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Tuesday, 17 October 2023 11:27
Sam Waller Museum welcomes new director
There is new face at the Sam Waller Museum as the new museum director. Jaxon Baker recently started the position at the beginning of the month and came to northern Manitoba from the east coast of Canada.“I’m originally from Truro, Nova Scotia, and moved to Fredericton, New Brunswick in 2011,…
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 14:24
Lambert celebrates a decade at TPCRC
As part of International Day of the Girl, there are a few stories of girls and women who are leading the way in a variety of different forms. Some are paving the way in leadership, while others in fields that have been stereotyped as male-dominant. Another strong female leader who…
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 14:27
A day of honouring and learning about MMIWG2S
October 4 is known as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirited Honouring and Awareness Day. The Pas Family Resource Center held a MMIWG2S Day of Honouring and Learning at the Metis Hall Clubroom.“We’ve been holding MMIWG2S events on October 4 for quite some time now, however this is…
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 14:29
Midford receives Sovereign’s medal for volunteers
This year there were a few well-deserving recipients from The Pas who received the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. One of them was Kerry Midford, who has been a volunteer with Girl Guides for over 30 years. Midford’s passion for volunteering with Girl Guides stemmed from her own youth, when she…
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 14:33
Mural provides a walk of art in the community
If you are on the walking path, you will get the chance to see a new work of art. A new community mural has been painted as part of a project to bring have more murals in the community and provide more exposure to art for students and community members.“The…
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 14:37
Local cadet reaches new heights and new fears
Flight Corporal Macyn Umpherville of 303 The Pas Elks, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, descends down a 16-foot tower at Camp Saskadet, near Kelvington, SK., on August 13, 2023.Umpherville joined other cadets from rural Saskatchewan for an 8-Day Cadet Activity Program. During this experience, the cadets participated in fun, safe,…
Wednesday, 04 October 2023 10:53
Bringing beading culture to the tri-community
The tri-community has no shortage of incredibly talented beaders, however gaining access to beading supplies is another thing. A new home-based shop, Beading Culture, has opened up and is selling beads and supplies. The business was based on Beading Culture Owner Ashley Robertson’s own experience in beading and looking for…
Wednesday, 27 September 2023 11:29
Country Cousins’ legend: Ahab Constant
Opaskwayak Cree Nation is home to many talented people who have a variety of gifts to share. When it comes to music, everyone knows there’s a star in the community and he’s been a part of the music scene for quite some time. Ahab Constant started playing music at a…
Wednesday, 27 September 2023 11:22
Dealing with struggles by sharing culture
Many of us don’t realize the power and healing that can come by sharing lived experiences and one’s culture with others. This has been a powerful journey that Steven Nipin-Muskwa has been on and discovered through the course of his life. He didn’t grow up immersed in his Indigenous culture,…
Wednesday, 27 September 2023 11:20
Gurdeep Pandher stops in The Pas as part of tour
Canadian social media sensation, Gurdeep Pandher, has caught the eye of many followers online with his Bhangra dancing and spreading messages of joy, hope and positivity. Pandher makes videos of his Bhangra dancing and shares them on his social media. This all started as a result of the pandemic and…
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…