Opasquia Times
Wednesday, 12 March 2025 07:45
BWHC to host a 2-Spirit Gala
An event that aims to bring people together is coming to the tri-community. Beatrice Wilson Health is hosting a 2-Spirit Gala next week as a way to create a safe and more inclusive community.“This came about from some harm reduction funding and there have been a multitude of things that…
Wednesday, 12 March 2025 07:48
Progress made on Opasquia Trails upgrades
Spring is underway and many are eager to get out and about after what has felt like a long, cold winter. The Opasquia Trails has been undergoing some maintenance and upgrade work to accommodate more trail users and become an accessible trail for all people to use. The work started…
Wednesday, 12 March 2025 07:50
Lussier connects to IT for a rewarding career
Many who have spent time growing up in the tri-community area and then moved on, got their initial start in life through some of the things the area had to offer. For former resident, D’Arcy Lussier, this was no different. His family was well-known in the area for their roles…
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 11:51
Strong opinions voiced at town public variation hearing
A public hearing was called to hear any representation from the public about variation application 01-2025 for the designation of an emergency homeless shelter at 108/110 Edwards Avenue in The Pas. The emergency shelter is intended to operate until March 31, 2025.OCN’s Chief Maureen Brown was in attendance, along with…
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 11:56
O’Rourke is coming home
After eight gruelling months of being detained in a Dubai prison, Maurice Kevin O’Rourke is finally on his way home. O’Rourke was waiting on an appeal that was delayed twice, but just last week, his family finally got the news they were praying for.“It is with immense gratitude that we…
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 11:58
MAHCP issues a strike deadline
The Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals (MAHCP) issued a strike deadline for 7,000 allied healthcare professionals, which would impact services such as non-emergency surgical procedures, lab and diagnostic tests, including MRI, CT, ultrasounds, PET, ECHO and EEG. It would also impact radiation treatments at CancerCare, therapeutic and rehabilitation treatments…
Tuesday, 25 February 2025 10:42
Town of The Pas provides insight to special service levy method
The Town of the Pas hosted a Special Service Levy Information Meeting on February 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. to help inform the public of how special service levies work and why council is exploring this option. The meeting had approximately 65 people in attendance, but the streaming…
Tuesday, 25 February 2025 10:44
Welcoming a new Fur Queen and Reigning Court
This year’s Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF) Fur Queen pageant was another successful highlight, with eight contestants running. This year’s Fur Queen is Autumn Graff, with Krissy Kirkness as 1st Princess and Trinity Flett as 2nd Princess.“It feels unbelievable to be the 2025 NMTF Fur Queen,” said Graff. “I never…
Tuesday, 18 February 2025 12:30
Provincial government representatives enjoy NMTF
Every year provincial government dignitaries come in to take in the Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF). This year, five provincial Ministers took in the event, including the Minister of Culture, Sport and Heritage, Nellie Kennedy.“Since we arrived in The Pas it has been non-stop excitement and we’ve had a lot…
Tuesday, 18 February 2025 12:32
MBCI students host international exchange students
Recently the tri-community welcomed some international guests to experience all the charms of northern Manitoba and the true north way of life. Students from Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute (MBCI) hosted some international students from France a couple of weeks ago. This was a wonderful opportunity for all the students involved…
Tuesday, 18 February 2025 12:33
Blizzard continue hanging on to second
The status quo was maintained this past weekend as both the Northern Manitoba Blizzard and Neepawa Titans split their weekend sets. That leaves the Blizzard two points up on the Titans with two games in hand in the battle for second place and home-ice advantage in the first round of…
Wednesday, 05 February 2025 11:39
What to consider when adopting a pet
The Pas and Area Animal Shelter held an open house and Pet Care 101 event last Saturday, January 31. This gave people a chance to stop by the animal shelter and learn more about the organization, but most importantly, meet the pets available for adoption.There are lots to consider before…
Wednesday, 05 February 2025 11:27
Peavey Mart closes across Canada
The announcement of Peavey Mart closing spread like wildfire when the franchise first announced it was closing operations only in certain parts of Canada. That quickly changed into the franchise closing its doors permanently and leaving Swan River with another loss.The Star and Times reached out to Peavey Mart for…
Wednesday, 05 February 2025 10:31
Opasquia Trails under construction
The Opasquia Trails are working on becoming fully accessible so that people with mobility issues or parents who have children in strollers can soon enjoy the trails. As a result of the work being started, some parts are closed off to the public.“Right now, the snowshoe and forested hiking trails…
Wednesday, 05 February 2025 10:08
MHRN releases annual report
Manitoba Harm Reduction Network (MHRN) released their 2023-2024 yearly report with the focus being to create a safer, more inclusive Manitoba by challenging harmful systems and advocating for respect and safety for all.“There are many positive outcomes which you can see in our annual reports and evaluation on our website…