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Wednesday, 27 March 2024 09:07
M30 Athletics to hold grand opening this month
The first ever Indigenous owned athletics store in Manitoba is housed right in Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN). M30 Athletics opened up shop in the Otineka Mall before Christmas and is providing sporting goods and equipment to the tri-community area.“M30 Athletics decided to open up in the mall simply because Opaskwayak…
Wednesday, 27 March 2024 09:05
The Pas hosts MB Northern Juried Art Show
It was The Pas’ turn to host the Manitoba Northern Juried Arts Show this year and artists from the north submitted their works to be evaluated in this year’s judging. The pandemic has slightly impacted the event, as it has been eight years, since The Pas hosted an in-person show…
Thursday, 21 March 2024 09:25
Sam Waller Museum welcomes new curator
The Sam Waller Museum is welcoming and eager to introduce their new curator to the community. Kristen Fader started her role as museum curator last Monday. Fader comes to the job with an extensive post-secondary education and bilingualism.“I hail from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, where I spent the entirety of my…
Tuesday, 12 March 2024 14:24
Art imitating the meaning of life in The Pas
The Pas Guest List has contracted an artist, this time from northern Manitoba, to do the second mural as part of their Walking Path Mural Project, which brings new life and art to the community. There were no specifications given to the artist on what to paint for this second…
Tuesday, 12 March 2024 14:27
CNTH to host Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA+ event
Cree Nation Tribal Health (CNTH) is presenting their first gathering, known as Weesahkayjak Comes Home, for Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in the tri-community. The event will be held for two days at The Pas Legion.“This is our first time hosting the event,” said Connie Merasty. “I’m the 2SLGBTQIA+ Program Manager at…
Tuesday, 12 March 2024 14:29
A style above the rest
The Northern Manitoba Skills Competition always brings out the best of the best when it comes to high school students demonstrating a certain skill set. Once again, the hairstyling portion of the competition was held in The Pas and showcased many talented students taking hairdressing at Mary Duncan School“I taught…
Tuesday, 12 March 2024 14:32
All in a woman’s line of duty
Last week the world celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, which is a time to celebrate, acknowledge and showcase the remarkable contributions, efforts and achievements of women. Two women in the tri-community are stepping up to a higher level of community service by being a part of The Pas…
Tuesday, 05 March 2024 13:18
OCN’s Rhonda Head sings national anthem in Cree at WASAC
Opaskwayak Cree Nation’s (OCN) Rhonda Head has accomplished a great many things in her musical career, but now she has achieved something that was a personal goal she had set for herself. Head was asked to sing the national anthem in Cree, as part of the Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement…
Tuesday, 27 February 2024 11:47
A new Fur Queen and reigning court are crowned
With the wrap up of the Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF) also comes the introduction of a new Fur Queen and reigning court. This year’s Fur Queen and reigning court are looking forward to embodied the tri-community spirit and representing the community at events.For the new Fur Queen, being crowned…
Tuesday, 27 February 2024 11:57
Wrapping up 2024 Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival
It was another successful run for this year’s Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF). Despite the dog sled races being cancelled due to the lack of snow, there were still lots of highlights, events and festivities for spectators to engage in.“The biggest difference from this year’s festival compared to last years…
Tuesday, 27 February 2024 11:58
Queen Trapper competition a family tradition
This year’s Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF) Queen Trapper has come from a long line of competitors. She has competed against her sister who was last year’s Queen Trapper in hopes of winning the title and this has been her year.“I have been competing in the NMTF’s Queen Trapper events…
Tuesday, 20 February 2024 14:14
Northern Arts and Food Workshop comes to UCN
The arts and culinary world is coming to University College of the North (UCN) in the form of a workshop opened to participants of varying skill level. It will serve as a collaboration for people to build off of and grow.“The Northern Arts and Food Workshop brings together folks from…
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 13:28
Bears’ Lair makes first Manitoba stop at OCN
An incredible opportunity came to Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) last week that gave youth a chance to come up with a way to do business and pitch it in front of an audience. Bears’ Lair Youth Camp made its first stop in Manitoba to offer a free youth entrepreneurship camp…
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 13:29
TPAAS offers low income Spay and Neuter Program
Taking care of pets is a huge responsibility and judging by the number of stray and unfixed animals, more has to be done. The Pas and Area Animal Shelter (TPAAS) is now offering a Low Income Spay and Neuter Program to assist with the issue of pets not being spay…
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 14:45
Heape had a once-in-a-lifetime experience
Sixteen-year-old Emily Heape has overcome incredible odds and was granted a dream come true through the Dream Factory. Just before Christmas, Heape went on her dream trip to Australia to experience all kinds of adventures with her family.“We started our journey to Australia on Dec 17, flying to Vancouver after…