Opasquia Times
Wednesday, 24 August 2022 08:49
Pecar officially hired as new Fire Prevention Officer
There’s another new permanent addition to The Pas Fire Department that was announced at the beginning of this week. Matthew Pecar has officially accepted his position as The Pas Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Officer. Pecar has spent over a decade with the department and worked his way up the ladder…
Wednesday, 17 August 2022 09:20
Smart Farm creates produce with higher nutrient levels
OCN’s Smart Farm has had a few successful harvests so far under their belts for the month of August. Despite not having any produce last year due to COVID-19, the return of the Smart Farm’s produce has been a huge success, leaving nothing to go to waste. “We’ve been in…
Wednesday, 17 August 2022 09:17
Local fiddler making her music mark
Local fiddler Caitlin Armstrong is making her mark in the fiddling world. For the second time, Armstrong is headed to the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Competition where she will compete against fiddlers from across the country. The event will be held in Winnipeg August 26 & 27th with Armstrong joining…
Wednesday, 17 August 2022 09:14
Langlois hired as the new Fire Chief for The Pas
There’s a familiar face on the fire department that has a new role as the Town of The Pas Fire Chief. Cody Langlois started his new role as Fire Chief last Monday and is excited to be back in the community. “I’m not necessarily a stranger to the community, but…
Wednesday, 17 August 2022 09:08
Lack of space and funding lead to the local food bank closing
Food security is an issue in Manitoba thanks to rising cost of food and the high level of poverty in the province. Most communities have a locally run food bank to assist those who are struggling to provide enough food to feed themselves on a regular basis. The Pas Friendship…
Tuesday, 09 August 2022 12:39
Province invests in rail line from The Pas to Churchill
A historic partnership emerged from the provincial and federal government investing in Arctic Gateway Group’s (AGG) Hudson Bail Railway (HBR). AGG received up to $147.6 million to support the rail line and future opportunities for northern Manitoba. HBR is essential for supply chains, local food security, and is the only…
Tuesday, 09 August 2022 12:18
Memorial walk keeps woman’s memory alive
This past Saturday marked the third annual Remembering Kendara Memorial Walk in the tri-community. Kendara’s family started this walk to raise awareness of her case, with hopes to make it inclusive to all those who have missing and murdered Indigenous loved ones. “This year’s walk we decided to start transitioning…
Tuesday, 09 August 2022 12:15
Rescue helps pets stranded from fires
Over the weekend a fantastic group of unsung heroes in the community met with the high rail trucks during the late hours of the evening to do intake of the animals coming in from the fire zones as well as any surrenders from The Pas. The Manitoba Animal Alliance (MAA)…
Tuesday, 09 August 2022 12:12
MCN, OCN sign MOU for shared logging revenue
Just after the long weekend, the Province signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mosakahiken Cree Nation (MCN) and Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) that will work towards developing revenue sharing that will see up to 45 percent of revenues from timber dues. “This is a historic day for MCN,” said…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 13:16
Boat parade brings fun and smiles to Cleawater Lake
The weather was clear and the water was calm, perfect conditions for Wally's Place 3rd Clearwater Lake Boat Parade, held this past Sunday.According to Cheryl Antonio, 39 water crafts were registered from sea doos to pontoons to motorized canoes. “There was even a sasquatch sighting,” she said. The boats assembled…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 13:14
Art show provides a hands on experience
If you ever wanted to try out different art mediums, the Try It Yourself Art Show hosted by Uptown Emporium 53, the Sam Waller Museum and The Pas Arts Council was the place to do so. The event was open to people of all ages and free for participants. It…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 13:13
MLA holds first meet and greet in two years
It’s time to start thinking about elections across the province for both municipal and provincial bodies. Many provincial candidates are in the process of being announced as running in the 2023 election. The Pas NDP MLA Amanda Lathlin recently held a Meet and Greet last week to reconnect with people…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 13:10
Mr. NDP retires his role as consitutency assistant
Gord Landriault has been known as Mr. NDP over the years and has dedicated over 40 years to the party. Last Friday was Landriault’s last day in office working as the Constituency Assistant for MP Niki Ashton and the start of his retirement. “I got involved with the NDP by…
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 12:39
Wally’s Place Boat Parade marks third anniversary
What started out as a fun and engaging way to host a parade has now turned into an annual tradition. Wally’s Place Boat Parade is hosting their third annual event this upcoming Sunday and there are some great prizes to be won.“This is the third Wally's Place Boat Parade,” said…
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 12:37
Third Annual Memorial walk preparations underway
The family of Kendara Ballantyne is coming up on the third year of seeking answers and justice for what happened to her and it also marks their third year of not having her in their lives. The third Annual Remembering Kendara Memorial Walk is in the works and will be…