Opasquia Times
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 11:51
Strong opinions voiced at town public variation hearing
A public hearing was called to hear any representation from the public about variation application 01-2025 for the designation of an emergency homeless shelter at 108/110 Edwards Avenue in The Pas. The emergency shelter is intended to operate until March 31, 2025.OCN’s Chief Maureen Brown was in attendance, along with…
Tuesday, 25 February 2025 10:44
Welcoming a new Fur Queen and Reigning Court
This year’s Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF) Fur Queen pageant was another successful highlight, with eight contestants running. This year’s Fur Queen is Autumn Graff, with Krissy Kirkness as 1st Princess and Trinity Flett as 2nd Princess.“It feels unbelievable to be the 2025 NMTF Fur Queen,” said Graff. “I never…
Tuesday, 25 February 2025 10:42
Town of The Pas provides insight to special service levy method
The Town of the Pas hosted a Special Service Levy Information Meeting on February 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. to help inform the public of how special service levies work and why council is exploring this option. The meeting had approximately 65 people in attendance, but the streaming…
Tuesday, 18 February 2025 12:33
Blizzard continue hanging on to second
The status quo was maintained this past weekend as both the Northern Manitoba Blizzard and Neepawa Titans split their weekend sets. That leaves the Blizzard two points up on the Titans with two games in hand in the battle for second place and home-ice advantage in the first round of…
Tuesday, 18 February 2025 12:32
MBCI students host international exchange students
Recently the tri-community welcomed some international guests to experience all the charms of northern Manitoba and the true north way of life. Students from Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute (MBCI) hosted some international students from France a couple of weeks ago. This was a wonderful opportunity for all the students involved…
Tuesday, 18 February 2025 12:30
Provincial government representatives enjoy NMTF
Every year provincial government dignitaries come in to take in the Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF). This year, five provincial Ministers took in the event, including the Minister of Culture, Sport and Heritage, Nellie Kennedy.“Since we arrived in The Pas it has been non-stop excitement and we’ve had a lot…
Wednesday, 05 February 2025 11:39
What to consider when adopting a pet
The Pas and Area Animal Shelter held an open house and Pet Care 101 event last Saturday, January 31. This gave people a chance to stop by the animal shelter and learn more about the organization, but most importantly, meet the pets available for adoption.There are lots to consider before…
Wednesday, 05 February 2025 11:27
Peavey Mart closes across Canada
The announcement of Peavey Mart closing spread like wildfire when the franchise first announced it was closing operations only in certain parts of Canada. That quickly changed into the franchise closing its doors permanently and leaving Swan River with another loss.The Star and Times reached out to Peavey Mart for…
Wednesday, 05 February 2025 10:31
Opasquia Trails under construction
The Opasquia Trails are working on becoming fully accessible so that people with mobility issues or parents who have children in strollers can soon enjoy the trails. As a result of the work being started, some parts are closed off to the public.“Right now, the snowshoe and forested hiking trails…
Wednesday, 05 February 2025 10:08
MHRN releases annual report
Manitoba Harm Reduction Network (MHRN) released their 2023-2024 yearly report with the focus being to create a safer, more inclusive Manitoba by challenging harmful systems and advocating for respect and safety for all.“There are many positive outcomes which you can see in our annual reports and evaluation on our website…
Tuesday, 28 January 2025 11:50
Meals on Wheels provides more than a service
There is a program dedicated to ensuring people can get help with meals being delivered to their homes if they are facing challenges cooking for themselves. The Meals on Wheels Program has been long-running in the community and has seen only a few minor changes since its conception.“The Meals on…
Tuesday, 28 January 2025 11:48
RCMP staffing crisis impacts The Pas
Many communities in Manitoba are crying out about police shortages, but very few are faced with the level of RCMP officer vacancies that The Pas has been experiencing. Some communities are complaining about having anywhere from two to five positions vacant. Meanwhile, The Pas is operating with only 12 of…
Tuesday, 28 January 2025 11:46
Ponask’s work on display at Sam Waller Museum
Sam Waller Museum has done an excellent job showcasing some extremely talented artists, especially local ones. Their most recent exhibit features work done by local artist Shauna Ponask. Ponask’s work has been on display throughout Manitoba at various points and over the past few years, she has been featured in…
Wednesday, 22 January 2025 11:23
NMTF plans are underway
Preparations are underway for this year’s Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF) and it’s already off to a great start as this year will see the return of the World Championship Dog Sled Races.“Everything is on track for this year’s NMTF,” said NMTF Vice Chair Jenn Cook. “We’re excited that the…
Wednesday, 15 January 2025 09:56
January is the bluest month
Not only is January one of the coldest months but it’s also known to be the bluest month of the year. Blue Monday is coming up and many people are facing challenges with mental health, depression, or just a hard time in general. “Blue Monday is a term applied to…