16 that Greyhound bus service will continue in Manitoba, and that there will be no layoffs of company employees.

School District of Mystery Lake to do asbestos inventory

The School District of Mystery Lake has contracted out Pinchin Environmental, a company based in Winnipeg, to do an asbestos inventory of all the buildings in the district.
Thompsonites raise awareness about FASD

Thompsonites raise awareness about FASD

Thompsonites and people from outlying Northern communities gathered at the Burntwood Community Health Resource Centre (BCHRC) at the Thompson Plaza on Sept. 9 to take part in a walk to raise awareness of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).
Students and staff excited about new school year in Thompson

Students and staff excited about new school year in Thompson

Despite the warmer weather in Thompson in September, summer is definitely winding to a close - especially for elementary and high school students in the city that have already started a fresh new year of school.
R. D. Parker career day bringing in universities and local businesses

R. D. Parker career day bringing in universities and local businesses

R. D. Parker Collegiate's annual career day is happening on Monday, Sept. 28 this year, and is focusing on bringing in not only universities and colleges from around the province, but also representation from local businesses.

Car hits cyclist

A youth on a bicycle was struck by a vehicle at the Mystery Lake Road crosswalk near McDonald's on the evening of Aug. 30, said Sgt. Rob Collen of the Thompson RCMP detachment.

Victims of Burntwood flooding ask council to upgrade sewers

A delegation of residents of Hudson Bay in the Burntwood area appeared before Thompson city council Sept.
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