Opasquia Times
Tuesday, 28 January 2025 11:46
Ponask’s work on display at Sam Waller Museum
Sam Waller Museum has done an excellent job showcasing some extremely talented artists, especially local ones. Their most recent exhibit features work done by local artist Shauna Ponask. Ponask’s work has been on display throughout Manitoba at various points and over the past few years, she has been featured in…
Tuesday, 28 January 2025 11:48
RCMP staffing crisis impacts The Pas
Many communities in Manitoba are crying out about police shortages, but very few are faced with the level of RCMP officer vacancies that The Pas has been experiencing. Some communities are complaining about having anywhere from two to five positions vacant. Meanwhile, The Pas is operating with only 12 of…
Tuesday, 28 January 2025 11:50
Meals on Wheels provides more than a service
There is a program dedicated to ensuring people can get help with meals being delivered to their homes if they are facing challenges cooking for themselves. The Meals on Wheels Program has been long-running in the community and has seen only a few minor changes since its conception.“The Meals on…
Wednesday, 22 January 2025 11:23
NMTF plans are underway
Preparations are underway for this year’s Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF) and it’s already off to a great start as this year will see the return of the World Championship Dog Sled Races.“Everything is on track for this year’s NMTF,” said NMTF Vice Chair Jenn Cook. “We’re excited that the…
Wednesday, 15 January 2025 09:56
January is the bluest month
Not only is January one of the coldest months but it’s also known to be the bluest month of the year. Blue Monday is coming up and many people are facing challenges with mental health, depression, or just a hard time in general. “Blue Monday is a term applied to…
Wednesday, 15 January 2025 09:54
MB Envirothon returns to The Pas
A provincial annual hands-on environmental education competition for high school students is returning to The Pas this year. The Manitoba Envirothon will host one of its five regional events in The Pas as part of the northern district in April 2025.“The Manitoba Envirothon is an annual hands-on environmental education competition…
Wednesday, 15 January 2025 09:53
Searching for paid on-call firefighters
The Pas Fire Department is looking to grow its firefighting team by recruiting paid on-call firefighters to join their ranks. The department is not fully staffed and hopes this can help attract some new members.“According to our by-law, we are allowed to have a maximum of 30 firefighters,” said The…
Wednesday, 15 January 2025 09:51
RCMP search for male wanted on weapons charges and assault
Michael Mason Campbell, 27, is wanted by Moose Lake RCMP for Assault x2, along with a number of weapons charges.Campbell is 5’6” tall, 145lbs and travels frequently between Moose Lake and The Pas. He is considered armed and dangerous, and if seen, do not approach. Please call Moose Lake RCMP…
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 16:14
O’Rourke fights for his life in Dubai prison
Many of us are wishing for a Merry Christmas, but some are hoping and praying for freedom and their lives. Former resident, 64-year-old Maurice Kevin O’Rourke has been fighting for both his life and freedom from a prison in Dubai. O’Rourke was on his way to South Africa to meet…
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 16:18
Culture Days ranks sixth in Top Ten Rural Communities
Culture Days once again has garnered some local attention for the tri-community area. It was recently announced that, yet again, Culture Days in our community has ranked in the Top Ten Rural Communities List for hosting such an event. This year, the event placed sixth in that category nationwide.“As always,…
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 16:21
Almost double raised for Giving Challenge
The Pas Tri-Community Foundation wrapped up a very successful Giving Challenge this year. The amount of donations received has almost doubled in amount.“We had an excellent response from the community, considering we’ve only been operating for three years,” said The Pas Tri-Community Foundation Vice President Kent Whaley. “We received pretty…
Wednesday, 11 December 2024 15:50
Preventing fires when plugging in
Winter is here and with that comes the joys of plugging in one’s vehicle to ensure it will start in the winter. One thing that is overlooked is fire prevention when it comes to plugging in vehicles during the coldest winter months.“Faulty or improperly maintained heaters can overheat, leading to…
Wednesday, 11 December 2024 15:48
Aurora House welcomes new executive director
The search for an executive director for the Aurora House ended early this fall, as a candidate was hired. Jean Clearwater is new to both the position and the area but comes with lots of experience with helping women escape domestic violence and providing support.“I’ve worked for many years with…
Wednesday, 11 December 2024 15:47
NMTF Fur Queen Candidates announced
Once Christmas and New Year’s pass, the community will only get a brief pause before they start up for the Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF). This year’s Fur Queen Competition has more candidates running than it has seen in a while.“There are eight Fur Queen candidates this year, which is…
Wednesday, 11 December 2024 15:45
OCN under interim semi-lockdown
The Opaskwayak Cree Nation Chief and Council have ordered a semi-lockdown of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation effective as of November 30, 2024, directly due to the recent increase in criminal activity we have been experiencing.The Opaskwayak Cree Nation has been dealing with the escalation of gang violence, drugs, assaults, suicides…