The City of Thompson Council will convene this evening for a Committee of the Whole meeting, with a packed agenda that includes reviewing the city’s fee structure and discussing upgrades to public safety alerting.

According to the meeting notice, Council will gather at City Hall tonight, Monday, January 5, at 7:00 p.m.. The meeting is open to the public.

Key Agenda Items Several significant administrative and development items are up for discussion:

• 2026 Fee & Fine Schedule: Council will review the draft schedule for the upcoming year, which could impact costs for various municipal services and penalties.
• Public Safety: A discussion is scheduled on how the City of Thompson can become an authorized user of the AlertMB public alerting system, a move that would enhance communication during emergencies.
• Development & Planning: The Development & Technical Services Department will present a report, and Council will consider a request to erect an advertising sign on the City Centre Mall property.
• Future Planning: Other topics include a “Growth, Renewal and Opportunities” program grant and a proposed Corporate Asset Management By-law.

Residents interested in the specific details can view the full meeting agenda on the city’s “Council Meetings page”.

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Emma Kelly

Emma Kelly is the Senior Reporter for The Thompson News, bringing over 15 years of journalism experience to Northern Manitoba. Based in the province, she holds a First-Class Honours degree in Business Studies from the University of Ulster and a postgraduate diploma in Accounting.

Emma specializes in municipal politics, community development, and the social issues shaping Thompson. She is dedicated to transparent, balanced reporting that keeps the community informed.

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