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Thompson Continues Under Extreme Cold Warning with Wind Chills to -55°C on Feb 27

Emma Kelly February 27, 2026
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University of Manitoba Northern Social Work Program in Thompson Now Accepting Applications

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Northern Lights Alert: Active Auroral Conditions Forecast for Thompson on Feb 27

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Thompson Residents Raise Concerns Over Flooding on Pipe Road in Burntwood Trailer Court

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NiCAN to Showcase Thompson Gold and Nickel Discoveries at PDAC 2026 on Mar 1 - AI Generated Image
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Emma Kelly February 27, 2026

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Thompson Continues Under Extreme Cold Warning with Wind Chills to -55°C on Feb 27

Emma Kelly February 27, 2026
University of Manitoba Northern Social Work Program in Thompson Now Accepting Applications - AI Generated Image
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University of Manitoba Northern Social Work Program in Thompson Now Accepting Applications

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Northern Lights Alert: Active Auroral Conditions Forecast for Thompson on Feb 27

Emma Kelly February 27, 2026
Thompson Residents Raise Concerns Over Flooding on Pipe Road in Burntwood Trailer Court - AI Generated Image
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Thompson Residents Raise Concerns Over Flooding on Pipe Road in Burntwood Trailer Court

Emma Kelly February 27, 2026

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February 27, 2026
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
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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

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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 Continues Under Extreme Cold Warning with Wind Chills to -55°C on Feb 27 Thompson Continues Under Extreme Cold Warning with Wind Chills to -55°C on Feb 27 - AI Generated Image
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Thompson Continues Under Extreme Cold Warning with Wind Chills to -55°C on Feb 27

Emma Kelly February 27, 2026
Environment Canada has re-issued a yellow warning for Thompson, Manitoba, indicating a prolonged period of extreme wind...
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University of Manitoba Northern Social Work Program in Thompson Now Accepting Applications University of Manitoba Northern Social Work Program in Thompson Now Accepting Applications - AI Generated Image
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University of Manitoba Northern Social Work Program in Thompson Now Accepting Applications

Emma Kelly February 27, 2026
The University of Manitoba’s Northern Social Work Program in Thompson is calling on prospective students to apply...
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Northern Lights Alert: Active Auroral Conditions Forecast for Thompson on Feb 27 Northern Lights Alert: Active Auroral Conditions Forecast for Thompson on Feb 27 - AI Generated Image
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Northern Lights Alert: Active Auroral Conditions Forecast for Thompson on Feb 27

Emma Kelly February 27, 2026
Space Weather Canada is forecasting active magnetic conditions for the auroral zone on February 27, 2026, raising...
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Thompson Residents Raise Concerns Over Flooding on Pipe Road in Burntwood Trailer Court Thompson Residents Raise Concerns Over Flooding on Pipe Road in Burntwood Trailer Court - AI Generated Image
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Thompson Residents Raise Concerns Over Flooding on Pipe Road in Burntwood Trailer Court

Emma Kelly February 27, 2026
Residents of the Burntwood Trailer Court in Thompson are raising concerns about significant flooding on Pipe Road,...
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NiCAN to Showcase Thompson Gold and Nickel Discoveries at PDAC 2026 on Mar 1 NiCAN to Showcase Thompson Gold and Nickel Discoveries at PDAC 2026 on Mar 1 - AI Generated Image
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NiCAN to Showcase Thompson Gold and Nickel Discoveries at PDAC 2026 on Mar 1

Emma Kelly February 27, 2026
NiCAN Limited announced on February 26, 2026, that it will exhibit at PDAC 2026 in Toronto, highlighting...
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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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Today - Friday, February 27, 2026
Zone 5 Juniper / Southwood / BTC
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Thompson, CA
-27°
Drifting Snow
7:26 am6:01 pm CDT
Feels like: -38°C
Wind: 14km/h N
Humidity: 52%
Pressure: 1023.03mbar
UV index: 1
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Today, on Friday, February 27, occasional cloudiness will be present, but there will still be plenty of sun. The temperature will fluctuate from a high of a life-threatening -26°C to a low of a dangerously cold -37°C. The predicted high will feel colder, consistent with January's climate average of -17.9°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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