Second and Third Generation Thompsonites
Posts from the the Second and Third Generation Thompsonites Facebook Group.
Many of us have fond memories of growing up and living in Thompson during the 1970s and 1980’s. We played outside until midnight. We drove to the airport road. We enjoyed the lakes, rivers and forests. We had grad parties at the lake. We ate at Popeyes and went to the Strand Theater. What about Santa Maria Pizza? The list goes on and on. We are not the pioneers of Thompson, but we contributed to its development and its legacy. We are the second and third generation of Thompsonites and we have a story to tell. This is a site for positive, encouraging, inclusive and uplifting posts about Thompson Manitoba in the 1970s and 1980s. All posts to this site must follow this spirit. May you find much joy and comfort reminiscing with others about Thompson Manitoba .
Link to the Pioneers of Thompson 1950s and 1960s Facebook Group
Link to People who left Thompson Manitoba Facebook Group
Link to pictures of Thompson in the 1950, 1960’s and 1970’s
This page will be a way to access old posts about our beloved hometown, Thompson Manitoba, made by those who see themselves as second or third generation Thompson citizens.
They will be in topics and categories.
Topics:
Apartments
Beginnings of Thompson
Bars
Businesses
Pharmacy- Thompson Pharmacy started in 1960
Bridges
Brochures
1970’s Brochure about Thompson
Camping
Cemetery
Churches
Anglican Church (St James Anglican
Clothing Stores
Clubs
Community Festivals
Games
The online Thompson trivia game by Danny G.
Garages
Texaco Pic a Poppe
Pic a pop
Grocery Stores
Shop Easy Food Fair in the Plaza
Hotels
Ice-cream
INCO Mine
Medical Services
Politics
Mayors of Thompson in 70s and 80s
Restaurants
Harvest House in City Center Mall
Santa Lucia Pizza in Southwood Plaza
Woolworth’s lunch counter in the plaza
Schools
Shopping Centers
Fashion Shows at the City Center Mall
Woolworth’s lunch counter in the Plaza
Socials
Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall socials
Souvenirs
Sports
BJ Roller Drome: Roller Skating in the 80’s
Curling Club (Burntwood Curling Club)
Knights of Columbus Indoor Track Meet
Stores
Norlander Candy Shop by the Strand Theater
Theaters
Brad Theater and later on, the Stage Theater
Norlander Candy Shop next to the Strand Theater
Transportation
Trapping
Trips out of Town
Videos of Thompson
1978 Sears Catalogue overview 3 min
Arm wrestling competition 1999
Driving around Thompson (21 minutes) 2020
“Thompson Unlimited” tourist video 2007
A walk through downtown, from Eastwood, in the winter 2009
Visiting Dignitaries
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau’s visit
Royal Family’s visit to Thompson in July 1970
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