Opasquia Times News
Thursday, 13 July 2023 09:04
Street festival returns to tri-community next month
The Pas Community Renewal Corporation (TPCRC) is looking forward to bringing back the Street Festival to the tri-community again. There are lots of activities for people of all ages to engage in at this year’s Street Festival.“This year’s Street Festival will have music, games, a bounce castle, free Zumba, face…
Thursday, 13 July 2023 09:01
New Town Chief Administrative Officer appointed
The Town of The Pas has announced the hiring of a new Chief Administrative Officer. Bola Adedoyin, will begin in the role August 8 and according to a Town announcement she brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the town. Bola Adedoyin is a statistician, researcher and a senior…
Wednesday, 05 July 2023 08:04
Cranberry Portage plans monthly outdoor artisan market
With the beautiful summer weather comes plenty of outdoor activities, including market season. This year the Cranberry Portage Artisan Market is preparing their annual market in the community.“The Cranberry Portage Artisan Market began in 2019, just in time to be shut down the following year due to COVID-19,” said Cranberry…
Wednesday, 05 July 2023 08:02
Local group takes part in AIS Advisory Forum
Last week the Province announced a new group to help with the fight against and protection from aquatic invasive species (AIS). The Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Forum was established to ensure a regionally diverse range of input was considered in terms of the testing and public education of AIS. Local…
Wednesday, 05 July 2023 08:00
Council hears pitch for permanent Trappers’ fort
The Town of The Pas held a council meeting last Monday started off with a presentation by Turning Leaf Services, which is an organization that is trying to set up in The Pas. The organization recently held an open house in the community and put a call out for people…
Wednesday, 28 June 2023 09:25
Taking the initiative to deal with discarded sharps
Last week members of the Town of The Pas administration and staff participated in naloxone training and some discussions around the situation with discarded sharps in the community. The goal of meeting with some of the Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) departments was to create a plan to address education,…
Thursday, 22 June 2023 11:05
Groups working to address sharps in the tri-community
Cleaning up sharps has become a concern in the tri-community. As the snow melted this spring, people were finding discarded sharps left behind on the street, in parks and even in playgrounds. The Pas Bear Clan Patrol has been diligently responding to all calls received about discarded sharps being found…
Thursday, 22 June 2023 11:03
Town Council looks at variation
The Town of The Pas held a regular council meeting and a public hearing on a variation last Monday. The public hearing was on an application for a variation for the Manitoba Metis Federation’s (MMF) new daycare build, to accommodate a bus garage.“Council is supporting the variation in the Public…
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 16:43
OCN’s Madison Moore in Miss Universe Canada
Opaskwayak Cree Nation’s (OCN) Madison Moore has made headlines when she announced she would be competing in this year’s Miss Universe Canada pageant. This isn’t Moore’s first time taking the stage and competing in a pageant; she has done work modelling for various events.“I’m 21 years old and from OCN…
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 16:36
UCN launches two innovative IT programs
University College of the North is pleased to announce two new IT programs that will help to address the chronic shortage of skilled technicians in northern Manitoba.UCN President, Doug Lauvstad said a new IT Support Technician and Technology Readiness Program will be delivered on The Pas Campus starting in the…
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 16:34
MMF Vice President Mayer receives Medal
Another historical and noteworthy presentation was also held at the Manitoba Metis Federation’s Extraordinary General Assembly at the beginning of this month. Some more Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals were presented and MMF The Pas Vice President Judy Mayer was presented with one.“It was an honour to receive the…
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 16:32
Red River Métis vote to ratify modern-day treaty
In the largest Red River Métis event of all time, 4,000 Citizens gathered to unite in a historic vote to unanimously ratify the Red River Self-Government Treaty, which protects our governance rights in Canada’s constitution. Our assemblies have always been crucial in Red River Métis collective and democratic decision-making and…
Wednesday, 07 June 2023 09:50
Dedication and passion pays off with awards
With the demand and need for more nurses in Manitoba, it’s nice to see some are eagerly choosing the profession. Lyz Tritthart knew all along they wanted to be a nurse, so it was no surprise that they entered into that field of studies at UCN.“I grew up wanting to…
Wednesday, 07 June 2023 09:10
Multi-million dollar health care investment announced
The old Gateway lot next to Giant Tiger was the backdrop for a 39 million dollar announcement Monday. Premier Heather Stefanson stopped in town to announce funding for new medical clinic to be built on that site. “It was a great day with an exciting announcement for our Tri-Community,” Town…
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 10:29
Mayor cites misunderstanding on issues with Tri-community recycling
The Town of The Pas held their council meeting on May 24, just after their 2023 Budget Meeting. Margaret Commodore, Chairperson for the Tri-com Recycling, spoke at the Citizen’s Period portion of the meeting to discuss the need for funding, why the town was not forthcoming and denied their request.…