Opasquia Times News
Tuesday, 16 September 2025 14:23
University College of the North Receives $5 million in funding from Mastercard Foundation to advance Indigenous education
University College of the North (UCN) is honoured to announce $5 million in funding from the Mastercard Foundation. This funding is part of a landmark $235 million commitment by the Foundation to 30 post-secondary organizations advancing education for Indigenous youth across Canada.The national announcement marks the tenth anniversary of the…
Tuesday, 09 September 2025 13:48
Manitoba Hydro provides hands-on look at employment
If you are interested in a rewarding career that involves working with your hands, Manitoba Hydro has some excellent trades-related careers they are training and hiring for. Manitoba Hydro Trades and Technology Hands-On Day will be held in The Pas next week and give people an opportunity to try a…
Tuesday, 09 September 2025 13:58
Are you the next NMTF Fur Queen?
Snow isn’t on the ground yet, but that isn’t stopping the Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF) from planning for their upcoming events. The NMTF Fur Queen Pageant is putting out a call for local young women to enter to be crowned the next NMTF Fur Queen.“You must be between 18…
Tuesday, 26 August 2025 11:31
Getting ready to display culture in the tri-community
Every year, the tri-community brings together and celebrates cultural diversity through Culturama. The week-long event has a series of culturally influenced workshops, presentations and displays that the community can participate and engage in. Currently, the committee for Culturama is looking for submissions to enhance the event. There are four categories…
Thursday, 21 August 2025 12:21
The Pas and OCN Fire Departments sign Mutual Aid Agreement
There is something to be said about strength in numbers, especially when facing a crisis. When it comes to firefighting, that statement couldn’t be truer. When fire departments need a hand fighting a fire that may be challenging or growing in size, they often call on other neighbouring fire departments…
Thursday, 21 August 2025 12:19
MMF acknowledges NHL star Connor Dewar
NHL star and former resident, Connor Dewar, received a community-wide heartfelt acknowledgment for his achievement in becoming an NHL player. A sign was erected in the community, promoting Dewar’s hard work and dedication to the sport and achieving success in it.“This has been in the works for the last three…