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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…
Wednesday, 06 April 2022 08:18
Local artists focus of online exhibit
Nineteen local artists and three solo exhibits are a part of The Pas Arts Council’s latest on-line exhibit called Just Breathe. According to the Arts Council’s latest news release, the project was created to provide an opportunity for local artists to display their work and also to encourage new artists.…
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 15:51
Ecole Opasquia School excels at Terry Fox fundraising
The Terry Fox Foundation has released the Top 50 of 2021 in Manitoba schools list and École Opasquia School made a huge impact landing fourth out of 25 Elementary schools and 6th out of 50 elementary/secondary schools.Back in October of the 2021, the school had set a fundraising goal of…
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 15:40
Community groups receive financial support
Spring sprung early as Community Futures Cedar Lake Region once again took advantage of the nice weather, and was out in the community presenting cheques on behalf of the “Investing in Our Futures” grant, which was created to support community projects that add to the general well-being of a community,…