Opasquia Times
Tuesday, 29 October 2024 14:32
Moore hits the runway at Paris Fashion Week
Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) member Madison Moore is stepping back into the spotlight and into the world of modelling. Moore recently went to Paris Fashion Week at the end of September with Ally’s Ribbons. It was an experience of a lifetime for Moore.“The opportunity to go to Paris Fashion Week…
Tuesday, 22 October 2024 11:43
The Pas Guest List celebrates second anniversary
A newly formed community organization is celebrating its second anniversary in the community. The Pas Guest List was formed through a group of close-knit friends who wanted to bring some more experiences to the area and bring more to The Pas.“The Pas Guest List was born from a shared vision…
Tuesday, 15 October 2024 12:29
Returning to Pow Wow Pitch
Pow Wow Pitch has been supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs since 2021 and has recently had their 2024 finalists complete their final pitch for the competition. Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) member Simon Monteith, known as Simon the Scientist, has made his way back into the Pow Wow Pitch circle.“I pitched the same…
Tuesday, 15 October 2024 12:31
The travelling philosopher stops in The Pas to talk about life
The art of conversation seems to be getting lost the more we use technology. It’s not very often that people have the chance to engage in a deep and meaningful conversation about what they think about life. A couple weeks ago, La Philomobile Philosopher Dominique Poulin stopped in the community…
Tuesday, 15 October 2024 12:33
New shelter manager at The Pas and Area Animal Shelter
The Pas and Area Animal Shelter has a new shelter manager working to keep things going and helping pets to find their forever home. A current volunteer has taken her love of animals and stepped up to fill the role last month.“I was actively doing the role in summer with…
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…