Opasquia Times
Tuesday, 09 September 2025 13:58
Are you the next NMTF Fur Queen?
Snow isn’t on the ground yet, but that isn’t stopping the Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF) from planning for their upcoming events. The NMTF Fur Queen Pageant is putting out a call for local young women to enter to be crowned the next NMTF Fur Queen.“You must be between 18…
Tuesday, 09 September 2025 13:48
Manitoba Hydro provides hands-on look at employment
If you are interested in a rewarding career that involves working with your hands, Manitoba Hydro has some excellent trades-related careers they are training and hiring for. Manitoba Hydro Trades and Technology Hands-On Day will be held in The Pas next week and give people an opportunity to try a…
Tuesday, 26 August 2025 11:36
Following in his father’s footsteps
Most often, when a parent coaches their children in a sport, they foster a love of the game that they pass on to the next generation. This is something that Keith Guay Sr. has done with his sons. Back in Keith Guay Sr.’s time, he coached two teams that won…
Tuesday, 26 August 2025 11:31
Getting ready to display culture in the tri-community
Every year, the tri-community brings together and celebrates cultural diversity through Culturama. The week-long event has a series of culturally influenced workshops, presentations and displays that the community can participate and engage in. Currently, the committee for Culturama is looking for submissions to enhance the event. There are four categories…
Thursday, 21 August 2025 12:21
The Pas and OCN Fire Departments sign Mutual Aid Agreement
There is something to be said about strength in numbers, especially when facing a crisis. When it comes to firefighting, that statement couldn’t be truer. When fire departments need a hand fighting a fire that may be challenging or growing in size, they often call on other neighbouring fire departments…
Thursday, 21 August 2025 12:19
MMF acknowledges NHL star Connor Dewar
NHL star and former resident, Connor Dewar, received a community-wide heartfelt acknowledgment for his achievement in becoming an NHL player. A sign was erected in the community, promoting Dewar’s hard work and dedication to the sport and achieving success in it.“This has been in the works for the last three…
Tuesday, 12 August 2025 12:52
OCN offers reward for information on recent acts of violence
The Chief and Council have established a $5,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction for the recent acts of violence against our community members. OCN has witnessed an increase in criminal activity that is unprecedented in our Nation’s history. Acts of violence are occurring more frequently,…
Tuesday, 12 August 2025 12:49
Gearing up for this year’s Street Festival
This month seems to be a time for festivals in the tri-community. Another great event coming up is The Pas Community Renewal Corporation’s (TPCRC) Street Festival. It promises to have something for everyone to either purchase or an activity to do.“The Street Festival welcomes vendors of local and home-based businesses,…
Tuesday, 12 August 2025 12:46
Chamber looks to recruit new board members
The Pas/OCN Chamber of Commerce is looking to recruit some new board members to help promote local economic development and bring businesses owners together in a sense of collaboration. The board has some core values that they follow to advocate for its members.“The primary role of a board member is…
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 14:10
Physician’s son pens memoir about his father’s time in The Pas
Many in the tri-community will remember Dr. William Fouad and his time as a physician in northern Manitoba. Dr. Fouad’s son, Paul, has penned a memoir of his parents’ experiences, from migrating to another country to settling in northern Manitoba. Recently, Dr. Fouad and his wife, Laura, celebrated their 60th…
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 14:07
Opasquia Trails focus on progress at AGM
The Opasquia Trails held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on July 19 at the Grace Lake Boardwalk. The past year was discussed and the goals that were accomplished.“The AGM focused on highlights from our 2024 year,” said Opasquia Trails Board Member Meagan Molin. “This included all of the progress and…
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 14:04
Remembering Kendara six years later
The family of Kendara Ballantyne are still looking for answers and healing as they host the sixth annual Remembering Kendara Memorial Walk. Each year, this walk is to remind everyone of what happened to Kendara, but it’s also to help everyone who has been impacted by a missing or murdered…
Tuesday, 08 July 2025 13:33
Flett Roulette off to Milan, Italy for Fashion Week
An Indigenous designer with roots to Opaskwayak Cree Nation is headed off to Milan, Italy’s Fashion Week this fall. Dreyden Flett Roulette has always had a creative side and flair while growing up, and it’s one that was fostered by his family. “I grew up between Winnipeg and Opaskwayak Cree…
Tuesday, 08 July 2025 13:25
Tri-Community Culture Days is looking for more events
The committee spearheading the Tri-Community Culture Days is putting out a call for people who have new ideas for events to come and bring those concepts to life. There are several events already scheduled to take part at these year’s event, but there is always room for more.“For Culture Days…
Tuesday, 08 July 2025 13:18
TPAHD begins granting process
The closure of The Pas Association for Human Development is close to finalizing. The two remaining board members, Joan Brown and Darry Shotton, have retained a lawyer and accountant to help them close the books and prepare to grant out the remaining funds to projects that focus on accessibility and…