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Missing Person Alert: RCMP Searching for 24-Year-Old Shane Wood
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Missing Person Alert: RCMP Searching for 24-Year-Old Shane Wood

Emma Kelly February 3, 2026
Winter Storm Watch: Heavy Snow and Severe Wind Chill Hitting Thompson
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Winter Storm Watch: Heavy Snow and Severe Wind Chill Hitting Thompson

Emma Kelly February 3, 2026
Quick Action Averts Disaster: Thompson Firefighters Halt Office Blaze on Churchill Drive
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Quick Action Averts Disaster: Thompson Firefighters Halt Office Blaze on Churchill Drive

Emma Kelly February 2, 2026
Thompson Garbage & Recycling Pickup Schedule: February 2-6, 2026
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Emma Kelly February 2, 2026
Thompson Road Closure Alert: Water Main Repair on Granite Crescent
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Emma Kelly February 2, 2026

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Missing Person Alert: RCMP Searching for 24-Year-Old Shane Wood
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Missing Person Alert: RCMP Searching for 24-Year-Old Shane Wood

Emma Kelly February 3, 2026
Winter Storm Watch: Heavy Snow and Severe Wind Chill Hitting Thompson
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Winter Storm Watch: Heavy Snow and Severe Wind Chill Hitting Thompson

Emma Kelly February 3, 2026
Quick Action Averts Disaster: Thompson Firefighters Halt Office Blaze on Churchill Drive
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Quick Action Averts Disaster: Thompson Firefighters Halt Office Blaze on Churchill Drive

Emma Kelly February 2, 2026
Thompson Garbage & Recycling Pickup Schedule: February 2-6, 2026
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Emma Kelly February 2, 2026

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February 2, 2026
Thompson Garbage & Recycling Pickup Schedule: February 2-6, 2026 Thompson Garbage & Recycling Pickup Schedule: February 2-6, 2026
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Thompson Council Greenlights TRCC Security Boost, New Asset Management Laws, and Wage Review Thompson Council Greenlights TRCC Security Boost, New Asset Management Laws, and Wage Review
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Thompson Councillor Taking Bail Reform Fight to Parliament Hill Thompson Councillor Taking Bail Reform Fight to Parliament Hill
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Lace Up for Less: TRCC Announces Free February Family Skating in Thompson Lace Up for Less: TRCC Announces Free Family Skating All February in Thompson
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February 2, 2026
R.D. Parker Collegiate Hosting Full Moon Ceremony & Feast Tonight R.D. Parker Collegiate Hosting Full Moon Ceremony & Feast Tonight
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February 2, 2026
Thompson: Burntwood Elementary Invites Families to “Sweet” Celebration Thompson: Burntwood Elementary Invites Families to "Sweet" Celebration
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Thompson: Burntwood Elementary Invites Families to “Sweet” Celebration

January 31, 2026
Find Your Rhythm: MOTA Studios Launches Weekly “Beat Lab” for Aspiring Producers in Thompson Find Your Rhythm: MOTA Studios Launches Weekly "Beat Lab" for Aspiring Producers in Thompson
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Find Your Rhythm: MOTA Studios Launches Weekly “Beat Lab” for Aspiring Producers in Thompson

January 30, 2026

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Thompson Jobs February 2026 Thompson Jobs February 2026
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February 2, 2026
Vale Base Metals Seeks Apprentice in Thompson Vale Base Metals Seeks Apprentice in Thompson
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Vale Base Metals Seeks Apprentice in Thompson

January 31, 2026
City of Thompson Seeks Supervisor to Oversee Major Infrastructure Overhaul City of Thompson Seeks Supervisor to Oversee Major Infrastructure Overhaul
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City of Thompson Seeks Supervisor to Oversee Major Infrastructure Overhaul

January 29, 2026
City of Thompson Seeks New Chief Financial Officer to Guide Fiscal Future City of Thompson Seeks New Chief Financial Officer to Guide Fiscal Future
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City of Thompson Seeks New Chief Financial Officer to Guide Fiscal Future

January 27, 2026
Missing Person Alert: RCMP Searching for 24-Year-Old Shane Wood Missing Person Alert: RCMP Searching for 24-Year-Old Shane Wood
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Missing Person Alert: RCMP Searching for 24-Year-Old Shane Wood

Emma Kelly February 3, 2026
Thompson RCMP have issued an urgent appeal for information after a local man failed to return home...
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Winter Storm Watch: Heavy Snow and Severe Wind Chill Hitting Thompson Winter Storm Watch: Heavy Snow and Severe Wind Chill Hitting Thompson
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Winter Storm Watch: Heavy Snow and Severe Wind Chill Hitting Thompson

Emma Kelly February 3, 2026
Residents are being advised to bundle up and drive with caution as a mid-week system brings a...
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Quick Action Averts Disaster: Thompson Firefighters Halt Office Blaze on Churchill Drive Quick Action Averts Disaster: Thompson Firefighters Halt Office Blaze on Churchill Drive
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Quick Action Averts Disaster: Thompson Firefighters Halt Office Blaze on Churchill Drive

Emma Kelly February 2, 2026
A potentially dangerous fire hidden behind a lobby wall was stopped in its tracks early this morning...
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Thompson Garbage & Recycling Pickup Schedule: February 2-6, 2026 Thompson Garbage & Recycling Pickup Schedule: February 2-6, 2026
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Thompson Garbage & Recycling Pickup Schedule: February 2-6, 2026

Emma Kelly February 2, 2026
The City of Thompson has released the garbage and recycling collection schedule for the first week of...
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Thompson Road Closure Alert: Water Main Repair on Granite Crescent Thompson Road Closure Alert: Water Main Repair on Granite Crescent
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Thompson Road Closure Alert: Water Main Repair on Granite Crescent

Emma Kelly February 2, 2026
Residents in the Granite Crescent area should prepare for service disruptions and road closures today as crews...
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Thompson Jobs February 2026 Thompson Jobs February 2026
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Thompson Jobs February 2026

Emma Kelly February 2, 2026
From high-paying skilled trades to key roles in finance and social services, Thompson’s employment landscape is offering...
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Tonight’s Sky: Milder Northern Lights Possible for Thompson Tonight's Sky: Milder Northern Lights Possible for Thompson
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Tonight’s Sky: Milder Northern Lights Possible for Thompson

Emma Kelly February 2, 2026
After a burst of activity earlier today, the forecast for tonight suggests a calmer but potentially still...
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Lace Up for Less: TRCC Announces Free February Family Skating in Thompson Lace Up for Less: TRCC Announces Free Family Skating All February in Thompson
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Lace Up for Less: TRCC Announces Free February Family Skating in Thompson

Emma Kelly February 2, 2026
The Thompson Regional Community Centre is making it easier for families to stay active this winter by...
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R.D. Parker Collegiate Hosting Full Moon Ceremony & Feast Tonight R.D. Parker Collegiate Hosting Full Moon Ceremony & Feast Tonight
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R.D. Parker Collegiate Hosting Full Moon Ceremony & Feast Tonight

Emma Kelly February 2, 2026
Thompson’s high school will serve as a gathering place for tradition and healing tonight as it hosts...
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Vale Base Metals Seeks Apprentice in Thompson Vale Base Metals Seeks Apprentice in Thompson
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Vale Base Metals Seeks Apprentice in Thompson

Emma Kelly January 31, 2026
A major mining operator in the “Hub of the North” is opening its doors to new talent,...
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Thompson: Burntwood Elementary Invites Families to “Sweet” Celebration Thompson: Burntwood Elementary Invites Families to "Sweet" Celebration
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Thompson: Burntwood Elementary Invites Families to “Sweet” Celebration

Emma Kelly January 31, 2026
Burntwood Elementary is opening its doors for an evening of music and community connection with a special...
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Thompson Council Greenlights TRCC Security Boost, New Asset Management Laws, and Wage Review Thompson Council Greenlights TRCC Security Boost, New Asset Management Laws, and Wage Review
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Thompson Council Greenlights TRCC Security Boost, New Asset Management Laws, and Wage Review

Emma Kelly January 30, 2026
Thompson City Council moved forward on several major operational fronts this week, securing safer recreation spaces, laying...
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Thompson Councillor Taking Bail Reform Fight to Parliament Hill Thompson Councillor Taking Bail Reform Fight to Parliament Hill
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Thompson Councillor Taking Bail Reform Fight to Parliament Hill

Emma Kelly January 30, 2026
A local leader is heading to the national stage next week to push for tougher bail laws...
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Thompson Airport Bust: Teen Arrested with 350 Baggies of Cocaine Headed for Shamattawa Thompson Airport Bust: Teen Arrested with 350 Baggies of Cocaine Headed for Shamattawa
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Thompson Airport Bust: Teen Arrested with 350 Baggies of Cocaine Headed for Shamattawa

Emma Kelly January 30, 2026
A routine investigation by the RCMP’s crime reduction team at the Thompson airport has stopped a significant...
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Find Your Rhythm: MOTA Studios Launches Weekly “Beat Lab” for Aspiring Producers in Thompson Find Your Rhythm: MOTA Studios Launches Weekly "Beat Lab" for Aspiring Producers in Thompson
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Find Your Rhythm: MOTA Studios Launches Weekly “Beat Lab” for Aspiring Producers in Thompson

Emma Kelly January 30, 2026
Thompson residents with a passion for music—or just a curiosity about how it’s made—can now step into...
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Sweep into Action: Burntwood Curling Club Celebrating “Curling Day in Canada” with $5,000 at Stake Sweep into Action: Burntwood Curling Club Celebrating "Curling Day in Canada" with $5,000 at Stake
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Sweep into Action: Burntwood Curling Club Celebrating “Curling Day in Canada” with $5,000 at Stake

Emma Kelly January 30, 2026
Thompson residents are invited to hit the ice this Saturday to celebrate a national pastime—and potentially help...
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Craft Your Own Kitchen Masterpiece: 5-Week Woodworking Workshop Starting Soon in Thompson Craft Your Own Kitchen Masterpiece: 5-Week Woodworking Workshop Starting Soon
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Craft Your Own Kitchen Masterpiece: 5-Week Woodworking Workshop Starting Soon in Thompson

Emma Kelly January 30, 2026
Thompson residents looking to sharpen their woodworking skills—or learn them from scratch—can sign up for a hands-on...
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Red Cross Launches Financial Lifeline for Businesses Hit by 2025 Wildfires Red Cross Launches Financial Lifeline for Businesses Hit by 2025 Wildfires
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Red Cross Launches Financial Lifeline for Businesses Hit by 2025 Wildfires

Emma Kelly January 30, 2026
Small businesses in Northern Manitoba that were forced to close during the 2025 wildfire season can now...
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Thompson Seniors Council Announces “Doubles” Cribbage & Unique Tea Party for February Thompson Seniors Council Announces "Doubles" Cribbage & Unique Tea Party for February
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Thompson Seniors Council Announces “Doubles” Cribbage & Unique Tea Party for February

Emma Kelly January 29, 2026
The Thompson Seniors Community Resource Council (TSCRC) is shaking up its winter schedule, adding a team element...
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City of Thompson Seeks Supervisor to Oversee Major Infrastructure Overhaul City of Thompson Seeks Supervisor to Oversee Major Infrastructure Overhaul
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City of Thompson Seeks Supervisor to Oversee Major Infrastructure Overhaul

Emma Kelly January 29, 2026
The City of Thompson is looking for a new leader to manage its water and sewer operations,...
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Thompson, CA
-11°
Light Snow
8:18 am5:12 pm CST
Feels like: -16°C
Wind: 10km/h NW
Humidity: 74%
Pressure: 1024.38mbar
UV index: 0
6 pm7 pm8 pm9 pm10 pm
-12°C
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-13°C
-14°C
-15°C
WedThuFriSatSun
-10°C / -11°C
-8°C / -30°C
-21°C / -25°C
-14°C / -16°C
-10°C / -14°C
Weather forecast for today
For the rest of Tuesday, morning snow showers are anticipated in some areas.
Minimal precipitation is forecasted for today.
The lowest predicted temperature is a life-threatening -22°C.
Sunrise was at 8:18 am and sunset will be at 5:12 pm; the daylight will last for 8h and 54min.

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