Opasquia Times News
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 14:21
Cranberry Portage Winterfest to bring back a classic event
Cranberry Portage Winterfest is bringing another event to the community to acknowledge its history and significance in the trade route. For Canada, the committee is bringing back the Cranberry Portage Race to draw in a crowd. “We brainstormed different ideas at a committee meeting for ways to celebrate the rich…
Tuesday, 13 May 2025 14:26
Khan elected as new leader of MB’s PC Party
“I am very excited and honoured to be the leader of the Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party,” said Manitoba’s PC Leader Obby Khan. “There is a lot of work to be done and I’m well aware of it. I didn’t sign up for this role thinking it would be easy. I…
Tuesday, 06 May 2025 11:27
Fire causes temporary displacement
A recent fire broke out on May 3, which led to The Pas Fire Department, Opaskwayak Fire Department and Manitoba Wildfire Services to be called in to suppress and extinguish the fire. It moved closer to the tri-community, which led to an evacuation of Big Eddy, Carrot River and Bracken…
Tuesday, 29 April 2025 11:32
OCN breaks ground on new commercial strip
OCN is proud to announce the groundbreaking of a new commercial strip development, a project that has been 20 years in the making. The groundbreaking ceremony takes place on April 25, 2025, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in OCN history and development. The commercial strip is located…
Tuesday, 22 April 2025 14:07
Answering God’s calling
The Archdiocese of Keewatin-Le Pas has recently gone through some changes as Archbishop Murray Chatlain has moved on to become the archbishop for the Archdiocese in Winnipeg. As a young man, Archbishop Chatlain had a very strong calling for the clergy, which led him down this path of serving God.…
Tuesday, 15 April 2025 14:34
The Pas Family Resource Centre renamed
The Pas Family Resource Centre has recently undergone a name change to reflect the Indigenous values, culture and teachings it supports. Last week, an event was held and the Minisewin Family Resource Centre was unveiled.“The Pas Family Resource Centre has been undergoing transformation for many years and has evolved to…
Tuesday, 15 April 2025 14:36
Local candidate runs for PPC in federal election
This year’s federal election has four choices for voters to choose from in the Churchill – Keewatinook Aski Riding. The Opasquia Times had an interview with NDP candidate Niki Ashton a few weeks back and had no luck connecting with the Liberal Party of Canada candidate Rebecca Chartrand and Conservative…
Tuesday, 08 April 2025 11:47
Antonio siblings receive King Charles III’s Coronation Medals
Brother and sister duo, Randy and Cheryl Antonio, recently received recognition and were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal last week in Winnipeg. Both siblings have contributed a lot to society and are each deserving of the award.Randy has spent some time away from The Pas but has had…
Thursday, 12 May 2022 15:03
Ground-breaking history walking tour app launches
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…