Opasquia Times
Tuesday, 02 July 2024 15:59
Opasquia Trails receives provincial funding to enhance trail
The Manitoba government along with Trails Manitoba is investing more than $880,000 to support 33 recreational trails across the province, Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt announced.“Manitobans love to enjoy the outdoors and our province is home to unique networks of trails that support healthy living and offer great…
Tuesday, 02 July 2024 16:02
Coming to an agreement on forestry management
The provincial government signed an agreement with three First Nations, Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation, Sapotaweyak Cree Nation and Minezogbe First Nation, known as Pine Creek First Nation. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) extends Louisiana Pacific’s operating licence by five years, which allows all parties to work together to create a…
Tuesday, 02 July 2024 16:16
Le Pas de Danse earns national recognition
The art of dance is strong in The Pas, much like the arts culture in general, and last week Le Pas de Danse studio earned national recognition for one of their competitive performances. Le Pas de Danse dancers are still fairly new to competing, but already, they are proving to…
Tuesday, 25 June 2024 14:29
Inquest process difficult for those affected by death
The long-awaited inquest into a man who died in RCMP custody after he was detained for public intoxication in The Pas has finally transpired. In 2019, John George Ettawakapow, known as Dot Dot, was 54 years old when he died in an RCMP holding cell, where he was detained with…
Tuesday, 25 June 2024 14:31
Helping hands honoured
The Pas Helping Hands 4-H Club Members held their annual Achievement Night. Members successfully completed these projects: Adventure into 4-H, Scrapbooking, Geocaching, Explore Your Money, and Science in the Kitchen. Outside of the project books, local 4-hers also spent time beekeeping with their mentor, Shawn Sexsmith, went on a Medicine…
Tuesday, 25 June 2024 14:35
Local firefighter named one of Manitoba’s Top 40
CBC Manitoba’s Future 40 under 40 announced their top finalists for 2024, and one local resident is one of them. Karen Gallagher was chosen to be part of this distinguished group of candidates for her volunteerism efforts and dedication to improving The Pas and the surrounding area.Gallagher’s list of volunteerism…
Tuesday, 18 June 2024 14:31
The Pas 4H Helping Hands gives Pride bridge a facelift
The Pas Helping Hands 4-H Club repainted the Pride Bridge thanks to the Swan Valley’s Communities in Full Colour Initiative. This was the initiative’s first donation and the club felt it was fitting to pain the bridge as part of Pride Month.
Tuesday, 18 June 2024 14:54
Musician with familial roots in The Pas to perform locally
Indigenous musician Norine Braun is no stranger to The Pas, for she has not only performed for the community before but also has familial ties to the area. Braun was musically inclined at an early age and became self-taught as the years went on.“My mother said I sang before I…
Tuesday, 18 June 2024 14:57
Town Council looks into viability of curfew by-law
The Town of The Pas held its regularly scheduled council meeting on June 10. The community curfew by-law was discussed in public and then in-camera.“The Town of The Pas has a curfew and we’re just reviewing that by-law to see if it’s applicable in today’s day and age,” said Town…
Tuesday, 11 June 2024 15:34
UCN sculpture name revealed at unveiling
University College of the North (UCN) had the vision to have a work of art embodying the Seven Sacred Teachings on the grounds of their campuses. The sculpture will serve as a place for people to gather.“UCN worked with architect Ted Maciurzynski to create the sculpture,” said UCN Communications and…
Tuesday, 11 June 2024 15:51
Sam Waller Museum to showcase Indigenous musicians
The Sam Waller Museum has lined up a Home Routes concert that will bring an evening of songs and stories that celebrate the history of Indigenous people in Manitoba. Musicians Ted Longbottom, Ryan D’Aoust and Daniel Koulack will be performing on Sunday, June 16.For musician Daniel Koulack, his love of…
Tuesday, 11 June 2024 15:55
Afatsawo wins bronze at Nationals
One Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute (MBCI) student travelled out of province to compete in this year’s National Skills Competition. Namirembe Afatsawo placed at the provincial level this year, which earned her a spot to compete nationally.“The National Skills Competition took place from May 30 and 31,” said Afatsawo. “I travelled…
Tuesday, 04 June 2024 15:37
Tri-Community Pride gets ready to celebrate
June is known as Pride month and it’s a time when people can come and celebrate their uniqueness as individuals, in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment. Tri-Community Pride has been breaking down the barriers for the northern 2SLGBTQIA+ community for the last couple of years as the organization hosted…
Tuesday, 04 June 2024 15:39
Town passes resolutions to present to AMM
The Town of The Pas Council held a special meeting on May 28 at 12:15 p.m. to discuss resolutions for the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM).Two resolutions were discussed in great detail amongst the council. The first resolution was to call on the Province of Manitoba and Shared Health to…
Tuesday, 21 May 2024 15:06
MBCI hires Sabet as new assistant principal
With Pat Berry being hired as Margaret Barber Collegiate Institute’s (MBCI) new principal, Kelsey School Division has hired Michelle Sabet as the new assistant principal. Sabet grew up in The Pas and knew quite early on that teaching in some capacity was going to be of interest to her.“I was…