Opasquia Times
Tuesday, 15 October 2024 12:34
Home Routes concerts return for the season
The Home Routes concert series is back on the road again and kicking off their first concert this month with singer and songwriter Onna Lou. Onna Lou is from Buenos Aires, Argentina and her music has flares of Latin American rhythms including Argentine folklore, flamenco, tango and jazz. Onna Lou…
Tuesday, 08 October 2024 13:10
TPAHD to close its doors and programs
An organization to help people with disabilities that was formed by some volunteers in the mid 1980s has made the difficult decision to close its doors in the community. The Pas Association for Human Development has been struggling for some time with operating expenses without any solutions in sight.“There has…
Tuesday, 08 October 2024 13:12
Honouring Indigenous women
The Pas Guest List unveiled another mural just before the National MMIWG2S+ Day, and this one reflects Indigenous women who were taken from the community, their families and friends.“The theme of this mural is to commemorate the MMIWG2S+ within our community and at large,” said The Pas Guest List Director…
Tuesday, 08 October 2024 13:13
Letting art convey a feeling to a certain place and time
Local artist Frances Cooper is connecting with art lovers with her latest exhibition, Convey, at the Sam Waller Museum. Cooper’s vision of land comes to life through a series of handcrafted, environmentally friendly pieces. “My work experience does lead into my art practice in the sense that a lot of…
Tuesday, 01 October 2024 12:19
Cougar sighting in Porcupine Mountains
Cougar sightings are becoming more popular in the Duck and Porcupine Mountains in the last ten years. Thanks to technology and the use of trail cameras, the evidence is now more apparent. An avid hunter from The Pas recently caught footage of a cougar on his trail camera near the…
Tuesday, 01 October 2024 12:20
Unveiling a third mural
The Pas Guest List has been diligently working towards creating a culture-rich environment by having murals painted along the walking path in the community. This time, The Pas Guest List partnered up with Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute to allow local artists to have their work represented in the community.“We worked…
Tuesday, 24 September 2024 12:59
303 The Pas Royal Canadian Air Cadets hosts recruitment night
Fall time is a busy one for youth to embark on new opportunities to join sports, clubs or organizations to gain some valuable skills for when they get older. The 303 The Pas Royal Canadian Air Cadets held their registration last week to sign up and attract new air cadets…
Tuesday, 24 September 2024 13:00
Palsson reminisces over his law career
Valley resident Beggie Palsson has had an extensive career practicing law in northern Manitoba, between The Pas and Swan River. At first, Palsson didn’t set out to become a lawyer, but fate had opened several doors leading him to law school and taking the bar exam.“I was working in The…
Tuesday, 24 September 2024 13:21
Beat’s Treats brings ethnic foods to the tri-community
Getting ethnic food in northern Manitoba is no longer a challenge. A new venture has started up in the tri-community by someone who has settled in Canada over 10 years ago. Beatrice Femi-Davies has chosen to make The Pas her home but is now bringing those comforts of home from…
Tuesday, 03 September 2024 14:40
Low Budget Rockstar signs deal in Nashville and plans to record soon
Local band Low Budget Rock Star has had the opportunity of a lifetime present itself to them. After years of struggles and hard work, their efforts have paid off and they recently signed a record deal with a company in Nashville. “When I left Nashville, from the last time I…
Tuesday, 27 August 2024 12:19
Local woman crowned Miss MMIWG
The first-ever Indigenous woman to be crowned as Miss MMIWG for Manitoba is from Opaskwayak Cree Nation. Jennelle Moore was crowned as Miss MMIWG for Manitoba earlier this past spring.Moore’s cousin was one of the women who was found in the Prairie Green Landfill Site, Marcedes Myran, and because of…
Tuesday, 27 August 2024 12:23
Chalk the Walk in September
Every year there is a day that is marked for awareness for those who have suffered a loss or have thought about ending their lives by suicide. World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) will be held on September 10, 2024, and encourages people to engage and learn more about suicide prevention.“I…
Tuesday, 20 August 2024 11:17
TPCRC Street Festival
Community filled the Edwards Ave. last Saturday, August 17th, to discover and support local businesses. There were a lot of shops and activities offered to different age groups that showcases number of cultures.
Tuesday, 13 August 2024 10:47
Supporters come out for KB Memorial Walk
The Remembering Kendara Memorial Walk was held again this year on August 6, at 5 p.m., behind UCN. For this year’s memorial walk, the biggest change was the weather, as it rained towards the end of the event. Each year the Remembering Kendara Memorial Walk is held, it grows not…
Tuesday, 13 August 2024 10:51
Because She’s Adopted documentary is coming to OCN
A documentary featuring a true story about a woman’s journey through being adopted and reconnecting to her biological family has brought her to Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN). Kristal Parke has put together the documentary Because She’s Adopted, and shared her journey through adoption and reconnecting with her biological family.“I’ve always…