Opasquia Times
Tuesday, 12 August 2025 12:52
OCN offers reward for information on recent acts of violence
The Chief and Council have established a $5,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction for the recent acts of violence against our community members. OCN has witnessed an increase in criminal activity that is unprecedented in our Nation’s history. Acts of violence are occurring more frequently,…
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 14:04
Remembering Kendara six years later
The family of Kendara Ballantyne are still looking for answers and healing as they host the sixth annual Remembering Kendara Memorial Walk. Each year, this walk is to remind everyone of what happened to Kendara, but it’s also to help everyone who has been impacted by a missing or murdered…
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 14:07
Opasquia Trails focus on progress at AGM
The Opasquia Trails held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on July 19 at the Grace Lake Boardwalk. The past year was discussed and the goals that were accomplished.“The AGM focused on highlights from our 2024 year,” said Opasquia Trails Board Member Meagan Molin. “This included all of the progress and…
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 14:10
Physician’s son pens memoir about his father’s time in The Pas
Many in the tri-community will remember Dr. William Fouad and his time as a physician in northern Manitoba. Dr. Fouad’s son, Paul, has penned a memoir of his parents’ experiences, from migrating to another country to settling in northern Manitoba. Recently, Dr. Fouad and his wife, Laura, celebrated their 60th…
Tuesday, 08 July 2025 13:13
MP Chartrand visits The Pas
The new Member of Parliament (MP) for the Churchill–Keewatinook Aski Riding, Rebecca Chartrand, visited the tri-community area for a couple of days while making a presence during the local Canada Day celebration. MP Chartrand took the opportunity to meet with many levels of local municipal government, as well as community…
Tuesday, 08 July 2025 13:18
TPAHD begins granting process
The closure of The Pas Association for Human Development is close to finalizing. The two remaining board members, Joan Brown and Darry Shotton, have retained a lawyer and accountant to help them close the books and prepare to grant out the remaining funds to projects that focus on accessibility and…
Tuesday, 08 July 2025 13:25
Tri-Community Culture Days is looking for more events
The committee spearheading the Tri-Community Culture Days is putting out a call for people who have new ideas for events to come and bring those concepts to life. There are several events already scheduled to take part at these year’s event, but there is always room for more.“For Culture Days…
Tuesday, 08 July 2025 13:33
Flett Roulette off to Milan, Italy for Fashion Week
An Indigenous designer with roots to Opaskwayak Cree Nation is headed off to Milan, Italy’s Fashion Week this fall. Dreyden Flett Roulette has always had a creative side and flair while growing up, and it’s one that was fostered by his family. “I grew up between Winnipeg and Opaskwayak Cree…
Monday, 30 June 2025 10:27
Loewen hired as new principal for MDS
Mary Duncan School will welcome a new principal for the 2025-2026 school year. Sarah Loewen has been offered the position and is looking forward to her new role. Loewen grew up in The Pas and is familiar with the schools in the division from both attending them and then working…
Monday, 30 June 2025 10:29
Duncalfe brings another exhibit to the Sam Waller Museum
A new exhibit has arrived at the Sam Waller Museum that contains acrylic paintings by a northern Manitoba artist. The exhibit Canvases Touched With Acrylics by Eila Duncalfe consists of paintings that have been inspired by a deep love of the north and brought to life on canvas. “I live…
Monday, 30 June 2025 10:33
The Pas Roadrunners wrap up season with final swim meet
The Roadrunner Swim Club capped off their season at the Mike Mintenko Summerfest in Moose Jaw this past weekend, and were the only Manitoban Club to make the trek. This meet brought more than just races and ribbons. Held in an outdoor pool, this meet challenged swimmers to push beyond…
Tuesday, 24 June 2025 12:59
The Pas Fire Department rises to the call for help with wildfires
The neighbouring communities of Flin Flon and Cranberry Portage were greatly impacted by the wildfires raging in northern Manitoba, as they were evacuated from their homes. The Pas Fire Department received a call for assistance to help with the evacuation.“We received a call from Flin Flon Fire Chief Jason Kuras…
Tuesday, 24 June 2025 13:01
RCMP investigate after firefighter assaulted on scene
On June 20, 2025, at 9:50 p.m., officers from The Pas RCMP responded to a report of a house fire located on Hunter Drive in Cormorant.As officers were enroute to the scene, a further report was received that a firefighter had been assaulted by a 29-year-old male during the execution…
Tuesday, 24 June 2025 13:04
Buddy up for men’s mental health awareness
The Northern Health Region is promoting a strategy geared towards men’s mental health and suicide prevention. The program is created from a male perspective and addresses a very real and serious issue that many men just don’t want to address.“Buddy Up is a Canadian suicide prevention campaign created for men…
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 14:57
Tornquist is in the driver’s seat
Getting into Driver’s Education through MPI has posed a real challenge, as there have been long wait lists due to a lack of trained driving instructors. Opaskwayak Cree Nation woman, Nicole Tornquist, has taken the wheel and gotten into the driver’s seat by owning and starting her own business, Tornquist…