Opasquia Times News
The Gateway Keewatin Corridor Group has formed a special committee to advocate the Manitoba Government for capital upgrades to Highway 283 west of The Pas.Gateway Keewatin Corridor Inc. has spent the past number of years working on a inter provincial trade corridor between The Pas Manitoba and Nipawin Saskatchewan. This…
The Town of The Pas and members of The Pas Fire Department are at odds over the recent decision for the Town to part ways with Fire Chief Randy Manych.Due to a refusal by the Town to disclose most details of personnel issues, the Town has released few details about…
The Sam Waller Museum has partnered with On This Spot to launch an exciting new tool that allows people to explore the history of The Pas in an exciting new way. The launch of this coverage right before the summer provides the perfect opportunity for people to get outside and…
A true crime podcast series has taken an interest in a 50-year-old MMIWG case that happened in The Pas. Canadian True Crime released its three-part podcast on the murder of Helen Betty Osborne last month. Canadian True Crime is an independent podcast that airs two episodes a month. On average,…
The University College of the North (UCN) Wellington & Madeleine Spence Memorial Library at the Thompson campus completed a 16-week long digitization project to create an online archive titled Elder’s Traditional Knowledge. The project in partnership with the Keewatin Tribal Council was made possible through the Libraries and Archives Canada’s…
It’s been 51 years since the tragic death of Helen Betty Osborne shocked the community. During that time, there was a lot of tension, uncertainty and injustice surrounding the case that has haunted those connected to it and even the entire community.Through local efforts, a memorial park in memory of…
Devon Park has laid witness to many pieces of history for the community, both for The Pas as well as casting its’ eye on the river bank of Opaskwayak Cree Nation. It’s an area which for much of the history of this area has been focal point, for joyous celebrations…
Community Futures Cedar Lake Region announced the 2022-2023 Investing in Our Futures Grant Program. Based on the success of the initial Investing in Our Futures Grant, CF Cedar Lake has secured additional funding to be able to offer the program once again.The program saw a number of successful projects receive…
UCN is operating a low (near-net-zero) energy greenhouse on The Pas campus. The construction of the greenhouse began in 2020 in partnership with the Composites Innovations Centre (recently rebranded as CIC Engineering) with the primary purpose of strengthening food sovereignty, community health, and student learning opportunities within northern communities. The…
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A local Indigenous pop-rock trio from Opaskwayak Cree Nation has recently released a new single and the song is gaining traction from audiences everywhere. Low Budget Rock Star released their new single Sunglasses and it has a message that everyone can relate to about their own personal insecurities.“The inspiration for…
The Town of The Pas and members of The Pas Fire Department are at odds over the recent decision for the Town to part ways with Fire Chief Randy Manych. Due to a refusal by the Town to disclose most details of personnel issues, the Town has released few details…
The Pas Rotary Club has awarded eight Paul Harris Fellowship Awards this year, the latest one, awarded to Rotarian Jim Berscheid. The Paul Harris Fellowship Award is one of the highest honours Rotary can bestow upon a person. Recipients are Rotarians and community professionals, in recognition of their outstanding contributions,…
An early morning blaze on Sunday left two buildings extensively damaged. According to The Pas Fire Department Captain Matt Pecar, the call came in at 2:51 a.m. and it was originally reported that the Lido Theatre was on fire. It was quickly determined however that it was a nearby building…