Opasquia Times
Wednesday, 13 September 2023 15:21
Town of The Pas welcomes the new CAO
A new CAO has been hired for the Town of The Pas and she has been busy getting acquainted with the community and assessing the needs of the municipality. Bola Adedoyin started in her new role earlier last month and has settled into the community. She comes with vast experience…
Wednesday, 06 September 2023 15:51
New EV charger getting ready for use in town
The Pas is leaping into the future and has progressively established installing an EV charger in the community. The EV charger isn’t open for business quite yet, but will be very soon.“The actual unit arrived during the week of the August 14, and work started then as well,” said Jackie…
Wednesday, 30 August 2023 13:01
Skippy L story steeped in freight history
The Skippy L has been a historical part of the community’s history since it was built in 1936. It was built as a riverboat to carry out freight and passengers along the Saskatchewan River. The Skippy L was the longest serving craft of its type and ceased operations in 1977.…
Wednesday, 30 August 2023 12:59
Bringing a taste of home in a concession style setting
In the summer, many people look forward to different opportunities to dine out, whether it be eating at patio restaurants, drive-ins or food trucks. Now The Pas has another opportunity to get some homestyle cooking from a food truck vendor setting.“I had been considering opening up a mobile concession booth…
Wednesday, 30 August 2023 12:57
NeeStaNan has new vision for the future of transport
So far this year there has been a lot of talk about development in northern Manitoba that could creating more shipping and transport opportunities, to job creation and economic development. One of the more recent potential projects that could take place in the northern part of our province is the…
Wednesday, 23 August 2023 11:30
OID vests feature work by two local artists
Every year at Opaskwayak Indigenous Days (OID) many are eager to win or be gifted one of the traditional leather vests that commemorates the event in the community. These vests are made by Indigenous artists, and this year was a collaboration of two extremely talented and local ones. “Shauna Ponask…
Wednesday, 23 August 2023 11:27
Creating Bigfoot: A labour of love and a hobby
If you’re out on the hunt looking for Bigfoot, you just might find him in the tri-community. Noah Head has taken to wood carving and creating various likenesses of Bigfoot as a hobby. His hobby grown and now his wood carvings are in demand.“I’ve always been interested in arts since…
Wednesday, 23 August 2023 11:24
The Pas Rotary club remembers former club members
The Pas Rotary Club decided to recognize some former club members who have recently passed, by memorializing their efforts and service through dedicating a bench in their memory. The club has been raising money to purchase and install benches throughout the community.“Our rotary club has for over 15 years now,…
Wednesday, 23 August 2023 11:22
Town to investigate options for the Skippy L
The Town of The Pas held a regular scheduled council meeting on August 16 in council chambers.During the citizen’s period Dylan Young presented some questions to council about the responsibilities and procedures in relations to last year’s Canada Day. Young asked if the Town of The Pas put in any…
Wednesday, 16 August 2023 09:50
Simon the Scientist back in Pow Wow Pitch’s semi finals
Simon the Scientist is back again in this year’s Pow Wow Pitch semi-finals and his platform for learning and teaching science has grown significantly in this last year. Simon Monteith, spent a good portion of his time teaching science experiments and lessons via YouTube, but now has branched out to…
Wednesday, 16 August 2023 09:47
Oscar’s Place receives provincial funding for supports
Oscar’s Place is providing a very much needed service in the tri-community as an emergency shelter. It has been faced with some challenges such as not enough space to meet all the demands for emergency shelter and finding casual and on-call staffing, which has not been uncommon for make organizations…
Wednesday, 16 August 2023 09:39
Asset management to work with strategic plan
The Town of The Pas has completed their Asset Management Plan thanks to the assistance of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Recently a report about the Asset Management Plan was published on the town website; it is a report summarizing the process, not the actual study itself.“We have some information…
Wednesday, 16 August 2023 09:29
Chief Zastre elected as Grand Chief of Swampy Cree
Swampy Cree Tribal Council held their Annual General Assembly (AGA) in the beginning of August. The council is made up of eight First Nation communities in northern Manitoba that consists of Chemawawin Cree Nation, Mosakahiken Cree Nation, Mathia Colomb Cree Nation, Misipawastik Cree Nation, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Sapotaweyak Cree Nation,…
Wednesday, 09 August 2023 09:48
Constable Hansen on tour with RCMP musical ride
The RCMP Musical Ride is celebrating its 150th Anniversary this year and has been touring across Canada to celebrate. A former resident from The Pas and RCMP member, Constable Katherine Hansen, is a part of the RCMP Musical Ride and on this commemorative anniversary tour.“I was born and raised in…
Wednesday, 09 August 2023 09:44
4-H exchange student experiences life in The Pas
Experiencing a new country and culture is a life changing experience that everyone should embark on at some point in their lives. Recently The Pas Helping Hands 4-H have had a visitor from Japan come and experience live in the north. An exchange student, as part of a 4-H program,…