Opasquia Times
Tuesday, 20 May 2025 13:42
Blizzard season ends, but what a season it was
All good things must come to an end. And, while the Blizzard wanted to be the Centennial Cup champions, they bowed out of the national tournament last Friday, falling 4-0 (EN) to the Rockland Nationals in the quarter-final round, thus settling on being the reigning Manitoba Junior Hockey League champions.The…
Tuesday, 20 May 2025 13:34
Canada Post aims for second strike
Canada Post has received strike notices from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), for both Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers) bargaining units. The notices indicate that CUPW intends to begin strike activity on Friday, May 23 at midnight local time. Our operations continue as usual at…
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 14:28
Blizzard have national championship aspirations
With four of a possible six points in their first two games, and no regulation losses, the Northern Manitoba Blizzard are well poised to make the playoff round this coming weekend at the 2025 Centennial Cup in Calgary.The top junior A champions from across the country are battling it out…
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 14:26
Khan elected as new leader of MB’s PC Party
“I am very excited and honoured to be the leader of the Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party,” said Manitoba’s PC Leader Obby Khan. “There is a lot of work to be done and I’m well aware of it. I didn’t sign up for this role thinking it would be easy. I…
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 14:21
Cranberry Portage Winterfest to bring back a classic event
Cranberry Portage Winterfest is bringing another event to the community to acknowledge its history and significance in the trade route. For Canada, the committee is bringing back the Cranberry Portage Race to draw in a crowd. “We brainstormed different ideas at a committee meeting for ways to celebrate the rich…
Tuesday, 06 May 2025 11:33
One of the Blizzard’s most cherished fans
On March 4, 2025, the residents of the St. Claude Health Center started a Playoff Support project. The residents picked their favourite team and coloured their logo. Lyla Thevenot, a Red River Métis citizen, cheered for the Northern Manitoba Blizzard. She loved the north and had an extensive knowledge of…
Tuesday, 06 May 2025 11:32
Blizzard’s Alex Andre is chosen as a Community Ambassador
Each year, the Manitoba Junior Hockey League announces a Community Ambassador Team that includes one player from each team in the league. Players are chosen for their outstanding citizenship and sportsmanship on the ice as well as off the ice, with a dedication to volunteering within their home team community.…
Tuesday, 06 May 2025 11:30
Blizzard crowned champions
It took the Northern Manitoba Blizzard three attempts and three extra overtime periods, but it was well worth the effort as they finally captured the Turnbull Cup as MJHL champions last Thursday in Dauphin.Quincy Supprien (fifth) scored on an innocent looking shot off a draw in the Dauphin zone at…
Tuesday, 06 May 2025 11:27
Fire causes temporary displacement
A recent fire broke out on May 3, which led to The Pas Fire Department, Opaskwayak Fire Department and Manitoba Wildfire Services to be called in to suppress and extinguish the fire. It moved closer to the tri-community, which led to an evacuation of Big Eddy, Carrot River and Bracken…
Tuesday, 29 April 2025 11:37
Tim Horton Smile Cookie Campaign is underway
Give another reason to smile. The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign has kicked off and the local Tim Hortons franchise has appointed two worthy organizations as recipients.“This year, the proceeds from the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign are going to the Opaskwayak Cree Nation Youth Centre and the Big Eddy…
Tuesday, 29 April 2025 11:35
Family library night takes flight with a cultural journey to India
Opasquia School’s Family Library Night committee launched its exciting Around the World theme this month with a breathtaking trip to India—no official passport required, just imagination and community spirit.This month, families picked up their passports from Service Opasquia and boarded Flight #1024 on Opasquia Airlines. After a smooth flight, participants…
Tuesday, 29 April 2025 11:32
OCN breaks ground on new commercial strip
OCN is proud to announce the groundbreaking of a new commercial strip development, a project that has been 20 years in the making. The groundbreaking ceremony takes place on April 25, 2025, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in OCN history and development. The commercial strip is located…
Tuesday, 22 April 2025 14:18
McKenzie reflects on being the first-ever Miss Indigenous Canada
An Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) member received the golden opportunity to be crowned the first-ever Miss Indigenous Canada last year. Jessica McKenzie has been acting as the first Miss Indigenous Canada and this opportunity has provided her with many enriching experiences.“It’s been an incredibly beautiful experience overall,” said McKenzie. “I’ve…
Tuesday, 22 April 2025 14:16
Ritzer awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for paramedic efforts
There are many outstanding works done by Manitobans that have been recognized and recently presented the King Charles III Coronation Medal for these efforts. Cameron Ritzer recently received this award for his work and advocacy in the paramedic profession.“I have a long history of being a paramedic advocate,” said Ritzer.…
Tuesday, 22 April 2025 14:15
McKellep receives Sovereign Volunteer Medal
The tri-community has always had outstanding citizens, many of whom have been recognized and presented with awards for their community efforts. Terry McKellep has been an active volunteer for many years and sees it as a way to give back to a community that has given her family so much.“The…