Opasquia Times News
Wednesday, 05 July 2023 08:00
Council hears pitch for permanent Trappers’ fort
The Town of The Pas held a council meeting last Monday started off with a presentation by Turning Leaf Services, which is an organization that is trying to set up in The Pas. The organization recently held an open house in the community and put a call out for people…
Wednesday, 28 June 2023 09:25
Taking the initiative to deal with discarded sharps
Last week members of the Town of The Pas administration and staff participated in naloxone training and some discussions around the situation with discarded sharps in the community. The goal of meeting with some of the Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) departments was to create a plan to address education,…
Thursday, 22 June 2023 11:05
Groups working to address sharps in the tri-community
Cleaning up sharps has become a concern in the tri-community. As the snow melted this spring, people were finding discarded sharps left behind on the street, in parks and even in playgrounds. The Pas Bear Clan Patrol has been diligently responding to all calls received about discarded sharps being found…
Thursday, 22 June 2023 11:03
Town Council looks at variation
The Town of The Pas held a regular council meeting and a public hearing on a variation last Monday. The public hearing was on an application for a variation for the Manitoba Metis Federation’s (MMF) new daycare build, to accommodate a bus garage.“Council is supporting the variation in the Public…
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 16:43
OCN’s Madison Moore in Miss Universe Canada
Opaskwayak Cree Nation’s (OCN) Madison Moore has made headlines when she announced she would be competing in this year’s Miss Universe Canada pageant. This isn’t Moore’s first time taking the stage and competing in a pageant; she has done work modelling for various events.“I’m 21 years old and from OCN…
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 16:36
UCN launches two innovative IT programs
University College of the North is pleased to announce two new IT programs that will help to address the chronic shortage of skilled technicians in northern Manitoba.UCN President, Doug Lauvstad said a new IT Support Technician and Technology Readiness Program will be delivered on The Pas Campus starting in the…
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 16:34
MMF Vice President Mayer receives Medal
Another historical and noteworthy presentation was also held at the Manitoba Metis Federation’s Extraordinary General Assembly at the beginning of this month. Some more Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals were presented and MMF The Pas Vice President Judy Mayer was presented with one.“It was an honour to receive the…
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 16:32
Red River Métis vote to ratify modern-day treaty
In the largest Red River Métis event of all time, 4,000 Citizens gathered to unite in a historic vote to unanimously ratify the Red River Self-Government Treaty, which protects our governance rights in Canada’s constitution. Our assemblies have always been crucial in Red River Métis collective and democratic decision-making and…
Wednesday, 07 June 2023 09:50
Dedication and passion pays off with awards
With the demand and need for more nurses in Manitoba, it’s nice to see some are eagerly choosing the profession. Lyz Tritthart knew all along they wanted to be a nurse, so it was no surprise that they entered into that field of studies at UCN.“I grew up wanting to…
Wednesday, 07 June 2023 09:10
Multi-million dollar health care investment announced
The old Gateway lot next to Giant Tiger was the backdrop for a 39 million dollar announcement Monday. Premier Heather Stefanson stopped in town to announce funding for new medical clinic to be built on that site. “It was a great day with an exciting announcement for our Tri-Community,” Town…
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 10:29
Mayor cites misunderstanding on issues with Tri-community recycling
The Town of The Pas held their council meeting on May 24, just after their 2023 Budget Meeting. Margaret Commodore, Chairperson for the Tri-com Recycling, spoke at the Citizen’s Period portion of the meeting to discuss the need for funding, why the town was not forthcoming and denied their request.…
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 10:27
The Town of The Pas reveals 2023 Budget
A public hearing for the 2023 Financial Plan was held on May 24 in Council Chambers. It was an opportunity for the public to get information, learn about the financial situation, understand how tax dollars were spent and hear about the town’s short and long-term goals. Managers from various departments…
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 08:40
No thanks!
The recent drug poisoning in The Pas that cost one young man his life has sparked a movement and campaign to get young people to say no thanks to recreational drug use. Joseph Fourre recently lost his son Harlen, due to drug poisoning and he wants to change the narrative…
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 08:37
CEDF launches new tourism kiosks in the north
In an effort to books tourism in northern Manitoba, the Communities Economic Development Fund (CEDF) has recently launched one their newest development. CEDF has been creating economic development initiatives to strengthen the local economy and promote the north. “We are a Provincial Crown Corporation and the lead economic development agency…
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 09:30
Vigil created a safe environment to honour loved ones
The tri-community area held a few different events to commemorate National Red Dress Day. KB Memorial, in partnership with MKO MMIWG Liaison Unit, hosted a Celebrate and Commemorate Vigil to remember the murdered and missing Indigenous people (MMIP) from the area.Friends and families of MMIP gathered around a sacred fire…