Opasquia Times Community
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 15:12
KLC celebrates
Kelsey Learning Centre first opened its doors to students in the fall of 1996. The center began as a partnership between UCN (which was Keewatin Community College at the time) and Kelsey School Division. With only two instructors and one of them acting as part-time administrator, one room, and about…
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 15:00
Lalonde starts as new EDO for town
The tri-community has welcomed another new professional to the area. Johnathan Lalonde has been hired as The Pas Community Development Corporation’s new Economic Development Officer. Lalonde’s educational background and work experience are very much related to the field he will be working in.“I was born and raised in Saskatchewan, in…
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 14:50
Finals bound
Simon the Scientist made finals for Pow-Wow Pitch by winning the Youth category. Simon will not be pitching at the finals on October 19. Go Simon!
Wednesday, 13 September 2023 15:30
The Pas Helping Hands 4-H try a 50-metre meal
It’s hard nowadays for people to understand how vitally important it is to locally grow and source your own food. Many of us rely on the convenience of what the supermarket and grocery stores offer, but The Pas Helping Hands 4-H took in a more hands-on approach to putting together…
Wednesday, 13 September 2023 15:26
Rotary Club of The Pas presents awards
The Rotary Club of The Pas President Don McKay and Rotary District Governor Sonja Susut, visiting from Moose Jaw, SK, recently presented the Paul Harris Fellow Award to six deserving community members. The Paul Harris Fellow is the highest form of recognition a Rotary Club can bestow. It is presented…
Wednesday, 30 August 2023 13:01
Skippy L story steeped in freight history
The Skippy L has been a historical part of the community’s history since it was built in 1936. It was built as a riverboat to carry out freight and passengers along the Saskatchewan River. The Skippy L was the longest serving craft of its type and ceased operations in 1977.…
Wednesday, 30 August 2023 12:59
Bringing a taste of home in a concession style setting
In the summer, many people look forward to different opportunities to dine out, whether it be eating at patio restaurants, drive-ins or food trucks. Now The Pas has another opportunity to get some homestyle cooking from a food truck vendor setting.“I had been considering opening up a mobile concession booth…
Wednesday, 23 August 2023 11:30
OID vests feature work by two local artists
Every year at Opaskwayak Indigenous Days (OID) many are eager to win or be gifted one of the traditional leather vests that commemorates the event in the community. These vests are made by Indigenous artists, and this year was a collaboration of two extremely talented and local ones. “Shauna Ponask…
Wednesday, 23 August 2023 11:27
Creating Bigfoot: A labour of love and a hobby
If you’re out on the hunt looking for Bigfoot, you just might find him in the tri-community. Noah Head has taken to wood carving and creating various likenesses of Bigfoot as a hobby. His hobby grown and now his wood carvings are in demand.“I’ve always been interested in arts since…
Wednesday, 23 August 2023 11:24
The Pas Rotary club remembers former club members
The Pas Rotary Club decided to recognize some former club members who have recently passed, by memorializing their efforts and service through dedicating a bench in their memory. The club has been raising money to purchase and install benches throughout the community.“Our rotary club has for over 15 years now,…
Wednesday, 16 August 2023 09:50
Simon the Scientist back in Pow Wow Pitch’s semi finals
Simon the Scientist is back again in this year’s Pow Wow Pitch semi-finals and his platform for learning and teaching science has grown significantly in this last year. Simon Monteith, spent a good portion of his time teaching science experiments and lessons via YouTube, but now has branched out to…
Wednesday, 16 August 2023 09:47
Oscar’s Place receives provincial funding for supports
Oscar’s Place is providing a very much needed service in the tri-community as an emergency shelter. It has been faced with some challenges such as not enough space to meet all the demands for emergency shelter and finding casual and on-call staffing, which has not been uncommon for make organizations…
Wednesday, 25 January 2023 11:18
Trappers’ first official event highlights the Fur Queens
The Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival has, for the past two years, dealt with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, like many organizations in the community, Trappers’ Festival was held in a modified, and in many cases, virtual manner. For the first time since the pandemic, the Fur…
Wednesday, 25 January 2023 11:11
Smooth sounds of jazz fill the Legion hall
The Royal Canadian Legion warmed up Friday evening, when the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra (WJO) performed “Brazilian Season” featuring vocalist Marco Castillo. The WJO were joined by the MBCI Jazz Band for the evening that included an ambiance of the finest affair, with drinks, appetizers, and the smooth sounds of jazz.Opening…
Wednesday, 25 January 2023 11:09
Fine dining, fundraising combined in The Guest List
A newly formed community organization is bringing unique fine dining on a local level and raising funds for community projects. The Guest List recently held their first event in the community and it was a huge success.“The Guest List is a grassroots community non-profit organization that was founded by myself,…