Opasquia Times News
Monday, 10 November 2025 09:26
Aurora Optical ready to provide optometrist services
A new optical place has opened up and is ready to serve the tri-community when it comes to vision needs. Aurora Optical held its grand opening on Wednesday, October 5, at its location in the Otineka Mall.“When I started exploring the idea of Aurora Optical, I spent a lot of…
Tuesday, 04 November 2025 13:06
Former astronaut and exhibition is coming to UCN
The University College of the North, in partnership with The Pas Guest List, will display former astronaut, Dr. Roberta Bondar’s travelling exhibit, “Patterns & Parallels: The Great Imperative to Survive”. Bondar’s exhibition is made up of selected high-resolution images from the project, Space for Birds. By integrating three perspectives of…
Tuesday, 28 October 2025 16:16
Running the distance
The tri-community has a small dedicated niche of runners and joggers who strive to go the distance when it comes to running. It’s not only a daily form of exercise for them, but can also lead to competitive challenges and marathons.Recently, Lia and Patti Marin travelled to Toronto to participate…
Tuesday, 28 October 2025 16:18
Pursuit leads to seven arrests – drug trafficking charges
On October 15, 2025, at approximately 2 a.m., Manitoba First Nations Police Service officers in Opaskwayak Cree Nation attempted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle fled at a high rate of speed into The Pas and eventually became stuck in snow. Along with the assistance of The…
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 15:21
Opaskwayak Cree Nation unveils next building project in Winnipeg
On October 17, 2025, in Winnipeg, Freedhome Developments Ltd., in collaboration with Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN), proudly celebrated the topping-off ceremony of La Cour, a six-storey mixed-income community at 366 Marion Street in St. Boniface. The project marks an important milestone in Winnipeg’s housing journey. Wholly owned byOCN stands as…
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 15:23
First winter storm comes early
The Thanksgiving weekend was a different one for everyone in the tri-community area this year. The first taste of winter arrived on October 12 and impacted hydro for many living in the area and even ruined Thanksgiving dinner as well.“Manitoba Hydro started receiving reports of power outages throughout eastern and…