Opasquia Times
Tuesday, 14 July 2026 13:05
Recycling centre moves toward full reopening
A phased reopening of the Tri Com Recycling Centre is underway, with curbside collection expected to resume by mid-August 2026. Milan Manu, the Centre’s new Recycling Manager, has been leading the effort to restore and improve recycling services for residents throughout the tri-community.Originally from Kerala, India, Manu moved to Canada…
Tuesday, 07 July 2026 13:07
Flett is hot on the campaign trail for The Pas-Kameesak By-election
The NDP The Pas-Kameesak Constituency held an election to select its candidate for this upcoming by-election. Three strong, viable nominees came forward and after a second round of voting, Jennifer Flett was elected as the NDP Candidate for The Pas-Kameesak.Flett is also no rookie when it comes to running for…
Tuesday, 07 July 2026 13:09
Nabess runs as the PC The Pas-Kameesak Candidate
Just last week, the Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party announced that Edna Nabess would be their candidate to run in The Pas-Kameesak By-Election. Nabess is no stranger to running for the Manitoba PCs and wants people in the constituency to have options when it comes to voting for local representation.“This is…
Tuesday, 07 July 2026 13:11
Quesnel seeks the vote as the MB Liberal The Pas-Kameesak Candidate
The Manitoba Liberal Party announced that Dan Quesnel is their candidate for The Pas-Kameesak By-election taking place on July 21, 2026. Although each party had a candidate running, Quesnel feels that it comes down to selecting a candidate who is going to advocate more for the north to get more…
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,…