Opasquia Times
Tuesday, 09 December 2025 13:00
Thomas releases children’s book on Indigenous culture
A post-secondary student and now author has published a children’s book on Indigenous culture and teachings that is now available for purchase. Phoenix R. Thomas recently wrote, illustrated and published the book, The Adventures of Lily and Mini: Did You Know? Animal Edition!. Thomas resides in The Pas and attends…
Tuesday, 09 December 2025 12:55
MNFP host toy drive for kids for Christmas
The Manitoba First Nations Police Services Opaskwayak Cree Nation Detachment is looking to brighten up Christmas for some children in Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN). They are hosting a toy drive to collect as many new toys or gifts for children this holiday season.“MFNP wants to make sure all the kids…
Tuesday, 25 November 2025 12:24
Indigenous youth choir to head to Italy in 2026
The Arts for Manitoba Indigenous Youth Choir has been accomplishing great things in a short span of time. The choir consists of Rhonda Head as the Choral Director, Ava Meconse from Pinaymootang First Nation, Avery Pelletier from Skownan First Nation, Georgianna Blacksmith from Opaskwayak Cree Nation and Ja’Keira Lynch from…
Tuesday, 25 November 2025 12:22
Planning is well underway for 2026 Trappers’ Festival
As we wait for the snow to arrive, planning for the 2026 Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF) is well underway. Many of the events are in the process of being planned.“The NMTF Board of Directors are in full planning stages,” said NMTF Vice Chair Jenn Cook. “With so many different…
Tuesday, 18 November 2025 11:34
Antonio recognized for 20 years with 4H
Being a part of 4-H gives youth many opportunities to build and grow essential skills that are needed in everyday life as a part of learning. 4-H stands for Head, Heart, Hands and Health, all components which we need for survival. Local 4-H The Pas Helping Hands Leader Cheryl Antonio…
Tuesday, 18 November 2025 11:32
Roadrunners host Brent Lechelt Invitational
The Pas Roadrunners Swim Club hosted a memorable weekend of competition, community, and inspiration at this year’s Brent Lechelt Invitational, held on Saturday, November 8, 2025.The annual meet brought together swimmers, families, and volunteers from across the tri-community and beyond to celebrate the sport of swimming and honour Brent Lechelt,…
Monday, 10 November 2025 09:26
Aurora Optical ready to provide optometrist services
A new optical place has opened up and is ready to serve the tri-community when it comes to vision needs. Aurora Optical held its grand opening on Wednesday, October 5, at its location in the Otineka Mall.“When I started exploring the idea of Aurora Optical, I spent a lot of…
Tuesday, 04 November 2025 13:09
The Pas Regional Library hosts new reading and writing club
If you are looking for a quiet place to read or write the next best-selling novel, The Pas Regional Library has the perfect option for you. A new Silent Writing and Reading Club has started and it gives people a place without day-to-day distractions to focus on reading and writing…
Tuesday, 04 November 2025 13:06
Former astronaut and exhibition is coming to UCN
The University College of the North, in partnership with The Pas Guest List, will display former astronaut, Dr. Roberta Bondar’s travelling exhibit, “Patterns & Parallels: The Great Imperative to Survive”. Bondar’s exhibition is made up of selected high-resolution images from the project, Space for Birds. By integrating three perspectives of…
Tuesday, 28 October 2025 16:18
Pursuit leads to seven arrests – drug trafficking charges
On October 15, 2025, at approximately 2 a.m., Manitoba First Nations Police Service officers in Opaskwayak Cree Nation attempted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle fled at a high rate of speed into The Pas and eventually became stuck in snow. Along with the assistance of The…