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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…
Wednesday, 30 August 2023 13:01
Skippy L story steeped in freight history
The Skippy L has been a historical part of the community’s history since it was built in 1936. It was built as a riverboat to carry out freight and passengers along the Saskatchewan River. The Skippy L was the longest serving craft of its type and ceased operations in 1977.…
Wednesday, 30 August 2023 12:59
Bringing a taste of home in a concession style setting
In the summer, many people look forward to different opportunities to dine out, whether it be eating at patio restaurants, drive-ins or food trucks. Now The Pas has another opportunity to get some homestyle cooking from a food truck vendor setting.“I had been considering opening up a mobile concession booth…
Wednesday, 23 August 2023 11:30
OID vests feature work by two local artists
Every year at Opaskwayak Indigenous Days (OID) many are eager to win or be gifted one of the traditional leather vests that commemorates the event in the community. These vests are made by Indigenous artists, and this year was a collaboration of two extremely talented and local ones. “Shauna Ponask…
Wednesday, 23 August 2023 11:27
Creating Bigfoot: A labour of love and a hobby
If you’re out on the hunt looking for Bigfoot, you just might find him in the tri-community. Noah Head has taken to wood carving and creating various likenesses of Bigfoot as a hobby. His hobby grown and now his wood carvings are in demand.“I’ve always been interested in arts since…
Wednesday, 23 August 2023 11:24
The Pas Rotary club remembers former club members
The Pas Rotary Club decided to recognize some former club members who have recently passed, by memorializing their efforts and service through dedicating a bench in their memory. The club has been raising money to purchase and install benches throughout the community.“Our rotary club has for over 15 years now,…