Opasquia Times
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 14:33
Making Christmas season merry for every child
When we think of Christmas, most people think about the joy of seeing a child’s face light up when they receive a present under the tree. Sadly, not every child has a present waiting under the tree for them on Christmas Day and The Pas Friendship Centre has had their…
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 14:35
Northern Learning & Support Centre hosts sharing circle
Sharing circles are very powerful healing tools that can help provide support and allow people to express how they feel about something, in a safe and healthy manner. By expressing and sharing lived experiences and challenges, participants in a sharing circle often find the hope and strength they need to…
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 14:32
Family resource centre engages in 16 days of activism
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a call to action to raise awareness and is also an international movement to call for an end to violence against women, girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. The Pas Family Resource Centre (TPFRC) has been taking part in the 16 Days…
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 14:35
The Pas Culture Days acknowledged again in top ten
The Pas Culture Days is nationally acknowledged once again for their efforts and has been ranked seventh in the Top Participating Communities in Canada for 2023, in the Towns and Rural Areas category. This year’s The Pas Culture Days saw a boost in participation, with new events that many enjoyed…
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 14:36
Operation Red Nose ready to go this year
Christmas parties and outings will be happening over the next few weekends and Operation Red Nose is ready to go make sure people get home safe and sound, after enjoying a night out. Operation Red Nose is run by a group of volunteer drivers and the proceeds go towards a…
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 14:38
Think of a senior this christmas holiday season
With the Christmas season vastly approaching, now is a good time to think of those who may not have someone to spend the holidays with. The Pas Community Renewal Corporation’s (TPCRC) Be a Santa to a Senior Program is now collecting donations for the program.“Be a Santa to a Senior…
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 11:07
UCN instructor nominated for apprenticeship award
The field of trades is being more recognized than ever before, as more students enroll in trade related fields. University College of the North (UCN) has been a leader when it comes to providing education and training in the field of trades, and recently one of their instructors was nominated…
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 11:10
TPFRC looking to make Christmas brighter
Christmas can be a financially stressful time of year as many people struggle to just to provide the basic necessities, never mind the added expenses of the holiday season. The Pas Family Resource Centre (TPFRC) is raising funds for their annual Christmas Hamper Drive, which helps those in need to…
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 13:03
Police seeking public assistance
Opaskwayak Detachment - Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Manitoba: Police are investigating an assault & forcible confinement involving an adult female in the Opaskwayak Cree Nation. On November 13, 2023, the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) received a report from an adult female who said that she was held against her…
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 13:18
MKO Calls to investigate Indian Residential Schools System
The Grand Chief of the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. has reiterated MKO’s earlier call for Canada to commence an investigation of the Indian Residential School system as a crime against humanity under the laws of Canada. MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee presented MKO’s renewed call for action during a…
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 13:24
Town of The Pas prepares to attend AMM Fall Convention
Town of The Pas held a regular council meeting on November 13 in council chambers and due to some technical difficulties, the meeting could not be streamed online.Destination Marketing Committee followed up and provided council with some Terms of Reference for their organization.“It gives us a better idea of the…
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 13:31
‘Tis the season for holiday fraud- please be careful
With many people about to start holiday shopping, along with searching for that perfect gift comes find deals or bargains on those top-demand items on peoples’ wish lists. Stores started the whole Black Friday bonanza of deals, by copying our American counterparts, but now retailers have taken it to another…
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 13:34
Community renewal corporation plans Santa parade
Nothing says Christmastime like a Santa Claus Parade and The Pas Community Renewal Corporation (TPCRC) is about to bring some Christmas Cheer to the tri-community. This year’s theme for the parade promises to be a fun one that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.“The theme this year is…
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 14:09
Kinettes recruiting more members
The Pas Kinettes pride themselves on having fun while making The Pas a better place to live, work and play. Kinettes enjoy planning and participating in local fundraising, that often showcases their work skills and talents. It also gives them an opportunity to network with like-minded people.“We do have executive…
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 14:12
Tim Hortons launches holiday smile cookie campaign this year
Tim Hortons will be making the holidays a little brighter by introducing their first ever Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign this month. The original Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign has been running for over 25 years and raised over $111 million. The most recent Smile Cookie Campaign raised $19 million that…