Thompsonites Brave the Cold for a Good Cause: Polar Plunge Returns to Paint Lake - AI Generated Image
Thompson residents are invited to take the chilliest dip of the year, as the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge returns to support Special Olympics Manitoba.
After a successful event in 2025, organizers have confirmed the plunge will be back at the Paint Lake Marina on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Event Schedule Participants should be ready for an early start:
- Registration: Opens at 9:00 a.m..
- The Plunge: Begins promptly at 10:00 a.m..
Why Freeze? The event is a major fundraiser for Special Olympics Manitoba, with all proceeds going to support athletes with intellectual disabilities. Participants are encouraged to register early and start collecting pledges to “freeze for a good cause”.
About The Author
Emma Kelly is the Senior Editor for The Thompson News, bringing a wealth of expertise in media and community reporting to Northern Manitoba.
A member of the Canadian Association of Journalists, Emma returned to core news journalism in early 2025 following a distinguished 15-year career as a content publisher and digital strategist. This background allows her to combine traditional journalistic integrity with a modern, data-driven approach to storytelling.
Emma holds a First-Class Honours degree in Business Studies from the University of Ulster and a postgraduate diploma in Accounting, providing her with a unique analytical lens when covering municipal politics, community development, and the social issues shaping Thompson, MB.
Contact her at emma@thethompsonnews.ca.
A member of the Canadian Association of Journalists, Emma returned to core news journalism in early 2025 following a distinguished 15-year career as a content publisher and digital strategist. This background allows her to combine traditional journalistic integrity with a modern, data-driven approach to storytelling.
Emma holds a First-Class Honours degree in Business Studies from the University of Ulster and a postgraduate diploma in Accounting, providing her with a unique analytical lens when covering municipal politics, community development, and the social issues shaping Thompson, MB.
Contact her at emma@thethompsonnews.ca.
