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There’s a familiar face on the fire department that has a new role as the Town of The Pas Fire Chief. Cody Langlois started his new role as Fire Chief last Monday and is excited to be back in the community. “I’m not necessarily a stranger to the community, but…
Food security is an issue in Manitoba thanks to rising cost of food and the high level of poverty in the province. Most communities have a locally run food bank to assist those who are struggling to provide enough food to feed themselves on a regular basis. The Pas Friendship…
Over the weekend a fantastic group of unsung heroes in the community met with the high rail trucks during the late hours of the evening to do intake of the animals coming in from the fire zones as well as any surrenders from The Pas. The Manitoba Animal Alliance (MAA)…
Just after the long weekend, the Province signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mosakahiken Cree Nation (MCN) and Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) that will work towards developing revenue sharing that will see up to 45 percent of revenues from timber dues. “This is a historic day for MCN,” said…
A historic partnership emerged from the provincial and federal government investing in Arctic Gateway Group’s (AGG) Hudson Bail Railway (HBR). AGG received up to $147.6 million to support the rail line and future opportunities for northern Manitoba. HBR is essential for supply chains, local food security, and is the only…
Gord Landriault has been known as Mr. NDP over the years and has dedicated over 40 years to the party. Last Friday was Landriault’s last day in office working as the Constituency Assistant for MP Niki Ashton and the start of his retirement. “I got involved with the NDP by…
It’s time to start thinking about elections across the province for both municipal and provincial bodies. Many provincial candidates are in the process of being announced as running in the 2023 election. The Pas NDP MLA Amanda Lathlin recently held a Meet and Greet last week to reconnect with people…
Another great musician has come out of his shell and earning recognition on the stage as an artist. Opaskwayak Cree Nation’s (OCN) Zack Richards recently won the 2022 GX94 Star Search Competition in Yorkton, SK. Ever since he can remember, Richards has always loved music, but it wasn’t until he…
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cathedral will be celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. It was constructed in 1922 and replaced a church that was built in 1910. The bell that was situated in the belfry was originally beside the church built in 1910. In 1982, the bell was…
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By now I’m sure we at the Opasquia Times have thrown some of our readers and people we interview for a real loop. Not since Bill Bannock’s column have we had so much confusion as to who is who in the newsroom. Many of you may have picked up on…
At this year’s Manitoba Community Newspaper Awards (MCNA) a well-known former newspaper owner and columnist was recognized for his 44 years of being in the industry. Co-founder and columnist for the Opasquia Times, Murray Harvey, was nominated and received the MCNA Silver Quill Award for his 25 plus years in…
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…