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New pool on the horizon for Thompson as city asks for construction proposals
The City of Thompson has submitted a proposal bid to find a company willing to develop a new pool for the community to replace the community's current centre, which has been non-operational for four years.
Cree artist says working on mural for Thompson mall helped her to process painful experience
A Cree artist from Cross Lake, Man., says working on a mural for a Thompson mall helped her process a painful experience of discrimination.
Manitoba-developed game Vaccine Quest uses Indigenous culture to inform about vaccines
A new adventure awaits gamers in Vaccine Quest, a new video game in which a young person gets past obstacles to obtain a vaccine and bring it back to their elders.
Dakota Tipi member draws on own experience to help others through new recovery program
A member of Dakota Tipi First Nation is working to create a more traditional path to addictions recovery for Indigenous people in his community — and beyond — with a new program that draws on cultural teachings.
Fire in Tataskweyak Cree Nation claims life of 25-year-old mother
Chief Taralee Beardy called again on the federal government to fulfill obligations in providing fire resources to the community following conversations that started after an apartment complex fire on Feb. 11 that left 49 people without homes.
Martial artist from Opaskwayak Cree Nation proud to represent First Nations women in jiu-jitsu
A 24-year-old martial artist originally from a northwestern Manitoba First Nation says while she's happy to be coming home from an international tournament with three medals, she's also proud to be one of the few Indigenous women competing in the sport of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Blue Bombers celebrate anti-bullying work, encourage First Nations kids to try football in northern visit
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have geared up and headed to northern Manitoba this month, to give First Nations youth a chance to try football and honour a student for her work in taking a stand against bullying.
Lynn Lake prepares for 3rd vote in under a year after mayor resigns
Voters in the northwestern Manitoba town of Lynn Lake will head to the polls for a third election in less than a year after the resignation of David Campbell, who won an initial mayoral race less than five months ago and was elected again in a byelection last month.
Thompson businesses not sure of next steps after fire forces them out of mall
A fire in downtown Thompson last week has forced roughly half a dozen businesses to set up shop elsewhere in the northern Manitoba city, with the future looking unclear for some.
Thompson's own 'Italian Stallion' enters Canadian 5-pin bowling hall of fame
Nick DiVirgilio of Thompson, MB, has been inducted into the Canadian 5-Pin Bowling Associations Hall of Fame, being honoured for his many accomplishments throughout his professional career.