Opasquia Times Community
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,…
Wednesday, 16 August 2023 09:50
Simon the Scientist back in Pow Wow Pitch’s semi finals
Simon the Scientist is back again in this year’s Pow Wow Pitch semi-finals and his platform for learning and teaching science has grown significantly in this last year. Simon Monteith, spent a good portion of his time teaching science experiments and lessons via YouTube, but now has branched out to…
Wednesday, 16 August 2023 09:47
Oscar’s Place receives provincial funding for supports
Oscar’s Place is providing a very much needed service in the tri-community as an emergency shelter. It has been faced with some challenges such as not enough space to meet all the demands for emergency shelter and finding casual and on-call staffing, which has not been uncommon for make organizations…
Wednesday, 09 August 2023 09:48
Constable Hansen on tour with RCMP musical ride
The RCMP Musical Ride is celebrating its 150th Anniversary this year and has been touring across Canada to celebrate. A former resident from The Pas and RCMP member, Constable Katherine Hansen, is a part of the RCMP Musical Ride and on this commemorative anniversary tour.“I was born and raised in…
Wednesday, 09 August 2023 09:44
4-H exchange student experiences life in The Pas
Experiencing a new country and culture is a life changing experience that everyone should embark on at some point in their lives. Recently The Pas Helping Hands 4-H have had a visitor from Japan come and experience live in the north. An exchange student, as part of a 4-H program,…
Wednesday, 09 August 2023 09:40
Indigenous entrepreneur from The Pas makes semi-finals
Almost every year there seems to be contestants from The Pas and Opaskwayak Cree Nation that make it to being semi-finalists in Pow Wow Pitch and this year again is no exception. Indigenous entrepreneur from The Pas, Desiree Streit, created a new product as part of her business that will…
Wednesday, 09 August 2023 09:30
Land-based education co-hort finished up canoe trip
Recently some University of Saskatchewan students, led by Dr. Alex Wilson, finished up their final trek of an Indigenous land-based education program. This program is the only one of its kind and garners interest from all over North America.“The University of Saskatchewan Masters of Indigenous Land-based Education is a graduate…
Wednesday, 02 August 2023 12:16
Bringing laughter is sometimes the best medicine
Some bad apples are coming to town, but even though their show is known as the Bad Apples Comedy Show, these apples are likely the kind you do need to keep the doctor away. Three comedians are starting off their comedy show tour in The Pas tomorrow. Comedians Nelson Mayer,…
Wednesday, 02 August 2023 12:15
Noxious weed burdock spreads rampantly in The Pas
Weeds are always a pain for any property owner, but the weed, Burdock, is making its rounds throughout The Pas and spreading. Local resident Gerry Kennedy, has noticed that Burdock is rampantly spreading throughout the community and wants the public to be aware of how noxious this weed can be.“We…
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 10:33
Local participation at round table
A provincial roundtable was held a couple of weeks ago in Winnipeg focusing on MMIWG2S+, with families who were impacted by it in attendance. Nine Indigenous organizations, along with some funding from the provincial government, put on the Giganawenimaanaanig Manitoba MMIWG2S+ Regional Roundtable that was held over two days.“I’m actually…
Wednesday, 19 July 2023 14:13
Opaskwayak Sundance brings indigenous culture and ceremony to participants
Opaskwayak Sundance was held from July 6 to 9 at Alvin and Marie Merasty’s property. This was the fourth Opaskwayak Sundance held and nine dancers graduated this year. Although the Opaskwayak Sundance is in its early years, Alvin Merasty have been involved in Sundances in other communities since 1985.“This has…