Thompson Rural RCMP say the search for a missing Alberta man near Kelsey has ended after his body was recovered from the water.

Dominion Divers and the Hutterian Emergency Aquatic Response Team returned to Kelsey Dam on September 1st to continue searching for 60-year-old James Redmond, who had been missing since August 3rd.

During the search, a body was spotted in the water near the shoreline.

The body was transported to Winnipeg for an autopsy, which has now confirmed the deceased was Redmond.

RCMP say his death is not considered suspicious.

Thousands of rural and northern Manitoba homes are set to gain access to high-speed internet through a major new broadband expansion.

The federal and provincial governments are partnering with municipalities, First Nations and Valley Fiber on the multi-year project, which is expected to reach more than 10-thousand homes.

The overall project is valued at 157-million dollars and will use a combination of private investment and government support.

Manitoba Innovation and New Technology Minister Mike Moroz says northern communities have waited too long for the same level of internet service other Manitobans take for granted.

The Thompson Public Library has been selected as the September donation recipient by 100 Women Who Care Thompson.

The library is fundraising for new safety fencing around its property following concerns over frequent vandalism, loitering, littering, indecent exposure and verbal abuse.

Library officials say RCMP are being called to the area daily, with children among those witnessing some of the incidents.

The proposed project would include two lockable fenced areas, providing space for children to play, patrons to read and sit, and the library to hold programming.

Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day, an annual day focused on raising awareness, reducing stigma and encouraging conversations around suicide prevention.

CMHA Thompson’s Darren Fulford says recognizing the warning signs can be an important first step when someone may be struggling.

Norway House Cree Nation is looking to replace the ferry crossing that links the community with the rest of the province by building a bridge over the Nelson River.

On August 24th, provincial representatives including Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure met with local leaders and engineering consultants in Norway House.

While the project has been decades in the making, there is hope it will be completed within three years once construction begins.

In a statement from the province, they said - quote - "Detailed design is underway and is expected to be completed by 2027. Once design is complete, regulatory approvals and federal and provincial cost sharing would need to be determined prior to proceeding to construction."

Meanwhile, in the summer, the residents of Norway House will still rely on the ferry from their community to reach Public Road 373, their link to the rest of the province.

Winter travel takes the form of a winter road which is built along the ferry line after freeze-up.

Canadian households and businesses could continue facing higher long-term borrowing costs as the effects of U.S. tariffs ripple through financial markets.

Farm Credit Canada says rising U.S. inflation and increased risks surrounding government debt have helped push American bond yields higher.

Those increases are also affecting Canadian bonds because of the close connection between the two markets.

FCC says the impact could be felt through fixed mortgage rates and long-term business financing, including for Canada’s agriculture and food industry.

Heading back to school can be exciting, but for students dealing with anxiety, ADHD or other learning challenges, getting back into the classroom can come with some added stress.

Registered clinical psychologist Dr. Kristen Reynolds says parents should watch for changes in behaviour that could signal their child is struggling.

Reynolds says parents should keep conversations open and remember it can take a few weeks for students to fully settle back into a routine.

Hear the full conversation on Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10.

Thompson’s new Crime Suppression Unit is beginning to show what it’s been doing since hitting the streets earlier this summer.

Deputy Mayor Louise Fitzpatrick says officers dealt with a wide range of calls throughout July and August.

Fitzpatrick says officers have also made arrests connected to weapons and drug investigations, while the city has received positive feedback about the unit.

The city’s goal is for the unit’s presence downtown to deter crime and help residents feel safer.

Thompson’s Community Safety Officer program is back on patrol, after staffing shortages had previously put patrols on pause.

Deputy Mayor Louise Fitzpatrick says the city hired an experienced CSO in July, while another former officer has now returned to the department.

Fitzpatrick says the city has also conducted several interviews and could have all four positions filled this fall, although new hires would still need to complete training in November.

United Steelworkers Local 6166 is inviting Thompson residents to celebrate working people at its annual Labour Day picnic this Monday.

The free event runs from, with hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, bouncy houses, kids’ activities and prizes.

New USW Local 6166 President Scott Clements says the event is open to everyone.

Clements says the picnic has drawn hundreds of people in previous years, although turnout and some activities are weather permitting.

He says the event is a chance for workers, retirees and families across Thompson to come together and enjoy Labour Day.

On August 31, 2026, at 3:35 am., Island Lake RCMP received a report of a possible firearms complaint at a residence in the community of St. Theresa Point.

Information continued to be gathered via First Nation Safety Officers about a male suspect until officers arrived.

Police attended to a residence and were advised the male suspect was in a shed in the back. Upon the door being opened by the suspect, an abundance of illicit drugs and cash were in plain view.

The male was arrested without incident.

A search warrant for the property was executed, and officers seized 107 grams of cocaine, drug paraphernalia and over $2,000 in Canadian currency.

Ryan Banville, 26, of Terrace BC, was remanded into custody and charged with the following:

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000;
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon;
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking;
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose; and
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm

Island Lake RCMP continue to investigate.

Thompson RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 14-year-old male.

Ahiman Bunn was last seen just after 3 p.m. on Aug. 30 in Thompson. He has not been seen since.

Officers believe Bunn may have travelled to Winnipeg.

RCMP are concerned for his well-being.

Anyone with information on Bunn’s whereabouts are asked to contact Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or provide a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Virden RCMP are investigating after historical human remains were discovered in the Rural Municipality of Wallace-Woodworth.

Police say a road maintenance crew cleaning ditches following recent flooding found two pieces of a human skull and a bone on August 29, while working along Road 57 North, just east of Road 148 West.

RCMP secured the area, and a forensic anthropologist and her team searched the scene the following morning, locating a partial skull, a right shin bone and a lower left femur.

Police say the remains appear to be historical or archaeological in nature, and carbon dating and further testing are being arranged.

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and a striking statistic is highlighting just how many Manitobans are being affected by dementia.

More than 20-thousand people in the province are currently living with dementia — with about nine Manitobans developing it every day.

Alzheimer Society of Manitoba CEO Erin Crawford says the number shows the disease is already affecting people all around us.
 

Crawford also discusses warning signs, misconceptions surrounding dementia and why it isn’t simply a normal part of aging.

Hear the full conversation on Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10.

As families prepare for another school year, parents are being reminded they don’t need to have all the answers when their child comes to them with a mental health concern.

Northern Health Region Mental Health Promotion Coordinator Jennifer Whalen says a parent’s first instinct may be to immediately try to solve the problem, but sometimes listening is the most important first step.

Whalen says families and schools should keep communication open and reminds students that asking for help is a strength and an important life skill.

On August 23, 2026, at 1:51 p.m., Cross Lake RCMP were notified after a body was discovered in a wooded area in the community of Pimicikamak Cree Nation.

Officers attended the scene and located the body of an unknown individual.

An autopsy confirmed the body to be that of a 17-year-old female from the community who had been reported missing on August 22.

The victim had last been seen by family on August 17.

Her death has since been deemed suspicious and is being investigated by Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services.

Manitoba RCMP MCS and Cross Lake RCMP continue to investigate.

CMHA Thompson and the Roots of Hope Thompson Network are inviting the community out for a free barbecue this month in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day.

CMHA Thompson CEO Michelle Kelly says Roots of Hope focuses on suicide prevention and promoting life through community events and support.

CMHA Thompson also offers one-on-one peer support at 43 Fox Bay, while anyone experiencing a suicide crisis can call or text 9-8-8 at any time.

CMHA Thompson has a busy September planned, with several programs and activities available through its Connections Clubhouse.

The clubhouse offers drop-in hours and activities chosen with input from its own members, while CMHA is also offering SMART Recovery for people dealing with addictive behaviours.

Director of Program Operations Rhonda Heskin explains what the program is all about.

People interested in CMHA’s programs can visit the Connections Clubhouse at 43 Fox Bay, with the entrance facing the Meridian Hotel.

RCMP are investigating after a vacant mall in Portage la Prairie was broken into and extensively damaged over the weekend.

Police responded to the vacant Portage la Prairie Mall on Saskatchewan Avenue West Monday morning.

Investigators say a suspect or suspects smashed most of the glass-pane windows inside the building, cut down a large tree, ransacked the general office and several vacant storefronts, and spray-painted graffiti on the walls.

RCMP estimate the damage at more than 100-thousand dollars, but say nothing appears to have been stolen.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Portage la Prairie RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

On Aug. 31, at 9:55 p.m., RCMP responded to a report of an all-terrain vehicle striking two pedestrians on the Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation.

Swan River RCMP officers responded to the scene and learned the pedestrians – a 39-year-old female and 34-year-old male – were walking in the community on Porcupine Bay when they were hit from behind by a male driving an ATV.

The female sustained the majority of the impact of the collision and suffered severe injuries. EMS, RCMP officers and community members all performed lifesaving measures. However, despite their efforts, the female succumbed to her injuries at the scene.

The male victim was taken to hospital with multiple non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the ATV was uninjured. He was arrested outside his house, not far from the collision, while standing near the four-wheel vehicle. The ATV was seized and impounded.

A 21-year-old Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation male faces numerous charges. He was released from custody on conditions.

The investigation continues.