Opasquia Times
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 13:13
MLA holds first meet and greet in two years
It’s time to start thinking about elections across the province for both municipal and provincial bodies. Many provincial candidates are in the process of being announced as running in the 2023 election. The Pas NDP MLA Amanda Lathlin recently held a Meet and Greet last week to reconnect with people…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 13:14
Art show provides a hands on experience
If you ever wanted to try out different art mediums, the Try It Yourself Art Show hosted by Uptown Emporium 53, the Sam Waller Museum and The Pas Arts Council was the place to do so. The event was open to people of all ages and free for participants. It…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 13:16
Boat parade brings fun and smiles to Cleawater Lake
The weather was clear and the water was calm, perfect conditions for Wally's Place 3rd Clearwater Lake Boat Parade, held this past Sunday.According to Cheryl Antonio, 39 water crafts were registered from sea doos to pontoons to motorized canoes. “There was even a sasquatch sighting,” she said. The boats assembled…
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 12:33
Tribute concert for a musical inspiration coming up
Earlier this month, local band Low Budget Rock Star had to unfortunately, with heavy hearts, say good-bye to the ultimate band mate, co-pilot, captain, brainchild and mentor of the band, Richie Cudmore. Cudmore was fighting a battle against cancer and although he never gave up, his body just couldn’t keep…
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 12:35
Highway clean-up gang back at it
On Tuesday, July 19th members of the Hwy 10/60 gange were back at the junction and the truck turn off south of town.This was our third trip this year. In June we collected 17 bags of garbage and 11 bags of recyclables. A month ago it was considerably less and…
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 12:37
Third Annual Memorial walk preparations underway
The family of Kendara Ballantyne is coming up on the third year of seeking answers and justice for what happened to her and it also marks their third year of not having her in their lives. The third Annual Remembering Kendara Memorial Walk is in the works and will be…
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 12:39
Wally’s Place Boat Parade marks third anniversary
What started out as a fun and engaging way to host a parade has now turned into an annual tradition. Wally’s Place Boat Parade is hosting their third annual event this upcoming Sunday and there are some great prizes to be won.“This is the third Wally's Place Boat Parade,” said…
Wednesday, 20 July 2022 12:31
OCN’s Zack Richard wins Star Search Competition
Another great musician has come out of his shell and earning recognition on the stage as an artist. Opaskwayak Cree Nation’s (OCN) Zack Richards recently won the 2022 GX94 Star Search Competition in Yorkton, SK. Ever since he can remember, Richards has always loved music, but it wasn’t until he…
Wednesday, 20 July 2022 12:01
Locals enjoy long standing music festival
Dauphin’s Countryfest continues to be a favorite summer event for residents of the tri-community area. After a two-year break, the atmosphere at this year’s festival was nothing but positive and while crowds were not as large as in previous years, the event was a success with a top-notch Canadian performers…
Wednesday, 20 July 2022 11:47
Cathedral looks to celebrate Centennial anniversary
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cathedral will be celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. It was constructed in 1922 and replaced a church that was built in 1910. The bell that was situated in the belfry was originally beside the church built in 1910. In 1982, the bell was…
Tuesday, 12 July 2022 11:31
Newspaper honour given to Times founder
At this year’s Manitoba Community Newspaper Awards (MCNA) a well-known former newspaper owner and columnist was recognized for his 44 years of being in the industry. Co-founder and columnist for the Opasquia Times, Murray Harvey, was nominated and received the MCNA Silver Quill Award for his 25 plus years in…
Tuesday, 12 July 2022 11:55
Times editor excited to continue to work with tri-community
By now I’m sure we at the Opasquia Times have thrown some of our readers and people we interview for a real loop. Not since Bill Bannock’s column have we had so much confusion as to who is who in the newsroom. Many of you may have picked up on…
Tuesday, 12 July 2022 11:58
Uptake in dogs has Animal Shelter looking for support
Finding fosters for animals can be challenging most times, but is increasingly more so during the summer. Recently The Pas and Area Animal Shelter put out a call for help, looking for people who would be able to transport a canine companion or two to some locations west or south…
Tuesday, 12 July 2022 12:01
Library story walk launches at Rosie Mayne Trail
With school out for the summer, it can be a challenge to engage kids in any kind of summer learning or reading activity. The Pas Regional Library is putting out some excellent literacy programming for both youth and adults to engage in.“All of our programs are based on accessibility and…
Tuesday, 12 July 2022 12:09
KB Coffee brings more than speciality coffee to the area
There’s nothing like a really good cup of coffee to start your day off, but a local barista is hoping to offer more that just that. KB Coffee has been hosting pop-ups all over the community and providing specialty coffee as well as creating awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous…