Opasquia Times
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 15:28
Pre-Law offered coming to the north this fall
Beginning in September 2024, University College of the North (UCN) and the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law will deliver selected courses designed to help prepare Indigenous and northern students for entry into law school. Pre-Law at UCN will provide a solid academic background for entry into a career in…
Tuesday, 23 January 2024 13:40
Trappers’ Festival dog races cancelled
This winter has been one for the books, when it came to warmer than average temperatures in December and very little snow. Winter may be catching up, but the lack of snow on the ground in tri-community has put a major Trappers’ Festival event on the backburner for this year.…
Tuesday, 23 January 2024 13:43
The Pas RCMP respond to serious stabbing incident
On January 19, 2024, at approximately 3:50 pm, The Pas RCMP responded to a serious stabbing incident in the 300 block of Edwards Avenue. Two people were severely injured. No further reports of violence have been received. However, one or more suspects remain at large. The RCMP is asking residents…
Tuesday, 16 January 2024 15:37
Town of The Pas to clean up Lido Theatre building
The Town of The Pas held a special budget meeting and a regular council meeting on January 8, in council chambers. During the citizens period, a representative from The Pas and Area Animal Shelter presented a financial request to council to help with the operations of the shelter. The organization…
Tuesday, 16 January 2024 15:40
Q-Doc breaking barriers in providing medical services
Physician and nurse shortages, as well as closed ERs, are issues that aren’t going to be solved any time soon, especially for rural and northern Manitoba communities, but there is another option. The online service Q-Doc has had a successful year in providing patients with virtual appointments with physicians and…
Tuesday, 16 January 2024 15:44
The Grub Box celebrates half a century in biz
When thinking about the Grub Box being in existence for 50 years, since 1973, I’ve had to go back in history some 70 years, to the early 1950s, when I was in my teens. I had a part time job working for Mabel and Gilbert Jones at Jones’ Grocery, stocking…
Tuesday, 16 January 2024 15:47
A family effort to make sure veterans are not forgotten
Recently The Pas Legion has voted in a new president, Roger Nikolychuk. Roger is no stranger when it comes to volunteering as Legion member, for he has strong family ties to The Pas Legion that started with his mother, Angie, who was the former president of The Pas Legion. Serving…
Tuesday, 09 January 2024 14:35
Holiday parcel hold up frustration
If you did your round of online shopping or were receiving a gift from someone through the mail for this past Christmas, you may have encountered longer wait times than what is the industry standard when it comes to mail delivery services in Canada. Many residents of The Pas and…
Tuesday, 09 January 2024 14:38
Newcomers face challenges with health card delays
The healthcare system in Manitoba is most definitely in a state of crisis. Not only are there delays in ERs and surgeries, but now there are delays in accessing the most basic healthcare needs.Many Manitobans take for granted that when they are sick, they can go to a clinic or…
Tuesday, 09 January 2024 14:40
Fire call summary for 2023
The Pas Fire Department received a total of 184 calls for service in 2023.“We’ve seen a significant rise in grass fires in 2023, with 34 calls for service as opposed to 17 the year before,” said The Pas Fire Department Fire Chief Cody Langlois. “We will be working with other…
Tuesday, 09 January 2024 14:55
Tips to beat January’s Blue Monday blues
Although January brings the start of a new year, it can also be a difficult time of the year for people in terms of managing mental health. The aftermath of the Christmas holidays and excitement, combined with the winter months can take a toll on people, as they try to…
Tuesday, 09 January 2024 14:58
A devastating loss
Having something stolen is more than a disheartening experience, but when it’s something that has sentimental value, the loss that is felt is that much more. On the evening of Boxing Day, 2023 Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival Fur Queen Gloria Ballantyne-Packo had the unfortunate experience of having her family’s vehicle…
Tuesday, 19 December 2023 11:31
Town of The Pas works on budget planning for 2024
The Town of The Pas held a council meeting on December 5 and a Special Meeting for the Budget and Strategic Plan on December 11. Members of council participated in the Association of Manitoba Municipalities’ (AMM) Fall Convention at the end of November. Council had the opportunity to meet with…
Tuesday, 19 December 2023 11:38
NMTF Arts and Craft Show open for vendors to register
With the coming of a New Year just around the corner, one can’t help but also be thinking about Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF). The NMTF Arts and Craft Show is open for vendors to register online. There are a few different things to be aware of with this year’s…
Tuesday, 19 December 2023 11:41
MBCI recognizes staff through service awards
Just last week, Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute (MBCI) held a special recognition for some of their staff that are retiring and have hit milestones in terms of years of service.