Kickin' It Old Ukrainian-School

The old Kiev Inn, located in the spot where Chicken Chef used to be, c. 1978. Thanks to Digby D. Gardasil for this excellent snapshot. ( This month's $ 50 Winner. ) Sweet.

The Pipes, the Pipes are Calling

7-Days Restaurant

Thanks to Preacher-man for taking us back to the past. Hardcore.

Whirlwind Romance

The Circle of Willis, in Thompson

Spirit of the North Country

Tay-Ray's photo of Thompson's famous T-1 intersection won the 2010 Framgartner trophy at Amherst Delta. Way to go, Tay-Ray.

Meaning in Action

Somebody once said, "You can't run a race without no feet," and damn if that ain't the truest thing we've heard all day, down here.

Photo by Tay-Ray.

12 Steps to Grace...

The people on this bench are tomorrow's leaders, ready to give their all to make Thompson the beacon of peace and serenity it was always meant to be.

Pic by Queerbucket99 (2009)

Your Favorite Citizens

Everyday is a busy day in Thompson.

These photos are courtesy of Stephen Q. Harper Jr.

Siesta City

Wealthy philanthropist Harry Dick takes a refreshing nap after spending a morning lobbying for human rights. What a humanitarian! Way to go, Harry Dick!

Photo submitted by R. C. Calico

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A Mighty Big Heart

These friendly buggers are pooling their resources in order to raise money for the less fortunate. Way to go, Thompsonites!

Sleepy Time

Summer in Thompson is fresh and mild, like nowhere else on Earth.
After an afternoon of shopping, some folks like to grab forty winks in the open, Provence-style, like they do it in France.
Nobody minds a bit.
Everybody does it, from time to time.

Thanks to Mr. Sam for the pics.

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Clean Fun

A June frolic might result in a March baby.

Safety

Thompson, Manitoba is a safe, family-friendly town.
There are no street gangs, and organized crime is nearly nonexistant.
All crimes, particularly murders, are solved quickly and thoroughly by the local police force.
It's completely safe to walk Thompson's streets at night.

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RCMP Station

If you misbehave in Thompson, or have too much fun, you might be invited to spend the night in the city lock-up.
According to jailer Simon Birch*, no detainee has ever been sodomized by unruly cellmates or brutally beaten by enraged police officers.
"That just doesn't happen here," says Simon. "It's very peaceful, and our lodgers have a good rapport with the cops. If you want violence, I suppose you'd have to look in Brandon or Gimli. Thompson is a peaceful town."

* Simon Birch is a pseudonym.

Other Attractions

The Silver Leaf Hotel & Bar is just one hour south of Thompson, in the quaint little burgh of Wabowden. Stop in for some friendly chat and a nice house wine.

Photo by Wily, 2008

Lunch Break

After a tough morning on the job, these skilled workers head to grab a bite to eat at Robin's Doughnuts.

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Faces of Thompson

Upper photo by JB, 2008

Lower photo by Roy Barley

Blustery Day

These highly skilled workers-- geologists, engineers and doctors-- are ducking for cover as winter blows one last kiss. Thompson is home to so many important people that someone once called it "The Vienna of the New World."

Photo courtesy of L. Ron Bynarski, copyright 2009.

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On the Move...

One thing about Thompsonites is that they always seem to be going somewhere.

I'm Roy Barley and this is my blog for beautiful Thompson, Manitoba.
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