Opasquia Times
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…
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Team Services Coordinator
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…
Summer Student
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, 14 April 2026 10:48
The Storytellers’ Festival showcases Canadian films for free
If you love films, you will have the chance to take in some Canadian-made films at this year’s Storytellers’ Film Festival, being held in The Pas.“The Storytellers’ Film Festival is being held on April 15, 2026, in The Pas Regional Library Annex beginning at 4 p.m.,” said Cheryl Antonio. “We…