Opasquia Times
Tuesday, 28 October 2025 16:12
Creating from the mind
Local artist and metal sculptor Dan Jones recently displayed his artwork during Culture Days at an event held at Opasquia Trails. Visitors got to see his detailed and intricate artwork up close and personal. For Jones, his work has been something he stumbled upon and has felt a deep connection…
Tuesday, 28 October 2025 16:16
Running the distance
The tri-community has a small dedicated niche of runners and joggers who strive to go the distance when it comes to running. It’s not only a daily form of exercise for them, but can also lead to competitive challenges and marathons.Recently, Lia and Patti Marin travelled to Toronto to participate…
Tuesday, 28 October 2025 16:18
Pursuit leads to seven arrests – drug trafficking charges
On October 15, 2025, at approximately 2 a.m., Manitoba First Nations Police Service officers in Opaskwayak Cree Nation attempted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle fled at a high rate of speed into The Pas and eventually became stuck in snow. Along with the assistance of The…
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 15:21
Opaskwayak Cree Nation unveils next building project in Winnipeg
On October 17, 2025, in Winnipeg, Freedhome Developments Ltd., in collaboration with Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN), proudly celebrated the topping-off ceremony of La Cour, a six-storey mixed-income community at 366 Marion Street in St. Boniface. The project marks an important milestone in Winnipeg’s housing journey. Wholly owned byOCN stands as…
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 15:23
First winter storm comes early
The Thanksgiving weekend was a different one for everyone in the tri-community area this year. The first taste of winter arrived on October 12 and impacted hydro for many living in the area and even ruined Thanksgiving dinner as well.“Manitoba Hydro started receiving reports of power outages throughout eastern and…
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 15:25
TPFC takes two youth to Rise Up Conference
Two youth from The Pas Friendship Centre’s Youth Leadership Team attended the Rise Up: Youth Leadership Days at the Legislature in Winnipeg. Addison Ward and Gabrielle Fulmore are two grade 11 students who attend Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute, went to the Rise Up: Youth Leadership Days with The Pas Friendship…
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 15:27
Beardy takes on new role at TPFC
The Pas Friendship Centre (TPFC) has a new leader at the helm of its organization. Rhoda Beardy has accepted the role of executive director for TPFC after being with the organization for quite some time.“My first involvement with the Friendship Centre Movement was back in 1999, when I worked as…
Tuesday, 07 October 2025 10:05
OCN trapper and community leader honoured by DUC
A bronze plaque honouring an Indigenous trapper and community leader from northern Manitoba was unveiled on Monday, September 30, 2025, by Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), its conservation partners, family and friends.William ‘Lupoo’ Cook was a resident of Opaskwayak Cree Nation until his passing in the early 2000s. Cook fished, hunted…
Monday, 29 September 2025 09:23
NWRIS honoured at Mosaic Awards
The Province announced the first recipients of the Manitoba Mosaic Awards on September 19, 2025. The Manitoba Mosaic Awards were created to recognize the outstanding contributions of newcomers, immigrants, refugees and community partners.There were six Mosaic Awards created: Community Spark Award, Young Bridge Builder Award, Newcomer Trailblazer Award, Welcoming Community…
Monday, 29 September 2025 09:25
MFNP makes a strong presence in OCN
The Manitoba First Nations Police (MFNP) have had a strong presence in Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) and have been serving First Nations communities for some time. It gives First Nations people an opportunity to be a part of the safety solution in First Nations communities.“Our police officers, like the RCMP,…
Monday, 29 September 2025 09:27
McDonald receive Manitoba Arts Council Award
A long-standing and dedicated member of The Pas Arts Council was recognized for their efforts in promoting and bringing the arts to the community. Jan McDonald has been involved with The Pas Arts Council for 40 years and continues to volunteer with it because she loves it.“I joined The Pas…
Tuesday, 16 September 2025 14:23
University College of the North Receives $5 million in funding from Mastercard Foundation to advance Indigenous education
University College of the North (UCN) is honoured to announce $5 million in funding from the Mastercard Foundation. This funding is part of a landmark $235 million commitment by the Foundation to 30 post-secondary organizations advancing education for Indigenous youth across Canada.The national announcement marks the tenth anniversary of the…