Residents of Thompson will have the opportunity to access a range of free financial and government services next Wednesday, October 15, at the Thompson Regional Community Centre (TRCC). The event, organized by the Northern Health Region, runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the TRCC gym.

The ID and Financial Access Event will feature several community and government partners, including Community Financial Counselling Services, which will offer free tax filing and benefit application assistance. Clients only need to bring their SIN number to access the service.

Other services available at the event include free Manitoba birth certificate applications, assistance with health card updates, and information from Service Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency. Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak will assist with status card applications, while JA Canada and Assiniboine Credit Union will provide financial literacy resources and career readiness information for youth.

Routine immunizations and sexual health education will also be available between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

For more information, residents can contact community health developers Yosola Fagade at ofagade@nrha.ca or Ashley Grzebeniak at agrzebeniak@nrha.ca.

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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.

Contact her at emma@thethompsonnews.ca.