Opasquia Times News
Tuesday, 09 January 2024 14:35
Holiday parcel hold up frustration
If you did your round of online shopping or were receiving a gift from someone through the mail for this past Christmas, you may have encountered longer wait times than what is the industry standard when it comes to mail delivery services in Canada. Many residents of The Pas and…
Tuesday, 09 January 2024 14:38
Newcomers face challenges with health card delays
The healthcare system in Manitoba is most definitely in a state of crisis. Not only are there delays in ERs and surgeries, but now there are delays in accessing the most basic healthcare needs.Many Manitobans take for granted that when they are sick, they can go to a clinic or…
Tuesday, 09 January 2024 14:40
Fire call summary for 2023
The Pas Fire Department received a total of 184 calls for service in 2023.“We’ve seen a significant rise in grass fires in 2023, with 34 calls for service as opposed to 17 the year before,” said The Pas Fire Department Fire Chief Cody Langlois. “We will be working with other…
Tuesday, 19 December 2023 11:31
Town of The Pas works on budget planning for 2024
The Town of The Pas held a council meeting on December 5 and a Special Meeting for the Budget and Strategic Plan on December 11. Members of council participated in the Association of Manitoba Municipalities’ (AMM) Fall Convention at the end of November. Council had the opportunity to meet with…
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 14:32
Family resource centre engages in 16 days of activism
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a call to action to raise awareness and is also an international movement to call for an end to violence against women, girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. The Pas Family Resource Centre (TPFRC) has been taking part in the 16 Days…
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 14:35
The Pas Culture Days acknowledged again in top ten
The Pas Culture Days is nationally acknowledged once again for their efforts and has been ranked seventh in the Top Participating Communities in Canada for 2023, in the Towns and Rural Areas category. This year’s The Pas Culture Days saw a boost in participation, with new events that many enjoyed…
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 13:24
Town of The Pas prepares to attend AMM Fall Convention
Town of The Pas held a regular council meeting on November 13 in council chambers and due to some technical difficulties, the meeting could not be streamed online.Destination Marketing Committee followed up and provided council with some Terms of Reference for their organization.“It gives us a better idea of the…
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 13:03
Police seeking public assistance
Opaskwayak Detachment - Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Manitoba: Police are investigating an assault & forcible confinement involving an adult female in the Opaskwayak Cree Nation. On November 13, 2023, the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) received a report from an adult female who said that she was held against her…
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 13:18
MKO Calls to investigate Indian Residential Schools System
The Grand Chief of the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. has reiterated MKO’s earlier call for Canada to commence an investigation of the Indian Residential School system as a crime against humanity under the laws of Canada. MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee presented MKO’s renewed call for action during a…
Wednesday, 08 November 2023 10:31
Town receives dumping complaint
A Public Hearing was held with regards to was held to create a public lane across part of SW ¼ 10-56-26 WPM known as 645 Hogan Avenue. There was no representation from the general public with concerns in regards to this by-law. By-Law No. 4638 was given a third reading,…
Wednesday, 25 October 2023 10:03
Get on point with sharps clean up
The litter of discarded sharps in the tri-community has been a long-standing issue that has yet to be properly addressed. While there is a great need for harm reduction in the tri-community, there is also a great need for more public sharp disposal containers to be put out.There has been…
Wednesday, 25 October 2023 09:53
MB EMS awards
31 Paramedics from across Manitoba attended an Awards Ceremony last week at Government House, hosted by the Honourable Anita Neville, Lt. Governor of Manitoba. They were honored with the Governor General of Canada Exemplary Service Medals. These Awards are part of the Canadian Honours System, for members of Pre-Hospital Emergency…
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 11:20
Town looks at committee to oversee Canada Day events
The Town of the Pas held their council meeting last Tuesday in council chambers.A discussion was held about community celebrations and which ones the Town of The Pas would facilitate. Mayor Murphy expressed his wish to see a weekend spring event in conjunction with the R.M. of Kelsey, Opaskwayak Cree…
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 14:03
History with OCN’s first Iskwew elected as chief
History in the making is happening when it comes to the roles that Indigenous people are playing in levels of government. For the first time in Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN), a historic moment has happened as the community has elected the first Iskwew to become chief. Chief Maureen Brown was…
Wednesday, 04 October 2023 10:24
Lack of PCH beds and resources causes concerns
The lack of personal care home (PCH) bed resources for northern Manitoba has caught the attention of one northern and she plans to do something about it. The provincial government announced funding for new PCH beds for four of the regional health authorities (RHA), however the Northern Regional Health Authority…