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Thompson Badminton Club Asks Parents to Accompany Children Under 12 Amid Overcrowding

Emma Kelly March 21, 2026
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4th Annual Northern Little Chiefs Championship Set for Apr 10–12 in Thompson

Emma Kelly March 21, 2026
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Kin Club Donates 179 lbs of Food to Thompson Seniors Food Security Programme

Emma Kelly March 21, 2026
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Space Weather Canada Forecasts Active Stormy Auroral Conditions for Thompson on Mar 21

Emma Kelly March 21, 2026
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Federal Government Commits $2.6M to Repair 67 Housing Units and Shelter Spaces in Thompson

Emma Kelly March 20, 2026

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Thompson Badminton Club Asks Parents to Accompany Children Under 12 Amid Overcrowding

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4th Annual Northern Little Chiefs Championship Set for Apr 10–12 in Thompson

Emma Kelly March 21, 2026
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Kin Club Donates 179 lbs of Food to Thompson Seniors Food Security Programme

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Space Weather Canada Forecasts Active Stormy Auroral Conditions for Thompson on Mar 21

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Federal Government Commits $2.6M to Repair 67 Housing Units and Shelter Spaces in Thompson

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TRCC Play Structure to Open as Early as Mar 23, Day Camps Coming This Summer

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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Thompson Immigrant Services Hosts Free Easter Egg Hunt at A&W on Mar 28

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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2026 Manitoba Games Host Committee Hosts Volunteer Wind-Up at TRCC on Mar 21

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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Thompson Public Library Hosts True Crime Podcast Discussion Group on Mar 25

March 13, 2026
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Free St. Patrick’s Day Skate Coming to Thompson on Mar 14

March 12, 2026

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City of Thompson Actively Recruiting for 15 Positions Across Multiple Departments

March 5, 2026
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Thompson Regional Airport Authority Hiring Airfield Electrician and Custodian

March 5, 2026
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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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Thompson Job Roundup: New Openings Across Healthcare, Mining, Trades, and More

March 2, 2026
Thompson Badminton Club Asks Parents to Accompany Children Under 12 Amid Overcrowding thompson-badminton-club-overcrowding
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Thompson Badminton Club Asks Parents to Accompany Children Under 12 Amid Overcrowding

Emma Kelly March 21, 2026
The Thompson Badminton Club is asking parents and guardians to accompany children under the age of 12...
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4th Annual Northern Little Chiefs Championship Set for Apr 10–12 in Thompson northern-little-chiefs-championship-thompson
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4th Annual Northern Little Chiefs Championship Set for Apr 10–12 in Thompson

Emma Kelly March 21, 2026
The 4th Annual Northern Little Chiefs Championship is coming to Thompson, Manitoba, with the tournament scheduled for...
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Kin Club Donates 179 lbs of Food to Thompson Seniors Food Security Programme

Emma Kelly March 21, 2026
Kin Club has donated 179 pounds of food to the Thompson Seniors Community Resource Council’s food security...
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Space Weather Canada Forecasts Active Stormy Auroral Conditions for Thompson on Mar 21

Emma Kelly March 21, 2026
Space Weather Canada has issued a significant upgrade in magnetic activity for all zones on March 21,...
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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

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

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

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

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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