Opasquia Times
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 16:36
UCN launches two innovative IT programs
University College of the North is pleased to announce two new IT programs that will help to address the chronic shortage of skilled technicians in northern Manitoba.UCN President, Doug Lauvstad said a new IT Support Technician and Technology Readiness Program will be delivered on The Pas Campus starting in the…
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 16:34
MMF Vice President Mayer receives Medal
Another historical and noteworthy presentation was also held at the Manitoba Metis Federation’s Extraordinary General Assembly at the beginning of this month. Some more Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals were presented and MMF The Pas Vice President Judy Mayer was presented with one.“It was an honour to receive the…
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 16:32
Red River Métis vote to ratify modern-day treaty
In the largest Red River Métis event of all time, 4,000 Citizens gathered to unite in a historic vote to unanimously ratify the Red River Self-Government Treaty, which protects our governance rights in Canada’s constitution. Our assemblies have always been crucial in Red River Métis collective and democratic decision-making and…
Wednesday, 07 June 2023 10:19
Arts Council hosts Songs For Trees
The Pas Arts Council will be teaming up with KB Coffee to offer a concert and coffeehouse in The Pas called Songs For Trees. Jacob Harvie will open up for the main act, which consists of Norine Braun and Alice Fraser.Braun was born in Ottawa, raised in Alberta, and is…
Wednesday, 07 June 2023 10:18
Hometown hockey hero has impressive first full NHL season
It’s been an exciting and eventful NHL season for local hometown boy and Minnesota Wild’s Connor Dewar. Dewar has had quite the introduction to his first full season in the NHL and it’s experience that he hopes will take him further along in his career.“Personally, it was my first full…
Wednesday, 07 June 2023 09:50
Dedication and passion pays off with awards
With the demand and need for more nurses in Manitoba, it’s nice to see some are eagerly choosing the profession. Lyz Tritthart knew all along they wanted to be a nurse, so it was no surprise that they entered into that field of studies at UCN.“I grew up wanting to…
Wednesday, 07 June 2023 09:10
Multi-million dollar health care investment announced
The old Gateway lot next to Giant Tiger was the backdrop for a 39 million dollar announcement Monday. Premier Heather Stefanson stopped in town to announce funding for new medical clinic to be built on that site. “It was a great day with an exciting announcement for our Tri-Community,” Town…
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 10:51
Saskatoon World Cup soccer experience inspiring
Two female athletes from Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) were on the First Nations Women’s team at the Saskatoon World Cup this month. Harmony Constant and Savanna Sayese have been playing soccer since they were girls and recently got to take their skills to a whole new level.“Being that there isn't…
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 10:48
Unity skate park project comes close to building
It’s so close to the finish line for fundraising for the Unity Skate Park, after an influx of donations has come in over the last while. There’s $40,000 more to be raised in order to start construction.“The total park cost originally was around $500,000,” said Jerome Conaty. “We faced two…
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 10:34
Spot MCO’s Fiddlers on the Loose performance
If you are a lover of classical and orchestra music, you won’t want to miss the upcoming performance by the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra’s Fiddlers on the Loose coming to The Pas Regional Library.“The MCO proudly presents an annual tour featuring our Fiddlers on the Loose outreach ensemble,” said MCO Director…
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 10:29
Mayor cites misunderstanding on issues with Tri-community recycling
The Town of The Pas held their council meeting on May 24, just after their 2023 Budget Meeting. Margaret Commodore, Chairperson for the Tri-com Recycling, spoke at the Citizen’s Period portion of the meeting to discuss the need for funding, why the town was not forthcoming and denied their request.…
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 10:27
The Town of The Pas reveals 2023 Budget
A public hearing for the 2023 Financial Plan was held on May 24 in Council Chambers. It was an opportunity for the public to get information, learn about the financial situation, understand how tax dollars were spent and hear about the town’s short and long-term goals. Managers from various departments…
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 08:47
Local 4H members attend provincial rally
The Manitoba 4-H Council recently held it's first provincial rally in many years! Over 170 4-H members from across the province attended the rally that was held in the Keystone Centre in Brandon on May 13.4-H members were able to pre-register and choose 2two workshops from a list of 17.…
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 08:42
Long time swim instructor acknowledged
If you grew up in The Pas and learned how to swim here, there’s a good chance that you had Mrs. Cherlyn Cain as your swim instructor. Cain has been a dedicated lifeguard and swim instructor in the community for at least 40 years. She got her start in learning…
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 08:40
No thanks!
The recent drug poisoning in The Pas that cost one young man his life has sparked a movement and campaign to get young people to say no thanks to recreational drug use. Joseph Fourre recently lost his son Harlen, due to drug poisoning and he wants to change the narrative…