Opasquia Times News
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…
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 07:55
Ashton seeking re-election for Churchill Keewatinook Aski riding
The ball has dropped and a federal election has been called amid a potential trade war. Many federal candidates have hit the ground running and long-standing MP Niki Ashton is seeking re-election in the Churchill Keewatinook Aski riding. Ashton knows this is a very difficult and trying time for Canada…
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 07:53
New mine will create more jobs
Premier Wab Kinew and Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jamie Moses joined Marcel Colomb First Nation, Mathias Colomb Cree Nation and Alamos Gold at a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction for a new gold mine near the town of Lynn Lake.“Alamos Gold’s generational expansion project…
Tuesday, 25 March 2025 11:31
MB’s budget prepares for some potentially tough economic times
The Province announced their 2025 budget last Thursday and is forecasting a deficit. Right now the Manitoba government is predicting a deficit that could range from $800 million to $1.9 billion, due to the uncertainty of a tariff war with the United States.The Province is preparing to provide up to…
Tuesday, 25 March 2025 11:36
Fred Fox speaks to students about his brother, Terry and his legacy
Students in schools had the opportunity to connect with Fred Fox, brother of Terry Fox, and hear about how the Terry Fox Run has grown and what it has done for cancer research.“It was amazing to be up in The Pas talking with the students,” said Fox. “I do a…
Tuesday, 18 March 2025 13:23
Making a tough decision
The closure of The Pas Association for Human Development (TPAHD) has been a tough one for not only the tri-community but the board, staff and clients who were directly involved with the organization. What many may not realize is that program funding for people with disabilities hasn’t been increased in…
Tuesday, 18 March 2025 13:26
TPAAS still on intake freeze
The Pas and Area Animal Shelter (TPAAS) is still operating on an intake freeze, due to reaching maximum capacity at the shelter and through the fosters available. All of these animals are looking to be adopted into their forever home or even fostered until a home becomes available for them.“The…
Wednesday, 12 March 2025 07:43
Khan looking to lead Manitoba’s PC party
Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative Party is getting ready to elect a new leader for the party. PC leadership candidate Obby Khan has been getting out to rural communities with plans to come to northern Manitoba to engage with PC party members and Manitobans alike.“Travelling all over Manitoba, grassroots party and new…
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 11:56
O’Rourke is coming home
After eight gruelling months of being detained in a Dubai prison, Maurice Kevin O’Rourke is finally on his way home. O’Rourke was waiting on an appeal that was delayed twice, but just last week, his family finally got the news they were praying for.“It is with immense gratitude that we…
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 11:51
Strong opinions voiced at town public variation hearing
A public hearing was called to hear any representation from the public about variation application 01-2025 for the designation of an emergency homeless shelter at 108/110 Edwards Avenue in The Pas. The emergency shelter is intended to operate until March 31, 2025.OCN’s Chief Maureen Brown was in attendance, along with…
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 11:58
MAHCP issues a strike deadline
The Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals (MAHCP) issued a strike deadline for 7,000 allied healthcare professionals, which would impact services such as non-emergency surgical procedures, lab and diagnostic tests, including MRI, CT, ultrasounds, PET, ECHO and EEG. It would also impact radiation treatments at CancerCare, therapeutic and rehabilitation treatments…
Tuesday, 25 February 2025 10:42
Town of The Pas provides insight to special service levy method
The Town of the Pas hosted a Special Service Levy Information Meeting on February 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. to help inform the public of how special service levies work and why council is exploring this option. The meeting had approximately 65 people in attendance, but the streaming…
Tuesday, 18 February 2025 12:30
Provincial government representatives enjoy NMTF
Every year provincial government dignitaries come in to take in the Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival (NMTF). This year, five provincial Ministers took in the event, including the Minister of Culture, Sport and Heritage, Nellie Kennedy.“Since we arrived in The Pas it has been non-stop excitement and we’ve had a lot…
Wednesday, 05 February 2025 11:27
Peavey Mart closes across Canada
The announcement of Peavey Mart closing spread like wildfire when the franchise first announced it was closing operations only in certain parts of Canada. That quickly changed into the franchise closing its doors permanently and leaving Swan River with another loss.The Star and Times reached out to Peavey Mart for…
Wednesday, 05 February 2025 10:31
Opasquia Trails under construction
The Opasquia Trails are working on becoming fully accessible so that people with mobility issues or parents who have children in strollers can soon enjoy the trails. As a result of the work being started, some parts are closed off to the public.“Right now, the snowshoe and forested hiking trails…