Opasquia Times
Tuesday, 12 July 2022 12:14
Railcar excursion heading from The Pas to Churchill
The grounds of Canadian Kraft Paper were full of hustle and bustle Saturday afternoon as members of the North American Railcar Operators Association were working to off load railroad motorcars in preparation for a journey north to Churchill.The excursion, more than two years in the planning, is not the first…
Friday, 08 July 2022 10:28
Uptown Emporium promotes artists work throughout the north
There’s a new way for northern artisans to promote their work and sell it without the hassle of trying to create something on their own. Uptown Emporium 54 is a sub-organization of the Flin Flon Arts Council that offers an online platform and a storefront in Flin Flon, that showcases…
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 13:12
Fire departments works to highlight fire safety for kids
School may be out for summer, but like many teachers, there are community organizations that still have learning opportunities in mind for kids. The Pas Fire Department is currently trying to raise funds to purchase fire safety resource books for kids who come on tours and to hand out as…
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 13:15
Teddy Bear picnic welcomes stuffies of all kinds
On one of the first fabulous weather days in June, the Christ Church held a Teddy Bears Picnic. The picnic welcomed teddy bears, as well as a variety of other stuffies, and their owners of all ages to joing them in games, face painting, food as well a visit from…
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 13:19
Canada day celebrations at Devon park
The community was welcomed to Devon Park for Canada Day celebrations. A formal flag raising ceremony was held, as well as a barbeque by The Pas Kinsmen, and a variety of games and community vendors.
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 13:25
Marionette projects finish the school year
The grade nine art class this semester created some wonderful marionette puppets using wire, paper and paste. The project, used old newspapers from the Opasquia Times, and showed the creativity of the students.“It was wonderful to see the students collaborating, to develop thematic ideas and help each other,” Visual Arts…
Tuesday, 28 June 2022 12:12
Celebrating Canada Day as a Canadian citizen
Many of us take Canada Day for granted and really don’t give it much thought, but for the Patel family, this year’s national day is also the start of a new journey for their family as Canadian citizens. The Patels came to Canada looking for more opportunities and were sponsored…
Tuesday, 28 June 2022 12:15
Musician experiences northern Manitoba charm
American singer, songwriter, artist and author, William McCarthy, played at a free concert this past weekend held at The Pas Royal Canadian Legion. McCarthy was former the lead singer for The Augustines and has now struck up a solo career touring and performing all over the world. His experience in…
Tuesday, 28 June 2022 12:17
Scott Bateman Students build model of a Resilient Community
From April through late June this year, Mme. Kori Nagle’s Grade 6 French Immersion students built their own vision of a resilient community from the ground up, piece by piece. Their finished model featured a water filtration system, rainwater barrels, solar-powered buildings and vehicles, electric vehicle charging stations, hospital and…
Tuesday, 21 June 2022 12:43
Forty years of dedicated service honoured
For the past 40 years, Ken Gurba has been making a difference in the area of emergency services and on June 9th he was formally recognized for his years of dedication. Gurba is the Manitoba Chairman of Emergency Medical Services Awards Committee, working to ensure that EMS professionals are recognized…
Tuesday, 21 June 2022 12:45
Fire department deals with afternoon blaze
The Pas Fire Department responded to a report of smoke coming from a house on Kerr Place last Friday afternoon.According to Duty Officer Matt Pecar, when he arrivd on the scene there were visable flames coming from the side of the home. “Crews arrived on scene shortly after and began…
Tuesday, 21 June 2022 12:47
Students reflect on letters to selves
When students graduate it is often a time for reflection not only on where they are headed but also where they have come from and for one group of Grade 12 MBCI students, the memories of where they are and where they hoped to be were held in confidence for…
Tuesday, 21 June 2022 12:51
MBCI band concert wraps up school year
MBCI band students held their spring concert last week, a culmination of music work since January. Performing for friends and familky were students from grade 9-12 in the concert band, as well as the jazzed band and experienced guitar class.While the band program held a virtual winter concert before Christmas,…
Tuesday, 21 June 2022 12:53
Well known musician to play the Legion
A well-known and accomplished musician will be making his way to play a free concert this week in The Pas. William McCarthy, former lead singer and songwriter for the band, The Augustines, will be performing a night of acoustic rock ‘n roll at the Royal Canadian Legion thanks to The…
Tuesday, 14 June 2022 11:31
The Pas Girl Guides hold their annual wind-up
The Pas Girl Guides held their annual Girl Guides Wind-up and Advancement Ceremony at the end of May, with three dozen girls drawing to a conclusion a year that began in a pandemic and ended with the start of a return to normalcy.The girls were honored for advancing into the…