Opasquia Times
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 13:53
New primary clinic to be named in honour of Amanda Lathlin
The Province made a formal announcement on Monday, June 22, 2026, with Premier Wab Kinew and Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara announcing the commitment of a new primary health clinic for The Pas and that it would be named in honour of the late NDP The Pas-Kameesak…
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 13:56
The Pas-Kameesak MLA by-election in the works
The Pas-Kameesak MLA seat has been vacant since the recent passing of Amanda Lathlin. Recently, three people have stepped forward to run as The Pas-Kameesak NDP candidate for the upcoming by-election.Jennifer Flett was a Public Servant with the Government of Canada for 20 years and was very familiar with what…
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 13:57
Bringing Comic Con to the tri-community
If you love comic books and have always wanted to attend a comic con event but couldn’t, well, one is in the works for the tri-community. Comic cons are a great way for comic book enthusiasts, collectors and hobbyists to get together and share their knowledge and passion for their…
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 12:40
Bignell works on new film with local talent
Local screenplay writer and filmmaker Steven Bignell is back at it again, this time with a new film. Bignell has been working on his latest film, which he had the idea for several years ago but finally decided to put together.“This is a film idea I had lying around for…
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 12:42
Merasty honoured at Keeping The Fires
Growing up in northern Manitoba as a person who is a part of the 2SLGBTQIA community was not an easy thing for many who lived and experienced it. It’s something that Connie Merasty has first-hand lived experience in and it forced her to leave her home community to find a…
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 12:47
Big headliners at C-fest
The countdown to Manitoba’s quintessential country music festival is on. Dauphin Countryfest kicks off June 25 and with an eclectic and iconic mix of artists set to hit the stage, it is going to be legendary.The four-day music festival takes place in the idyllic Selo Ukraina site just five minutes…
Tuesday, 09 June 2026 11:12
Gratton ready to face Blizzard challenge
It's a rare opportunity for a Junior A team to hire a coach who's had the opportunity to play and learn under one of the greatest coaches of our time - Ken Hitchcock - and one of, if not the greatest hockey player of all time - Wayne Gretzky.Josh Gratton,…
Tuesday, 09 June 2026 11:13
Dewar signs on for round two
This past season has been exciting for NHL player Connor Dewar. Not only did he have a great season overall, but he also signed on for two more years with the Pittsburgh Penguins.“I felt like I did a really good job playing this year with Pittsburgh and earned the trust…
Tuesday, 09 June 2026 11:15
Town welcomes new CSWB Manager
The town is welcoming a new face to the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) strategy, but the individual happens to be a born and raised local. Alexis Watts has been hired as the new CSWB Manager.“I was born and raised in The Pas and am proud to call this community…
Maintenance / Gardener
Tuesday, 02 June 2026 11:55
Pride in the name of love
With the start of June comes the recognition of Pride month and all the activities surrounding the acknowledgement and creation of safe spaces for 2SLBTQIA+ individuals. This year, Tri-Community Pride has been working on a plan to bring more education and awareness to the area.“We have been working on completing…
Tuesday, 26 May 2026 13:48
Ballantyne portrays Cree superhero in a graphic novel
Cree writer, filmmaker and public speaker Sonya Ballantyne has had a busy year and recently published her latest graphic novel. The graphic novel is a self-reflective memoir about Ballantyne’s life through the lens of a superhero overcoming life obstacles.“The Unbeatable Sonya Ballantyne is the superhero origin story of myself,” said…
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 10:52
Celebrating the first anniversary in business
New ownership of a pre-existing community business is celebrating its first anniversary in business. Dylan Funk and Shauna Ponask, owners and operators of the Wanless General Store, are celebrating their first year in business. Funk and Ponask had a vision of continuing the store in the community and growing it…