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Friday, 03 June 2022 12:56
Weather doesn’t dampen MS walkers spirit
Participants in this year’s MS Walk braved chilly spring temperatures, walking two or five kilometers, to support fundraising efforts for the Manitoba MS Society. According to this year’s organizer Lorna-Lee Breemersch 12 participants officially registered however, there were more people who came out Sunday morning to walk in support of…
Friday, 03 June 2022 12:54
The Pas is new home
Once upon a time, there lived a wonderful boy named Dhzhyvon who lived in a city named Kyiv, Ukraine. Then in 2021 Dhyzhyvon moved with his parents and little sister Adelina, to a new town named The Pas, in a new country named Canada. Everything in The Pas was different…
Friday, 03 June 2022 12:53
Ball full of activities for participating princesses
“To be a princess you have to believe you are a princess.”- Mia, The Princess DiariesLittle princesses from the community gathered together Saturday afternoon at the United Church for The Pas Animaal Shelter Princess Ball. The princesses were there to visit more well known Disney Princess as well as Trappers’…
Friday, 03 June 2022 12:50
Indigenous entrepreneur unapologetically successful
Amy Jackson has always been the kind of person that pushes the envelope. She is unapologetic, smart, funny and driven and as a result has built a successful business based on all that makes her deadly. Her passion for being who she is and encouraging others to celebrate who they…
Wednesday, 25 May 2022 09:47
Fashion and fun make tea and fashiow show great
The MBCI gymnasium was beautifully decorated and filled with graduates, family, friends and community members the afternoon of Saturday, May 14th for this year’s Grad Class of 2022 Tea & Fashion show. The room was bustling with graduates who were busy serving tea, coffee and juice and replenishing the delicious…
Wednesday, 25 May 2022 09:43
Band students take part in exchange
Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute band students were joined by students from across the north in a one day, mass band exchange earlier this month.Joining The Pas students were musicians from RDPC in Thompson as well as Hapnot Collegiate in Flin Flon for a total of 117 band and choir students.…
Tuesday, 17 May 2022 11:11
Better days recital showcases dance talent
Le Pas de Danse held a year end recital on Sunday entitled Better Days, and it was a better experience than most have been able to experience first-hand in some time.Like the rest of world, Le Pas de Danse was subjected to social distancing restrictions, something which had a profound…
Tuesday, 17 May 2022 11:19
Enjoy the sunshine without the sniffles
Spring is in full swing – which means that allergy season has arrived in full force for many in Manitoba. Just like many other facets of our lives, the pandemic has had a long-term impact on allergies. Over-the-counter allergy medicine demand in Canada has grown by 14 per cent in…
Tuesday, 17 May 2022 11:22
Pride planning underway for month of June
Across Canada, Pride month is celebrated in communities across the country. The month of June is a time when the celebration of diversity, the acknowledgement of the struggles the LGBTQ2S+ communities have endured and the progress that has been made in fight for equality occurs. This year, community members from…
Wednesday, 04 May 2022 08:47
Successful spay and neuter clinic held in April
COVID has had a major impact on the operations and activities of a number of things within the community and efforts to host a spay and neuter clinic were no exception. Now after much planning and organizing, Bonnie Meadows of Precious Pet Kennels was happy to report a successful clinic…
Wednesday, 04 May 2022 08:41
MMF Vice President part of delegation to Rome
Delegates from the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) travelled to Rome on April 18 to meet with Pope Francis. This was a separate meeting from the group of Indigenous delegates who met with the Pope earlier and received a long overdue, but historic apology for the trauma inflicted by residential schools…
Wednesday, 27 April 2022 08:56
MBCI grad class hosts bud spud and steak
The Lower Banquet Room of the Wescana Inn was packed the evening of Saturday, April 23rd with graduates, family, and friends coming out for this year’s Bud Spud & Steak night and entertainment evening. The audience was treated to a wonderful meal and a diverse range of entertainment. The evening…
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 11:57
Knights continue to support many community projects
In spite of the restrictions these last two years, the local Charlebois Council of the Knights of Columbus has contributed to the support of some local and provincial projects. Since 2017 new winter coats, as part of the KC’s Coats for Kids project, have been distributed to Kelsey Community School,…
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 08:54
Every Child Matters at the Grammy
Rhonda Head, along with two close friends, made a statement at the 64th Grammy Awards April 3rd in Las Vegas when they posed on the red carpet with a bright orange Every Child Matters flag. The moment was significant for Rhonda and is a milestone in her journey as an…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 11:14
Kinsmen ladies night out a huge success
After a three year hiatus dues to COVID-19, the Kinsmen Club of The Pas welcomed ladies from the community to an evening of celebration as they hosted their annual Kinsmen Ladies Night Out 2022 Saturday at the Legion.The event, like previous years, was sold out with 129 ladies attending the…