Opasquia Times
Wednesday, 02 August 2023 12:16
Bringing laughter is sometimes the best medicine
Some bad apples are coming to town, but even though their show is known as the Bad Apples Comedy Show, these apples are likely the kind you do need to keep the doctor away. Three comedians are starting off their comedy show tour in The Pas tomorrow. Comedians Nelson Mayer,…
Wednesday, 02 August 2023 12:15
Noxious weed burdock spreads rampantly in The Pas
Weeds are always a pain for any property owner, but the weed, Burdock, is making its rounds throughout The Pas and spreading. Local resident Gerry Kennedy, has noticed that Burdock is rampantly spreading throughout the community and wants the public to be aware of how noxious this weed can be.“We…
Wednesday, 02 August 2023 11:56
Memorial Walk aims to bring family and friends close
Two local events are coming up this weekend in the tri-community, focusing on the national epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two spirited people (MMIWG2S+). The MMIWG2S+ Family Wellness Weekend and the Annual Remembering Kendara Memorial Walk are being held in conjunction and are giving the families…
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:33
Local participation at round table
A provincial roundtable was held a couple of weeks ago in Winnipeg focusing on MMIWG2S+, with families who were impacted by it in attendance. Nine Indigenous organizations, along with some funding from the provincial government, put on the Giganawenimaanaanig Manitoba MMIWG2S+ Regional Roundtable that was held over two days.“I’m actually…
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:30
Moose management town hall to be held in Swan River
A series Moose Management Town Hall Meetings are scheduled to take place to discuss moose hunting in the Duck and Porcupine Mountains areas. The event is hosted by the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER), Manitoba Natural Resources and Development along with the Canadian Section of the Wildlife Society.This is…
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:28
The Pas was represented at MMIWG2S+ roundtable
The Town of The Pas held a regular council meeting on July 19. During the council meeting, Town of The Pay Mayor Andre Murphy gave a report about the MMIWG2S+ roundtable that he and Councillor Atkinson participated in the week prior, in Winnipeg. The Pas was the only municipality in…
Wednesday, 19 July 2023 14:13
Opaskwayak Sundance brings indigenous culture and ceremony to participants
Opaskwayak Sundance was held from July 6 to 9 at Alvin and Marie Merasty’s property. This was the fourth Opaskwayak Sundance held and nine dancers graduated this year. Although the Opaskwayak Sundance is in its early years, Alvin Merasty have been involved in Sundances in other communities since 1985.“This has…
Wednesday, 19 July 2023 14:04
Underground Opera returning with Bremen Town Musicians
The Manitoba Underground Opera is returning to The Pas, giving children and people of all ages some exposure to classical music and opera. The goal of their Opera for Children Tour is to bring opera and classical music experiences across the province.“The Manitoba Underground Opera was founded in 2008 by…
Wednesday, 19 July 2023 14:01
CKP receives grant for exploring greener production
Last week the Province announced that it was providing a grant of $90,000 to Canadian Kraft Paper Industries to help explore opportunities for transitioning to greener methods of operation. The Community Economic Development Fund also provided a grant of $75,000 towards this initiative and Canadian Kraft Paper Industries will invest…
Wednesday, 19 July 2023 13:56
Arctic Gateway Group prepares for significant growth
Last week Arctic Gateway Group announced that the Port of Churchill’s 2023 shipping season is in full operation and the first resupply ship arrived yesterday. “The Port is on track to see increased exports over last year,” said Arctic Gateway Group Board of Directors Chair Mike Spence. “Continued improvements on…
Thursday, 13 July 2023 09:06
Ponask’s work featured in the Manitoba Society Exhibit
Local Indigenous artist Shauna Ponask’s work is appearing again as part of another juried competition and exhibit. Ponask came across the Manitoba Society of Artists Open Juried Competition and Exhibit online and decided to try entering.“I came across this opportunity online through the Manitoba Society of Artists, and decided I…
Thursday, 13 July 2023 09:04
Street festival returns to tri-community next month
The Pas Community Renewal Corporation (TPCRC) is looking forward to bringing back the Street Festival to the tri-community again. There are lots of activities for people of all ages to engage in at this year’s Street Festival.“This year’s Street Festival will have music, games, a bounce castle, free Zumba, face…
Thursday, 13 July 2023 09:01
New Town Chief Administrative Officer appointed
The Town of The Pas has announced the hiring of a new Chief Administrative Officer. Bola Adedoyin, will begin in the role August 8 and according to a Town announcement she brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the town. Bola Adedoyin is a statistician, researcher and a senior…
Wednesday, 05 July 2023 08:06
Camp support
The Legion Ladies Auxiliary has generously donated $300 each to four local Girl Guides who have registered for the first interprovincial camp of their girl guide careers. The weeklong Crocus camp will be held in Dauphin and is an elective option for girls in Guides, Pathfinders, or Rangers. The camp…
Wednesday, 05 July 2023 08:04
Cranberry Portage plans monthly outdoor artisan market
With the beautiful summer weather comes plenty of outdoor activities, including market season. This year the Cranberry Portage Artisan Market is preparing their annual market in the community.“The Cranberry Portage Artisan Market began in 2019, just in time to be shut down the following year due to COVID-19,” said Cranberry…