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Federal Government Commits $9M to Repair and Build 86 Housing Units and Shelter Spaces in Northern Manitoba - AI Generated Image
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TRCC Play Structure to Open as Early as Mar 23, Day Camps Coming This Summer - AI Generated Image
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TRCC Play Structure to Open as Early as Mar 23, Day Camps Coming This Summer

Emma Kelly March 20, 2026
Thompson Council Praises City Staff and Volunteers for Success of 2026 Manitoba Games - AI Generated Image
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Thompson Council Praises City Staff and Volunteers for Success of 2026 Manitoba Games

Emma Kelly March 20, 2026
Thompson Braces for Snow and Freezing Drizzle Today, Extreme Wind Chills to -30°C and Frostbite Risk Through Weekend - AI Generated Image
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Thompson Braces for Snow and Freezing Drizzle Today, Extreme Wind Chills and Frostbite Risk

Emma Kelly March 20, 2026
Federal Government Makes Housing Announcement in Thompson on Mar 20 - AI Generated Image
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Federal Government to Make Housing Announcement in Thompson on Mar 20

Emma Kelly March 20, 2026

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Federal Government Commits $9M to Repair and Build 86 Housing Units and Shelter Spaces in Northern Manitoba - AI Generated Image
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Federal Government Commits $2.6M to Repair 67 Housing Units and Shelter Spaces in Thompson

Emma Kelly March 20, 2026
TRCC Play Structure to Open as Early as Mar 23, Day Camps Coming This Summer - AI Generated Image
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TRCC Play Structure to Open as Early as Mar 23, Day Camps Coming This Summer

Emma Kelly March 20, 2026
Thompson Council Praises City Staff and Volunteers for Success of 2026 Manitoba Games - AI Generated Image
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Thompson Council Praises City Staff and Volunteers for Success of 2026 Manitoba Games

Emma Kelly March 20, 2026
Thompson Braces for Snow and Freezing Drizzle Today, Extreme Wind Chills to -30°C and Frostbite Risk Through Weekend - AI Generated Image
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Thompson Braces for Snow and Freezing Drizzle Today, Extreme Wind Chills and Frostbite Risk

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TRCC Play Structure to Open as Early as Mar 23, Day Camps Coming This Summer TRCC Play Structure to Open as Early as Mar 23, Day Camps Coming This Summer - AI Generated Image
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March 20, 2026
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March 20, 2026

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Thompson Immigrant Services Hosts Free Easter Egg Hunt at A&W on Mar 28 Thompson Immigrant Services Hosts Free Easter Egg Hunt at A&W on Mar 28 - AI Generated Image
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March 19, 2026
2026 Manitoba Games Host Committee Hosts Volunteer Wind-Up at TRCC on Mar 21 2026 Manitoba Games Host Committee Hosts Volunteer Wind-Up at TRCC on Mar 21 - AI Generated Image
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March 18, 2026
Thompson Public Library Hosts True Crime Podcast Discussion Group on Mar 25 Thompson Public Library Hosts True Crime Podcast Discussion Group on Mar 25 - AI Generated Image
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March 13, 2026
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March 12, 2026

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City of Thompson Actively Recruiting for 15 Positions Across Multiple Departments City of Thompson Actively Recruiting for 15 Positions Across Multiple Departments - AI Generated Image
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City of Thompson Actively Recruiting for 15 Positions Across Multiple Departments

March 5, 2026
Thompson Regional Airport Authority Hiring Airfield Electrician and Custodian Thompson Regional Airport Authority Hiring Electrician and Custodian - AI Generated Image
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Thompson Regional Airport Authority Hiring Airfield Electrician and Custodian

March 5, 2026
Manitoba Hydro Recruiting Seasonal Northern Boat Patrollers for Thompson Area Manitoba Hydro Recruiting Seasonal Northern Boat Patrollers for Thompson Area - AI Generated Image
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Manitoba Hydro Recruiting Seasonal Northern Boat Patrollers for Thompson Area

March 3, 2026
Thompson Job Roundup: New Openings Across Healthcare, Mining, Trades, and More Thompson Job Roundup: Six New Openings Across Healthcare, Mining, Trades, and More - AI Generated Image
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March 2, 2026
Federal Government Commits $2.6M to Repair 67 Housing Units and Shelter Spaces in Thompson Federal Government Commits $9M to Repair and Build 86 Housing Units and Shelter Spaces in Northern Manitoba - AI Generated Image
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Federal Government Commits $2.6M to Repair 67 Housing Units and Shelter Spaces in Thompson

Emma Kelly March 20, 2026
The Government of Canada announced $9 million in funding on March 20, 2026, to build, repair, and...
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TRCC Play Structure to Open as Early as Mar 23, Day Camps Coming This Summer TRCC Play Structure to Open as Early as Mar 23, Day Camps Coming This Summer - AI Generated Image
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TRCC Play Structure to Open as Early as Mar 23, Day Camps Coming This Summer

Emma Kelly March 20, 2026
A new play structure at the Thompson Regional Community Centre (TRCC) could be open to children as...
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Thompson Council Praises City Staff and Volunteers for Success of 2026 Manitoba Games Thompson Council Praises City Staff and Volunteers for Success of 2026 Manitoba Games - AI Generated Image
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Thompson Council Praises City Staff and Volunteers for Success of 2026 Manitoba Games

Emma Kelly March 20, 2026
Thompson City Council took time during its March 20, 2026 meeting to recognize the more than 700...
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Thompson Braces for Snow and Freezing Drizzle Today, Extreme Wind Chills and Frostbite Risk Thompson Braces for Snow and Freezing Drizzle Today, Extreme Wind Chills to -30°C and Frostbite Risk Through Weekend - AI Generated Image
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Thompson Braces for Snow and Freezing Drizzle Today, Extreme Wind Chills and Frostbite Risk

Emma Kelly March 20, 2026
Thompson residents are advised of periods of snow and a risk of freezing drizzle early this morning,...
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Federal Government to Make Housing Announcement in Thompson on Mar 20 Federal Government Makes Housing Announcement in Thompson on Mar 20 - AI Generated Image
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Federal Government to Make Housing Announcement in Thompson on Mar 20

Emma Kelly March 20, 2026
The federal government will make a housing announcement in Thompson on Thursday, March 20, 2026, at 1:00...
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Thompson Immigrant Services Hosts Free Easter Egg Hunt at A&W on Mar 28 Thompson Immigrant Services Hosts Free Easter Egg Hunt at A&W on Mar 28 - AI Generated Image
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Thompson Immigrant Services Hosts Free Easter Egg Hunt at A&W on Mar 28

Emma Kelly March 19, 2026
Thompson Immigrant Services is hosting a free Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 1...
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Thompson Public Safety Committee Meets Mar 18 to Hear Delegation on Homelessness and Shelter Capacity Thompson Public Safety Committee Meets Mar 18 to Hear Delegation on Homelessness and Shelter Capacity - AI Generated Image
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Thompson Public Safety Committee Meets Mar 18 to Hear Delegation on Homelessness and Shelter Capacity

Emma Kelly March 18, 2026
The City of Thompson’s Public Safety Committee will meet at City Hall on Wednesday, March 18, 2026,...
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2026 Manitoba Games Host Committee Hosts Volunteer Wind-Up at TRCC on Mar 21 2026 Manitoba Games Host Committee Hosts Volunteer Wind-Up at TRCC on Mar 21 - AI Generated Image
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2026 Manitoba Games Host Committee Hosts Volunteer Wind-Up at TRCC on Mar 21

Emma Kelly March 18, 2026
The 2026 Manitoba Games Host Committee is hosting a Volunteer Wind-Up event on Saturday, March 21, 2026,...
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Thompson Expects Light Snow Mar 18 Before Heavier Weekend Falls Thompson Expects Light Snow Mar 18 Before Heavier Weekend Falls
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Thompson Expects Light Snow Mar 18 Before Heavier Weekend Falls

Emma Kelly March 18, 2026
Residents in Thompson should prepare for a week of inconsistent weather as Environment Canada forecasts light snow...
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Mall of The Arts to Host Self Promo for Artists Event Wednesday Mall of The Arts Self Promo for Artists Event - AI Generated Image
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Mall of The Arts to Host Self Promo for Artists Event Wednesday

Emma Kelly March 17, 2026
The Mall of The Arts in Thompson is hosting a Self Promo for Artists event on Wednesday,...
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Dairy Queen Thompson Offering Free Cones for Followers Dairy Queen Thompson Offering Free Cones for Followers
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Dairy Queen Thompson Offering Free Cones for Followers

Emma Kelly March 17, 2026
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Thompson is offering free cones to customers who follow and share...
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Thompson RCMP Searching for Missing 54-Year-Old Woman Evelyn Fortin Thompson RCMP Searching for Missing 54-Year-Old Woman Evelyn Fortin
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Thompson RCMP Searching for Missing 54-Year-Old Woman Evelyn Fortin

Emma Kelly March 17, 2026
Thompson RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 54-year-old woman. Evelyn Fortin was...
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Thompson Weather: Sunny and Cold Today, Snow Moving in This Week Thompson Weather Forecast March 16 2026 - AI Generated Image
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Thompson Weather: Sunny and Cold Today, Snow Moving in This Week

Emma Kelly March 16, 2026
Thompson is seeing a sunny but bitterly cold start to the week, with temperatures sitting at -21°C...
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Thompson City Council Holds Committee of the Whole Meeting Tonight Thompson City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting March 16 2026 - AI Generated Image
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Thompson City Council Holds Committee of the Whole Meeting Tonight

Emma Kelly March 16, 2026
The City of Thompson Council will gather at City Hall this evening for a Committee of the...
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Public Works Hauling Snow in Downtown Thompson on Monday Snow Clearing in Downtown Thompson March 16 2026 - AI Generated Image
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Public Works Hauling Snow in Downtown Thompson on Monday

Emma Kelly March 16, 2026
The City of Thompson’s Public Works department is hauling snow in the downtown area on Monday, March...
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Busy Week Ahead for R.D. Parker Collegiate Students Busy Week Ahead for R.D. Parker Collegiate Students - AI Generated Image
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Busy Week Ahead for R.D. Parker Collegiate Students

Emma Kelly March 16, 2026
Students at R.D. Parker Collegiate have a busy week ahead, with teams heading to provincial basketball championships,...
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City of Thompson Updates Garbage and Recycling Schedule for March 16-20 City of Thompson Garbage and Recycling Schedule March 16-20 2026 - AI Generated Image
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City of Thompson Updates Garbage and Recycling Schedule for March 16-20

Emma Kelly March 16, 2026
The City of Thompson has released its garbage and recycling pickup schedule for the week of March...
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Thompson City Council Introduces Corporate Asset Management and Sustainability By-laws Thompson City Council Introduces New Corporate Asset Management and Sustainability By-laws - AI Generated Image
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Thompson City Council Introduces Corporate Asset Management and Sustainability By-laws

Emma Kelly March 16, 2026
The City of Thompson has introduced two new by-laws aimed at strengthening how the municipality manages its...
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Thompson Council Approves Shared Health Agreement for Emergency Medical Response Funding Thompson Council Approves Shared Health Agreement - AI Generated Image
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Thompson Council Approves Shared Health Agreement for Emergency Medical Response Funding

Emma Kelly March 13, 2026
City of Thompson Council approved an agreement with Shared Health for the funding of emergency medical response...
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Thompson Council Approves New Accessible Customer Service Policy Thompson Council Approves Accessible Customer Service Policy - AI Generated Image
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Thompson Council Approves New Accessible Customer Service Policy

Emma Kelly March 13, 2026
City of Thompson Council approved a new Accessible Customer Service Policy during their March 9 meeting, updating...
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