Opasquia Times News
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 09:22
How to protect your home from wildfire
With winter behind us, it’s time to start thinking about warmer temperatures and what that all brings. Wildfires have become a constant concern for the north and the tri-community has been diligent about doing what it can to prevent another summer like the last one. Wildfires can start due to…
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 09:25
MBCI students demonstrate skills at the Skills Manitoba Competition
Every year, students across Manitoba have the opportunity to demonstrate employability-related skills in a competition, with the winners in each category advancing to compete on a national level. This year, a group of Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute (MBCI) students participated in the Skills Manitoba Competition.“This year, the Skills Manitoba Competition…
Tuesday, 07 April 2026 10:46
Community wide effort to prepare for wildfire season
As much of northern Manitoba waits for the snow to melt and spring to arrive, the memories and aftermath of one of Manitoba’s worst forest fires in history are still on everyone’s minds. The tri-community has been very focused and dedicated to creating a wildfire plan to help protect the…
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 10:19
Lunch and Learn - How scams affect seniors
On Tuesday, March 24, over 130 community members (most of whom were seniors) came to our first Lunch and Learn Program, organized by Gwen Bartram of the Golden Agers through funding from The Pas Renewal Corporation. The theme was to present information to seniors on how they are a vulnerable…
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 10:20
Merging of law offices provides a stronger legal team
Two law offices in the Swan Valley will be combining practices to better serve and meet the legal needs of clients in rural and northern Manitoba. Ferriss Law and Oakes Law Office are working towards joining forces and working as one entity, starting June 1, 2026.Rhodel Ferriss will be joining…
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 14:29
MFNP use Automatic Licence Plate Recognition
In late 2025, the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNP) installed AXON Fleet three camera systems in all marked Police vehicles. This was done as part of a commitment and investment to keep First Nations communities safe. These cameras serve a dual purpose by recording all vehicle stops and prisoner…
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 14:31
Anderson inquest searches for answers
Editor’s Note: This article contains content that may be traumatizing or triggering. The long-awaited inquest into the death of Kevin Anderson has finally taken place over the span of three weeks, which started on March 2, 2026. Judge Timothy Killen allowed the media to sit in on the inquest, but…
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 19:41
Dignitaries weigh in on Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival
The Northern Manitoba Trapper’s Festival (NMTF) brings in government dignitaries on various levels and this year was no different. Some of the dignitaries are long-standing attenders of the festival and for some, it was their first time experiencing what the NMTF had to offer.“This was my first year at the…
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 19:43
Wescana Inn under new ownership
A long-standing business in The Pas is under new ownership. The new owner is Leo Ho and his family has ties to the Swan Valley area, where his grandfather ran a restaurant. His entrepreneurial spirit derives from the work ethic his family instilled in him.“My parents worked in the Quon’s…
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 12:58
The Archdiocese of Keewatin-Le Pas welcomes new archbishop
A new archbishop has been ordained for the Archdiocese of Keewatin-LePas. Archbishop Fr. Susai Jesu, O.M.I., was consecrated last month to oversee the ministry of over 50,000 Catholics in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Archbishop Jesu came from humble beginnings in India, but found his calling very early in life.“I’m the…
Tuesday, 27 January 2026 12:32
International foods now available in The Pas
A new food store has opened up in The Pas and it’s providing a flavour and taste unique to most of northern Manitoba and even Canada. Graceland International Foods is bringing the authentic taste of Africa to the table. For many newcomers, it can be hard to find the foods…
Tuesday, 16 December 2025 13:09
Haukaas family makes landmark donation to TPTCF
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…
Tuesday, 16 December 2025 13:11
Sam Waller Museum hires Education and Programming Coordinator
There is a new friendly face working at the Sam Waller Museum as the Education and Programming Coordinator. David Makepeace has been working at the museum for a few weeks now and is also a new addition to the community.“I started in this role and arrived here in The Pas…
Tuesday, 09 December 2025 12:55
MNFP host toy drive for kids for Christmas
The Manitoba First Nations Police Services Opaskwayak Cree Nation Detachment is looking to brighten up Christmas for some children in Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN). They are hosting a toy drive to collect as many new toys or gifts for children this holiday season.“MFNP wants to make sure all the kids…
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…