A provincial annual hands-on environmental education competition for high school students is returning to The Pas this year. The Manitoba Envirothon will host one of its five regional events in The Pas as part of the northern district in April 2025.
“The Manitoba Envirothon is an annual hands-on environmental education competition for high schools from across the province, designed to encourage teamwork, problem-solving skills, and public speaking skills while fostering an appreciation for current environmental issues,” said Manitoba Association of Watersheds Community Engagement Coordinator Kathryn Gibb. “The program helps students develop skills necessary to address environmental issues, such as collaboration, critical thinking, and public debate.