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Tuesday, 05 March 2024 13:18
OCN’s Rhonda Head sings national anthem in Cree at WASAC
Opaskwayak Cree Nation’s (OCN) Rhonda Head has accomplished a great many things in her musical career, but now she has achieved something that was a personal goal she had set for herself. Head was asked to sing the national anthem in Cree, as part of the Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement…
Tuesday, 27 February 2024 11:47
A new Fur Queen and reigning court are crowned
With the wrap up of the Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF) also comes the introduction of a new Fur Queen and reigning court. This year’s Fur Queen and reigning court are looking forward to embodied the tri-community spirit and representing the community at events.For the new Fur Queen, being crowned…
Tuesday, 27 February 2024 11:57
Wrapping up 2024 Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival
It was another successful run for this year’s Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF). Despite the dog sled races being cancelled due to the lack of snow, there were still lots of highlights, events and festivities for spectators to engage in.“The biggest difference from this year’s festival compared to last years…
Tuesday, 27 February 2024 11:58
Queen Trapper competition a family tradition
This year’s Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF) Queen Trapper has come from a long line of competitors. She has competed against her sister who was last year’s Queen Trapper in hopes of winning the title and this has been her year.“I have been competing in the NMTF’s Queen Trapper events…
Tuesday, 20 February 2024 14:14
Northern Arts and Food Workshop comes to UCN
The arts and culinary world is coming to University College of the North (UCN) in the form of a workshop opened to participants of varying skill level. It will serve as a collaboration for people to build off of and grow.“The Northern Arts and Food Workshop brings together folks from…
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 13:28
Bears’ Lair makes first Manitoba stop at OCN
An incredible opportunity came to Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) last week that gave youth a chance to come up with a way to do business and pitch it in front of an audience. Bears’ Lair Youth Camp made its first stop in Manitoba to offer a free youth entrepreneurship camp…
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 13:29
TPAAS offers low income Spay and Neuter Program
Taking care of pets is a huge responsibility and judging by the number of stray and unfixed animals, more has to be done. The Pas and Area Animal Shelter (TPAAS) is now offering a Low Income Spay and Neuter Program to assist with the issue of pets not being spay…
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 14:45
Heape had a once-in-a-lifetime experience
Sixteen-year-old Emily Heape has overcome incredible odds and was granted a dream come true through the Dream Factory. Just before Christmas, Heape went on her dream trip to Australia to experience all kinds of adventures with her family.“We started our journey to Australia on Dec 17, flying to Vancouver after…
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 14:46
UCN Linkages in Thompson for the first time
University College of the North (UCN) is hosting its annual Linkages Conference this month, but this time in a new location. This will be the first time UCN’s Linkages Conference will be held in Thompson.“Linkages Thompson is going to be held this year on February 13 and 14,” said UCN…
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 15:41
From paper to the big screen
Growing up with a love of reading and making up stories is a sure path to a career in writing of some sort. That is exactly what fueled the fire for Sonya Ballantyne to become a writer, director and filmmaker. “When I was a little girl, I loved making up…
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 15:28
Pre-Law offered coming to the north this fall
Beginning in September 2024, University College of the North (UCN) and the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law will deliver selected courses designed to help prepare Indigenous and northern students for entry into law school. Pre-Law at UCN will provide a solid academic background for entry into a career in…
Tuesday, 16 January 2024 15:47
A family effort to make sure veterans are not forgotten
Recently The Pas Legion has voted in a new president, Roger Nikolychuk. Roger is no stranger when it comes to volunteering as Legion member, for he has strong family ties to The Pas Legion that started with his mother, Angie, who was the former president of The Pas Legion. Serving…
Tuesday, 16 January 2024 15:44
The Grub Box celebrates half a century in biz
When thinking about the Grub Box being in existence for 50 years, since 1973, I’ve had to go back in history some 70 years, to the early 1950s, when I was in my teens. I had a part time job working for Mabel and Gilbert Jones at Jones’ Grocery, stocking…
Tuesday, 09 January 2024 14:55
Tips to beat January’s Blue Monday blues
Although January brings the start of a new year, it can also be a difficult time of the year for people in terms of managing mental health. The aftermath of the Christmas holidays and excitement, combined with the winter months can take a toll on people, as they try to…
Tuesday, 09 January 2024 14:58
A devastating loss
Having something stolen is more than a disheartening experience, but when it’s something that has sentimental value, the loss that is felt is that much more. On the evening of Boxing Day, 2023 Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival Fur Queen Gloria Ballantyne-Packo had the unfortunate experience of having her family’s vehicle…