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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,”…
Tuesday, 06 May 2025 11:32
Blizzard’s Alex Andre is chosen as a Community Ambassador
Each year, the Manitoba Junior Hockey League announces a Community Ambassador Team that includes one player from each team in the league. Players are chosen for their outstanding citizenship and sportsmanship on the ice as well as off the ice, with a dedication to volunteering within their home team community.…
Tuesday, 06 May 2025 11:33
One of the Blizzard’s most cherished fans
On March 4, 2025, the residents of the St. Claude Health Center started a Playoff Support project. The residents picked their favourite team and coloured their logo. Lyla Thevenot, a Red River Métis citizen, cheered for the Northern Manitoba Blizzard. She loved the north and had an extensive knowledge of…
Tuesday, 29 April 2025 11:35
Family library night takes flight with a cultural journey to India
Opasquia School’s Family Library Night committee launched its exciting Around the World theme this month with a breathtaking trip to India—no official passport required, just imagination and community spirit.This month, families picked up their passports from Service Opasquia and boarded Flight #1024 on Opasquia Airlines. After a smooth flight, participants…
Tuesday, 29 April 2025 11:37
Tim Horton Smile Cookie Campaign is underway
Give another reason to smile. The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign has kicked off and the local Tim Hortons franchise has appointed two worthy organizations as recipients.“This year, the proceeds from the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign are going to the Opaskwayak Cree Nation Youth Centre and the Big Eddy…
Tuesday, 22 April 2025 14:15
McKellep receives Sovereign Volunteer Medal
The tri-community has always had outstanding citizens, many of whom have been recognized and presented with awards for their community efforts. Terry McKellep has been an active volunteer for many years and sees it as a way to give back to a community that has given her family so much.“The…
Tuesday, 22 April 2025 14:16
Ritzer awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for paramedic efforts
There are many outstanding works done by Manitobans that have been recognized and recently presented the King Charles III Coronation Medal for these efforts. Cameron Ritzer recently received this award for his work and advocacy in the paramedic profession.“I have a long history of being a paramedic advocate,” said Ritzer.…