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Monday, 29 September 2025 09:25
MFNP makes a strong presence in OCN
The Manitoba First Nations Police (MFNP) have had a strong presence in Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) and have been serving First Nations communities for some time. It gives First Nations people an opportunity to be a part of the safety solution in First Nations communities.“Our police officers, like the RCMP,…
Monday, 29 September 2025 09:27
McDonald receive Manitoba Arts Council Award
A long-standing and dedicated member of The Pas Arts Council was recognized for their efforts in promoting and bringing the arts to the community. Jan McDonald has been involved with The Pas Arts Council for 40 years and continues to volunteer with it because she loves it.“I joined The Pas…
Tuesday, 09 September 2025 14:02
2025 Opaskwayak Indigenous Day Princess and Reigning Court
The 60th Annual Opaskwayak Indigenous Days (OID) Princess and Reigning Court consists of OID Senior Princess Lexi Bercier, 1st Princess Jersey Young and 2nd Princess Kimberly Flett.“It was such a surreal experience,” said 2025 OID Senior Princess Lexi Bercier. “Throughout the week, it never really hit me that I was…
Tuesday, 09 September 2025 14:04
OCN’s Rhonda Head releases new album
Opaskwayak musician and singer Rhonda Head has pieced together another album and released it late last month. Her new album, Iskwaywuk, features a collaboration of other musicians as well as a strong family connection.“I’m always writing and wanting to record another album,” said Head. “I’ve been working on this album…
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, 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, 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 14:10
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, 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 13:33
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…
Monday, 30 June 2025 10:29
Duncalfe brings another exhibit to the Sam Waller Museum
A new exhibit has arrived at the Sam Waller Museum that contains acrylic paintings by a northern Manitoba artist. The exhibit Canvases Touched With Acrylics by Eila Duncalfe consists of paintings that have been inspired by a deep love of the north and brought to life on canvas. “I live…
Tuesday, 24 June 2025 13:04
Buddy up for men’s mental health awareness
The Northern Health Region is promoting a strategy geared towards men’s mental health and suicide prevention. The program is created from a male perspective and addresses a very real and serious issue that many men just don’t want to address.“Buddy Up is a Canadian suicide prevention campaign created for men…
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 14:57
Tornquist is in the driver’s seat
Getting into Driver’s Education through MPI has posed a real challenge, as there have been long wait lists due to a lack of trained driving instructors. Opaskwayak Cree Nation woman, Nicole Tornquist, has taken the wheel and gotten into the driver’s seat by owning and starting her own business, Tornquist…
Tuesday, 03 June 2025 11:50
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada
The United Church of Canada is celebrating their 100th Anniversary this year. The United Church was inaugurated on June 10, 1925, in Toronto when the Methodist Church Canada, the Congregational Union of Canada and 70 percent of the Presbyterian Church in Canada entered into a union.“This is the 100th anniversary…
Tuesday, 27 May 2025 12:50
Pride Parade prepares to celebrate love and inclusion
Tri-Community Pride is getting ready for its biggest event of the year, the annual Tri-Community Pride Parade and Festival. The event takes place on June 7 and welcomes everyone to attend and be a part of the celebrations.“This is going to be our fourth annual Tri-Community Pride Parade and Festival,”…