Opasquia Times
Wednesday, 04 October 2023 10:53
Bringing beading culture to the tri-community
The tri-community has no shortage of incredibly talented beaders, however gaining access to beading supplies is another thing. A new home-based shop, Beading Culture, has opened up and is selling beads and supplies. The business was based on Beading Culture Owner Ashley Robertson’s own experience in beading and looking for…
Wednesday, 04 October 2023 10:24
Lack of PCH beds and resources causes concerns
The lack of personal care home (PCH) bed resources for northern Manitoba has caught the attention of one northern and she plans to do something about it. The provincial government announced funding for new PCH beds for four of the regional health authorities (RHA), however the Northern Regional Health Authority…
Wednesday, 27 September 2023 11:29
Country Cousins’ legend: Ahab Constant
Opaskwayak Cree Nation is home to many talented people who have a variety of gifts to share. When it comes to music, everyone knows there’s a star in the community and he’s been a part of the music scene for quite some time. Ahab Constant started playing music at a…
Wednesday, 27 September 2023 11:22
Dealing with struggles by sharing culture
Many of us don’t realize the power and healing that can come by sharing lived experiences and one’s culture with others. This has been a powerful journey that Steven Nipin-Muskwa has been on and discovered through the course of his life. He didn’t grow up immersed in his Indigenous culture,…
Wednesday, 27 September 2023 11:20
Gurdeep Pandher stops in The Pas as part of tour
Canadian social media sensation, Gurdeep Pandher, has caught the eye of many followers online with his Bhangra dancing and spreading messages of joy, hope and positivity. Pandher makes videos of his Bhangra dancing and shares them on his social media. This all started as a result of the pandemic and…
Wednesday, 27 September 2023 11:18
Town welcomes new museum director
The Town of The Pas is thrilled to warmly welcome the new Sam Waller Museum Director, Jaxon Baker! Jaxon possesses a Master in Museology from the Université de Montréal and a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in History from the University of New Brunswick. He has also completed Fleming…
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 15:12
KLC celebrates
Kelsey Learning Centre first opened its doors to students in the fall of 1996. The center began as a partnership between UCN (which was Keewatin Community College at the time) and Kelsey School Division. With only two instructors and one of them acting as part-time administrator, one room, and about…
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 15:01
Bollman received honorary volunteer medal
A long-standing volunteer with The Pas Arts Council has been given a prestigious recognition for her many years of dedication and service. Elaine Bollman received the Governor General’s Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers last week in a local presentation amongst friends and colleagues.Bollman was drawn into volunteering for The Pas Arts…
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 15:00
Lalonde starts as new EDO for town
The tri-community has welcomed another new professional to the area. Johnathan Lalonde has been hired as The Pas Community Development Corporation’s new Economic Development Officer. Lalonde’s educational background and work experience are very much related to the field he will be working in.“I was born and raised in Saskatchewan, in…
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 14:56
Town continues to work on a housing strategy
The Town of The Pas continues to work on the Housing Accelerator Fund. The first initiative to support transport of manufactured, prefabricated and modular homes to The Pas. The incentive program will cover some or all of the costs associated with transporting manufactured, prefabricated or modular dwelling units to sites…
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 14:50
Finals bound
Simon the Scientist made finals for Pow-Wow Pitch by winning the Youth category. Simon will not be pitching at the finals on October 19. Go Simon!
Wednesday, 13 September 2023 15:30
The Pas Helping Hands 4-H try a 50-metre meal
It’s hard nowadays for people to understand how vitally important it is to locally grow and source your own food. Many of us rely on the convenience of what the supermarket and grocery stores offer, but The Pas Helping Hands 4-H took in a more hands-on approach to putting together…
Wednesday, 13 September 2023 15:26
Rotary Club of The Pas presents awards
The Rotary Club of The Pas President Don McKay and Rotary District Governor Sonja Susut, visiting from Moose Jaw, SK, recently presented the Paul Harris Fellow Award to six deserving community members. The Paul Harris Fellow is the highest form of recognition a Rotary Club can bestow. It is presented…
Wednesday, 13 September 2023 15:21
Town of The Pas welcomes the new CAO
A new CAO has been hired for the Town of The Pas and she has been busy getting acquainted with the community and assessing the needs of the municipality. Bola Adedoyin started in her new role earlier last month and has settled into the community. She comes with vast experience…
Wednesday, 06 September 2023 15:51
New EV charger getting ready for use in town
The Pas is leaping into the future and has progressively established installing an EV charger in the community. The EV charger isn’t open for business quite yet, but will be very soon.“The actual unit arrived during the week of the August 14, and work started then as well,” said Jackie…