Opasquia Times
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 09:33
Girl Guides take action for a better world
On Monday April 24th all branches of Girl Guides including Sparks, Embers (formally known as Brownies), Guides, Pathfinders and their Guiders came together to celebrate Earth day and tidy up our community. Girls gave up their weekly meeting time, gathered in pairs and set out to pick up trash. Before…
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 09:30
Vigil created a safe environment to honour loved ones
The tri-community area held a few different events to commemorate National Red Dress Day. KB Memorial, in partnership with MKO MMIWG Liaison Unit, hosted a Celebrate and Commemorate Vigil to remember the murdered and missing Indigenous people (MMIP) from the area.Friends and families of MMIP gathered around a sacred fire…
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 08:47
Town of The Pas prepares for annual budget presentation
The Town of The Pas Council met on May 8, for a regular scheduled council meeting. During Citizens Period, a delegation was made about an overdue water bill and a request to forgive the amount owing.“There are costs to produce water, so there is an actual cost to it,” said…
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 09:46
Warhammer 40k event to be held in The Pas
Board game enthusiasts have a new challenge coming to the community. Warhammer 40k is in the works to take place in The Pas this summer. Warhammer is a tabletop war game originally created in 1983 and has been deemed the most popular miniature war game in the world. Several editions…
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 09:44
Trappers’ competition leads to a love of snowshoeing
The art of snowshoeing is alive in well in northern Manitoba thanks to Indigenous snowshoe maker and racer Diane Buck. As a child, Buck can recall snowshoes being a staple for people in the community and she remembers participating in snowshoe races as a kid.“At a very early age I…
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 09:40
McDonald recognized for her dedication to The Pas Arts Council
The Pas Arts Council recently recognized the efforts of one of its long-standing dedicated volunteers. Jan McDonald has served as a volunteer with The Pas Arts Council for 37 years. It started out as a position with the organization, but then she decided to stay on as a volunteer.“I had…
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 09:37
Red River Metis Fur Co. plans to make a stop in The Pas
The Red River Metis Fur Company (RRMFC) will be on the road from May 15 to 17, and stopping in various Metis communities to purchase furs from MMF Citizenship Card holding citizens. The RRMFC was established to build up the trapping and fur trading opportunities that once were a traditional…
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 09:36
Community supports Red Dress Round Dance
This past weekend there were lots of red dress and MMIWG2S+ events in the tri-community to raise awareness, and to show support and love for those who have experienced this injustice. The Pas Family Resource Centre organized a Red Dress Round Dance last Friday at the intersection of Edwards and…
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 09:34
New AIS Program implemented
All lakes in Manitoba are at risk for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) such as zebra mussels. Sadly, some lakes in the province are already plagued with AIS, which cannot be reversed. In an effort to ensure Riding Mountain National Park remains free of AIS, a new program has been implemented.“Parks…
Wednesday, 03 May 2023 10:31
Pride parade and festival plans underway
After having a successful community Pride Parade and Festival, Tri-Community Pride is in the planning stages for the event’s return. Tri-Community Pride wants to continue the valuable awareness and work done by groups in the past that organized the Pride crosswalk and bridge painting, Pride floats in the Canada Day…
Wednesday, 03 May 2023 10:30
KB Memorial hosts Celebrate and Commemorate Vigil
An event to celebrate and commemorate missing and murdered Indigenous people will be held in the tri-community this week. The event is open to all and will include a sacred fire in the Kinsmen Park, some entertainment and snacks.“KB Memorial in partnership with MKO MMIWG Liaison Unit is hosting a…
Wednesday, 03 May 2023 10:28
MBCI receives another round of funding for family hampers
Just before Christmas, Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute (MBCI) received a grant to provide every family that had students in the school, a holiday food hamper. The project was a huge success and led MBCI to be on the radar to receive additional funding to create another project to help students’…
Wednesday, 03 May 2023 10:26
The Pas Health complex hosts successful spring gala
The Pas Health Complex Foundation has been busy raising funds again to improve health services for the community. The organization was started back in the late 90s and has been raising and managing donations give to improve medical equipment and services for patients and the healthcare facilities in The Pas.“The…
Wednesday, 03 May 2023 10:24
MBCI students place at Skills Canada MB Competition
The 2023 Skills Canada Manitoba Competition was held last month and showcased the trade talents of Manitoba post-secondary and high school students. This year two Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute (MBCI) students placed in the competition. “The Skills Canada Manitoba competition was held on April 13th, 2023, where over 475 high…
Wednesday, 26 April 2023 09:56
Marlow makes a slam dunk with award
Upcoming graduate of Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute, Alexis Marlow, has had her hard work on the basketball court pay off. Recently Marlow signed a letter of intent to play basketball with Bethel College in Kansas this fall and last weekend received the Ron Meyer Leadership Award at Basketball Manitoba’s Awards.Marlow…