The Pas Tri-Community Foundation (TPTCF) is proud to announce a generous $100,000 contribution from Murray and Karen Haukaas, the Haukaas Family, and the team at Twin Motors, directed to TPTCF’s Community Unrestricted Fund. This remarkable gift will provide flexible support for local programs and initiatives across The Pas, Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN), and the RM of Kelsey.
For years, the Haukaas Family has been a steadfast supporter of the region, consistently championing projects that strengthen community life, support families, and encourage local development. From sponsoring local events to supporting community programs, their commitment to giving back has made a lasting impact on residents throughout the region.

The Pas Roadrunners Swim Club hosted a memorable weekend of competition, community, and inspiration at this year’s Brent Lechelt Invitational, held on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
The annual meet brought together swimmers, families, and volunteers from across the tri-community and beyond to celebrate the sport of swimming and honour Brent Lechelt, a beloved member of The Pas Roadrunners family.
This year’s invitational featured strong performances, great sportsmanship, and an atmosphere of excitement and encouragement both on deck and in the stands. Following the competition, swimmers had the rare opportunity to take part in a stroke clinic led by Canadian Paralympic gold medalist Katarina Roxon.

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 migratory bird corridors—space, aerial and surface—this global, emotional story encourages ethical protection of fragile, endangered, and threatened avian species and the habitats they need to survive.
The public is invited to the exhibit's grand opening and in-person presentation from Dr. Roberta Bondar on November 27, 2025, at 6 p.m. at The Pas Campus. It will remain on display and open to the public until March 14, 2025.

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 Pas RCMP, seven adult occupants were taken into custody.
Investigation led to the discovery of a high-capacity magazine (prohibited device), ammunition, blunt weapons, and suspected cocaine.

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 by
OCN stands as a leading example of Indigenous-led economic sovereignty and a meaningful step forward on the path of reconciliation.

A bronze plaque honouring an Indigenous trapper and community leader from northern Manitoba was unveiled on Monday, September 30, 2025, by Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), its conservation partners, family and friends.
William ‘Lupoo’ Cook was a resident of Opaskwayak Cree Nation until his passing in the early 2000s. Cook fished, hunted and trapped in the sprawling Saskatchewan River Delta, north of The Pas and became an active voice for conservation and local hunters.
“Billy cared about nature and his trapping heritage,” recalls Chris Smith, DUC's retired Head of Conservation Programming for Boreal, who first met Cook in the early 1980s when he was president of the local trappers’ association. “Billy became a key contact for us with guidance on what was important for the First Nations people.”

The Chief and Council have established a $5,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction for the recent acts of violence against our community members. OCN has witnessed an increase in criminal activity that is unprecedented in our Nation’s history. Acts of violence are occurring more frequently, with youth often initiating random attacks on others.
These acts have included the use of various weapons, and the suspects are committing these crimes in groups of more than one. Manitoba First Nations Police are currently investigating these incidents and are asking for the public’s assistance for any witnesses to come forward and share confidential/anonymous information.
The public is asked to please report any tips to the anonymous TIPS line. Your information is very important and could help reduce criminal activity and violence against our own community members.
Finally, we ask all parents to ensure their children/youth are at home and abiding by the curfew by-law, 1998-01. Ultimately, parents are responsible for the care and custody of their children at all times.
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Opaskwayak Cree Nation has a strong and proud history and will continue to take a stand against all forms of violence against any of our community members. Our community should be a safe place for all to live.

The Roadrunner Swim Club capped off their season at the Mike Mintenko Summerfest in Moose Jaw this past weekend, and were the only Manitoban Club to make the trek. This meet brought more than just races and ribbons. Held in an outdoor pool, this meet challenged swimmers to push beyond their comfort zones and rise to new heights, both in and out of the water.
While personal bests were fewer than usual, the weekend was filled with important milestones. For six of the Roadrunners, it was their first time ever swimming in an outdoor pool. Two of those swimmers it was their first swim meet away from their home pool — a huge step in their competitive journeys.
Outdoor swim meets come with their own unique challenges. Wind whipped through the venue, sending backstroke flags fluttering, birds and ducks flying overhead, and the weather shifted between sunshine and showers with a short 30 minute break due to thunder. Fynn Fox commented, "This meet would be better if it was indoors". Despite it all, the swimmers showed tremendous resilience, determination, and grit, adjusting to the unpredictable conditions with focus and positivity. Alyiah and Ashtyn Harris both agreed "It was freezing cold, but a lot of fun!" Ada Mathews

On June 20, 2025, at 9:50 p.m., officers from The Pas RCMP responded to a report of a house fire located on Hunter Drive in Cormorant.
As officers were enroute to the scene, a further report was received that a firefighter had been assaulted by a 29-year-old male during the execution of his firefighting duties.
The fight had been stopped by other firefighters and the two parties separated with the 29-year-old fleeing the scene.
The fire was then extinguished with no reported injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The Pas RCMP have issued a Warrant of Arrest out for 29-year-old Scott Wishart who is wanted for Assault and Uttering Threats.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact The Pas RCMP at 204-627-6204, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
The Pas RCMP continue to investigate.

Midwest Karate The Pas hosted their annual Joseph Kryschuk Memorial Friendship Tournament on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The tournament saw 30 athletes, from seven years old to adult, compete in a safe, friendly and competitive tournament. The one-day tournament is hosted each year by Midwest Karate The Pas club as a way to expose karate students to competitive karate in the region. Athletes from Flin Flon and Thompson Karate clubs joined The Pas this year.
"Each year we host a tournament as a way to introduce first-year karate students to karate as a competitive sport and allow our long-time competitors an opportunity to compete before they attend our national tournament," said Midwest Karate Club The Pas Head Sensei Jodie Kuhl. "This year our tournament went extremely well. We were excited to see several younger athletes who were just starting out competing.