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Thompson Public Works Clears Snow in Burntwood and Southwood Areas on Feb 26 - AI Generated Image
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Thompson Public Works Clears Snow in Burntwood and Southwood Areas on Feb 26

Emma Kelly February 26, 2026
MKO Traditional Healer Program Hosts Free Ribbon Skirt Making Sessions in Thompson on Feb 28 - AI Generated Image
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MKO Traditional Healer Program Hosts Free Ribbon Skirt Making Sessions in Thompson

Emma Kelly February 26, 2026
Murcat Clay Offers Spring Break Pottery Classes in Thompson Starting Feb 28 - AI Generated Image
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Murcat Clay Offers Spring Break Pottery Classes in Thompson Starting Feb 28

Emma Kelly February 26, 2026
Thompson Braces for Snow and Extreme Cold: Up to 4cm Tonight, Wind Chills to -43°C with Frostbite Risk - AI Generated Image
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Thompson Braces for Snow and Extreme Cold: Up to 4cm Tonight, Wind Chills to -43°C with Frostbite Risk

Emma Kelly February 26, 2026
UCN Thompson Campus to Host Evening of Indigenous Cinema Featuring JJ Neepin on Mar 1 - AI Generated Image
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Emma Kelly February 26, 2026

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Thompson Public Works Clears Snow in Burntwood and Southwood Areas on Feb 26 - AI Generated Image
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Thompson Public Works Clears Snow in Burntwood and Southwood Areas on Feb 26

Emma Kelly February 26, 2026
MKO Traditional Healer Program Hosts Free Ribbon Skirt Making Sessions in Thompson on Feb 28 - AI Generated Image
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MKO Traditional Healer Program Hosts Free Ribbon Skirt Making Sessions in Thompson

Emma Kelly February 26, 2026
Murcat Clay Offers Spring Break Pottery Classes in Thompson Starting Feb 28 - AI Generated Image
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Murcat Clay Offers Spring Break Pottery Classes in Thompson Starting Feb 28

Emma Kelly February 26, 2026
Thompson Braces for Snow and Extreme Cold: Up to 4cm Tonight, Wind Chills to -43°C with Frostbite Risk - AI Generated Image
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Thompson Braces for Snow and Extreme Cold: Up to 4cm Tonight, Wind Chills to -43°C with Frostbite Risk

Emma Kelly February 26, 2026

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Thompson Seniors Council Announces Winterfest Cribbage Winners on Feb 23 Thompson Seniors Council Announces Winterfest Cribbage Winners on Feb 23
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February 24, 2026
Thompson Weather Reports Drifting Snow and Upcoming Severe Minus 36 Low Thompson Weather Reports Drifting Snow and Severe Minus 36 Low on Feb 23
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Thompson Weather Reports Drifting Snow and Upcoming Severe Minus 36 Low

February 23, 2026
Thompson Service Clubs Serve 400 Hot Dogs at Winterfest on Feb 21 Thompson Service Clubs Serve 400 Hot Dogs at Winterfest on Feb 21
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February 23, 2026
Thompson Issues Garbage and Recycling Pickup Schedule for Feb 23-27, 2026 Thompson Issues Garbage and Recycling Pickup Schedule for Feb 23-27, 2026
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February 23, 2026

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Murcat Clay Offers Spring Break Pottery Classes in Thompson Starting Feb 28 Murcat Clay Offers Spring Break Pottery Classes in Thompson Starting Feb 28 - AI Generated Image
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February 26, 2026
Thompson Library Programs for the Week of Feb 23, 2026 Thompson Library Programs for the Week of Feb 23, 2026
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February 23, 2026
Sunchild Law Hosts Claims Meetings in Thompson Feb 23-24 Sunchild Law Hosts Claims Meetings in Thompson Feb 23-24
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Sunchild Law Hosts Claims Meetings in Thompson Feb 23-24

February 21, 2026
Thompson 50/50 Raffle Launches to Support 2026 Manitoba Games Thompson 50/50 Raffle Launches to Support 2026 Manitoba Games
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Thompson 50/50 Raffle Launches to Support 2026 Manitoba Games

February 20, 2026

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Manitoba Government Recruits Facility Manager for Thompson Operations Manitoba Government Recruits Facility Manager for Thompson Operations
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Manitoba Government Recruits Facility Manager for Thompson Operations

February 24, 2026
Thompson Job Market Sees Growth with New Vacancies on Feb 19 Thompson Job Market Sees Growth with New Vacancies on Feb 19
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Thompson Job Market Sees Growth with New Vacancies on Feb 19

February 19, 2026
Crack the Code to a Government Job: Province Launches Free Career Sessions Crack the Code to a Government Job: Province Launches Free Career Sessions
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Crack the Code to a Government Job: Province Launches Free Career Sessions

February 6, 2026
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February 2, 2026
Thompson Public Works Clears Snow in Burntwood and Southwood Areas on Feb 26 Thompson Public Works Clears Snow in Burntwood and Southwood Areas on Feb 26 - AI Generated Image
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Thompson Public Works Clears Snow in Burntwood and Southwood Areas on Feb 26

Emma Kelly February 26, 2026
Public Works is clearing snow in the Burntwood and Southwood areas of Thompson on Thursday, February 26,...
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MKO Traditional Healer Program Hosts Free Ribbon Skirt Making Sessions in Thompson MKO Traditional Healer Program Hosts Free Ribbon Skirt Making Sessions in Thompson on Feb 28 - AI Generated Image
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MKO Traditional Healer Program Hosts Free Ribbon Skirt Making Sessions in Thompson

Emma Kelly February 26, 2026
The MKO Traditional Healer Program is hosting a free two-day Ribbon Skirt Making Session in Thompson on...
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Murcat Clay Offers Spring Break Pottery Classes in Thompson Starting Feb 28 Murcat Clay Offers Spring Break Pottery Classes in Thompson Starting Feb 28 - AI Generated Image
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Murcat Clay Offers Spring Break Pottery Classes in Thompson Starting Feb 28

Emma Kelly February 26, 2026
Murcat Clay is hosting Spring Break Pottery classes at its Garage Studio located at 23 Caribou Road...
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Thompson Braces for Snow and Extreme Cold: Up to 4cm Tonight, Wind Chills to -43°C with Frostbite Risk Thompson Braces for Snow and Extreme Cold: Up to 4cm Tonight, Wind Chills to -43°C with Frostbite Risk - AI Generated Image
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Thompson Braces for Snow and Extreme Cold: Up to 4cm Tonight, Wind Chills to -43°C with Frostbite Risk

Emma Kelly February 26, 2026
Thompson is set to experience fresh snowfall beginning tonight, with 2 to 4 cm expected. Environment Canada...
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UCN Thompson Campus to Host Evening of Indigenous Cinema Featuring JJ Neepin on Mar 1 UCN Thompson Campus to Host Evening of Indigenous Cinema Featuring JJ Neepin on Mar 1 - AI Generated Image
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UCN Thompson Campus to Host Evening of Indigenous Cinema Featuring JJ Neepin on Mar 1

Emma Kelly February 26, 2026
University College of the North’s Thompson Campus will present “An Evening of Indigenous Cinema” on March 1,...
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Canada Growth Fund Commits US$85M to Thompson Mine Nickel Complex Acquisition Canada Growth Fund Commits US$85M to Thompson Mine Nickel Complex Acquisition - AI Generated Image
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Canada Growth Fund Commits US$85M to Thompson Mine Nickel Complex Acquisition

Emma Kelly February 25, 2026
The Canada Growth Fund (CGF) has committed up to US$85 million to help acquire and revitalize the...
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Thompson Closes Section of Grass River Drive for Water Break Repair on Feb 25 Thompson Closes Section of Grass River Drive for Water Break Repair on Feb 25
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Thompson Closes Section of Grass River Drive for Water Break Repair on Feb 25

Emma Kelly February 25, 2026
A section of road near 4 Grass River Drive is closed and water service has been disrupted...
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Thompson Highways Report Snow Cover and Swirling Conditions on Feb 25 Thompson Highways Report Snow Cover and Swirling Conditions on Feb 25
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Thompson Highways Report Snow Cover and Swirling Conditions on Feb 25

Emma Kelly February 25, 2026
Manitoba 511 has reported partly snow-covered roads and swirling snow for several major highways around Thompson as...
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UCN Announces Thompson Convocation Dates for Jun 2026 UCN Announces Thompson Convocation Dates for Jun 2026
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UCN Announces Thompson Convocation Dates for Jun 2026

Emma Kelly February 25, 2026
University College of the North (UCN) has finalized the dates for its 2026 convocation ceremonies, with the...
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Manitoba Government Recruits Facility Manager for Thompson Operations Manitoba Government Recruits Facility Manager for Thompson Operations
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Manitoba Government Recruits Facility Manager for Thompson Operations

Emma Kelly February 24, 2026
The Manitoba government has opened recruitment for a full-time Facility Manager to oversee provincial building operations and...
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Thompson Seniors Council Announces Winterfest Cribbage Winners on Feb 23 Thompson Seniors Council Announces Winterfest Cribbage Winners on Feb 23
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Thompson Seniors Council Announces Winterfest Cribbage Winners on Feb 23

Emma Kelly February 24, 2026
The Thompson Seniors Community Resource Council has announced the winners of the 2026 Winterfest Cribbage Tournament following...
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Thompson Weather Reports Drifting Snow and Upcoming Severe Minus 36 Low Thompson Weather Reports Drifting Snow and Severe Minus 36 Low on Feb 23
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Thompson Weather Reports Drifting Snow and Upcoming Severe Minus 36 Low

Emma Kelly February 23, 2026
Environment Canada has issued an updated forecast for Thompson on February 23, 2026, warning of light snow,...
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Thompson RCMP Seek Public Assistance Locating Shyanne Dorion Feb 23 Thompson RCMP Seek Public Assistance Locating Shyanne Dorion Feb 23
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Thompson RCMP Seek Public Assistance Locating Shyanne Dorion Feb 23

Emma Kelly February 23, 2026
The Thompson RCMP are requesting public help to find 25-year-old Shyanne Dorion, who has been missing since...
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Thompson Service Clubs Serve 400 Hot Dogs at Winterfest on Feb 21 Thompson Service Clubs Serve 400 Hot Dogs at Winterfest on Feb 21
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Thompson Service Clubs Serve 400 Hot Dogs at Winterfest on Feb 21

Emma Kelly February 23, 2026
Members of the Mystery Lodge Freemasons and the Knights of Columbus partnered to serve 400 hot dogs...
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Thompson Library Programs for the Week of Feb 23, 2026 Thompson Library Programs for the Week of Feb 23, 2026
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Thompson Library Programs for the Week of Feb 23, 2026

Emma Kelly February 23, 2026
The Thompson Public Library is launching a new week of programming starting February 24, 2026, featuring a...
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Thompson Issues Garbage and Recycling Pickup Schedule for Feb 23-27, 2026 Thompson Issues Garbage and Recycling Pickup Schedule for Feb 23-27, 2026
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Thompson Issues Garbage and Recycling Pickup Schedule for Feb 23-27, 2026

Emma Kelly February 23, 2026
The City of Thompson has released the garbage and recycling collection schedule for the week of February...
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Sunchild Law Hosts Claims Meetings in Thompson Feb 23-24 Sunchild Law Hosts Claims Meetings in Thompson Feb 23-24
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Sunchild Law Hosts Claims Meetings in Thompson Feb 23-24

Emma Kelly February 21, 2026
Sunchild Law will hold informational meetings for Indian Boarding Home and Indian Hospital claimants in Thompson on...
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Thompson Completes First Uninterrupted EV Trip from Winnipeg on Feb 19 Thompson Completes First Uninterrupted EV Trip from Winnipeg on Feb 19
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Thompson Completes First Uninterrupted EV Trip from Winnipeg on Feb 19

Emma Kelly February 20, 2026
Kent Heinrich completed the first uninterrupted electric vehicle trip from Winnipeg to Thompson on February 19, 2026,...
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Thompson Hospital Adds New Security Staff and Safety Lockers in March 2026 Thompson Hospital Adds New Security Staff and Safety Lockers in Mar
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Thompson Hospital Adds New Security Staff and Safety Lockers in March 2026

Emma Kelly February 20, 2026
The Manitoba government is adding five new institutional safety officers and installing amnesty lockers at the Thompson...
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Thompson Forecast Predicts Weekend Snow and Minus 35 Low on Feb 20 Thompson Forecast Predicts Weekend Snow and Minus 35 Low on Feb 20
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Thompson Forecast Predicts Weekend Snow and Minus 35 Low on Feb 20

Emma Kelly February 20, 2026
Environment Canada reports that Thompson residents should prepare for several centimetres of snow followed by a severe...
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Today - Thursday, February 26, 2026
Zone 4 Eastwood
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Zone 5 Juniper / Southwood / BTC
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Emma Kelly February 26, 2026
Thompson, CA
-14°
Partly Cloudy
7:26 am6:01 pm CST
Feels like: -17°C
Wind: 5km/h WSW
Humidity: 55%
Pressure: 1007.45mbar
UV index: 1
4 pm5 pm6 pm7 pm8 pm
-14°C
-15°C
-17°C
-18°C
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-25°C / -36°C
-21°C / -34°C
-15°C / -23°C
-15°C / -31°C
-17°C / -26°C
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Today, on Thursday, February 26, occasional clouds will pass by, but expect bright spells. A stark contrast will be evident between the daytime peak temperature of a frigid -13°C and the nighttime low of a life-threatening -28°C. Forecasts suggest the maximum temperature will be slightly warmer than February's average of -16°C. Sunrise was at 7:26 am and sunset will be at 6:01 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 35min.

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