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Tuesday, 11 August 2026 10:50
REDress Project displayed at Kendara’s Memorial Walk
A very special MMIWG2S awareness project made a stop in The Pas for the first time. The Pembina Valley REDress Project was on display at this year’s Kendara’s Memorial Walk on August 6, 2026. The REDress project was started by an Indigenous artist to create more awareness about the MMIWG2S.“The…
Tuesday, 11 August 2026 10:52
Sporting a work of art
If you’re driving by Funky Threadz, you might notice a new work of art. A new mural has taken up residence on a side wall. It’s something the owner of Funky Threadz has envisioned, in terms of having a mural on the side of the building.“We purchased the building a…
Tuesday, 04 August 2026 11:57
ISKWEWAK advocates to protect the Saskatchewan River Delta
A group known as the Indigenous Saskatchewan Women’s Environmental Water Advocacy Keeper (ISKWEWAK) launched a water movement that started on August 1 and runs until August 6. This water movement is a call to educate and urge those living near the Saskatchewan River Delta to resist the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation…
Tuesday, 04 August 2026 12:00
AIS detected in North Cranberry Lake
Every summer, there is a campaign launched for people to be responsible and diligent in the effort of preventing Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) from taking up residence in Manitoba lakes and waterways. The most common and concerning AIS is zebra mussels; however, other invasive species can create havoc in waterways.Recently,…
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 13:05
Recycling centre moves toward full reopening
A phased reopening of the Tri Com Recycling Centre is underway, with curbside collection expected to resume by mid-August 2026. Milan Manu, the Centre’s new Recycling Manager, has been leading the effort to restore and improve recycling services for residents throughout the tri-community.Originally from Kerala, India, Manu moved to Canada…
Tuesday, 07 July 2026 13:07
Flett is hot on the campaign trail for The Pas-Kameesak By-election
The NDP The Pas-Kameesak Constituency held an election to select its candidate for this upcoming by-election. Three strong, viable nominees came forward and after a second round of voting, Jennifer Flett was elected as the NDP Candidate for The Pas-Kameesak.Flett is also no rookie when it comes to running for…
Tuesday, 07 July 2026 13:09
Nabess runs as the PC The Pas-Kameesak Candidate
Just last week, the Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party announced that Edna Nabess would be their candidate to run in The Pas-Kameesak By-Election. Nabess is no stranger to running for the Manitoba PCs and wants people in the constituency to have options when it comes to voting for local representation.“This is…
Tuesday, 07 July 2026 13:11
Quesnel seeks the vote as the MB Liberal The Pas-Kameesak Candidate
The Manitoba Liberal Party announced that Dan Quesnel is their candidate for The Pas-Kameesak By-election taking place on July 21, 2026. Although each party had a candidate running, Quesnel feels that it comes down to selecting a candidate who is going to advocate more for the north to get more…
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 13:53
New primary clinic to be named in honour of Amanda Lathlin
The Province made a formal announcement on Monday, June 22, 2026, with Premier Wab Kinew and Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara announcing the commitment of a new primary health clinic for The Pas and that it would be named in honour of the late NDP The Pas-Kameesak…
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 13:56
The Pas-Kameesak MLA by-election in the works
The Pas-Kameesak MLA seat has been vacant since the recent passing of Amanda Lathlin. Recently, three people have stepped forward to run as The Pas-Kameesak NDP candidate for the upcoming by-election.Jennifer Flett was a Public Servant with the Government of Canada for 20 years and was very familiar with what…
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 10:52
Celebrating the first anniversary in business
New ownership of a pre-existing community business is celebrating its first anniversary in business. Dylan Funk and Shauna Ponask, owners and operators of the Wanless General Store, are celebrating their first year in business. Funk and Ponask had a vision of continuing the store in the community and growing it…
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 09:22
How to protect your home from wildfire
With winter behind us, it’s time to start thinking about warmer temperatures and what that all brings. Wildfires have become a constant concern for the north and the tri-community has been diligent about doing what it can to prevent another summer like the last one. Wildfires can start due to…
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 09:25
MBCI students demonstrate skills at the Skills Manitoba Competition
Every year, students across Manitoba have the opportunity to demonstrate employability-related skills in a competition, with the winners in each category advancing to compete on a national level. This year, a group of Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute (MBCI) students participated in the Skills Manitoba Competition.“This year, the Skills Manitoba Competition…
Tuesday, 07 April 2026 10:46
Community wide effort to prepare for wildfire season
As much of northern Manitoba waits for the snow to melt and spring to arrive, the memories and aftermath of one of Manitoba’s worst forest fires in history are still on everyone’s minds. The tri-community has been very focused and dedicated to creating a wildfire plan to help protect the…
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 10:19
Lunch and Learn - How scams affect seniors
On Tuesday, March 24, over 130 community members (most of whom were seniors) came to our first Lunch and Learn Program, organized by Gwen Bartram of the Golden Agers through funding from The Pas Renewal Corporation. The theme was to present information to seniors on how they are a vulnerable…