Opasquia Times
Tuesday, 18 March 2025 13:28
Canada is fighting back against tariffs
When it comes to the threat of tariffs, Canada is pushing back against the U.S. and not letting our country be pushed around. Minister Terry Duguid, former Minister of Prairies Economic Development spoke with the Opasquia Times about how the federal government is supporting Manitobans and Canadians through this economic…
Tuesday, 18 March 2025 13:59
The Pas 4-H Helping Hands brush up on communication skills
The Pas Helping Hands hosted its annual Communications Extravaganza on March 5, 2025, at The Pas Golden Agers Centre. Communications is a year-round activity. We include communication training throughout the year. Having members make motions, stand to answer a creative roll call, or participate in group discussions will give members…
Tuesday, 18 March 2025 14:03
Jimmy Jackfish Ice Fishing Derby reels in success
The annual Jimmy Jackfish Ice Fishing Derby was a resounding success drawing more than 400 participants from across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and even as far as Ontario and Alberta.“We were excited to host such a great turnout,” said Johanna McLauchlan, chairperson of the derby. “It’s amazing to see so many people…
Tuesday, 18 March 2025 14:07
New art display at Sam Waller Museum
The Sam Waller Museum is hosting a new exhibit in the Susan McCharles Gallery. Residual Effects by Crystal Thorburn is now on display until May 20, 2025. Thorburn’s work is part of the Manitoba Arts Network’s Visual Arts Touring Exhibition. This thought-provoking show invites visitors to reflect on themes of…
Wednesday, 12 March 2025 07:43
Khan looking to lead Manitoba’s PC party
Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative Party is getting ready to elect a new leader for the party. PC leadership candidate Obby Khan has been getting out to rural communities with plans to come to northern Manitoba to engage with PC party members and Manitobans alike.“Travelling all over Manitoba, grassroots party and new…
Wednesday, 12 March 2025 07:45
BWHC to host a 2-Spirit Gala
An event that aims to bring people together is coming to the tri-community. Beatrice Wilson Health is hosting a 2-Spirit Gala next week as a way to create a safe and more inclusive community.“This came about from some harm reduction funding and there have been a multitude of things that…
Wednesday, 12 March 2025 07:48
Progress made on Opasquia Trails upgrades
Spring is underway and many are eager to get out and about after what has felt like a long, cold winter. The Opasquia Trails has been undergoing some maintenance and upgrade work to accommodate more trail users and become an accessible trail for all people to use. The work started…
Wednesday, 12 March 2025 07:50
Lussier connects to IT for a rewarding career
Many who have spent time growing up in the tri-community area and then moved on, got their initial start in life through some of the things the area had to offer. For former resident, D’Arcy Lussier, this was no different. His family was well-known in the area for their roles…
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, 04 March 2025 11:56
O’Rourke is coming home
After eight gruelling months of being detained in a Dubai prison, Maurice Kevin O’Rourke is finally on his way home. O’Rourke was waiting on an appeal that was delayed twice, but just last week, his family finally got the news they were praying for.“It is with immense gratitude that we…
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 11:58
MAHCP issues a strike deadline
The Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals (MAHCP) issued a strike deadline for 7,000 allied healthcare professionals, which would impact services such as non-emergency surgical procedures, lab and diagnostic tests, including MRI, CT, ultrasounds, PET, ECHO and EEG. It would also impact radiation treatments at CancerCare, therapeutic and rehabilitation treatments…
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, 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, 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…
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…