Opasquia Times Community
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 12:39
Wally’s Place Boat Parade marks third anniversary
What started out as a fun and engaging way to host a parade has now turned into an annual tradition. Wally’s Place Boat Parade is hosting their third annual event this upcoming Sunday and there are some great prizes to be won.“This is the third Wally's Place Boat Parade,” said…
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 12:33
Tribute concert for a musical inspiration coming up
Earlier this month, local band Low Budget Rock Star had to unfortunately, with heavy hearts, say good-bye to the ultimate band mate, co-pilot, captain, brainchild and mentor of the band, Richie Cudmore. Cudmore was fighting a battle against cancer and although he never gave up, his body just couldn’t keep…
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 12:37
Third Annual Memorial walk preparations underway
The family of Kendara Ballantyne is coming up on the third year of seeking answers and justice for what happened to her and it also marks their third year of not having her in their lives. The third Annual Remembering Kendara Memorial Walk is in the works and will be…
Wednesday, 20 July 2022 12:01
Locals enjoy long standing music festival
Dauphin’s Countryfest continues to be a favorite summer event for residents of the tri-community area. After a two-year break, the atmosphere at this year’s festival was nothing but positive and while crowds were not as large as in previous years, the event was a success with a top-notch Canadian performers…
Tuesday, 12 July 2022 11:58
Uptake in dogs has Animal Shelter looking for support
Finding fosters for animals can be challenging most times, but is increasingly more so during the summer. Recently The Pas and Area Animal Shelter put out a call for help, looking for people who would be able to transport a canine companion or two to some locations west or south…
Tuesday, 12 July 2022 12:01
Library story walk launches at Rosie Mayne Trail
With school out for the summer, it can be a challenge to engage kids in any kind of summer learning or reading activity. The Pas Regional Library is putting out some excellent literacy programming for both youth and adults to engage in.“All of our programs are based on accessibility and…
Tuesday, 12 July 2022 12:09
KB Coffee brings more than speciality coffee to the area
There’s nothing like a really good cup of coffee to start your day off, but a local barista is hoping to offer more that just that. KB Coffee has been hosting pop-ups all over the community and providing specialty coffee as well as creating awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous…
Tuesday, 12 July 2022 12:14
Railcar excursion heading from The Pas to Churchill
The grounds of Canadian Kraft Paper were full of hustle and bustle Saturday afternoon as members of the North American Railcar Operators Association were working to off load railroad motorcars in preparation for a journey north to Churchill.The excursion, more than two years in the planning, is not the first…
Friday, 08 July 2022 10:28
Uptown Emporium promotes artists work throughout the north
There’s a new way for northern artisans to promote their work and sell it without the hassle of trying to create something on their own. Uptown Emporium 54 is a sub-organization of the Flin Flon Arts Council that offers an online platform and a storefront in Flin Flon, that showcases…
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 13:15
Teddy Bear picnic welcomes stuffies of all kinds
On one of the first fabulous weather days in June, the Christ Church held a Teddy Bears Picnic. The picnic welcomed teddy bears, as well as a variety of other stuffies, and their owners of all ages to joing them in games, face painting, food as well a visit from…
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 13:19
Canada day celebrations at Devon park
The community was welcomed to Devon Park for Canada Day celebrations. A formal flag raising ceremony was held, as well as a barbeque by The Pas Kinsmen, and a variety of games and community vendors.
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 13:25
Marionette projects finish the school year
The grade nine art class this semester created some wonderful marionette puppets using wire, paper and paste. The project, used old newspapers from the Opasquia Times, and showed the creativity of the students.“It was wonderful to see the students collaborating, to develop thematic ideas and help each other,” Visual Arts…
Tuesday, 28 June 2022 12:15
Musician experiences northern Manitoba charm
American singer, songwriter, artist and author, William McCarthy, played at a free concert this past weekend held at The Pas Royal Canadian Legion. McCarthy was former the lead singer for The Augustines and has now struck up a solo career touring and performing all over the world. His experience in…
Tuesday, 28 June 2022 12:17
Scott Bateman Students build model of a Resilient Community
From April through late June this year, Mme. Kori Nagle’s Grade 6 French Immersion students built their own vision of a resilient community from the ground up, piece by piece. Their finished model featured a water filtration system, rainwater barrels, solar-powered buildings and vehicles, electric vehicle charging stations, hospital and…
Tuesday, 21 June 2022 12:47
Students reflect on letters to selves
When students graduate it is often a time for reflection not only on where they are headed but also where they have come from and for one group of Grade 12 MBCI students, the memories of where they are and where they hoped to be were held in confidence for…