The City of Thompson is requesting quotes to supply highway salt for the city. The solicitation was published on September 10, 2026, and the acceptance deadline shown on the posting is September 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT. The MERX detail page contains no attached primary PDF, DOCX, or PPT bid document and describes a supply procurement rather than a grant program.
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The meeting addressed several administrative and operational resolutions. Key topics included the hiring of tax servicing for arrears recovery and the awarding of janitorial service contracts for public works, city hall, and the public safety building. Council authorized the purchase of a valve exerciser, adopted the 2027 emergency plan, and approved an agreement with the province for Cliff Park revitalization. Furthermore, an agreement amendment was finalized with the Manitoba Water Services Board concerning the wastewater treatment plant, and an updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan was adopted.
City of Thompson Council Regular Meeting
Date: Jul 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Council discussed and approved several resolutions, including the endorsement of a candidate for the Association of Manitoba Municipalities Executive Committee and the purchase of a new floor scrubber for the Thompson Regional Community Center. Key infrastructure approvals included the award of the Nelson Road paving contract, a change order for the road design project, and a subdivision application. Additionally, the Council approved land lease agreements for two properties on Crane Street.
The council conducted a public hearing regarding a variation order for an accessory building at 272 Riverside Drive, which was subsequently approved. Additional key topics included the approval of a one-year contract renewal with RG Business Solutions for building inspection services, the cancellation of certain property taxes, and the addition of supplementary taxes to the real property tax roll. Finally, the council issued a proclamation designating June 30th as Indigenous Survivors Day and National Blanket Ceremony Day.
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