It was nice to visit with retired Thompson RCMP member Dave Shuttleworth, who was back in Thompson this week on a northern security tour as the new Sergeant-at-Arms for the Manitoba Legislature. Dave is in the process of relocating to Winnipeg, and we thank him for his dedication to northerners and wish him and his family all the best in their new adventure.
Congratulations to Thompsonites Taylor Ritchie, Evan Ritchie, Will Lutz and Issac Babulic, as well as the Manitoba Blizzard team for recently winning the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League Junior Championship for the second straight year.
This past week, Manitobans celebrated Terry Fox Day in memory of a true Canadian hero. When Terry Fox started his Marathon of Hope in 1980, I was attending R.D. Parker Collegiate and remember seeing him on television seemingly every evening. His selfless dedication touched the hearts of all Canadians, and he still inspires us today with our quest for a cure for cancer. Terry was born in Winnipeg on July 28, 1958, and it is only fitting that we recognize his contributions with a Manitoba holiday.
