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Wednesday, 24 August 2022 08:58
The Pas Regional Library hosts second annual book sale
If you’re looking for bargains on some really good books to read, then The Pas Regional Library’s second annual book sale is the place to check out. Right now the library is accepting donations of used books and other materials for their sale. “The library is accepting donations of books…
Wednesday, 17 August 2022 09:20
Smart Farm creates produce with higher nutrient levels
OCN’s Smart Farm has had a few successful harvests so far under their belts for the month of August. Despite not having any produce last year due to COVID-19, the return of the Smart Farm’s produce has been a huge success, leaving nothing to go to waste. “We’ve been in…
Wednesday, 17 August 2022 09:17
Local fiddler making her music mark
Local fiddler Caitlin Armstrong is making her mark in the fiddling world. For the second time, Armstrong is headed to the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Competition where she will compete against fiddlers from across the country. The event will be held in Winnipeg August 26 & 27th with Armstrong joining…
Tuesday, 09 August 2022 12:18
Memorial walk keeps woman’s memory alive
This past Saturday marked the third annual Remembering Kendara Memorial Walk in the tri-community. Kendara’s family started this walk to raise awareness of her case, with hopes to make it inclusive to all those who have missing and murdered Indigenous loved ones. “This year’s walk we decided to start transitioning…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 13:14
Art show provides a hands on experience
If you ever wanted to try out different art mediums, the Try It Yourself Art Show hosted by Uptown Emporium 53, the Sam Waller Museum and The Pas Arts Council was the place to do so. The event was open to people of all ages and free for participants. It…
Tuesday, 02 August 2022 13:16
Boat parade brings fun and smiles to Cleawater Lake
The weather was clear and the water was calm, perfect conditions for Wally's Place 3rd Clearwater Lake Boat Parade, held this past Sunday.According to Cheryl Antonio, 39 water crafts were registered from sea doos to pontoons to motorized canoes. “There was even a sasquatch sighting,” she said. The boats assembled…
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 12:35
Highway clean-up gang back at it
On Tuesday, July 19th members of the Hwy 10/60 gange were back at the junction and the truck turn off south of town.This was our third trip this year. In June we collected 17 bags of garbage and 11 bags of recyclables. A month ago it was considerably less and…
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 12:39
Wally’s Place Boat Parade marks third anniversary
What started out as a fun and engaging way to host a parade has now turned into an annual tradition. Wally’s Place Boat Parade is hosting their third annual event this upcoming Sunday and there are some great prizes to be won.“This is the third Wally's Place Boat Parade,” said…
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 12:33
Tribute concert for a musical inspiration coming up
Earlier this month, local band Low Budget Rock Star had to unfortunately, with heavy hearts, say good-bye to the ultimate band mate, co-pilot, captain, brainchild and mentor of the band, Richie Cudmore. Cudmore was fighting a battle against cancer and although he never gave up, his body just couldn’t keep…
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 12:37
Third Annual Memorial walk preparations underway
The family of Kendara Ballantyne is coming up on the third year of seeking answers and justice for what happened to her and it also marks their third year of not having her in their lives. The third Annual Remembering Kendara Memorial Walk is in the works and will be…
Wednesday, 20 July 2022 12:01
Locals enjoy long standing music festival
Dauphin’s Countryfest continues to be a favorite summer event for residents of the tri-community area. After a two-year break, the atmosphere at this year’s festival was nothing but positive and while crowds were not as large as in previous years, the event was a success with a top-notch Canadian performers…
Tuesday, 12 July 2022 11:58
Uptake in dogs has Animal Shelter looking for support
Finding fosters for animals can be challenging most times, but is increasingly more so during the summer. Recently The Pas and Area Animal Shelter put out a call for help, looking for people who would be able to transport a canine companion or two to some locations west or south…
Tuesday, 12 July 2022 12:01
Library story walk launches at Rosie Mayne Trail
With school out for the summer, it can be a challenge to engage kids in any kind of summer learning or reading activity. The Pas Regional Library is putting out some excellent literacy programming for both youth and adults to engage in.“All of our programs are based on accessibility and…
Tuesday, 12 July 2022 12:09
KB Coffee brings more than speciality coffee to the area
There’s nothing like a really good cup of coffee to start your day off, but a local barista is hoping to offer more that just that. KB Coffee has been hosting pop-ups all over the community and providing specialty coffee as well as creating awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous…
Tuesday, 12 July 2022 12:14
Railcar excursion heading from The Pas to Churchill
The grounds of Canadian Kraft Paper were full of hustle and bustle Saturday afternoon as members of the North American Railcar Operators Association were working to off load railroad motorcars in preparation for a journey north to Churchill.The excursion, more than two years in the planning, is not the first…