Opasquia Times
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 09:22
How to protect your home from wildfire
With winter behind us, it’s time to start thinking about warmer temperatures and what that all brings. Wildfires have become a constant concern for the north and the tri-community has been diligent about doing what it can to prevent another summer like the last one. Wildfires can start due to…
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 09:25
MBCI students demonstrate skills at the Skills Manitoba Competition
Every year, students across Manitoba have the opportunity to demonstrate employability-related skills in a competition, with the winners in each category advancing to compete on a national level. This year, a group of Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute (MBCI) students participated in the Skills Manitoba Competition.“This year, the Skills Manitoba Competition…
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 10:48
The Storytellers’ Festival showcases Canadian films for free
If you love films, you will have the chance to take in some Canadian-made films at this year’s Storytellers’ Film Festival, being held in The Pas.“The Storytellers’ Film Festival is being held on April 15, 2026, in The Pas Regional Library Annex beginning at 4 p.m.,” said Cheryl Antonio. “We…
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 10:49
Buck takes Swampy Cree Hand Drum to international audiences
Many musically talented and culturally gifted individuals hail from the tri-community area. These talented folks share with others their gift of music and art, or share their culture with many people. Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) member Darryl Buck has been singing and playing the hand drum as a young adult.…
Tuesday, 07 April 2026 10:46
Community wide effort to prepare for wildfire season
As much of northern Manitoba waits for the snow to melt and spring to arrive, the memories and aftermath of one of Manitoba’s worst forest fires in history are still on everyone’s minds. The tri-community has been very focused and dedicated to creating a wildfire plan to help protect the…
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 10:19
Lunch and Learn - How scams affect seniors
On Tuesday, March 24, over 130 community members (most of whom were seniors) came to our first Lunch and Learn Program, organized by Gwen Bartram of the Golden Agers through funding from The Pas Renewal Corporation. The theme was to present information to seniors on how they are a vulnerable…
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 10:20
Merging of law offices provides a stronger legal team
Two law offices in the Swan Valley will be combining practices to better serve and meet the legal needs of clients in rural and northern Manitoba. Ferriss Law and Oakes Law Office are working towards joining forces and working as one entity, starting June 1, 2026.Rhodel Ferriss will be joining…
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 14:29
MFNP use Automatic Licence Plate Recognition
In late 2025, the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNP) installed AXON Fleet three camera systems in all marked Police vehicles. This was done as part of a commitment and investment to keep First Nations communities safe. These cameras serve a dual purpose by recording all vehicle stops and prisoner…
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 14:31
Anderson inquest searches for answers
Editor’s Note: This article contains content that may be traumatizing or triggering. The long-awaited inquest into the death of Kevin Anderson has finally taken place over the span of three weeks, which started on March 2, 2026. Judge Timothy Killen allowed the media to sit in on the inquest, but…
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 14:34
A little Irish rock is coming to the tri-community
The Pas Arts Council is bringing some Celtic rock to the tri-community area next month. The Derina Harvey Band will be performing their original songs as well as some traditional folk ones. Lead singer Derina Harvey’s powerful vocals earned her a 2025 Canadian Folk Music Award nomination for Contemporary Singer…
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 14:35
Keeping the community’s hub alive and strong
The Rall’s Island Community Park has been a hub in the community and there is a dedicated board in place that is committed to providing it a little TLC. The community park has been a great place for families, friends and youth to get together and engage in various physical…
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 19:41
Dignitaries weigh in on Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival
The Northern Manitoba Trapper’s Festival (NMTF) brings in government dignitaries on various levels and this year was no different. Some of the dignitaries are long-standing attenders of the festival and for some, it was their first time experiencing what the NMTF had to offer.“This was my first year at the…
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 19:43
Wescana Inn under new ownership
A long-standing business in The Pas is under new ownership. The new owner is Leo Ho and his family has ties to the Swan Valley area, where his grandfather ran a restaurant. His entrepreneurial spirit derives from the work ethic his family instilled in him.“My parents worked in the Quon’s…
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 19:44
New hobby and interest store opens up
A new shop, Telentors, has opened up in The Pas and provides unique items, including anime merchandise and collectibles. Telentors Owner and Operator, Claudine Pronteau, spent many years working in retail and opening up her own shop has been a long-time dream turned into reality.“I’ve always thought of opening a…
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 19:46
Head wins a World Entertainment Music Award
Opaskwayak Cree Nation singer Rhonda Head has been making music headlines all over the world and has now won a total of 54 international music awards. Earlier this year, Head received a World Entertainment Music Award, which was presented before the Grammys.The World Entertainment Awards (WEA) provide winners with recognition…