Council for the Rural Municipality of Thompson approved new playground equipment for Rosebank and the purchase of a standby generator for the Birch Booster Station during its Feb. 26 regular meeting.
Council authorized the purchase of a Backyard Discovery Timber Crossing all-cedar swing set for installation in Rosebank at a cost of $2,199.99 plus taxes. The equipment will be installed as a memorial to former councillor Walter McTavish, with the cost funded through the municipality’s Economic Development and Recreation Reserve.
Council also approved the purchase of a Honeywell 22-kilowatt automatic standby generator with Wi-Fi capability and a 200-amp transfer switch for installation at the Birch Booster Station. The generator, costing $7,799.99 plus taxes, will help ensure continued water service during power outages and emergency situations. The purchase will be funded through the municipality’s Emergency Preparedness Reserve.
During the public works report, the municipal foreman updated council on ongoing snow-clearing operations, including ridging and problem areas, as well as grader repairs, equipment safety inspections and trailer options. Updates were also provided on rural and Town of Miami water leaks and repairs, curb repair and replacement options, booster station monitoring and insurance building inspections.
Council began preliminary discussions on the municipality’s 2026 budget, with a future meeting date to be scheduled for further planning.
A proposed transfer of the municipality’s 2025 operating surplus to several reserve funds — including the bridge reserve and cemetery reserve — was tabled for further consideration pending finalized financial figures.
Council also adopted the municipality’s unaudited financial statement for the period ending Dec. 31, 2025, as required under The Municipal Act (Manitoba).
