Opasquia Times
Tuesday, 12 March 2024 14:32
All in a woman’s line of duty
Last week the world celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, which is a time to celebrate, acknowledge and showcase the remarkable contributions, efforts and achievements of women. Two women in the tri-community are stepping up to a higher level of community service by being a part of The Pas…
Tuesday, 12 March 2024 14:29
A style above the rest
The Northern Manitoba Skills Competition always brings out the best of the best when it comes to high school students demonstrating a certain skill set. Once again, the hairstyling portion of the competition was held in The Pas and showcased many talented students taking hairdressing at Mary Duncan School“I taught…
Tuesday, 12 March 2024 14:27
CNTH to host Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA+ event
Cree Nation Tribal Health (CNTH) is presenting their first gathering, known as Weesahkayjak Comes Home, for Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in the tri-community. The event will be held for two days at The Pas Legion.“This is our first time hosting the event,” said Connie Merasty. “I’m the 2SLGBTQIA+ Program Manager at…
Tuesday, 12 March 2024 14:24
Art imitating the meaning of life in The Pas
The Pas Guest List has contracted an artist, this time from northern Manitoba, to do the second mural as part of their Walking Path Mural Project, which brings new life and art to the community. There were no specifications given to the artist on what to paint for this second…
Tuesday, 05 March 2024 13:18
OCN’s Rhonda Head sings national anthem in Cree at WASAC
Opaskwayak Cree Nation’s (OCN) Rhonda Head has accomplished a great many things in her musical career, but now she has achieved something that was a personal goal she had set for herself. Head was asked to sing the national anthem in Cree, as part of the Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement…
Tuesday, 27 February 2024 11:58
Queen Trapper competition a family tradition
This year’s Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF) Queen Trapper has come from a long line of competitors. She has competed against her sister who was last year’s Queen Trapper in hopes of winning the title and this has been her year.“I have been competing in the NMTF’s Queen Trapper events…
Tuesday, 27 February 2024 11:57
Wrapping up 2024 Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival
It was another successful run for this year’s Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF). Despite the dog sled races being cancelled due to the lack of snow, there were still lots of highlights, events and festivities for spectators to engage in.“The biggest difference from this year’s festival compared to last years…
Tuesday, 27 February 2024 11:47
A new Fur Queen and reigning court are crowned
With the wrap up of the Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF) also comes the introduction of a new Fur Queen and reigning court. This year’s Fur Queen and reigning court are looking forward to embodied the tri-community spirit and representing the community at events.For the new Fur Queen, being crowned…
Tuesday, 27 February 2024 11:46
The Pas Handi-Van looks to raise funds for new vehicle
The Pas Handi-Van is preparing for their annual radio pledgee show to help raise money for their operations this year. Along with raising operating funds, they are looking at raising money to purchase a new handi-van unit.“We have our radio pledge show coming up on March 7 and 8,” said…
Tuesday, 27 February 2024 11:44
Delays in service at post office having negative impacts
Canada Post is still struggling to provide consistent service to residents in the tri-community area. A letter of complaint was sent to Canada Post by a long-term resident of the area, who is beyond frustrated at the delays and lack of service.In a letter written to the Churchill-Keewatinook Aski MP…
Tuesday, 20 February 2024 14:14
Northern Arts and Food Workshop comes to UCN
The arts and culinary world is coming to University College of the North (UCN) in the form of a workshop opened to participants of varying skill level. It will serve as a collaboration for people to build off of and grow.“The Northern Arts and Food Workshop brings together folks from…
Tuesday, 20 February 2024 14:12
A year of overdue recognition for Louis Riel
This year Louis Riel Day is going to be given more recognition in terms of celebrating. This past November, Premier Wab Kinew set in motion a law to right a 153-year-old wrong and declared Louis Riel as Manitoba’s first premier through the Louis Riel Act. The Louis Riel Act will…
Tuesday, 20 February 2024 14:11
Town hears presentation from Opasquia Ag Society
The Town of the Pas held their council meeting on February 12, in council chambers. Val Berscheid, President of the Opasquia Agricultural Society did a presentation on the organization’s activities and goals for the future of their event. Their mission is to provide agricultural events for the community.In 2012, the…
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 13:29
TPAAS offers low income Spay and Neuter Program
Taking care of pets is a huge responsibility and judging by the number of stray and unfixed animals, more has to be done. The Pas and Area Animal Shelter (TPAAS) is now offering a Low Income Spay and Neuter Program to assist with the issue of pets not being spay…
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 13:28
Bears’ Lair makes first Manitoba stop at OCN
An incredible opportunity came to Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) last week that gave youth a chance to come up with a way to do business and pitch it in front of an audience. Bears’ Lair Youth Camp made its first stop in Manitoba to offer a free youth entrepreneurship camp…