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Tuesday, 16 June 2026 12:40
Bignell works on new film with local talent
Local screenplay writer and filmmaker Steven Bignell is back at it again, this time with a new film. Bignell has been working on his latest film, which he had the idea for several years ago but finally decided to put together.“This is a film idea I had lying around for…
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 12:42
Merasty honoured at Keeping The Fires
Growing up in northern Manitoba as a person who is a part of the 2SLGBTQIA community was not an easy thing for many who lived and experienced it. It’s something that Connie Merasty has first-hand lived experience in and it forced her to leave her home community to find a…
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 12:47
Big headliners at C-fest
The countdown to Manitoba’s quintessential country music festival is on. Dauphin Countryfest kicks off June 25 and with an eclectic and iconic mix of artists set to hit the stage, it is going to be legendary.The four-day music festival takes place in the idyllic Selo Ukraina site just five minutes…
Tuesday, 02 June 2026 11:55
Pride in the name of love
With the start of June comes the recognition of Pride month and all the activities surrounding the acknowledgement and creation of safe spaces for 2SLBTQIA+ individuals. This year, Tri-Community Pride has been working on a plan to bring more education and awareness to the area.“We have been working on completing…
Tuesday, 26 May 2026 13:48
Ballantyne portrays Cree superhero in a graphic novel
Cree writer, filmmaker and public speaker Sonya Ballantyne has had a busy year and recently published her latest graphic novel. The graphic novel is a self-reflective memoir about Ballantyne’s life through the lens of a superhero overcoming life obstacles.“The Unbeatable Sonya Ballantyne is the superhero origin story of myself,” said…
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 10:48
The Storytellers’ Festival showcases Canadian films for free
If you love films, you will have the chance to take in some Canadian-made films at this year’s Storytellers’ Film Festival, being held in The Pas.“The Storytellers’ Film Festival is being held on April 15, 2026, in The Pas Regional Library Annex beginning at 4 p.m.,” said Cheryl Antonio. “We…
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 10:49
Buck takes Swampy Cree Hand Drum to international audiences
Many musically talented and culturally gifted individuals hail from the tri-community area. These talented folks share with others their gift of music and art, or share their culture with many people. Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) member Darryl Buck has been singing and playing the hand drum as a young adult.…
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 14:34
A little Irish rock is coming to the tri-community
The Pas Arts Council is bringing some Celtic rock to the tri-community area next month. The Derina Harvey Band will be performing their original songs as well as some traditional folk ones. Lead singer Derina Harvey’s powerful vocals earned her a 2025 Canadian Folk Music Award nomination for Contemporary Singer…
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 14:35
Keeping the community’s hub alive and strong
The Rall’s Island Community Park has been a hub in the community and there is a dedicated board in place that is committed to providing it a little TLC. The community park has been a great place for families, friends and youth to get together and engage in various physical…
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 19:44
New hobby and interest store opens up
A new shop, Telentors, has opened up in The Pas and provides unique items, including anime merchandise and collectibles. Telentors Owner and Operator, Claudine Pronteau, spent many years working in retail and opening up her own shop has been a long-time dream turned into reality.“I’ve always thought of opening a…
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 19:46
Head wins a World Entertainment Music Award
Opaskwayak Cree Nation singer Rhonda Head has been making music headlines all over the world and has now won a total of 54 international music awards. Earlier this year, Head received a World Entertainment Music Award, which was presented before the Grammys.The World Entertainment Awards (WEA) provide winners with recognition…
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 19:47
Making people laugh
They say laughter is the best medicine and what better way to be entertained than through comedy? One local resident has been making people laugh for quite some time and is now taking his comedy on the stage and on record. Chad Anderson grew up watching comedians. It fostered a…
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 13:02
Nabess’ life penned in a memoir
Many people whom we call friends and neighbours have lived an interesting life and it makes for quite a story to tell. Edna Nabess has lived one of those lives and is now sharing her story in a memoir she wrote called The Woman in the Polka Dot Dress.“I’m a…
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 16:08
TPFD to start Junior Firefighter Program
Youth in The Pas now have an opportunity to get a jump start on learning about serving the community and potentially a career as a firefighter. The Pas Fire Department is facilitating a Junior Firefighter Program to start in the spring.“The Junior Firefighter Program is the lifeblood of our future,…
Tuesday, 03 February 2026 16:10
Blake receives volunteer medal
Another well-deserving citizen in the tri-community has been presented with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. May Yvonne Blake was recently presented this prestigious award in her home, surrounded by local dignitaries, family and close friends.“I was born in 1936 and am the oldest of a family of nine,” said Blake.…