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Thompson took the first legislative step toward potentially reducing the number of councillors by two with approval of first reading of a bylaw March 14.

The 2021 census found that Thompson's population had dropped 4.7 er cent since 2016, but the city believes that total is an inaccurate underestimate.

The pros and cons of a knife bylaw in Thompson similar to one in Brandon was discussed at council's committee of the whole meeting March 7.

Thompson council will vote Feb. 28 on a four-year agreement regarding municipal tax and funding arrangements with Vale, which doesn't pay property taxes.

Thompson is buying a new hydrovac truck to use when flushing mains and digging to repair water breaks The purchase was approved by council Jan. 31.

The new organizational and procedural bylaw passed at the Jan. 31 meeting replaces five standing committees with biweekly committee of the whole meetings.

Thompson city council approved first reading of a new organizational and procedural bylaw that would change its committee structure at a Jan. 27 meeting.

Two of the Thompson Regional Community Centre's heating and cooling units have failed and cannot be repaired, leaving parts of the building without heat.

City reverses decision not to buy grader and loader, approves purchases at combined cost of $630K during Nov. 1 meeting despite vehement opposition.

Andre Proulx has missed the most meetings of any current councillor while newest member has missed the highest percentage.