Opasquia Times
Wednesday, 14 December 2022 14:09
Beware of gift card scams
There’s nothing like a good scam to catch people off guard and ruin the holiday season. For some reason, there never seems to be a shortage of scams going around, but this latest one is more deceptive than the average run-of-the-mill ones.If you’re thinking about giving a gift card this…
Wednesday, 30 November 2022 10:14
Manitoba animal rescuers team up to provide animal care
Just this month some community members in Moose Lake seized an opportunity to become more proactive in helping to care for dogs in their community. Originally this opportunity was meant to go to Pukatawagan, but due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control, that plan fell through, so it was important to…
Wednesday, 30 November 2022 10:12
November is national domestic violence awareness
Aurora House along with the Manitoba Association of Women’s Shelters (MAWS) have been busy this month creating awareness for November is the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Several engaging activities were scheduled throughout November and were free to participate in.“MAWS hosted a virtual Film Fest every week of November,” said…
Wednesday, 23 November 2022 09:37
Simon the Scientist acknowledged in the MB Legislature
Simon the Scientist is gaining more traction as time goes on. After being a semi-finalist in the Pow Wow Pitch contest, he recently was discussed during a session in the Manitoba Legislature. The Pas – Kameesak MLA Amanda Lathlin read a Member’s Statement acknowledging the work that Simon does through…
Wednesday, 23 November 2022 09:35
The Pas and Area Animal Shelter receives $10,000 from Westoba Inspire Program
As part of Westoba Credit Unions Community Investment Strategy, they created a charitable fund in partnership with the Brandon Area Community Foundation to create the Inspire Program. Westoba Credit Union employees donated annually to the fund and in 2020, 50 percent of Westoba Inspire projects were funded by staff contributions.“There…
Wednesday, 16 November 2022 08:44
Community Foundation seeks support
The Pas Tri Community Foundation Inc. is a charitable organization and member of the Winnipeg Foundation. As a community foundation, it is built through generous donations of all sizes that are pooled and permanently invested in a perpetual endowment fund. The original donations are never spent. From there, The Pas…
Wednesday, 16 November 2022 08:41
New Town Council sworn in, ready to work
The newly elected members of Town of the Pas Council were sworn in last week and held their first meeting. Lisa Nordick presented the first delegation to the new council and talked about how during the public candidates forum during election brought forward the lack of understanding and inclusiveness for…
Wednesday, 02 November 2022 08:42
Kindness always wins
Bullying seems to be a topic that is always in the news and despite the stories that come forward about these types of incidents; there very rarely is there a solution to this unacceptable form of behaviour. Recently seven-year-old Opaskwayak Cree Nation youth Wynston Martin was a recent victim of…
Wednesday, 02 November 2022 08:39
UCN hosts successful Linkages conference
Another successful Linkages conference was held this year, in The Pas by UCN, Manitoba Chamber of Commerce and Look North. Linkages was held on October 20 and 21 at the Kikiwak Inn and this year’s theme was Northern Manitoba and the World. It focused on initiating creative, critical thinking and…
Wednesday, 02 November 2022 08:36
New children and youth advocate appointed
Manitoba has chosen a new Advocate for Children and Youth for the province this month. Sherry Gott, from Sapotaweyak Cree Nation (SCN) has been appointed as the new Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth. “The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth in an independent office that’s non partisan of the…
Wednesday, 26 October 2022 08:44
Hudson Bay Route Association host 79th AGM
The Hudson Bay Route Association (HBRA) held their 79th Annual General Meeting and Convention called Lighting Up the North at the Kikiwak Inn last Monday. This year’s appointed HBRA Board of Directors consists of Jim Berscheid as the President, Wayne Bacon as 1st Vice President and Len Gluska as the…
Wednesday, 26 October 2022 08:42
Jennifer Flett seeking election as AMC Grand Chief
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) is running an election for Grand Chief after the recent removal of former Grand Chief Arlen Dumas. There’s been a bigger push for more Indigenous women to run for Chief in elections and this year there are some candidates in the running for AMC’s…
Wednesday, 12 October 2022 09:37
The Pas Fire Department to host open house
This year’s National Fire Prevention Week in Canada is held from October 9 to 15 and many fire departments will be promoting fire safety and awareness to the public during that time. There are many useful tips to help prevent fires in ones home and the biggest form of prevention…
Wednesday, 05 October 2022 09:52
Making first time home buying an option in the community
Housing is an issue not only in the tri-community, but also all across Canada. It can be challenging for families to find affordable housing and acquire a down payment to purchase a home. The Pas Community Development Corporation (CDC) is offering a second round of their Pay Down Assistance Program…
Wednesday, 05 October 2022 09:46
Tourism partnership works on increasing exposure
Discover The Pas OCN is a tourism partnership formed by the tri-community to establish and develop a local tourism industry that is competitive amongst the local and global markets. This partnership sees the communities of The Pas, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, and RM Kelsey investing equally each year towards the initiative…