Opasquia Times
Wednesday, 23 August 2023 11:30
OID vests feature work by two local artists
Every year at Opaskwayak Indigenous Days (OID) many are eager to win or be gifted one of the traditional leather vests that commemorates the event in the community. These vests are made by Indigenous artists, and this year was a collaboration of two extremely talented and local ones. “Shauna Ponask…
Wednesday, 23 August 2023 11:27
Creating Bigfoot: A labour of love and a hobby
If you’re out on the hunt looking for Bigfoot, you just might find him in the tri-community. Noah Head has taken to wood carving and creating various likenesses of Bigfoot as a hobby. His hobby grown and now his wood carvings are in demand.“I’ve always been interested in arts since…
Wednesday, 23 August 2023 11:24
The Pas Rotary club remembers former club members
The Pas Rotary Club decided to recognize some former club members who have recently passed, by memorializing their efforts and service through dedicating a bench in their memory. The club has been raising money to purchase and install benches throughout the community.“Our rotary club has for over 15 years now,…
Wednesday, 23 August 2023 11:22
Town to investigate options for the Skippy L
The Town of The Pas held a regular scheduled council meeting on August 16 in council chambers.During the citizen’s period Dylan Young presented some questions to council about the responsibilities and procedures in relations to last year’s Canada Day. Young asked if the Town of The Pas put in any…
Wednesday, 16 August 2023 09:50
Simon the Scientist back in Pow Wow Pitch’s semi finals
Simon the Scientist is back again in this year’s Pow Wow Pitch semi-finals and his platform for learning and teaching science has grown significantly in this last year. Simon Monteith, spent a good portion of his time teaching science experiments and lessons via YouTube, but now has branched out to…
Wednesday, 16 August 2023 09:47
Oscar’s Place receives provincial funding for supports
Oscar’s Place is providing a very much needed service in the tri-community as an emergency shelter. It has been faced with some challenges such as not enough space to meet all the demands for emergency shelter and finding casual and on-call staffing, which has not been uncommon for make organizations…
Wednesday, 16 August 2023 09:39
Asset management to work with strategic plan
The Town of The Pas has completed their Asset Management Plan thanks to the assistance of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Recently a report about the Asset Management Plan was published on the town website; it is a report summarizing the process, not the actual study itself.“We have some information…
Wednesday, 16 August 2023 09:29
Chief Zastre elected as Grand Chief of Swampy Cree
Swampy Cree Tribal Council held their Annual General Assembly (AGA) in the beginning of August. The council is made up of eight First Nation communities in northern Manitoba that consists of Chemawawin Cree Nation, Mosakahiken Cree Nation, Mathia Colomb Cree Nation, Misipawastik Cree Nation, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Sapotaweyak Cree Nation,…
Wednesday, 09 August 2023 09:48
Constable Hansen on tour with RCMP musical ride
The RCMP Musical Ride is celebrating its 150th Anniversary this year and has been touring across Canada to celebrate. A former resident from The Pas and RCMP member, Constable Katherine Hansen, is a part of the RCMP Musical Ride and on this commemorative anniversary tour.“I was born and raised in…
Wednesday, 09 August 2023 09:44
4-H exchange student experiences life in The Pas
Experiencing a new country and culture is a life changing experience that everyone should embark on at some point in their lives. Recently The Pas Helping Hands 4-H have had a visitor from Japan come and experience live in the north. An exchange student, as part of a 4-H program,…
Wednesday, 09 August 2023 09:40
Indigenous entrepreneur from The Pas makes semi-finals
Almost every year there seems to be contestants from The Pas and Opaskwayak Cree Nation that make it to being semi-finalists in Pow Wow Pitch and this year again is no exception. Indigenous entrepreneur from The Pas, Desiree Streit, created a new product as part of her business that will…
Wednesday, 09 August 2023 09:30
Land-based education co-hort finished up canoe trip
Recently some University of Saskatchewan students, led by Dr. Alex Wilson, finished up their final trek of an Indigenous land-based education program. This program is the only one of its kind and garners interest from all over North America.“The University of Saskatchewan Masters of Indigenous Land-based Education is a graduate…
Wednesday, 02 August 2023 12:16
Bringing laughter is sometimes the best medicine
Some bad apples are coming to town, but even though their show is known as the Bad Apples Comedy Show, these apples are likely the kind you do need to keep the doctor away. Three comedians are starting off their comedy show tour in The Pas tomorrow. Comedians Nelson Mayer,…
Wednesday, 02 August 2023 12:15
Noxious weed burdock spreads rampantly in The Pas
Weeds are always a pain for any property owner, but the weed, Burdock, is making its rounds throughout The Pas and spreading. Local resident Gerry Kennedy, has noticed that Burdock is rampantly spreading throughout the community and wants the public to be aware of how noxious this weed can be.“We…
Wednesday, 02 August 2023 11:56
Memorial Walk aims to bring family and friends close
Two local events are coming up this weekend in the tri-community, focusing on the national epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two spirited people (MMIWG2S+). The MMIWG2S+ Family Wellness Weekend and the Annual Remembering Kendara Memorial Walk are being held in conjunction and are giving the families…