Opasquia Times
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 10:08
Three generations share love of dog sled racing
A family bond is much more than just a DNA match; it can be about having similar passions, talents, and interests. This is the case for the Stevenson family. Norm Stevenson has been racing dogs for many years and got into mushing from other members of his family.“I got my…
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 10:00
Three old guys on a snowmobile adventure
A group of avid snowmobilers have embarked on a cross-country snowmobile journey from Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Fairbanks, Alaska and will be passing through Swan River and The Pas on their trek. Rob Hallstrom is the youngest rider in the group at age 65, Paul Dick is 72 and Rex…
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 09:59
Take a walk on the boardwalk with Opasquia Trails
A big portion of the Opasquia Trails project has been in the works and it’s got lots of people excited for the finished product. The boardwalk component of the trail has been laid out over the ice and now the Opasquia Trails Board is putting all the pieces of the…
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 09:58
Sled Friendly designation a boost for snowmobilers
Winter tourism is a market that northern Manitoba can really capitalize on and for the most part has. Now The Pas can boast another tourist attraction, this one drawing in all snowmobilers. Recently The Pas received a Sled Friendly certification that will help promote not only snowmobilers to the area,…
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 09:54
New PC candidate for The Pas-Kameesak riding
It looks like there’s a new candidate coming out of the gate for the next provincial election. Alan McLauchlan recently announced that he is running as the PC Candidate for The Pas-Kameesak riding. McLauchlan is no stranger to politics and has a few different reasons for running in the provincial…
Wednesday, 01 March 2023 08:32
Queen Trapper no stranger to Trappers’ competition
This year’s Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival’s (NMTF) Queen Trapper is no stranger to the event. Clarissa Burns was crowned as 2023 Queen Trapper and she has been competing in events at the festival since she was a teen. She rarely misses an opportunity to come out to NMTF.“Although I reside…
Wednesday, 01 March 2023 08:28
Last minute decision pays off for King Trapper
When it comes to participating in King and Queen Trapper at this year’s Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival, it seems like the winners who were crowned were well-seasoned competitors. This year’s King Trapper, Chris Perchaluk, has attended several Trappers’ Festivals over the years and competed, however entering this year was unplanned.“I’ve…
Wednesday, 01 March 2023 08:19
Childhood dream comes true with crowning
The Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMFT) has come and gone for another year, and a new Fur Queen has been crowned. The NMFT 2023 Fur Queen is Gloria Ballantyne-Packo, First Princess is Cadence Easter, and Second Princess is Airianna Bignell-Beardy. For Ballantyne-Packo, being crowned NMFT Fur Queen has been a…
Wednesday, 01 March 2023 08:12
First time’s a charm for carver
A person never knows when a hobby or interest that they have as a child can become a passion when they get older. Grandview resident Lindsey Morran has been mixing up his time with a few different projects, but lately has been drawn into the world of chainsaw carving. Morran’s…
Wednesday, 22 February 2023 08:33
Finding family roots in Opaskwayak
For Shannon Saise-Marshall, finding out about her family would be a journey that would take her from England to Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN). Her parents passed away when she was quite young leaving her to be put up for adoption. She was on a journey to find out her identity…
Wednesday, 22 February 2023 08:29
Changes to angling regulations coming in spring
As part of the provincial government’s strategy to reduce red tape, they’ve made changes to the angling regulations, which will come into effect as of April 1. One of the most notable changes to take place will be the elimination of the two categories of fishing licences, conservation and regular,…
Wednesday, 22 February 2023 08:27
Dignitaries come out to celebrate Festival
Representatives from both the provincial government and the Manitoba NDP Party were in attendance at this year’s Manitoba Trappers’ Festival. This history of the Manitoba Trappers’ Festival runs deep and is one of the oldest winter festivals in Manitoba. It started in 1916, as The Pas Dog Derby, and has…
Tuesday, 14 February 2023 13:01
MLA presents Jubilee Medals
A number of people across Canada were selected and presented the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal commemorating the seventieth year of the monarch’s reign, before her passing last year. NDP MLA for The Pas-Kameesak, Amanda Lathlin, was able to honour and recognize 10 constituents for their outstanding achievements by…
Tuesday, 14 February 2023 13:19
Time to celebrate Red River Metis
This coming weekend is hailed as a long weekend, but the designation for the holiday really has yet to be unified across the country as Louis Riel Day. The Pas MMF Region has always celebrated and honored Riel, long before the statutory holiday came into effect.“During Trapper’s Festival, our region…
Tuesday, 14 February 2023 13:26
Creating amazing snow art
Just outside of The Pas airport is a beautiful snow sculpture that both residents and visitors can take in. Calm Air came up with the concept of commissioning an artist to design a snow sculpture to both celebrate the community and the upcoming Trapper’s Festival.“At Calm Air, we are beyond…